tag:putarecordon.com,2005:/blogs/april-2020?p=16On Record2022-08-19T16:14:59-04:00Put A Record Onfalsetag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/70417692022-08-19T16:14:59-04:002023-10-16T10:57:55-04:00My most exciting gig yet <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/20ee636dce1f2c50ed36741ca1ba7d5bd65032fe/original/screen-shot-2022-08-09-at-4-54-02-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Greetings! </p>
<p>Summer has been wild. I attended two very memorable gigs this month: <a contents="The Beaches" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thebeachesband.com/" target="_blank">The Beaches</a> sold out show in their hometown neighbourhood at a great venue called HISTORY on Queen St E; and an epic Boot & Hearts festival with the great Shania Twain. It was my first time seeing her in concert. It was an amazing day including performances by The Redhill Valleys, Robin Ottolini, and Lindsay Ell. Just as Shania was about to hit the stage, a torrential downpour coupled with a tornado warning led to an evacuation of the entire festival grounds, around 40,000 people having to find shelter. We huddled in the backstage artist catering tent, while the water pooled ankle-deep outside (I had to throw out my filthy sandals the next day). Incredibly, the crew were able to squeegee off the stage enough to make it safe for the headline show to go on. Shania was in top form, and I had her songs in my head for the rest of the week. Huge thanks to Karen at <a contents="Republic Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.republiclive.com/" target="_blank">Republic Live</a> for the VIP treatment! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/173862f0cdf1e53d4e078cd89a53880cfc78bced/original/screen-shot-2022-08-09-at-4-54-22-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/cfbda12d1cbbcb6ad96d0d257b0d819b86152811/original/screen-shot-2022-08-19-at-3-59-59-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>If you’ve been following this blog for the past two years, you’ll know I’ve been presenting events at <a contents="The Westdale theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thewestdale.ca" target="_blank">The Westdale theatre</a>, including music in film nights, and Q&As with directors. I’ve felt incredibly lucky to work with such an amazing team in a gorgeous, non-for-profit venue. I’ve recently taken on the role of Venue & Events Manager, so now I’ll be spending even more time in this historic place. If you’re in Hamilton and are looking for a space for a private screening, film/photo shoot, special celebration, or concert, talk to me! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/3c3e4ad155a58b22525ff7def2147b77a0db36de/original/screen-shot-2022-08-19-at-3-58-43-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I’ll still be presenting the Music in Film series, as part of a range of film talks. This Sunday August 21 I’ll be introducing the new Canadian independent film <a contents="“Carmen”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/carmen/2022-08-21/" target="_blank">“Carmen”</a> starring the lovely Natascha McElhone. Director Valerie Buhagiar and Producer Coral Aiken will be taking part in a Q&A after the film. There’s a free community screening of the Hitchcock suspense classic <a contents="“Strangers &nbsp;On A Train”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/strangers-on-a-train/" target="_blank">“Strangers On A Train”</a> on Wed Sept 7. The next music doc we’re showing is <a contents='"Anonymous Club”' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSTqNdasDUY" target="_blank">"Anonymous Club”</a> the very interesting chronicle of Australian musician Courtney Barnett, on Sept 14. That screening will be a real celebration of Melbourne music… more details soon! </p>
<p>With my new gig at The Westdale, I’ll be hanging up my DJ headphones. I have a few gigs booked before my “retirement”: </p>
<p><strong>August 20:</strong> <a contents="Craftadian Summer Market at McMaster Innovation Park" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.craftadian.ca/summer/" target="_blank">Craftadian Summer Market at McMaster Innovation Park</a> <br><strong>August 26:</strong> <a contents="Pier 8 Pop Ups with the Surfrajettes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://pier8popups.ca/" target="_blank">Pier 8 Pop Ups with the Surfrajettes</a><br><strong>August 27:</strong> <a contents="Fruit Salad 40ish Party at Grain &amp; Grit&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.fruitsalad.ca/" target="_blank">Fruit Salad 40ish Party at Grain & Grit </a><br><strong>Dec 10 & 11: </strong><a contents="Craftadian Holiday Market, Hamilton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.craftadian.ca/hamilton/" target="_blank">Craftadian Holiday Market, Hamilton</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/b9563b620b277ce0bc03e705d6c93a8c8a5367a1/original/screen-shot-2022-07-23-at-2-15-07-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I’m also opening up my closet for the first time ever to find new homes for some of my beloved vintage pieces, and items that I’ve outgrown. <a contents="Once Chance Fancy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://poshmark.ca/closet/onechancefancy" target="_blank">Once Chance Fancy</a> is a specially curated collection, and if there’s a story behind the piece, I’ll share it. Follow along <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://poshmark.ca/closet/onechancefancy" target="_blank">here</a>. I’ll have more pieces added each week! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/3f1c8e6ca45ceca35ea4d6c38787dd5886db6239/original/screen-shot-2022-07-23-at-8-38-09-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>More Summer Reading Recommendations </strong><br><a contents="The First Bad Man by Miranda July&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21412400-the-first-bad-man" target="_blank">The First Bad Man by Miranda July </a><br><a contents="Run Towards The Danger by Sarah Polley&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58284103" target="_blank">Run Towards The Danger by Sarah Polley </a><br><a contents="Life Will Be The Death of Me by Chelsea Handler&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43885930" target="_blank">Life Will Be The Death of Me by Chelsea Handler </a></p>
<p>Make the most of these last days of summer, and I’ll check back in with you next month. </p>
<p>With love & gratitude,</p>
<p>Alysha</p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/70172692022-07-18T16:29:23-04:002022-07-19T11:15:11-04:00When the weather is hot<p>Greetings! </p>
<p>I’m attempting the very challenging task of turning my brain on temporarily to write to you… if you’re wondering where I disappeared to, I decided to go offline this summer, and spend time with my five year old son during the school holidays. This is how it’s going:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/414d7d921349a45dc07b2cd0d70cef2b45de0945/original/img-3533.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>It turned out to be great timing to unplug. With Roe v. Wade being overturned in the US, my feed was full of more anguish than I could process. After texting my friends that have had abortions messages of support, I deleted all social media apps off of my phone, and turned the TV on to watch something fun. I put an old episode of “Girls” on, only to find it was the one where Hannah discovers she’s unexpectedly pregnant, and has to decide whether to keep or terminate the embryo. I switched to a show even more mindless, sure to be entertaining and light… Sex and The City, only to find it was the one where Miranda. discovers she’s unexpectedly pregnant. I figured the algorithms must be messing with me… what are the chances I randomly choose 2 episodes where abortion is the topic? But the reality is that abortion is so damn common, it’s ubiquitous in our culture. It’s estimated that <a contents="25% of women will have an abortion in their lifetime" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/12/14/upshot/who-gets-abortions-in-america.html" target="_blank">25% of women will have an abortion in their lifetime</a>. <br>I feel incredibly privileged that I was able to make the choice whether to become a mother, and will always advocate for a person’s right to choose. </p>
<p>It has been wonderful for my mental health spending time away from my computer, and more time with family, and my other loves: music, books, and film. I’m working on my annual <a contents="summer playlist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/bb306f1c-97ad-44e4-835e-90f9d84093c7" target="_blank">summer playlist</a>, which you can follow <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/bb306f1c-97ad-44e4-835e-90f9d84093c7" target="_blank">here</a>. (If you’re not on Tidal, you can transfer the playlist to your music streaming service at <a contents="TuneMyMusic.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://TuneMyMusic.com" target="_blank">TuneMyMusic.com</a>). </p>
<p><strong>A few books I’ve enjoyed:</strong><br><a contents="The Best Day the Worst Day: Life With Jane Kenyon by Donald Hall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/197854.The_Best_Day_the_Worst_Day" target="_blank">The Best Day the Worst Day: Life With Jane Kenyon by Donald Hall</a><br><a contents="The Confidence Game: &nbsp;Why We Fall for It… Every Time by &nbsp;Maria Konnikova" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25387895-the-confidence-game?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19" target="_blank">The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It… Every Time by Maria Konnikova</a><br><a contents="The First Collection of Criticism By A Living Female Rock Critic by Jessica Hopper" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56014451-the-first-collection-of-criticism-by-a-living-female-rock-critic?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_64" target="_blank">The First Collection of Criticism By A Living Female Rock Critic by Jessica Hopper</a><br><a contents="I Dream He Talks To Me by Allison Moorer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57007676-i-dream-he-talks-to-me?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_22" target="_blank">I Dream He Talks To Me by Allison Moorer</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/cfc17c20f472c968bada58187b50303dfd7b9643/original/w-mif-hallelujah-preshow.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />While the new season of the Music In Film Series won’t be until October, I couldn’t resist the invitation to present the new documentary <a contents="Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sonyclassics.com/film/hallelujah/" target="_blank">Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song</a> <strong>this Friday July 22 at 5:30pm at The Westdale</strong>. Melissa Marchese will be opening the night with a musical performance. <a contents="Book your tickets here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/hallelujah-leonard-cohen-a-journey-a-song/2022-07-22/" target="_blank">Book your tickets here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>I have a few DJ gigs in Hamilton this August too:</strong><br>August 20: <a contents="Craftadian Summer Market at McMaster Innovation Park" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.craftadian.ca/summer/" target="_blank">Craftadian Summer Market at McMaster Innovation Park</a><br>August 27: <a contents="Fruit Salad 40ish Party at Grain &amp; Grit&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.fruitsalad.ca/" target="_blank">Fruit Salad 40ish Party at Grain & Grit </a></p>
<p>One of the down sides to a social media break is I have no idea what anyone is up to… so <a contents="let me know" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">let me know</a> what is happening in your world! </p>
<p>With gratitude,</p>
<p>Alysha</p>
<p>PS - if you too would like to avoid social media, <a contents="join my mailing list" data-link-label="Mailing List Signup" data-link-type="page" href="/mailing-list-signup">join my mailing list</a> and I'll email you directly</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/1d94a50c75766b91a394ad8bd1c1ae58930977fe/original/screen-shot-2022-07-18-at-4-24-20-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/69841802022-06-01T08:22:13-04:002022-06-01T08:22:13-04:00Feel the Mamaraderie<p>Greetings music lovers, film fans, and artsy humans,</p>
<p>It’s June 1, <a contents="calendar flip day" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/alyshamain/2850975886667959608/?hl=en" target="_blank">calendar flip day</a>! I have many exciting things to share this month so I thought I’d get an early start:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/edfc51b4c7aab31e53e9d989b9ed94981728dc77/original/screen-shot-2022-05-31-at-8-12-32-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><a contents="Canadian Sync Awards Nomination" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.guildofmusicsupervisors.ca/2022-voting-best-sync-scene-film" target="_blank"><strong>Canadian Sync Awards Nomination</strong></a></p>
<p>Woo hoo! I'm nominated for a Guild of Music Supervisor Canada award for BEST SYNC - SCENE, FEATURE FILM. for thriller "The Retreat". Licensing “Bitch” by Allie X was a huge win - a big song and very crucial scene in the film. The deadline was extremely tight, and there was a writer that controlled 3% of the publishing holding up the clearance process, causing me many sleepless nights. <a contents="Check out the scene and cast your vote here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.guildofmusicsupervisors.ca/2022-voting-best-sync-scene-film" target="_blank">Check out the scene and cast your vote here</a>. (Voting closes midnight June 2... and heads up the scene depicts violence)</p>
