#AudioMo 2015 - Days 22 to 29 - OUCH
My #AudioMo journey didn’t make itInto week 4 this year because of anInsect. So a catch up was due for the endof #AudioMo. You can tell I must be getting betteras I have a little rant about new bands. #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine
9m Jul 03, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 21 - For Mick
Because it’s Father’s Day in the UK,Here are some of my step-dads favourite tracks. He played saxophone and clarinet fromThe age of 13 till he died, 2 years ago, at the age of 92. He couldn’t go a day without listening to music. A huge thanks goes to @Slandi whocompletely restored the picture of Mick playing. The two of them sharedSome AudioBoom DM’s not longbefore Mick died which really che...
17m Jun 22, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 20 - Nuthin’ …
Had a headache most of today soDidn’t know what to do for today. So instead of doing nothing, I’ll give you Oh! Sweet Nuthin’ by The VelvetUnderground. Just a really laid backsong from them … without any feedback. #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine
8m Jun 22, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 19 - Friday Arrives
For about 5 days I have been trying tostart fleshing out the idea I had the other day. Each day something has stopped me,until tonight when I finally got to put another track of guitar down. Let’s see what we can do tomorrow … #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine
2m Jun 20, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 18 - Planned Career?
I never planned to becomeA Podcast Producer … #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine
3m Jun 19, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 17 - Pure Joy
Just a little description of my afternoon of pure joy spentWith Bletchley Park Veteran Betty Webb. Picture: ©Betty Webb. It was taken in WashingtonIn 1945 when she was working at the newly openedPentagon. #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine#History, #BPark, #Veterans, #WW2
3m Jun 19, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 16 - Changes
This is what I love about #AudioMo, itsfree-form, without rules or topics meanssometimes weird things come to mind. Like the one I had earlier … #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine
2m Jun 17, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 15 - Betty Webb MBE
In the recent Queen’s Birthday HonoursList Bletchley Park Veteran Betty Webbhas been awarded an MBE. Mrs Charlotte Elizabeth Webb. Volunteer. For services to remembering and promoting the work of Bletchley Park. I’ve been lucky enough to interviewBetty a number of times over the last three years. She is always happyto be recorded & always has brilliantcomments to say. So here are few little ...
12m Jun 17, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 14 - A Guitar, Gustav, Lou & Me
I’ve had a couple of days of Basically doing nothing … with a guitar … Lou Reed … and Gustav Klimt WARNING *This does include off-key singing ... As I didn't realise at the time that I would let it "free" #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine
2m Jun 13, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 13 - The Non-Stop Party Man
A bit of a tribute to James Last whoalso passed away this week. So here are, Rum and Coca Colaand Quando Quando, live in London from 1978, but with a little help fromthe late, great, Peter Cook from the late 80’s spoof James Last’s Britain. #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine
5m Jun 13, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 12 - 7 into 9
A rescued Mo from a ramble up to the shops at 10pm on a Thursday. #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine
4m Jun 13, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 11 - Ron Moody
#AudioMo 2015 - Day 11 - Ron Moody A bit of a tribute to Ron Moody whosadly passed away today at the ageof 91. Most people will remember him fromOliver, but for me it was the 1970 Mel Brooks film, The Twelve Chairs. #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine
6m Jun 12, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 10 - Podcasting History Part 8
To finish off my look at saving historyHere is a package from this month’s Bletchley Park Podcast. It covers the opening of a new WW1 themed exhibitThe Road to Bletchley Park. It was recorded by Katherine Lynch and myself with audio from the exhibitsupplied by Elbow Productions. I had a voice over track and a soundtrack that included both music and sound effects,but because the licence for the...
26m Jun 12, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 9 - Producing History Part 7
The last part on the technical side of things … the final production andrelease. Bringing it all together, the Smoke and Mirrors that give it that final polish. You can use any DAW (Digital AudioWorkstation) really, but for me it’s theone I’m most use to using CuBase. http://www.steinberg.net/en/home.html #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #Cubase,#SteinbergMedia, #mcfontaine, #History, #BPark, #Vetera...
