Prelude to a Party
I’ve taken on various forms during my short career. Some of you will know me as a musician, community organiser, filmmaker or perhaps all of the above.
Thanks again for showing up. I thought I should give a quick prelude as to what my hopes are with this party of a mailer.
I’ve taken on various forms during my short career. Some of you will know me as a musician, community organiser, filmmaker or perhaps all of the above. The common thread, however, has been bringing people together and creating shared experiences. Whether that’s in a cinema, a venue or on the street.
Presenting my short film Moving the Market at Lumiere Cinema in Chch, NZ (right)
Having such varied work sometimes means a slightly fragmented audience. I hope this mailer can help bring you around a proverbial campfire to share some stories in a more connected way. I’ve been busy, slowly working away on several projects which I’m very excited to share more of in the future.
Like a campfire, I want to keep this space somewhat communal. As well as sharing what I’m working on I’ll be highlighting some of my friend’s amazing work. Whether that’s a new project from an old friend and collaborator or an inspiring and meaningful film from a filmmaking duo I’ve got to know over the last year.
That’s all for now, have a lovely holiday season and see you next time.
Harry x
What I’m enjoying…
Watching
Malcom X (1992)
The Parent Trap (1998)
Heretic (2024)
Nosferatu (1922)
Gladiator II (2024)
Listening to
David Crosby 'If I could Only Remember My Name’
The O’Jays ‘Message in our Music’
Michael Kiwanuka ‘Small Changes’
Herbie Hancock ‘Feets Don’t Fail Me Now’
Marianne Faithfull ‘Broken English’
Reading
Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
How Music Works by David Byrne
Detroit 67: The Year That Changed Soul by Stuart Cosgrove
Love Saves The Day: A History of American Dance Music Culture, 1970-1979 by Tim Lawrence
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