<p>This is my first time being nominated for any type of film industry award, so it really means a lot to me.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/48ebcb53a0536b712029105b48cab37ef6ce126c/original/w-mif-blues-600x400-copy.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><a contents="Music In Film at The Westdale – The Blues Brothers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/the-blues-brothers/" target="_blank"><strong>Music In Film at The Westdale – The Blues Brothers</strong></a></p>
<p>Iconic musical comedy duo Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi star as brothers Jake & Elwood Blues on a mission to save the home where they were raised. Straight out of prison, they have days to reunite their old R&B band, outrunning police and encountering musical heroes along the way as they tear through Chicago.</p>
<p>This classic film presentation includes a behind-the-scenes film talk, and 2020’s Grand River Blues Society International Blues Challenge – Road to Memphis Winner Ginger St. James, with Chris Altmann on guitar, performing hit songs from the soundtrack live.</p>
<p><a contents="Reserve Tickets&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/the-blues-brothers/" target="_blank">Reserve Tickets </a></p>
<p>This is the last music in film night before we take a break to relaunch a new selection of films this fall. If there are any great music docs, biopics, or films that have killer soundtracks that you’d like to see on the big screen, let me know!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/f369cba9452e3d1e32a06bae973a621ded23c847/original/screen-shot-2022-06-01-at-8-12-23-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><strong><a contents="DJing at MomCon at Royal Botanic Gardens June 3" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mamaraderie.ca/momcon" target="_blank">DJing at MomCon at Royal Botanic Gardens June 3</a></strong></p>
<p>Last weekend I was DJing at the Bump Baby Toddler Expo in Ancaster, and I’ll be hanging with more mamas at the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens this Friday June 3 for MomCon 2022, hosted by the awesomely named group Mamaraderie. I’m happy to be a part of an event that’s all about connecting mothers so we can support and learn from each other. <a contents="More info and tickets here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mamaraderie.ca/momcon" target="_blank">More info and tickets here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Recommendations:</strong></p>
<p><a contents="Stolen Focus " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://stolenfocusbook.com/" target="_blank">Stolen Focus by Johann Hari </a>– a great (and horrifying) read about the many reasons this world sets us up for failure when it comes to our attention. <br><br><a contents="Last Day Podcast" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lemonadamedia.com/show/lastday/" target="_blank">Last Day Podcast</a> – this season focuses on the problem of gun violence in America. Because of the multiple mass shootings lately, they’ve had to re-record episodes to cover what’s happening in real time. A fascinating look into US gun culture <br><br><a contents="Life And Beth" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.justwatch.com/ca/tv-show/life-and-beth" target="_blank">Life And Beth</a> – if you’re looking for something funny with heart, this is a well written and cast series starring Amy Schumer that’s perfect for winding down in the evenings<br><br><a contents='"1984" by The Last Internationale' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LykylDfQkFg" target="_blank">"1984" by The Last Internationale</a> – if you wanna rock HARD<br> </p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/69696592022-05-12T14:31:17-04:002022-05-12T14:32:32-04:00Boxing and more boxing<p>Why am I so tired? Being a woman is exhausting. Is it the burnout from <a contents="working long hours for less pay" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://canadianwomen.org/the-facts/the-gender-pay-gap/#:~:text=According%20to%20Statistics%20Canada%20(2022,of%20every%20dollar%20men%20make." target="_blank">working long hours for less pay</a>, or constantly <a contents="battling for autonomy over our bodies" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/07/enforced-childbirth-is-slavery-margaret-atwood-on-the-right-to-abortion?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">battling for autonomy over our bodies</a>, or trying to get through the day <a contents="without being assaulted or murdered" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://femicideincanada.ca/callitfemicide2021.pdf" target="_blank">without being assaulted or murdered</a>? Maybe it’s Long COVID!? </p>
<p>I was waiting to find a moment when I wasn’t seething with rage to write… but I must get on with it. To the womxn reading this, I feel your pain. To the men, I hope you will find ways to use your privilege and actively advocate for your mothers, sisters and daughters. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/b788efff364db88d911fb571028b0aae9f35b9c4/original/no-excuse-for-woman-abuse-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I’m proud to be supporting a great fundraiser in Burlington tonight organized by true allies of women, community volunteer Peter Van Dyk (P.V.&V. Insurance), Ryan Rannelli (No Excuses Boxing) and fashion designer Joseph Tassoni. I’ll be spinning empowering tunes while floating around the ring (yes DJing in the boxing ring!) in one of Tassoni’s gorgeous Chiffon Butterfly Kimonos. The sold-out event is in support of <a contents="Halton Women’s Place" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://haltonwomensplace.com/" target="_blank">Halton Women’s Place</a>.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/ea547225bf964bfc57eea5652c4c033bd77618d0/original/screen-shot-2022-05-12-at-2-11-46-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Today WILD CHILD Season 1 drops on Bell Fibe TV1. After being given a brief to find an inspirational track from a Hamilton artist about working together and being hopeful for the future, I went through dozens of songs. It quickly became clear that Hamiltonians are a cynical bunch who write mostly sad songs (Steeltown can do that to you!). So I asked born & raised Hamilton songwriter Joe Moran to write a fresh new track. Within a day he brought me “Let’s Plant Some Trees” and it fit perfectly for the scene! There’s a music video in the works so I’ll share it with you soon.</p>
<p>If you’re not a Bell TV subscriber, you can follow the series at <a contents="www.wildchild.tv" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wildchild.tv" target="_blank">www.wildchild.tv</a> to find out when it will be screening in more places.</p>
<p>Speaking of inspiration, I got to take another vacation last month to my favourite Canadian city, Montreal. It was a blissful 3-day weekend of food, fashion, and fun with friends. I capped off the trip with what might be the greatest Caesar I’ve ever had, served with a crab leg garnish! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/fe39a4238ad810e0b0c340258c229bb40fb27a64/original/screen-shot-2022-05-12-at-2-13-53-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Another source of great joy for me is the <a contents="Music In Film Series at The Westdale" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/film-talks/" target="_blank">Music In Film Series at The Westdale</a>. It’s one of my favourite things to work on right now… from uncovering stories around the greatest music films, to watching these remarkable documentaries on the big screen with big sound. There are two more screenings before we take a break over summer. Next Wednesday May 18 we’ll be showing “Soul Power”, a documentary film about the Zaire ’74 music festival in Kinshasa which accompanied the famous “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. With performances by Miriam Makeba, James Brown, Bill Withers, B.B King and more. <a contents="Get tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/film-talks/" target="_blank">Get tickets</a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/film-talks/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/72c7adf2c126347c444c38f8e836b267d510c117/original/w-mif-soulpower-1920x1005-copy.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>June 15th we’re presenting the classic comedy The Blues Brothers, with 2020’s Grand River Blues Society International Blues Challenge - Road to Memphis Winner Ginger St. James, and Chris Altmann on guitar, performing hit songs from the soundtrack live.</p>
<p>And now that I’ve taken time to write, I’m feeling way less rage… hooray for ART! </p>
<p>Thanks for reading, and supporting what I do.</p>
<p>With Love & Gratitude,<br>Alysha </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/063274cd194336c14e4f0d7d186a320516f6acab/original/screen-shot-2022-05-12-at-2-23-50-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>Upcoming DJ gigs:</strong><br>May 28 & 29 @ <a contents="Bump, Baby &amp; Toddler Expo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/bumpbabytoddler/?hl=en" target="_blank">Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo</a> Ancaster<br>June 3 @ <a contents="Mamaraderie MomCon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/mama_raderie/?hl=en" target="_blank">Mamaraderie MomCon</a>, Royal Botanical Gardens</p>
<p><strong>Recommendations:</strong><br><a contents="Podcast: You Must Remember This – The Erotic 80s" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/" target="_blank">Podcast: You Must Remember This – The Erotic 80s</a><br>A fascinating journey into the world of sex on film from film journalist Karina Longworth. Every season is so well researched and presented.</p>
<p><a contents="Read: When Paul Bernardo Stalked My Neighbourhood&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thewalrus.ca/boy-next-door/" target="_blank">Read: When Paul Bernardo Stalked My Neighbourhood </a><br>This powerful article really spoke to me, and sheds light on the rape culture that women coming of age in the 90s were impacted by. We absolutely were made to feel that sexual assault was our fault, and it was on us to protect ourselves</p>
<p><a contents="Listen: Down Every Road by Eli Paperboy Reed" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tidal.com/browse/album/209402684" target="_blank">Listen: Down Every Road by Eli Paperboy Reed</a><br>A refreshing approach to a tribute album that sounds like it was made just for me. <br>Also <a contents="Chiac Disco by Lisa LeBlanc" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tidal.com/browse/album/197052908" target="_blank">Chiac Disco by Lisa LeBlanc</a> is another of my faves from this year</p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/69419172022-04-06T13:30:09-04:002022-04-06T13:30:09-04:00Respect for Aretha<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/68244146dfab8f0c118d3f160b091668f2e85e5a/original/screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-2-01-15-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Greetings friends,</p>
<p>When I last wrote I was on my way to London… what an incredible city and an awesome time! I got to check out the C2C Music Festival at O2 Arena where my man was playing with Tim Hicks. Another standout Canadian artist was the new talent Robyn Ottolini, who gave a high energy performance, and has great style as her single <a contents="“Boujee On A Budget”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tidal.com/browse/track/203885841" target="_blank">“Boujee On A Budget”</a> describes.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/507fb59181c083d15e4b0249e80dfd55873a5a1c/original/screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-1-52-35-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/c973ca7c6033a4c86b3008f65b8dd2fe4260d6fb/original/screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-1-50-26-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/f240f550a1ed1de80dd8ac944c4cfc47a31af711/original/screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-1-50-37-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I also visited the newly opened stores Third Man Records, and the Rolling Stones 9 Carnaby Street… where I took home some hot new souvenirs, like this slip mat that will be seen at a future DJ gig (see dates below).</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/6748222f5992100032f7fbcea076e401499e2a72/original/screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-1-54-24-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Next up on my travels is MONTREAL! This weekend! What should I see? Where should I go? Recommendations please! This is one of my fave cities in the world and I haven’t been since pre-pandemic. </p>
<p>If you’re subscribed to this newsletter to follow my music supervision projects, I haven’t had as many briefs to share this year as I normally do. The projects I’ve been working on have been mostly music clearance (ie the director knows what tracks they want and they need my help to license them). </p>