5m Jun 10, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 8 - Editing History Part 6
Today it’s all about what I do with the recordings next. I couldn’t do what I do without eitherSony Sound Forge Pro http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/soundforgesoftware or iZotope’s amazing software. https://www.izotope.com/ #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #iZotopeInc,#Sonysoftware, #mcfontaine, #History, #BPark, #Veterans, #WW2
8m Jun 10, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 7 - Recording History Part 5
I thought I would share a few ideasand tips that I use when recordingVeterans. #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine,#History, #BPark, #Veterans, #WW2
10m Jun 09, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 6 - Remembering History Part 4
Last year in the run up to the 70th anniversaryof D-Day, Sergeant (Retd) Bernard Morganvisited Bletchley Park. He met one of his modern equivalents, Flight Lieutenant Vikki Thorpe. He told us about his work on the British Type X machine and about D-Dayand beyond. Then, now sadly passed, Bletchley Parkoriginal trustee Peter Wescombe was onhand to reunite Bernard with “The Beast” Remember 71 ye...
11m Jun 06, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 5 - Connecting History Part 3
Today is all about connections. At the Royal opening at Bletchley Park in 2014 I managed to capture a truly serendipitous & heart-warming conversation between the Architect Janie Price who led the restoration andJane Fawcett the Hut 6 Veteran who inspired her. Jane was Janie’s tutor in building conservation at the Architectural Association. Picture: Jane Fawcett ©shaunarmstrong/mubsta.com #A...
5m Jun 06, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 4 - Capturing History Part 2
For the next part of this look at SavingHistory, I sat down for a chat with Bletchley Park’s Oral History OfficerJonathan Byrne. You can see the Bletchley Park Roll ofHonour at: http://rollofhonour.bletchleypark.org.uk/ #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine,#History, #BPark, #Veterans, #WW2
4m Jun 05, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 3 - Saving History Part 1
Over the 3 years of the Bletchley ParkPodcast we have recorded 36 Veteran’s. Here is a little clip from each one of them. It’s an honour for me to spend time withthese amazing people & recording themso future generations can learn fromtheir stories. it's just a small way of thanking them for their service. #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine,
21m Jun 04, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 2 - A Weird Party
A little story about a very weird party …. #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine,
4m Jun 03, 2015
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#AudioMo 2015 - Day 1
A remix/re-recording of the theme I wrote for #AudioMo 2014 … Again featuring … DAYLIGHTGAMBLERDEANREADDFBMBEDOCUMENTALLYFIREMANRICHFREAKYFWOOFIANKATHJN2NMACOLGANNAUGHTY_TARTOMANIBLOGPILGRIMCHRISROGEROVERALLSASSYCATSLANDISM2NSOULCRUZERTOPGOLDUKCAMERAMAN … and of course, last but not least,with a message for this year … ERNMANDER. #AudioMo, #AudioMo2015, #mcfontaine,#DAYLIGHTGAMBLER, #DEANR...
3m Jun 01, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 21
If you were forced to spend the rest of your life in a LIBRARY, MUSEUM or a ZOO which would you choose and why? An easy guess for any one whoknows me. It would be Bletchley Park Museum. Why? So I could spend more time With the amazing BP Veteran’s. The Veteran’s I’ve included are: Aileen HasdellBetty WebbDot TuffinGwendoline PageJane FawcettJoyce RobertsLord Asa BriggsMargaret MortimerRoz...
13m Feb 20, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 20
Today’s actual question is … What are some things we never get too old to enjoy? I’m going to be a littleself-indulgent & change it to What is somethingI never grow tired of? It’s Guitar Feedback. #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine,
12m Feb 20, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 19
What does money mean to me … #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine,
2m Feb 19, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 18
When did you last laugh so much it hurt? Ever week I laugh hard, thanks to: The Bugle Podcast. BBC Friday Night Comedy Podcast. Richard Herrings Leicester SquareTheatre Podcast. The Dana Gould Hour Podcast #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine,
3m Feb 19, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 17
Inspired by @Slandi Do you feel desensitized by what you see and hear in the media? #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine,
3m Feb 19, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 16
Being the Audio Wrangler, it won’t beAny surprise to people that I’m not thegreatest fan of “the moving picture”. But for me the greatest movie genreHas to be Film Noir mainly from the 40’s. Give me Bogie or Big Bob Mitchum.any day. #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine,#FilmNoir,
8m Feb 19, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 15
Name five things you love to do. Producing all kinds of Audio Spending time with the amazingVeterans of Bletchley Park. Live music, both watching & performing. A little drinky … but never to excess. Above all, creating music. #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine,
3m Feb 19, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 14
Cupid is letting lose his arrows. #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine
5m Feb 14, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 13
Today it’s all about superstitions Oh … and dodgy plumbers #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine
4m Feb 14, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 12
Today is all about Food & Drink. So from me … my favourite cocktail. #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine
