Benedict Harris-Hayes's Lounge Discussions

Hi, everyone!

Just on the lookout for anyone who requires any audio (pre or) post-production work done.

I'm keen to work on projects that may require my varied skill set in all things audio.

:-)

I can offer:

Audio restorationSound design

Score and incidental compositionFinal stage mixing and mastering

I share my recent sound design showreel here, in case anyone would like to hear a very small part of my work!

All the best,

Ben

OK here's the basic run down. Since 2014 at Pay it Forward TV on You Tube, I been taking my camera and going to video interview local charities, benefits, and nonprofits or people paying it forward in one way or another.

And my talents to talk to anybody about any given subject on camera just doesn't translate to a audience with my lack of skills. I mean it has to be my lack of skills in editing and knowing how much b roll to show in editing and how or where to insert ambient music or just having a still image for a logo or opening credit spot.

Because I interviewed Jeremiah Johnson of the Jeremiah Johnson Band, who has had multiple #1 hits on the Blues Billboard charts, and that video only got like 200 views. I mean ya that was before getting a lighting set and the lighting was bad. But still how many nobody reporters can say they sat down with a blues legend and got a one on one interview?

Really all I want to do is interview awesome people that help other people and inspire others to pay it forward, while doing it. I'm not concerned about who owns my channel, if I ever make money, or if I have to work for somebody in doing so.

I mean I haven't made any profit doing this, because giving back is my passion, and it always will be. But who says that a nobody biker / part time liquor store clerk can't have a dream to one day get paid to do what I absolutely love doing?

So I made a profile on here hoping I could find a team, to email my videos and pics too after each interview, to edit and send back crediting myself and themselves on the video's. I mean I am the entire crew and host at the moment, and I think the video ministry is a great idea. It's just my lack of knowledge keeping it from blowing up and making my dream my day job.

I mean, even if I find help making this look professional, I wouldn't even know where to begin shopping it around to get a real series that pays. But for right now, I just need to find collaborators to be part of the Pay it Forward TV team. It is my vision but I'd gladly step aside and let someone else quarter back this thing.

I just wanna ride my motorcycle and video interview great people helping others, like that "Ride with Norman Reedus" series on TV with a pay it forward twist, and one day get paid to ride and kick it with awesome individuals helping others in their communities.

And my dream was for it to make enough that I'd be able to leave a donation from the show or it's sponsors. I'm not greedy or vain in ownership, but I need some help to get there.

Hey everyone...what's good?

My name is Ben and I'm a "multi-instrumentalist audio technician" with some 20 years experience under my belt.

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I am wholly unsure if that is the correct title to go by, but I really do a LOT of audio-related projects across the board, ranging from song/score composition to audio restoration to sound design through to final-stage mixing/mastering.

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I really adore audio and all it entails...and love getting involved in ANY projects that might need assistance with anything to do with sound or audio.

I've written music under various pseudonyms and for other artists in multiple styles for various record labels, written for short film and TV (only small projects mind!), helped in restoring poorly recorded audio from foley/clip/boundary mic sessions, plus putting the WHIZZ! and BANG! into SFX via my sound design...as well putting the icing on the final cake with mixing and mastering.

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I'm keen to work with ANYONE who requires any audio done for their projects, whatever that project may be.

I am versed in MANY styles of music and can deliver anything you may require!

If you require any assistance in this realm, please do get in touch.

Stay safe, stay creative and keep on keeping on!

Ben

2020 Songwriting/Production for Record Labels/Artists:

https://soundcloud.com/massive_dynamic/massve-dynamc-production-sampler

Greetings, one and all!

My name is Ben and I am a multi-instrumentalist audio producer from the UK.

I've been working within the industry for 20+ years now, starting as a wide-eyed young musician who toured relentlessly in his younger years, signed to various record labels and earning my stripes on the touring circuits across the world...through to developing into writing songs/music for other artists in later years.

I have always done all my own production and have developed my own abilities in this realm along the way, through trial and error...along with the advice of more experienced mentors at those times!

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My last 4 to 5 years has seen me branch out widely into sound design, audio restoration and final-stage mixing/mastering for visual projects, as well as continuing to write musical scores/incidental music for visual...alongside continuing to write albums/songs under various projects.

I am a firm believer that sound and audio is easily 50% of the final film.

I cannot stress the amount to times I have watched a nice looking short film that has been ruined by poor sound design or badly recorded foley/location of audio, with ill-fitting scores.

This does not just extend to the independent realm either!

Oh no!

I have seen a few Netflix/Amazon releases where the audio is quite shocking, with the score being WAAAAAAYYY too loud and smothering the dialogue...through to badly-created sound design.

It's always shocked me that small and large budget projects sometimes see sound and audio as an afterthought, with a lot of directors seemingly feeling that if it looks pretty, then all will be well...and for me, it makes me weep!

If any creative team requires ANY post-production audio done for their project, then please contact me to discuss your requirements.

I am keen to work alongside teams to ensure the final product is as good as it can.

I've linked my recent sound design showreel here, just to showcase a SMALL bit of what I can create in the realm of sound.

Stay safe, stay creative and keep on keeping on!

Peace!

Ben

Hey everyone...what's good?

:-)

I'm Ben, a multi-instrumentalist audio producer from the UK.

I've been in the industry in various guises for some 20+ years (I started young!) and I've done everything from touring, being signed to various record labels releasing various styles of music, owning my recording studio and a lot more!

In recent years I've been fortunate enough to write music for TV and film, only small projects; as well as writing songs for other artists...but they've all been great experiences.

A few years back I branched out from scoring/song-writing into audio restoration and sound design, as well as final-stage mixing and mastering.

I've always loved making noises and I have now reached a level where I feel I can create ANY noise for any scenario, using my know-how, technology and sometimes just some good old household items!

If anyone requires help with ANY audio and sound, regardless of what is needed (scoring, sound design, audio restoration, mixing and master)...please do get in touch!

I am keen to work on more projects with talented and forward-thinking creatives.

Peace!

Sound Design Showreel: https://youtu.be/gdW-vOM6-Lg

Song-Writing/Production Sampler: https://soundcloud.com/massive_dynamic/massve-dynamc-production-sampler

Hi everyone,

New to the site and just wanted to say hi, then get a feel for how things are done.