<p>I’m currently working on a documentary about Hamilton’s James Street North, and am licensing an eclectic mix of tunes from local artists. The trailer features 2 tracks; Terra Lightfoot’s live version of the traditional folk song “In The Pines” (courtesy of Terra and Sonic Unyon Records), and Matt Jelly’s “A Southern Ontario Jingle Medley” (courtesy of Matt Jelly):</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vimeo.com/538743977" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/f74cb686de862355d0670e9507b9e03ebc00f87a/original/screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-1-25-02-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>If you’re an artist who wants to submit your tracks for film & TV project consideration, you can send them my way <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://s.disco.ac/pskgexhhxjqi" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><br><span class="font_large"><strong>FILM TALKS AT THE WESTDALE</strong></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/7b4ea7575d3e03c04f088bda1c9879d9bd13ebce/original/screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-2-00-36-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />There are 2 Music in Film talks that I’m hosting at the Westdale in April. </p>
<p>This Wednesday, April 6, we’re watching the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect. Released in 2021, it didn’t get the big screen time it deserved due to lockdowns, so I really wanted to bring it back. I’ll be talking about Aretha and the film production. After the film there will be a discussion on what we watched. I’ll also be recommending some “further reading/watching/listening” to dive into Aretha’s story. If you want to get a head start, here’s the list:</p>
<p><a contents="Amazing Grace documentary" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/amazing-grace" target="_blank">Amazing Grace documentary</a></p>
<p><a contents="Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin by David Ritz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20980651-respect" target="_blank">Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin by David Ritz</a></p>
<p><a contents="Aretha Franklin Close Up 1968 - ABC News&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/toUteDkwcb0" target="_blank">Aretha Franklin Close Up 1968 - ABC News </a></p>
<p><a contents="Aretha Franklin Playlist (Tidal)&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/9c1dab5a-e7c6-44da-916a-6d134f0c2fbd" target="_blank">Aretha Franklin Playlist (Tidal) </a></p>
<p>Then on April 19 we’ll revisit a classic biopic from 2004: Ray. The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where we went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, he found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard, gaining worldwide fame for his unique blend of gospel and country.</p>
<p>More info and tickets: <a contents="https://www.thewestdale.ca/film-talks/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/film-talks/" target="_blank">https://www.thewestdale.ca/film-talks/</a></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>DJ GIGS</strong></span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.craftadian.ca/spring-market/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/228fa3024400200f04fe3070c80a9a0ba16fbd74/original/screen-shot-2022-04-05-at-12-37-42-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><strong>April 16 @ </strong><a contents="Craftadian Spring Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.craftadian.ca/spring-market/" target="_blank">Craftadian Spring Market</a>. Best local handmade market in Hamilton! </p>
<p><strong>April 23 @</strong> <a contents="Fruit Salad – Toronto" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fruit-salad-happy-hour-for-lesbians-lgbtqia2-women-and-their-friends-tickets-280263745407?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" target="_blank">Fruit Salad – Toronto</a>. Lesbian+ Happy Hour. A hang for lesbians, 2SLGBTQIA+ women and their friends</p>
<p><strong>May 12 @</strong> <a contents="No Excuses Fashion Fundraiser" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://haltonwomensplace.com/events/no-excuse/" target="_blank">No Excuses Fashion Fundraiser</a> – Burlington – in support of Halton Women’s Place<br> </p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/69164512022-03-07T20:50:49-05:002022-03-08T12:32:03-05:00Being a Woman is a full-time job<p>HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY to all my beautiful female friends and our allies!</p>
<p>I'm writing this just before leaving for London, my first time out of the country since the pandemic started. While I will be spending most of Women's Day in cars and airplanes, I did want to acknowledge this day, to celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness, and inspire people to take action for equality. </p>
<p>I had the surreal experience of stepping back into 1972 on the set of the FX Series "Mrs. America", when I answered a last minute call for background performers. I sat in the re-created office of US congresswoman Bella Abzug (played by Margo Martindale). A group of prominent feminist activists gathered to discuss the struggle to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, including Gloria Steinem (Rose Byrne), Jill Ruckelshaus (Elizabeth Banks), and Betty Friedan (Tracy Ullman). </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/d07fa88115c248b57d277db9dfe4b5f90d0db20e/original/screen-shot-2022-03-07-at-8-35-34-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/76a7fe2fff43a26d17b35de1661ba2d2fb6bd277/original/screen-shot-2022-03-07-at-7-52-19-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/f15805b30b6a286d52928e18831f2fed62d555a2/original/mrs-america1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/5dd266093bdb5a33490d2c5fbf50c8235977a7fa/original/58466896719-84e43795-2830-4537-ade5-faec31b36852.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>It was the summer of 2019, and women's rights (especially reproductive rights) were under threat by the Trump administration. It was clear how meaningful the subject matter was to the absolute legends in the room. In between takes, frustrations were aired. One moment that really stood out was a speech that Rose Byrne made as Gloria Steinem, that went "How long are we supposed to wait? How many more women are going to die from botched abortions while we wait for men to feel comfortable with us having control over our own bodies?" After a particularly emotional take, the room felt so heavy and silent, and it was clear we were all very affected by those words. (Spoiler alert: women in the United States are <em>still</em> waiting for the ERA to be added to the constitution). </p>
<p>You can stream Mrs. America on Disney+, or buy it from Apple TV. </p>
<p>Other recommendations to educate yourself on Women's Rights:<br><br><a contents="Ordinary Equality - podcast" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordinary-equality/id1492330633" target="_blank">Ordinary Equality - podcast</a><br><a contents="About Canada: Women's Rights - book" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/about-canada-womens-rights" target="_blank">About Canada: Women's Rights - book</a></p>
<p>However you are acknowledging or celebrating International Women's Day, <a contents="here's a playlist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/4a3eaa84-cd29-4d94-8bf2-056fa6e18ac0" target="_blank">here's a playlist</a> to make the day extra special. I created it on my new favourite streaming platform, <a contents="TIDAL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/4a3eaa84-cd29-4d94-8bf2-056fa6e18ac0" target="_blank">TIDAL</a>. And it's also on <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36pD4d5Z1wLGMoKu0l0O8h?si=180d89e148204634" target="_blank">Spotify</a> if you prefer listening there.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/7090657a9a5c7e36a45ed9bd621242229313f2ba/original/screen-shot-2022-03-07-at-8-03-55-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Music in Film nights continue at The Westdale this month. We had soooo much fun are the Elvis:That's The Way It Is screening... getting to wear an Elvis style jumpsuit was such a thrill.... I can see why The King loved them! Next up is a family matinee special for March Break. The classic <a contents="School Of Rock, one show only March 18 at 1pm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/school-of-rock-film-talk/" target="_blank">School Of Rock, one show only March 18 at 1pm</a>. The new Hamilton School of Media Arts will open the show with a performance from a guitar student. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/d52d0950c109f455c28d08fa6c1785b04c5ab547/original/screen-shot-2022-03-07-at-2-20-36-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>Full Schedule:</strong><br><br>March 18: <a contents="School of Rock (March Break 1pm matinee)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/school-of-rock-film-talk/" target="_blank">School of Rock (March Break 1pm matinee)</a><br>March 23: <a contents="RESPECT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/respect-2021-film-talk/" target="_blank">RESPECT</a><br>April 19: <a contents="RAY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/ray-film-talk/" target="_blank">RAY</a><br>May 18: <a contents="SOUL POWER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/soul-power-2008-film-talk/" target="_blank">SOUL POWER</a></p>
<p>I hope you are staying safe and healthy in these crazy times! </p>
<p>Alysha</p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/68888362022-02-04T14:52:13-05:002022-02-04T14:52:13-05:00Who Knows Where The Time Goes?<p>February 4, 2022</p>
<p><a contents="Who knows where the time goes?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/jsqztvHIB9Y" target="_blank">Who knows where the time goes?</a> I didn’t write last month. There wasn’t much to share, as Ontario entered yet another lockdown and all events were cancelled. I took the opportunity of a wide open calendar to take a mini holiday in beautiful, intense Nova Scotia. A sign at the Hamilton airport reads “Travel Brings Power and Love Back Into Your Life”. It sure does. Miraculously, the airport bar was OPEN! Must be a loop hole in the whole lockdown system… if you’re in an airport, are you really anywhere at all? </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/38af9cd721b28ba2e764682df7b5af282ae674f2/original/screen-shot-2022-02-04-at-2-08-55-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Lunenburg, NS with my love Chris Altmann</em></p>
<p>I’ve also been enjoying the snow that’s been dumping on us here in Canada, with lots of solitary walks, and snow shoeing! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/20c297ac1b4fd357fec229bad757647c0e175e6c/original/screen-shot-2022-02-04-at-2-10-03-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Now that theatres can be open again (and serving beer, wine and popcorn) my beloved Music In Film nights at <a contents="The Westdale" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/" target="_blank">The Westdale</a> can resume. In Part 2 of the series, we expand past documentary into biopics and films with a unique musical focus. We’ll see iconic 1970s performances by Elvis Presley, James Brown, Bill Withers, B.B. King & more; we’ll explore the lives of legendary artists Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, and we’ll have some family fun at the “School of Rock”.</p>
<p>It kicks off with ELVIS: That’s The Way It Is on Feb 16. I couldn’t think of a more fun, upbeat, concert to lift our spirits and make us wanna boogie in our seats. Elvis kissing all those women in the audience is just unthinkable in the time we now find ourselves in! I can’t wait to dive into Elvis’s wild story. <a contents="Watch the trailer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O7cStOGZXI" target="_blank">Watch the trailer</a>.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/f1cdc27fa8098159b181d5ecfa9e9c2407977512/original/screen-shot-2022-02-04-at-2-24-20-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>Full Schedule:</strong><br><br>Feb 16: <a contents="ELVIS That’s the Way It Is " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/elvis-thats-the-way-it-is/" target="_blank">ELVIS That’s the Way It Is </a> <br>March 18: <a contents="School of Rock (March Break 1pm matinee)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/school-of-rock-film-talk/" target="_blank">School of Rock (March Break 1pm matinee)</a><br>March 23: <a contents="RESPECT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/respect-2021-film-talk/" target="_blank">RESPECT</a><br>April 20: <a contents="RAY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/ray-film-talk/" target="_blank">RAY</a><br>May 18: <a contents="SOUL POWER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/soul-power-2008-film-talk/" target="_blank">SOUL POWER</a></p>
<p>I also released the final episode of Season 4 of the <a contents="Hamilton Film podcast" data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="/podcast">Hamilton Film podcast</a>, wrapping up with Filmmaker/Musician/Educator Nathan Fleet. We talk about engaging kids in filmmaking through the Kids Can Film camp, and the new Hamilton School of Media Arts. Also check out the recent episode with Writer/Producer Alyson Richards, where we chat about putting together successful teams and forming creative partnerships.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="/podcast" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/4bbf94e92e68cdeecda78212a8fdd6464a58d83b/original/hf-s4-shane.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>I’ll be taking a break from the Hamilton Film podcast for now, while I work on a new podcast that will be a companion to my Music In Film series. </p>
<p>Once capacity limits are lifted, I should have some DJ gigs to share. Dancing is always the final activity we’re allowed… save the celebrating for last, I guess. </p>