1m Feb 12, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 11
What are FIVE people, places or things that define your country’s style? Well I like to call myself a European, but here’s a few great things about the UK. #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine
14m Feb 12, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 10
The Pro’s & Con’s of Social Media. What would your MOTHER think ... #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine
2m Feb 12, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 9
Today it’s all about judging others. And how, you should neverWrite a song about it. The track is Best Served Cold by cottonnewmanparlor Helen Parlor - VocalsDJ Markski - Beats, Samples & live scratchingmcfontaine - Bass, Guitars, SFX & backing Vox #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine
5m Feb 12, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 8
How did you find out about FeBOOary? The route for me was @Documentally via … Alan Turing With shouts to @Ernmander & @SassyCat #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine, #Documentally, #AlanTuring, #freelancer
7m Feb 07, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 7
What’s in your wallet/briefcase? What is that ONE thing you cannot leave your house without? #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine, #freelancer
2m Feb 07, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 6
How will technology affect your jobin 5 years? 10 years? 20 years? #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine, #freelancer
3m Feb 06, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 5
Oh … the teenage me … #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine, #freelancer
3m Feb 06, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 4
Today asks if we agree or disagree with … The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply. #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine, #freelancer
3m Feb 06, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 3
Day 3 is all about your working day. Well mine can be one of two I guess ... #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine, #freelancer
11m Feb 03, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 2
For Day 2, it's what would you spend $5000 on ... For me, sweet Silver Face Fender Amps. #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine, #Fender
5m Feb 03, 2015
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FeBOOary2015 - Day 1
Day 1 is all about smart phone apps. The Apps I've included are: DropboxApple's Podcast appSkypeAudioBoomPicShopThirty SixZoom Handy Record and, unfortunately ... The BBC News App #febooary, #febooary2015, #mcfontaine
7m Feb 03, 2015
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Octaver14 - Day 20
I’m back on the Octaver Road Trip todayWith B-sides & bonus tracks This again starts with a short piecefrom BBC Radio 4’s Mastertapes withEdwyn Collins talking about his albumGorgeous George. The track todayIs the hidden last track on that album. … but who could it be asking him aquestion about wanting to produce? IncludesMoron by Edwyn Collins #Octaver14, #mcfontaine, #audiocommunity
6m Oct 20, 2014
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Octaver14 - Day 19
What is the first track you knew all the words to in its entirety? Looks like another detour for me … There is no way I can remember what this would be, so instead I’m picking a song that I love partly for its fantastic vitriolic lyrics. The first part is from BBC Radio 4’sMastertapes, recorded in 2013. Jon Wilson interviews Edwyn Collins & hiswife/manager Grace Maxwell. IncludesThe Campaig...
12m Oct 20, 2014
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Octaver14 - Day 18
Soloists or groups? Vocal or instrumental?Describe your preferences. Some of my pervious answers willexplain that I don’t have a preference. So instead, how about a track, from avery new band, that I seriously like. IncludesAtlas North by Black Light Ray You can find out more about Black Light Ray athttps://www.facebook.com/blacklightray and even go buy their 4 track ephttps://blacklightra...
7m Oct 20, 2014
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Octaver14 - Day 17
Acoustic or electric? Perhaps both? Give some examples of your preferences. Sorry, but this is where I have to make adetour from the Octaver Question againtoday. … and that detour takes me to Manchester Free Trade Hall, May 17, 1966. Includes … I will leave it up to you to work this one out #Octaver14, #mcfontaine, #audiocommunity
10m Oct 20, 2014
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Octaver14 - Day 16
Play something from the first album & last album you remember purchasing. Well I can’t remember what the first albumI bought was, but G.I. Blues was the one Iwas given, I know that. In the same way, I’m not sure what I bought last, but I know the 2nd track wasn’t that long ago IncludesG.I. Blues by Elvis Presley and Music is My Only Friend by The Great Sadness You buy Stephen Jones music ...
8m Oct 20, 2014
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Octaver14 - Day 15
Six tracks from your favourite genre.I like too many styles of music so IWill defer to a better man than me,Duke Ellington. Who said … There are two kinds of music. Good music, and the other kind. So instead have six different pieces ofgood music that apart from the first onefrom The Duke himself, I don’tthink you will have heard before. IncludesTake the 'A' Train by Duke EllingtonOne More ...
19m Oct 20, 2014
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Octaver14 - Day 14
This is my Rare Find and I have my stepdadMick to thank for this. Strangely it was oneOf the first songs he ever played me whenI first got to know him. He already, knew me so well … IncludesBig Mac by Buddy Richfrom the album The Roar of '74 #Octaver14, #mcfontaine, #audiocommunity
7m Oct 14, 2014
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