February 3, 2010
I have been doing some experimenting with my running shoes as well. After going for support by purchasing a pair of Brooks running shoes I have also been wearing my Adidas Marathon 80s which I purchased back in 2004. Here is a new pair I just received via the US (eBay) because I love the old ones so much.
Here are the old ones which isn’t bad for 6 years of wear.
I have made a New Years resolution for 2010 to run at least 2km everyday for a year. One month down and going strong. My usual week would involve a weekend run of 8-16km, a few 4-5kms during the week and the rest a 2km speed run. I am also aiming for a Half-Marathon (21km) hopefully once a month.
My first half-marathon was my birthday 23rd January which took 3-hours exactly. Now to get faster and stronger.
December 1, 2009
Over the past two or so years I have been lucky to witness the creation and carefully considered refining of an artwork by a good friend known as Leroy Lee. From early recordings and demos through to the unmastered version Leroy handed me a few months back, I have listened to each song being built up, layered, then sometimes stripped back until it is exactly how Leroy had envisioned.
I am happy to say that his debut album is pressed and official released on December 4th, 2009. I have a few advanced copies of the paper sleeve CD which I am honored to say includes a photo (inside the foldout sleeve) that I took during a photo shoot Leroy Lee a few months back.
Leroy Lee's debut album - Artwork by Greedy Hen
The CD artwork itself is designed by Greedy Hen who have designed all of Leroy Lee’s releases to date and seems to compliment the feel of the music so well.
Leroy Lee's debut album - Photo by Bradley J. Conomy
The album is available in music retailers from the 4th but it already on iTunes for digital purchase. Buy it on iTunes
You can check out more of Leroy Lee @ MySpace which also features the music video for Mountain Song which I directed and camera operated.
Review Links:
http://zisuyan.blogbus.com/logs/52094917.html
November 7, 2009
I was lucky enough to be at Akil the MC’s (Jurassic 5) Sydney performance as I was taking photographs for Sydney hip-hop group, Free Form, who were supporting with Morganics. The last time I saw Jurassic 5, they were in Sydney with The Roots at the Hordern Pavilion.
Akil’s beats and lyrics were amazing. Hope the photos portray the energy that was in the room. Let me know what you think.
Akil the MC - Put your hands up
Akil the MC - Photo: Bradley J. Conomy
Akil the MC
Open mic
Filming Akil
Morganics
Journey (Free Form) performing 'We Get Down'
Akil & Morganics
Open mic
Please give me a credit if you would like to post these. Credit: www.bradleyjconomy.com
You can see some of my photographs of Free Form’s set here on Facebook
October 23, 2009
I was intrigued with this soap box speaker when I was doing some filming in Hyde Park, Sydney. I might revisit and see if I can shoot a little documentary with this gentleman as I was interested in his thoughts and ideas on happiness. Maybe the reason I like him is that he looks a little like Karl Pilkington (The Ricky Gervais Show.) Thoughts?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Pilkington
September 18, 2009
Big thanks to Leroy Lee for the invite to his Mountain Song Launch. Here are some stills from his performance. Make sure you stop by Leroy Lee’s myspace and check out the ‘Mountain Song’ music video I directed. You can buy the 3-track single from iTunes here.
Leroy Lee performing @ Notes. Photo: Bradley J. Conomy
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September 10, 2009
It is my pleasure to have created this film clip for my good friend Leroy Lee for his first single, Mountain Song. We hope you like it!
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September 7, 2009
I was asked to take some photographs for songwriter and musician Leroy Lee to be used in the promotion of his album and possible use in the artwork for the album.
The following images are unedited versions of the images that I captured. I will post another gallery in the next few days along with the music video I shot for Leroy Lee’s first single Mountain Song which you can download @ iTunes.
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September 1, 2009
A behind-the-scenes interview with Letters to Sally’s lead actor Luke Arnold who discusses his role in the new feature film, Broken Hill. This interview was shot on location in Sydney on the second day of production.
B-roll and Trailer for Broken Hill courtesy of brokenhillthemovie.com . Support the film!
For more Letters to Sally videos and info head to letterstosally.com . Support our film!
August 14, 2009
I filmed this introductory interview with Director / Producer Tim Robinson and Producer Matt Nelson for their documentary titled, ‘Worlds Apart.’ Worlds Apart is a feature-length documentary currently in production.
I have signed up to do some behind-the-scenes and other online media for the film. I will be continuing to check in with them to see how production is going and to lend a hand where ever possible.
For more information visit www.worldsapartdoco.com
Technical Information:
I like my behind-the-scenes footage looking a little gritty and unpolished so this was shot on a Sony PD-150 with Century Optics anamorphic lens (optical 16:9) and Tiffen Warm Pro-Mist (softens the image.) I then did a simple colour-grade (de-saturation & crunched the blacks) in Final Cut Pro.
August 6, 2009
As promised here is another spontaneous recording I did with Leroy Lee last weekend. The song didn’t have a title yet so Leroy suggested Magic Hour. If you missed out on the Night Night recording you can see it here.
I am currently in the process of delivering the music video I shot on Super 8 film for Leroy Lee’s first single Mountain Song in the next few days and I am really excited about showing it once it is released. I also have a short ‘making of’ for the clip and heaps of photographs taken by Sarah Robinson and myself during the shoot.
For more Leroy Lee visit www.myspace.com/leroyleemusic