<p>I don’t have any specific sync briefs to share this month, however you can always submit your music directly to my drive <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://s.disco.ac/pskgexhhxjqi" target="_blank">here</a>. Make sure you include your metadata!</p>
<p>With gratitude,</p>
<p>Alysha</p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/68420352021-12-15T14:44:57-05:002021-12-16T11:29:29-05:00A Holiday Playlist for You<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/41dc04b520ff005b01d530e3ba14f5a8bd04e1a5/original/screen-shot-2021-12-15-at-2-41-42-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Greetings!</p>
<p>Hope everyone you love is staying healthy and sane as this never ending pandemic continues to dominate our lives. In Ontario cases are on the rise, the Omicron variant is taking over, and I’m back to doomscrolling on Twitter every morning. Fortunately, I got into the holiday spirit earlier this month and got my gift shopping done. It helped that I <a contents="DJed" data-link-label="DJ AERLIE WILD" data-link-type="page" href="/dj-aerlie-wild">DJed</a> not one but THREE holiday markets this year, where I got some excellent gifts from local artisans. </p>
<p>The rest of this month I’ll be booking recordings for the rest of Season 4 of the <a contents="Hamilton Film podcast" data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="/podcast">Hamilton Film podcast</a>. I’ll also be preparing for the next series of Music in Film Talks I’m hosting at the Westdale… I’ll be announcing the next ones soon. More info on those projects below. </p>
<p>In the spirit of giving, and loving music, I wanted to share with you <a contents="my holiday playlist on Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7opdqMP93YSrH2OAC6OKXy?si=d7a2c3f4e598403f" target="_blank">my holiday playlist on Spotify</a> that is the perfect soundtrack for your holiday gatherings.</p>
<p>Cheers to 2022!</p>
<p>With gratitude,</p>
<p>Alysha Main<br> </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7opdqMP93YSrH2OAC6OKXy?si=d7a2c3f4e598403f" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/4684006b4cf9689067154640b2c225d995caab8e/original/screen-shot-2021-12-15-at-2-07-52-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="TONIGHT AT THE WESTDALE - ANNE MURRAY: FULL CIRCLE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 22.4px;">ANNE MURRAY: FULL CIRCLE</span></a></p>
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<p>A lil BONUS Music in Film talk for you....<br><br>I'm hosting a Q&A with Director Morgan Elliott after the screening of ANNE MURRAY: FULL CIRCLE, the authorized biography celebrating the small-town girl from Nova Scotia who became a Canadian icon and international superstar. <strong>Wed, Dec 15 at 7:00pm</strong> <a contents="BUY TICKETS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 22.4px;">MUSIC IN FILM TALK:<br>HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS - WED DEC 22</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 22.4px;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/heartworn-highways-music-in-film-talk/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/ea7bc08ca3774c36652f4d6bb3d6750bf6e55b21/original/screen-shot-2021-12-08-at-1-10-01-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">HAMILTON FILM PODCAST:<br>NEW EPISODE WITH SHANE PENNELLS</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="/podcast"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/a076b64701f9ea3dac8fa477c2c826d305573f2a/original/hf-s4-shane.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span></strong>Shane Pennells is a filmmaker, writer and advocate. His latest short film, HUEY, just screened at the 2021 Hamilton Film Festival. I chat with Shane about his work with at-risk youth, the universal language of film, and using your voice to elevate important stories.<br><strong><a contents="LISTEN HERE" data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="/podcast">LISTEN HERE</a></strong></p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/67970682021-11-03T10:14:36-04:002021-11-03T10:14:36-04:00Welcome to NOvember!<p>Welcome to NOvember! I just got that intro from <a contents="Austin Channing Brown’s" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://austinchanning.com/" target="_blank">Austin Channing Brown’s</a> newsletter, and it resonated with me. What you give energy to grows, and if you say Yes to every offer that comes your way, you won’t have energy to put into what really matters to you. That’s partly why I didn’t write a blog last month. I went full steam into September, trying to work at pre-pandemic levels, and quickly overwhelming my present-pandemic brain. It’s hard to say no when there are so many awesome events finally happening…I want to be a part of them all!</p>
<p>First up…<br><br><strong><span class="font_large"><a contents="Hamilton Film Festival&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hamiltonfilmfestival.com/" target="_blank">Hamilton Film Festival</a>:</span></strong><br><br><strong>November 6</strong> I’m DJing the <a contents="opening night at The Westdale for the screening of LUNE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1025426041629766" target="_blank">opening night at The Westdale for the screening of LUNE</a>. The festival turns sweet 16 this year, with the theme “Coming of Age”. I’ll be spinning a set of the best Coming Of Age film soundtracks to open the night… some of my faves are Almost Famous, Clueless, The Graduate, Ghost World, Outside Providence and Lady Bird.</p>
<p><strong>November 7 </strong>I’m moderating a panel discussion on <a contents="MOVING MUSIC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/385962339887337" target="_blank">MOVING MUSIC</a> – how Hamilton musicians and entrepreneurs are using moving images to get music seen, heard and monetized. My man <a contents="Chris Altmann" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://chrisaltmann.com/" target="_blank">Chris Altmann</a> is going to be talking about his collaboration with Pop Engine Productions on the incredible <a contents="music video for STORM WARNING" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/9K1j0iPkleU" target="_blank">music video for STORM WARNING</a>. Chris will be playing an opening set before Steve Deeps and the Lowdown take the stage. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/9e8598eb0422a5ee6b05f8e559a2b4e9229af9cc/original/screen-shot-2021-11-03-at-9-45-46-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>November 14</strong> I’ve been working on a film with an incredible group of women. It’s my first time taking on a producer’s role… I knew almost nothing about producing and have been learning as I go, with the support of my Hamilton LOFT partner Laura Ellis. We had only 3 months from pre-production to actually finishing the film in time for Hamilton Film Festival (it’s still in post, but we’ll get it done just in time!). It will be <a contents="screening at the Hamilton Film Festival on Sunday November 14th at 1pm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1520344501667738" target="_blank">screening at the Hamilton Film Festival on Sunday November 14th at 1pm</a>. I’d love to see some familiar faces there supporting our female-identifying crew, many of them first timers! Use code <strong>HFFLoft</strong> for 50% discount on tickets.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/d0db9c583f3b2f08a552531521dce25e7d6ce7aa/original/screen-shot-2021-11-02-at-4-49-22-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><em>Created by a crew of 19 womxn, "Why Didn't I Leave?" is Hamilton LOFT's inaugural project. This short documentary challenges the stigma behind that very question - one which places blame on victims of abuse, rather than holding perpetrators accountable. The film explores some of the less recognizable forms of abuse and the overwhelming barriers many survivors face when trying to escape, while highlighting the local organizations working to support survivors.</em><br><br><strong>Tickets for all Hamilton Film Festival events <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://filmfreeway.com/HamiltonFilmFestival/tickets?fbclid=IwAR2Xo29xUslUzCc_xiTorE5Rpr8R4HODt8G01zo7faIIHl8ammB3OGP8p94">here</a></strong></p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/gimme-shelter-music-in-film-talk/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/1bb509c4abae86c6ec13b5e28f1a09df6ff7c435/original/music-in-film.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><a contents="The Westdale Theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/" target="_blank">The Westdale Theatre</a> and I have partnered up on a series of film talks for true music lovers! Immerse yourself in a big audiovisual experience with the greatest sonic moments ever captured on film. We’re going on a journey through the liner notes and deep cuts from the most beloved music documentaries. Last month we screened Festival Express, an absolute joy to see again in cinema, after I first watched it at TIFF in 2003. </p>
<p>Documenting pivotal moments from the last weeks of The Rolling Stones 1969 US tour, our next music doc, <a contents="GIMME SHELTER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/gimme-shelter-music-in-film-talk/" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER</a>, captures the brightness and darkness surrounding rock n roll’s biggest band. What began as a peaceful thank-you from The Stones to their fans, ended with an infamous concert that brought the sixties to a tragic close. </p>
<p><a contents="GIMME SHELTER one night only, Nov 24" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/305635427657517" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER one night only, Nov 24</a>. I chose this one to honour Charlie Watts.</p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="HAMILTON FILM PODCAST" data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="/podcast"><strong>HAMILTON FILM PODCAST</strong></a></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/82164fb2fec74f9d73bfe7b65cb784b31eee7432/original/hamilton-film-s4-e2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><a contents="Turning Passion into a Pilot with Julie Fazooli" data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="/podcast">Turning Passion into a Pilot with Julie Fazooli</a></p>
<p>The latest episode of the Hamilton Film Podcast, where I document what's happening in the local film industry. This season I'm focusing on the ways that filmmaking changes our world for the better. <a contents="Julie Fazooli" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/abominableink" target="_blank">Julie Fazooli</a> is an artist, a DJ, and a line producer for Steady Canoe Productions. She has been working in the film industry in both Canada and the US since 1997. She’s working on a new Pilot called WE ALL EAT, about restaurant culture and the food industry. She shares insights into how to produce a successful pilot episode to pitch to broadcasters.</p>
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<p>my record collection is dusted off and ready to party!</p>
<p><strong>November 20, from 5pm</strong> – <a contents="Hamilton Day" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://hamiltonday.ca/" target="_blank">Hamilton Day</a> festivities @ <a contents="METTAMADE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mettamadeinhamilton.ca/" target="_blank">METTAMADE</a> Ethical/Body Positive Fashion Party. I’m so excited for their big sale… their jumpsuits look like I wanna live in them.</p>
<p><strong>November 27</strong> – <a contents="Stuffed Hamilton Holiday Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://stuffedhamilton.ca/" target="_blank">Stuffed Hamilton Holiday Market</a> @Westinghouse HQ </p>
<p><strong>December 4</strong> – Light The Night @ <a contents="The Cotton Factory" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/cottonfactoryca" target="_blank">The Cotton Factory</a> 5-10pm<br><br>All of this excitement has taken me away from my focus on Music Supervision, so I don’t have any new briefs to share with you this month. My focus for 2022 is to get back into more sync licensing projects. </p>
<p>Thanks for taking an interest in my world! </p>
<p>With gratitude,</p>
<p>Alysha</p>
<p>PS - A few recommendations:</p>
<p><a contents="The Velvet Underground doc" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWq7a8Tin8g" target="_blank">The Velvet Underground doc</a> by director Todd Haynes s was really interesting, presented in a way that amplified the multimedia aspect of the band’s music- it was a blend of so many things, culturally and artistically. Cool footage from Andy Warhol’s The Factory. </p>
<p>If you live on this planet, Austin Channing Brown’s book <a contents="I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35883430-i-m-still-here" target="_blank">I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness</a> is required reading </p>
<p>I stumbled on this <a contents="Waylon Jennings &amp; Friends tribute to Sue Brewer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/rGElaMQOP24" target="_blank">Waylon Jennings & Friends tribute to Sue Brewer</a> from 1984, where legends like Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams Jr & more recreate the guitar pull jams they used to have in Sue’s Nashville living room. Also features great performances from a newly sober George Jones, at the height of his comeback with 'He Stopped Loving Her Today'.</p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/67590192021-09-27T16:19:53-04:002021-09-27T16:24:01-04:00September 2021: Shaking Off Glitter<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Greetings! </span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I’m still trying to shake the glitter of summer out of my brain. I gave myself the permission to take it easy the last few months, to focus on wellness and recharge from the stress of the pandemic. And it was incredible!</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A few highlights</span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Attending Cavendish Beach Music Festival, eating fresh oysters and lobster in Prince Edward Island. I got to wear lots of red lipstick as there is no mask mandate in PEI if you’re fully vaccinated. Woo hoo!</span></span><br> <img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/5e34c4218bce44cda870f08438033e39d7849ab3/original/screen-shot-2021-09-20-at-2-49-51-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt">
