Hey Newgrounds!
It's been such a long time since I posted my last news of my first EMW promo release, and so many things happened over the past six months. I would love to share what I've been doing and what I'm expecting to do this summer with two categories : Music and Life!
Bear with me, this is gonna be a long post.
= MUSIC =
A. Music Industry (Gothic Storm & Twin Flame Music)
It's been an amazing experience working the 12-track adventure/fantasy trailer album for Gothic Storm Music with my amazing co-worker, partner, and lovely boyfriend, @sJLsMusic (he's really talented, go check him out)! As a Twin Flame Music crew, we spent total 6 months in the works, alongside with live string recordings. It was challenging working on live recordings due to COVID-19, but we finally managed to finish it and release it in the industry.
It really gave me an experience of how efficient the composers should be in the libraries like this, since we literally had to compose 1 track per 3 days! It was very tough trying to squeeze our creative juice in less than 2 months, but it was worth a try! And of course, the result is really good.
If you want to take a listen to it, click this link and it will teleport to you!
B. Film Scoring (EliteProductions)
Last year I got a call from Will, the director of EliteProductions, to score for Herobrine Origins Part IV. Since this film was pretty special (as it's really expected from the fans), and since I needed more experience in film scoring, I said yes. And until now, I have written themes (which could be temporary) and some cues, but otherwise I'm in the waiting process. I can't explain more further, but hopefully I'll be able to soon!
Oh and also, I'm still pretty proud of Origins : Generations score, although it's pretty cliché. The director loved it too. And presently, I received Best Original Score from the Minecraft Machinima Awards last year with it. Quite an achievement for me!
C. Public Releases
You might have realized I've been keep uploading releases from time to time, but not much. I've been busy for quite some time during the past 3 months due to college and of course, Gothic Storm. Though, I'm still working on for personal public releases! Hopefully this summer vacation I can devote more time on music, and I'm super in the zone for the groove to move on.
Oh btw, I'm releasing a new track called "Wings" tonight (KST), if anyone is interested to join in the premiere. And of course, it will be released on Newgrounds too.
= LIFE =
It's never been busy! Last year was a blast with over 40 promotional channel uploads from a lot of tracks, working on Gothic Storm Music project, college as well. Moreover, I was able to have a wonderful experience with a Sewol Ferry Disaster tribute album "Farewell to the Souls", that I created with 7 talented composers and a cellist. The full list with credits are in this main video! The individual 7 composers (including me) did an excellent job, as well as Sami who mixed & mastered them all with masterful skills! The full story about this production & backstory is in this article.
I've started studying screenwriting this semester, and I'm having a blast writing the script. My goal is to finish 120 pages (so complete script) this year, and maybe send it to contests next year after revisions & polishing! If anyone is interested to hear more about my script, just let me know in the comments.
I also have a boyfriend now (as you already read)! We already passed 100 days, and we are having such a blast although COVID-19 stopped us from meeting together at the airport this month. We are doing our best to keep us from corona blues and live a happy life. Love you, sweetheart!
Oh btw, he only has 22 followers which is totally underrated, he deserves some more recognition!
= WHAT'S NEXT? =
Well, there's tons of stuff that I need to do. Vacation is coming up so I'm ready to chillax, buy some more face masks, sanitizers, and make some more music and stuff. Oh yeah, script too. In July and August, I'll be most likely busy working on film scoring since the film itself is estimated to be 2 hours long. I also might face a huge change in July where I get to determine if I really want to make music as a professional career. It's gonna be the summer of thoughts, feelings, love, and hope! (as long as COVID-19 don't destroy mankind)
I would love to update you all about this, and hopefully you'll join along this journey with me. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.
Ta ta, for now! Stay safe!
~ Jessie