<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A week of relaxation with family and friends at a cottage in Northern Ontario</span></span><br> <img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/4f2ff3c9aa69967a6c0158c51425514b28d6c194/original/screen-shot-2021-09-22-at-4-10-19-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Toronto trip with my son Tomi to Ripley’s Aquarium<br> <img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/ecbc37b5aa65db03468b059feec968014a53888e/original/screen-shot-2021-09-22-at-4-13-18-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Now I’m back at my desk most days. After 18 months of no live DJ gigs, the bookings are coming in (details below)! There are a couple projects and events to share with you, and also an update on my podcast.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thanks for letting me put words in your inbox. Let me know what’s new with you! </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">With gratitude,</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Alysha</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><strong>HAMILTON FILM PODCAST RETURNS!</strong></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I'm working on Season 4 (!) of the Hamilton Film Podcast, a project I started to document what's happening in the film industry in my city. It's been awesome connecting with so many unique and interesting people. Season 5 launches October 13. Until then, revisit our most popular episode from each season:</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Season 1: <a contents="Directing with Terrance Odette" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://audioboom.com/posts/7400864-directing-with-terrance-odette" target="_blank">Directing with Terrance Odette </a></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Season 2: <a contents="Creating Contect with Black Fawn Films’ Cody &amp; Chad" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://audioboom.com/posts/7618874-creating-content-with-black-fawn-films-cody-chad" target="_blank">Creating Contect with Black Fawn Films’ Cody & Chad </a></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Season 3: <a contents="Creating a Successful VFX Company with Kirsten Bodenstedt" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://audioboom.com/posts/7859389-creating-a-successful-vfx-company-in-hamilton-with-kirsten-bodenstedt" target="_blank">Creating a Successful VFX Company with Kirsten Bodenstedt </a></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><strong>SONG SEARCH (HAMILTON BASED ARTISTS): WILD CHILD </strong></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/2ad9034a3ebcfbc8e02c2019ee32cdfcc09bdff5/original/screen-shot-2020-11-24-at-3-13-45-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“Wild Child” is a wilderness challenge show for kids. They learn outdoor skills, then compete against other teams, and the clock! The team with the most points at the end is crowned “Wild Child”!</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><a contents="Watch the Teaser" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vimeo.com/576421379/3adde4738d" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Watch the Teaser</span></span></a></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Season 1 is currently in production, filming at Valens Conservation Area, Hamilton ON. </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are looking for a song from a Hamilton-based, independent artist to feature in a scene where the teams are planting trees. The theme of the episode is sustainability, giving back to the environment for future generations.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Think hopeful, upbeat, fun, inspirational, anthemic, “we can do this”, “let’s work together”.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you’re creating a new song for this pitch, it’s fine to keep it simple (eg vocals and acoustic guitar). Also try to steer away from lyrics that are too literal (eg “look at us, planting a tree”). Keeping the lyrics more general will give it a better chance at being placed in other shows and films.</span></span><br> </p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The series will initially air on Bell FibeTV1 in 2022. </span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The song can be any genre, and any gender of vocalist, minimum song length 1:30. Clean lyrics. </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Submission deadline OCTOBER 1. <a contents="Submit your music here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://s.disco.ac/pskgexhhxjqi" target="_blank">Submit your music here</a> (subject line: WILD CHILD)</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><strong>DJ GIGS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Sat Oct 2 </strong>– <a contents="FRUIT SALAD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/fruitsaladhamiltonedition/?hl=en" target="_blank">FRUIT SALAD</a> A patio hang for lesbians, 2SLGBTQIA+ women and their friends.(SOLD OUT)<br>Sat Oct 16 – <a contents="Fall Market At The Cotton Factory" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.me/e/2pBb7QlhO" target="_blank">Fall Market At The Cotton Factory</a><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></span><br>Sun Oct 31 – <a contents="Halloween Hootenanny" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ginger-st-james-tickets-165211286405" target="_blank">Halloween Hootenanny</a> at Bridgeworks</p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/8856100c58cbc7146e0cc4362b41d2c11bb4b7c5/original/halloweenhoot.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></span></p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/66520682021-06-07T16:07:51-04:002021-06-07T16:07:51-04:00HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST COVER<p style="margin:0cm"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/10c5e681537307b2bb11b62d419ee7b37bc1b706/original/screen-shot-2021-06-07-at-3-53-59-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Greetings! </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I recently got an email from a musician curious about covering songs for sync, so I thought I’d share it, as it’s important to know about.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><em><strong><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Q: Recently I’ve been arranging hit pop songs for my sound (piano/strings/solo voice). In your experience, do covers of new hits have a good chance of getting synched, or is the licensing still too expensive for most productions compared to original indie music?</span></span></strong></em></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>A: </strong>Reimagined songs in your own style are exactly the kind of covers that are popular for sync. Stay away from soundalikes – they are boring and you could risk being sued for sounding too much like the original/master recording. Even though the publishing side could still be pricey, a film or TV show could save significant money on the master side. Sometimes (especially with hip hop) if there are a lot of samples, licensing the master recording is too complicated, making cover versions more attractive. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A few tips:</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">- Stay clear of major “legacy” artist covers eg The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Michael Jackson, Nirvana… these are a few artists that I've heard are very difficult to clear publishing on.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">- If you do want to cover a major artist, research whether their music has been used for sync in the past – eg Bob Dylan is usually very generous with licensing his publishing</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">- Go to the PRO website (like <a contents="Songview" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://repertoire.bmi.com/" target="_blank">Songview</a> for BMI & ASCAP) to see which writers and publishers are listed. If it has like 10 writers, it may not be an ideal sync song</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">- Try contacting the publisher in advance to ask if the song is available for sync licensing (they may not tell you, but worth a shot). I’ve had experiences where I’ve tried to license a song and it’s simply “not available”. There could be rights holders disputes, or the artist just doesn’t want their songs used in film.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>Examples:</strong><br><a contents="Ike &amp; Tina Turner “Whole Lotta Love”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0OO78obQJoBL8r1citCJax?si=67bec4e746ac46cd" target="_blank">Ike & Tina Turner “Whole Lotta Love” </a></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">– This Led Zeppelin megahit was just licensed for the new Disney film, <a contents="CRUELLA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/gmRKv7n2If8" target="_blank">CRUELLA</a>. With Tina’s sexy female vocal over a funk groove, it definitely adds a new dimension to the song. It was probably the most expensive song they used in terms of publishing, but more affordable than the original version. </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><a contents="Ruby Amanfu “Bitch”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3eFKMcXk6nUctdX0sedqKy?si=14ff540d3ab24c64" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ruby Amanfu “Bitch” </span></span></a></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> - Moody, slowed down, stripped back with strings, a big departure from Meredith Brooks’ version. From the <a contents="“Little Fires Everywhere”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IeBtqKcjhoxA33GuhLiq5?si=83d72f385ea64ae9" target="_blank">“Little Fires Everywhere”</a> TV series soundtrack, one of many 90s covers that were featured (the 90s are so hot for sync right now)</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A Canadian thriller I music supervised, <a contents="THE RETREAT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/the-retreat-2021" target="_blank">THE RETREAT</a>, is out now to rent/buy. Renee and Valerie, a couple at a cross roads in their relationship, leave the city to spend the week at a remote cabin with friends. But when they arrive, their friends are nowhere to be found. As they stumble through their relationship woes, they discover they are being hunted by a group of militant extremists who are determined to exterminate them.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">40 songs were pitched and we licensed 7 tracks. The film was scored by the wonderful <a contents="Steph Copeland" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.stephcopeland.com/" target="_blank">Steph Copeland</a>, who I’ve been fortunate to work with on several projects. One of the biggest wins was licensing <a contents="“Bitch” by Allie X" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3AtVQOM4g0dB9DZhvwQdkA?si=b8e6696df48c4cf1" target="_blank">“Bitch” by Allie X</a> a big song and very crucial scene in the film. The deadline was extremely tight, and there was a writer that controlled 3% of the publishing holding up the clearance process, causing me many sleepless nights. Another track on director Pat Mills’ dream list was <a contents="“Delirious” by Susanne Sundfør" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4r9uaA43qfASToQ959KwDt?si=48c8206f8c5c44bc" target="_blank">“Delirious” by Susanne Sundfør</a> and it was a thrill to be able to secure it for the closing credits. Other featured artists include <a contents="Regina Gently" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5xEQyj1p5hFbJBfdbGqQzk?si=SlfUr9MBTyaIHXD0lBMdCg" target="_blank">Regina Gently</a> and <a contents="Ashes of Soma" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zmtbac09hWTCTzlhPUX3X?si=mLuqf6nTSIGnKDhtW-HlTQ" target="_blank">Ashes of Soma</a>.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size: 22.4px;"><b>RECOMMENDATIONS:</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><a contents="Podcast: ‘In Recovery’" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/in-recovery/id1496791220" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Podcast: ‘In Recovery’</span></span></a> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">my new favourite. We all have been through so much trauma during this pandemic. Even if you didn’t lose your job or home, or have a loved one die of COVID, this last year took a lot from all of us. It’s a real trauma that we need to collectively recover from. Listening to this helps me process the guilt I feel because my loss doesn’t look the same as someone else’s loss.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><a contents="Free ‘Indigenous Canada’ University of Alberta online course" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Free ‘Indigenous Canada’ University of Alberta online course</span></span></a> <span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I took this last year after being frustrated by my lack of knowledge on Indigenous history (why were we not taught this in elementary OR high school!?!). A great, essential overview for understanding colonialism and its present impact. </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a contents="Movie: Sound Of Metal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/sound-of-metal" target="_blank">Movie: Sound Of Metal</a> A unique and emotional film about a drummer who suddenly loses his hearing, and his journey to recovery. Incredible performances and unreal sound design. </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a contents="Music Video: “Finish Line”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSApz9Srf6I" target="_blank">Music Video: “Finish Line”</a> C</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">heck out this rad music video from my good pals <a contents="The Redhill Valleys" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theredhillvalleys.com/store" target="_blank">The Redhill Valleys</a>.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><a contents="Playlist: Summer Grooves &amp; Vibes 2021 by Alysha Main" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cA4XkMUaVRwZ7yWNPZfTT?si=eca030eb8f9e4dd5" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Playlist: Summer Grooves & Vibes 2021 by Alysha Main</span></span></a></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size: 22.4px;"><b>YAY FOR SUMMER!</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I’ll be taking a break from blogging to get as much sunshine and away-from-computer time as possible… back in September!</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">With gratitude,</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Alysha</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/1aa9e1f3540719511a3c5099f382bb3b842baecc/original/screen-shot-2021-06-07-at-4-04-12-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></span></p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/66232272021-05-06T13:20:42-04:002021-05-06T13:20:42-04:00May 2021: BACK TO THE MUSIC<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/1bd74938ebe41ddf6f12d2d6fca97f31b9ef4e74/original/screen-shot-2021-01-21-at-1-53-05-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_small"><em>(an ancient photo in a time when DJing was legal: March 2020)</em></span></p>
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<p>Greetings from locked-down Ontario! </p>
<p>To get through the past few weeks with any shred of sanity, I’ve taken a break from social media… otherwise known as “living the dream”. I’m sure you artists can relate – the constant pressure to create content, fighting with the algorithms. It’s a miracle that you’ve even found me, as I don’t pay to have my content seen. If you want one-on-one monthly contact with me directly in your email basket, please do <a contents="subscribe to my monthly newsletter" data-link-label="Mailing List Signup" data-link-type="page" href="/mailing-list-signup">subscribe to my monthly newsletter</a>. It's the only way to ensure I'm not just screaming into the common void. </p>
<p>The other thing that’s truly keeping me sane is hiking. Even though my current environment is restricted, I can still pop in to an “essential” government-run cannabis dispensary, put my headphones on, find a trail, and walk on. I use Spotify to keep track of new releases, and wanted to share some great tunes that have put a kick in my step: </p>
<p><a contents="“Burn It Down” Gyasi" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1FR8yrQUtKqIU87BT6Hwra?si=845bdc00ae1041c5" target="_blank">“Burn It Down” Gyasi</a>. This dude’s wheelhouse is British 70s glam and classic rock done superbly. The Led Zeppelin vibes on this one make me wanna do rock n’ roll kicks across a stage with a glitter covered kerosene can and BURN EVERYTHING. </p>
<p><a contents="“Never Let A Day Go By” Todd Snider" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4gEMCyTZT8xERvqbRmCXyl?si=0971de25719049bf" target="_blank">“Never Let A Day Go By” Todd Snider</a>. Snatching up all the best musical elements of the 70s and 80s from the ether like a noble Protector, and delivering them back to the universe in an authentic new form. I just like the plain simple message to the song. Never let a day go by. Full stop. </p>
<p><a contents="“Bend The Rules” (Mndsgn Remix) Anomalie, Chromeo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1D6W1uZSpp5gpLw1PKGvuC?si=1dbe97d73be741b0" target="_blank">“Bend The Rules” (Mndsgn Remix) Anomalie, Chromeo</a>. Following up past pandemic faves like “Clorox Wipe”, Chromeo are back with a collab with Anomalie. You’ll hear flavours of Prince and Stevie Wonder in this “love in the time of COVID” track. </p>
<p><a contents="“Dream Girl” Ivy Sole" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2RtNAFhj8eeu8ng4IJBlM5?si=83773349de764b69" target="_blank">“Dream Girl” Ivy Sole</a>. Whatever genius resulted in the combination of Smokey Robinson’s “Cruisin” with “It’s Changed” from the Lonnie Smith Afrodesia album, they achieved summertime groove perfection. </p>
<p><a contents='"Seven Nation Army"&nbsp;The White Stripes/The Glitch Mob remix' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4IiuExPFijOGZnVxGsKWcc?si=74b8565c9cb54161" target="_blank">"Seven Nation Army" The White Stripes/The Glitch Mob remix</a>. If you’re hanging somewhere between civil disobedience and total mutiny, this is your jam. Props to Third Man Records for catching the zeitgeist and bringing this monster hit back, a song I hear nearly every day as my 4 year old son constantly hums it (this track will be licensed for his future biopic, for sure) </p>
<p><a contents="“Diamond Studded Shoes” Yola" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5vJzPLEkqOXaqKZqzsYt9r?si=cd9909779faa4a4b" target="_blank">“Diamond Studded Shoes” Yola</a>. When this came on, I immediately stood up straighter, head and shoulders higher. Yola defies all genres, slays all categories. It’s got a great classic Elton John feel. Written about UK prime minister Theresa May’s choice of footwear while announcing public service cutbacks. Same class struggle, different decade. </p>
<p><a contents="“Love Should Come With A Warning” Van Morrison" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7uRxfpfFdt4cZ0TtyktmUg?si=c2e586af9223433e" target="_blank">“Love Should Come With A Warning” Van Morrison</a>. I don’t have much time for Van Morrison these days (<a contents="when I interviewed music supervisor David Hayman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://audioboom.com/posts/7460435-music-supervision-with-david-hayman-bonus" target="_blank">when I interviewed music supervisor David Hayman</a> he commented on his experience licensing Van the Man: “I love him… but he’s got to up his humanity”.), but I couldn’t bring myself to press skip. That inviting organ, downbeat groove, blues lilt. It’s simply a great song that sounds like it could have come out of Big Pink. </p>
<p><a contents="“L’appartement” Clio &amp; Iggy Pop" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7Gbe4O7YQBxO3WZsHwfd60?si=2503458e603b47ed" target="_blank">“L’appartement” Clio & Iggy Pop</a>. The beautiful breathy feathery French vocals, then, woah is that Leonard Cohen singing in French? *checks phone* Nope. IGGY POP! Their voices contrast like a trickling waterfall stream being sucked into an undercurrent. Trying to make sense of this sonic experience leaves my brain scrambled… in a good way. </p>
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<p><a contents="Chris Altmann's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://chrisaltmann.com/" target="_blank">Chris Altmann's</a> new songs. My man is releasing songs for the first time on over 5 YEARS, out May 7. One is a cover of the Psychedelic Furs <a contents="“Love My Way”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/love-my-way-feat-suzie-mcneil" target="_blank">“Love My Way”</a> featuring a duet with <a contents="Suzie McNeil" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.suziemcneil.com/" target="_blank">Suzie McNeil</a>, and the other is a psychedelic 1970s California type groove called <a contents="“Somewhere”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/somewhere" target="_blank">“Somewhere”</a>. Pre-save by clicking the song titles. Sneak a listen of both tracks now <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://s.disco.ac/kjqykmiwzxtj" target="_blank">here</a>. Shout out to Mark Frieser & Chris Mollere from <a contents="Sync Support" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://syncsummit.com/syncsupport/" target="_blank">Sync Support</a> for motivating him to create. </p>
<p><a contents="“There Are No Fakes”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/there-are-no-fakes" target="_blank">“There Are No Fakes”</a>. A compelling documentary about the largest art fraud case in Canadian history. This story of a forgery ring creating fake paintings by celebrated Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau uncovers alarming exploitation and abuse. </p>
<p><a contents="“You Must Remember This”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/" target="_blank">“You Must Remember This”</a>. This is an incredible podcast explores Hollywood's first century. A new season just started, about Louella Parsons and Hedda Hopper, two powerful women who invented and dominated Hollywood gossip as it was known in the 20th century. Every season is fantastic and worth a listen.</p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/66039652021-04-14T13:30:04-04:002021-04-14T13:31:00-04:00April 2021: The Most Epic Post-Pandemic Party<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hey, how’s pandemic life treating you? </span></span><br> </p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If one day you’re feeling optimistic, and the next struggling to get out of bed, I feel you. I’m especially bummed when I go to sleep and have anxiety dreams about COVID, rather that escaping to a utopian, germ-free world like I hope to do. </span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In my daydreams, I fantasize about the most epic post-pandemic party I’ll be attending… what it would look like, what I’d be wearing. It got me thinking, if I could attend a party from any movie, what would be the perfect one? Mine’s gonna look a lot like the opening scene to Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery: an all-day joyous parade through the streets of London with balloons, bright coloured clothes, great 60s dance moves, and a marching band playing Quincy Jones. </span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">What’s another great party from a movie that you wish you could attend?</span></span></p>
<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zd11cRuljMk?start=91" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>SONG SEARCH </strong></span><br><br>Are you a musician looking to get your music placed in film & TV? <a contents="Sign up to the newsletter&nbsp;version&nbsp;of this monthly blog" data-link-label="Mailing List Signup" data-link-type="page" href="/mailing-list-signup">Sign up to the newsletter version of this monthly blog</a> to get briefs on music I'm looking for, exclusive to email subscribers (and it's free).<br><br><strong><span class="font_large">HAMILTON FILM PODCAST</span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I’m 3 episodes in to this season’s Hamilton Film podcast, where I document what’s happening in the local industry, and ask my talented guests questions about their roles and creative process. The latest episode is with comedian Mike Mitchell, creator of <a contents="“This Is The Thing”," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/titt.hamilton/?hl=en" target="_blank">“This Is The Thing”,</a> a comedy series about music, comedy, and chasing dreams, set in Hamilton. <a contents="Tune in here" data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="/podcast">Tune in here</a>. </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">You can also subscribe on </span><a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5008374" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"><span style="color:#00015c">Apple Podcasts or Spotify</span></a></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>LISTEN:</strong> <a contents="“Working Songwriter” Podcast: NFTs, Blockchain, and the Future of Digital Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nfts-blockchain-and-the-future-of-digital-music/id1079001185?i=1000515442364" target="_blank">“Working Songwriter” Podcast: NFTs, Blockchain, and the Future of Digital Music </a></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you’ve been hearing about NFTs and, like me, are freaking out about learning yet another technological advancement in your world, then this is a great discussion to tune into. Simple and informative. </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>WATCH: </strong><a contents="“Worn Stories” Docuseries" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.justwatch.com/ca/tv-show/worn-stories" target="_blank">“Worn Stories” Docuseries </a></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Heart-warming and original with great stories and characters. If you love clothes and feel-good entertainment, this is for you.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>WATCH: </strong><a contents="Put A Record On April Video Playlist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO60z3VARR2zkHt46BUfpxDXjB2XGWuLL" target="_blank">Put A Record On April Video Playlist </a></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I’ve had fun playlisting the music videos for songs I’ve been spinning on <a contents="my CFMU radio show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cfmu.ca/shows/34-put-a-record-on" target="_blank">my CFMU radio show</a>. Check out April’s batch so far including great ones from Liz Phair, Bill Withers, and Steph Copeland with Brigit O'Regan.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>READ: </strong><a contents="“Black Swans” by Eve Babitz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/475853.Black_Swans" target="_blank">“Black Swans” by Eve Babitz</a></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This collection of tales from 1980s/1990s California is the perfect escape. Well written, humorous and intimate.</span></span></p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/65657732021-03-05T10:51:56-05:002021-03-05T10:54:35-05:00March 2021: Quick tips for getting your songs in films<p style="margin:0cm"><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Greetings!</span></span><br> </p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">It’s ramping up to be a busy month, with lots of projects on the go that I wanna tell you about. To start off, here are two quick tips on being successful in getting your music placed in Film and TV. They are mistakes I often see musicians make when working with music supervisors:</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Respond quickly.</b> Occasionally I’m blessed with lots of time to search for music and clear licenses, but usually I’ve been brought on in the crazy post-production period where everyone is scrambling to meet deadlines. Most of the briefs I get from other music supervisors have a submission deadline of less than 48 hours. If you are slow to check or respond to emails, you could miss out. Even if you need more time to gather the info requested, a quick email letting the music supervisor know you’re on it is helpful.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Have files organized.</b> Whenever you record a song that you intend to pitch to music supervisors, make sure you store the file in every format that they will need. Typically a vocal and instrumental version, in both WAV and mp3, with song lyrics. Store them in a place that’s easily sharable such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or Box. If you can save the stems from your sessions, even better: there could be a time where your song is perfect, except for a flute part or something that doesn’t quite fit the vibe. If you’re very focused on pitching music for film & TV, you may want to set up <a contents="a DISCO account" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://disco.ac/signup?b=15703&u=529486" target="_blank">a DISCO account</a>, a file sharing service that’s the industry standard for music supervisors (using that link will give you a $20 credit when you sign up).</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span class="font_xl"><strong><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style="color:black">It’s CFMU Fundraising time: Donate to get 30 minutes with me!</span></span></span></span></span></strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I’ve <a contents="had a show on CFMU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cfmu.ca/shows/34-put-a-record-on" target="_blank">had a show on CFMU</a> for over 7 years. It’s one of Canada’s oldest campus radio stations. I’m one of around 170 volunteers that keep the station running. Community radio is so important, as an outlet for independent musicians to have their music heard, and to train students with hands-on, on-air experience.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">To help with the fundraising efforts, I’m offering <strong>30 minute video consultations</strong> for anyone who donates a minimum of $30 to CFMU. During the call we can chat about anything you want to know about licensing your music for film. I can listen to your songs and give you advice and ideas for how to get started with sync, or areas to work on. (Or if you’re family/friend that just wants to donate to support the show, it will be a nice excuse for a catch up chat!) </span></span><br> </p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Deadline for donations is Monday March 8 – I’ll schedule the video calls starting March 11. </span></span></strong><br> </p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">To donate and claim your 30 minute consultation:</span></span></p>
<ol> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Go to <a href="https://cfmu.ca/fundraising" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">https://cfmu.ca/fundraising</a> and click the yellow “Donate” button, which will take you to Paypal</span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In the “Add special instructions to the seller:” write “PUT A RECORD ON”</span></span></li> <li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Forward your payment receipt to alysha @putarecordon . com and I’ll contact you to schedule a 30 min video consultation.</span></span></li>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><strong><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">SONG SEARCH: EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS ONLY</span></span></span></strong></p>
<p>Are you a musician looking to get your music placed in film & TV? <a contents="Sign up to the newsletter&nbsp;version" data-link-label="Mailing List Signup" data-link-type="page" href="/mailing-list-signup">Sign up to the newsletter version</a> of this monthly blog to get briefs on music I'm looking for, exclusive to email subscribers (and it's free).</p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><strong><a contents="HAMILTON FILM PODCAST" data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="http://putarecordon.com/podcast"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">HAMILTON FILM PODCAST</span></span></a></strong></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I'm launching Season 3 of my podcast documenting the film industry in Hamilton on Wednesday March 10, with a new episode every two weeks. In the first 2 seasons I covered various roles, from directing to acting, content creation to distribution. If you want to dig in to past episodes, check out <a contents="“Film Scoring with Steph Copeland”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://audioboom.com/posts/7651055-film-scoring-with-steph-copeland" target="_blank">“Film Scoring with Steph Copeland”</a> and “<a contents="Music Supervision with David Hayman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://audioboom.com/posts/7460435-music-supervision-with-david-hayman-bonus" target="_blank">Music Supervision with David Hayman</a>”. </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The focus for season 3 is “Made In Hamilton”, spotlighting specific series and films that have a Hamilton connection. You can subscribe directly from <a contents="Apple Podcasts or Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5008374" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts or Spotify</a>. </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><strong><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">RECOMMENDATIONS</span></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a contents="“Never Broken” by Jewel audiobook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/never-broken-songs-are-only-half-the-story/243180?refId=38712&gclid=CjwKCAiAp4KCBhB6EiwAxRxbpHHlbcu9HNSDS5tcLvw7B_k7-6A7fXBk6ERQ4YkacJ4xi3zV6q4M8xoCAioQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">“Never Broken” by Jewel audiobook</a>. At this year's Guild of Music Supervisors online conference, Jewel led us through a guided meditation, and chatted openly with music supervisor Lindsay Wolfington about her troubled life, phenomenal early career success, and the controversy around her brand partnership with Schick razors and the pop hit "Intuition". She covers a lot of this in "Never Broken", in her own soothing voice in audiobook form.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0cm"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a contents="“Ordinary Equality” podcast" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordinary-equality/id1492330633" target="_blank">“Ordinary Equality” podcast</a> on the history of women in the United States. Season 1 explained the ongoing battle for the Equal Rights Amendment, and Season 2 is all about Reproductive Rights</span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"> </p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/65467422021-02-11T14:00:00-05:002021-02-12T12:18:38-05:00February 2021 - Unboxing Joy<p>Tell me, how bored are you? </p>
<p>I don’t mean in the sense that you have nothing to do… it’s easy to fill your day with work, projects, important-feeling tasks. I’m at the stage of the pandemic where ennui has set in. Days are so routine. No trips, concerts, parties, or nights out dancing, and no end to lockdowns in sight. </p>
<p>For me, avoiding boredom is all about having something to look forward to (beyond Friday night YouTube music video sessions with a bottle of wine). I now understand the fascination with unboxing videos… yes it’s exactly what it sounds like – <a contents="videos of people revealing the contents of their packages" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=unboxing+videos" target="_blank">videos of people revealing the contents of their packages</a>. </p>
<p>Because there is great entertainment in the anticipation of a package's arrival. My purchases fall into three categories: Wellness & Beauty, Vinyl Records, and Clothes. Sometimes in combination, like in this sweet merch pack from <a contents="Mise En Scene" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.miseensceneband.com/" target="_blank">Mise En Scene</a> (you’ll want to grab their phenomenally good album ‘Winnipeg, California’, featured on <a contents="my latest radio show ep" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cfmu.ca/episodes/25175-put-a-record-on-february-9-if-you-pick-her-too-hard" target="_blank">my latest radio show ep</a>).</p>
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<p>I’m finding a special thrill in ordering clothes like I have some place to go: a multi-print A-line dress that I can rock around my block this spring, or a shirt with a zebra on it that I can’t stop staring at for some reason. So watch for my unboxing videos coming at you soon on whatever social media platform I figure out how to use first! </p>
<h2>APPLY TO HAMILTON FILM FESTIVALS </h2>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://filmfreeway.com/HamiltonBlackFilmFestival" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/abd4ab6141b12745bce5379037c61de43786344c/original/screen-shot-2021-02-10-at-3-42-30-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Submissions are open for the <a contents="Hamilton Film Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hamiltonfilmfestival.com/" target="_blank">Hamilton Film Festival</a>, with a “Coming of Age” theme in honour of their sweet 16th year, as well as the <a contents="Hamilton Black Film Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://filmfreeway.com/HamiltonBlackFilmFestival" target="_blank">Hamilton Black Film Festival</a>, which showcases culture and traditional films from filmmakers of African/Caribbean, Native, Asian, and Middle Eastern descent.</p>
<h2>SONG SEARCH: </h2>
<p>Are you a musician looking to get your music placed in film & TV? <a contents="Sign up to the newsletter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://putarecordon.com/mailing-list-signup">Sign up to the newsletter</a> version of this monthly blog to get briefs on music I'm looking for, <a contents="exclusive to email subscribers" data-link-label="Mailing List Signup" data-link-type="page" href="/mailing-list-signup">exclusive to email subscribers</a> (and it's free).</p>
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<p><strong>READ: </strong><a contents="“The Skin We’re In” by Desmond Cole" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-skin-we-re-in-1.5419108" target="_blank">“The Skin We’re In” by Desmond Cole</a> and <a contents="“I’m Still Here” by Austin Channing Brown" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://austinchanning.com/the-book" target="_blank">“I’m Still Here” by Austin Channing Brown</a>. Two books that pair well. Desmond Cole’s month by month account of a year of Black resistance and power is interspersed with his experiences of racism in Canada. It was very eye-opening to me to reflect on how different our childhoods were though we both grew up in the 1990s. Austin Channing Brown’s book addresses more subtle aspects of how racism pervades America’s workplaces and churches, and offers guidance on practicing anti-racism. </p>
<p><strong>LISTEN:</strong> <a contents="Party Lines&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/381-radio-party-lines" target="_blank">Party Lines </a><br>A great weekly CBC podcast hosted by <a contents="Elamin Abdelmahmoud" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/elamin88" target="_blank">Elamin Abdelmahmoud</a> and <a contents="Rosemary Barton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/RosieBarton" target="_blank">Rosemary Barton</a>, covering Canadian and USA politics in an easily digestible way. My go-to for keeping up with COVID-19, climate change, elections, and the economy. </p>
<p><strong>WATCH: </strong><br><a contents="I May Destroy You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.justwatch.com/ca/tv-show/i-may-destroy-you" target="_blank">I May Destroy You</a> Created by <a contents="Michaela Coel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/MichaelaCoel" target="_blank">Michaela Coel</a>, this is an intense series about trauma’s impact on a young writer. I wish a show like this that explores consent in modern hook up culture existed when I was living in London in my 20s. I love how music is ever-present in Arabella’s world, with over a dozen tracks typically used in each episode. </p>
<p><a contents="Billions." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.justwatch.com/ca/tv-show/billions" target="_blank">Billions.</a> A complex drama about high finance in New York, where themes of power and morality play out through an amazing cast including Maggie Siff and Paul Giamatti. Created by Brian Koppelman, whose love of music influences the great soundtrack with songs by Nick Waterhouse, Metallica, The Dramatics, Andrew Bird, Townes Van Zandt and Courtney Barnett. </p>
<p><a contents="Article: You Will Never Forget The Music You Loved As A 14 Year Old.&nbsp; Here’s Why by Alan Cross" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/you-will-never-forget-the-music-you-loved-as-a-14-year-old-heres-why/" target="_blank">Article: You Will Never Forget The Music You Loved As A 14 Year Old. Here’s Why by Alan Cross</a></p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/65260142021-01-20T16:00:48-05:002021-01-20T16:00:48-05:00January 2021 - Greetings Music Lovers!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/417441/202909202b66f2783f7e0c1c23e611ee28df022f/original/screen-shot-2021-01-20-at-3-44-43-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I’m writing this at a truly wonderful time for me and the majority of Earth’s citizens: Inauguration Day! On November 8, 2016, I was at The Local, a bar in Toronto, 10 months pregnant, watching <a contents="a great country band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA-j2woZBT8" target="_blank">a great country band</a>, and anxiously scrolling my phone for election updates. When Trump was declared winner, I was horrified that my son, three decades after <em>my</em> birth, would also arrive into a world with a <a contents="wealthy Republican entertainer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Reagan#Entertainment_career" target="_blank">wealthy Republican entertainer</a> as US president. My son Tomi turns 4 next week, and has spent a quarter of his life living in a pandemic. His dream is to visit Disney World. “As soon as the germs go away,” I tell him (both the political <em>and</em> viral kind). Today feels like a step closer to that dream. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Another of Tomi’s favourite activities is visiting to the local record store, <a contents="Revolution Records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/revrexhamont/?hl=en" target="_blank">Revolution Records</a>, which is closed while Ontario is in lockdown. I was out for a walk on a sunny day, listening to my latest Spotify playlist, daydreaming about record shopping, when I realized I had nearly walked all the way to Revolution. I called them to see if my copy of <em>Once Upon A Time In Hollywood</em> has arrived – it had! Thank goodness we still have curb side pickup.</span></p>
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<a contents="‘PUT A RECORD ON’ RADIO SHOW" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cfmu.ca/shows/34-put-a-record-on" target="_blank">‘PUT A RECORD ON’ RADIO SHOW</a> </h2>
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<p><span class="font_regular">This week’s grooves include some new Hamilton releases, new discoveries and old favourites in the realms of pop, country, folk and blues. Featuring Bianca Bernardi, Mia Dyson, Steve Strongman & more. You can stream/download it <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cfmu.ca/episodes/24824-put-a-record-on-january-19-call-me-deadly" target="_blank">here</a>, or <a contents="save the Spotify playlist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/03EVR4PBtoNB5keIg8qlyA?si=JoUX1FPOR7yIVgUZDKvjog" target="_blank">save the Spotify playlist</a>. I’ve also started <a contents="a monthly YouTube playlist " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO60z3VARR2ytkvbxSa3-c-JBQSk3uNao" target="_blank">a monthly YouTube playlist </a>of all the music videos available for tracks that I play. My fave vids so far are Emma Swift’s “One Of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)”, Mise en Scene’s “Dollar Dreams”, Melissa Payne’s “1000 Pieces – Live At Knox Farm”, and Luluc’s “Black Umbrella” where you can see a young Chris Altmann on pedal steel 😍.</span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">GUILD OF MUSIC SUPERVISORS CONFERENCE FEBRUARY </h2>
<p>The Guild of Music Supervisors is hosting <a contents="an online conference Feb 19-20, 2021" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.guildofmusicsupervisors.com/how-to-join" target="_blank">an online conference Feb 19-20, 2021</a> exclusively for GMS members. You don’t have to be a Music Supervisor to join – there is a “Friend of the Guild” option for songwriters and musicians. This organisation provides so many resources on music sync. I highly recommend joining!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">METADATA! </h2>
<p>Any music supervisor will tell you that metadata, the information stored in your mp3, is super important. You can (and should) include info like composer(s) and their ownership splits, genre, lyrics, year, and sync licensing contact. The Comments field is a great place to store searchable keywords related to tempo, mood, and themes. (eg uptempo dark pop sombre). <a contents="This article from Synchtank" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.synchtank.com/blog/the-guild-of-music-supervisors-suggested-metadata-standards" target="_blank">This article from Synchtank</a> is a great reference on what metadata to include in your music files.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">MUSIC SUPERVISORS ON TWITTER </h2>
<p>I’ve created a list of Music Supervisors I follow on Twitter that I’m always adding to. Often they will post active music searches, helpful articles and job opportunities. <a contents="Follow the list here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/i/lists/1318240264423641088" target="_blank">Follow the list here</a>.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">RECOMMENDED</h2>
<p><a contents="“M Train” by Patti Smith" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24728470-m-train" target="_blank">“M Train” by Patti Smith</a></p>
<p>Reading Patti Smith is pure escapism, taking you on a journey with her through Mexico, Iceland, England, America, with plenty of stops at her favourite Greenwich Village café. Her nomadic wanderings, pilgrimages to poets’ graves, and reflections on her life with late husband Fred “Sonic” Smith, are inspirational. Her 2010 memoir, Just Kids is another must-read. </p>
<p><a contents="Uncle Frank" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11327514/" target="_blank">Uncle Frank</a></p>
<p>This film, set in my favourite year, 1973, is the story of the relationship between impressionable niece Beth and her favourite uncle, who hides his sexual identity from his Southern family. When his bigoted father dies, Frank returns home to confront his past. It feels like an important story to share in present times, to educate ourselves on the traumatic history members of the LGBTQ+ community have had to overcome. The film has an understated musical soundtrack featuring mostly soul and jazz, with standout tracks including “Cool Jerk” by the Capitols, and “It’s Your Thing” by The Isley Brothers. Music Supervisor Gary Calamar previously worked with director Alan Ball on the TV series “Six Feet Under”. </p>
<p><a contents="Dying For Sex podcast" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://wondery.com/shows/dying-for-sex/" target="_blank">Dying For Sex podcast</a></p>
<p>This serial podcast covering the sexual adventures and self-discovery of a women in her 40s diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, co-hosted by her best friend, Nikki, was equal parts entertaining, hilarious, and heartbreaking. </p>
<p><a contents="Article: “10 Binge-Worthy Shows And Movies Shot In Hamilton”&nbsp; (Tourism Hamilton)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tourismhamilton.com/10-binge-worthy-shows-and-movies" target="_blank">Article: “10 Binge-Worthy Shows And Movies Shot In Hamilton” (Tourism Hamilton)</a></p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/65110492020-12-31T16:37:28-05:002020-12-31T16:44:24-05:00December 2020: Greetings from locked-down Ontario! <p>I'm writing this on New Years Eve, struggling to get into the celebratory spirit. I don’t have to go on about what a battle this year was, but DAMN it was tough. It’s still tough. I see and feel the stress of the pandemic in the mirror, and in my aching body. I’m so grateful to my hairdresser Janine for texting me just before lockdown to offer an appointment. What did I want done? “Make me look like I just got back from California”, consolation for the two trips to LA I had to cancel in 2020. Luckily she #nailedit. Now I can keep rocking those video calls. </p>
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<p>I've been keeping busy with film projects, and working out a good system to organize music submissions. I'll be launching a newsletter in January where i'll be asking artists to submit music, offering news and tips around music supervision, and everything I have going on in the DJ and podcasting world. <a contents="Sign up here" data-link-label="Mailing List Signup" data-link-type="page" href="/mailing-list-signup">S</a><a contents="sign up here" data-link-label="Mailing List Signup" data-link-type="page" href="/mailing-list-signup">ign up here</a> to get the newsletter.</p>
<p>I posted an update on the <a contents="Hamilton Film podcast" data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="/podcast">Hamilton Film podcast</a> today. <a contents="You can listen here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hamilton-film/id1546914136" target="_blank">You can listen here</a>, or continue reading for news on Season 3 and what’s been happening in the Hamilton film industry. </p>
<p>If you’ve listened to Season 2, you’ll know that I scrambled to finish it in the thick of the pandemic. I pre-recorded some interviews in February, and the rest I had to do virtually. My voice call recording set up wasn’t quite up to standard, but like they say, the show must go on. I was hoping I’d have Season 3 ready for December… I was holding out hope that by then, the pandemic would be over. </p>
<p>What I have managed to do is upgrade my computer, which triggered a series of compatibility issues with my existing equipment that I didn’t have the mindset to work through. But I’m getting there. I miss podcasting. There are a lot of exciting projects in the works in Hamilton, and I have a list of guests I’d love to have on the show. So, the plan is start recording again in January, and hope to have the new season out by early March. </p>
<p>This season I really want to focus on film and TV projects that were made in Hamilton. And I still want to explore each individual role in the process – particularly producing, and the lucky folks in wardrobe and costume design. </p>
<p>While I’ve been procrastinating over my podcast, I have been watching A LOT of stuff, and it’s really cool to see familiar sights in Hamilton pop up. One series that I absolutely loved was <a contents="The Queen’s Gambit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10048342/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0" target="_blank">The Queen’s Gambit</a> on Netflix… Seeing it solved the mystery of the vintage looking Pharmacy on the corner of King & Walnut in the International Village. It’s where Beth scored her tranquilizers and Chess magazines! </p>
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<p>The pandemic didn’t seem to slow down filming in Hamilton. 111 film and TV productions managed to shoot here, despite being locked down between March and July. At the Cotton Factory, where I’m usually based, Guillermo del Toro was shooting his latest, ‘Nightmare Alley’, starring Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett. It’s the third time this Academy Award winning director has filmed in the city. </p>
<p>The current stats from the city indicate that there are more than 9000 Hamiltonians employed in the film industry, and more than 900 Hamilton-based film businesses. </p>
<p>A massive movie studio is planning to open its first phase in February 2021 in the West Harbour. The 14-acre film and TV production hub is being developed by Aeon Studio group. Once completed it’s estimated to add over 1000 new jobs. </p>
<p>Thanks for reading, hope you are finding peace and joy in this time, and I’ll join you again in the New Year.<br><br>Make a joyful noise,<br>Alysha</p>Put A Record Ontag:putarecordon.com,2005:Post/62943692020-04-25T14:04:42-04:002020-04-25T15:06:12-04:00It's All Happening! <p>Welcome!</p>
<p>I've launched this new site to keep track of my many projects - DJing, music supervision, my podcast, my radio show, and everything that I like in between! The benefit of being in isolation, and having all my gigs for the foreseeable future canceled, is that I can devote time to building this new site, named for my CFMU radio show, "Put A Record On". Putting a record on is kinda my philosophy... whether I'm sourcing music for a film, planning an event, getting dressed up for a night out, or entertaining friends, it all revolves around my turntables. </p>
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