Bas Vossen's Lounge Discussions

We stay busy by organizing our own jam sessions, one for ukelele, the other for rock, blues, funk, reggae, soul etc. so our fingers don't forget the chords. Making music is part of our soul.

Finding other ways to express our creativity is always a good practice. Creative is one of the seven faces of intention.

Dear Mr. Washington. God Bless your positivity! We all need it in this field! I have been away from this game for 12 years (two job changes and two heart attacks). I am now retired. I joined SAG-AFTRA January 11, 2025. I have gotten NO SAG-AFTRA background work!!!! My local SAG-AFTRA Office is Philadelphia, PA. I think I need to do a new Self-tape. your thoughts. I also write TV/Movie and songs!

Omari Washington I totally agree that tithe more fully we experience life the more we can bring to our acting. I love/need to be in nature, be with friends, play with my kids, continue to take acting classes. I also continue to work on myself through yoga and therapy to soften blocks to my emotions

Omari Washington, I completely agree that staying connected to life outside of the craft is essential for bringing truth to the work. I’ve heard so many actors say their best performances came after seasons of simply living: observing, feeling, growing. And you’re right, those interviews with seasoned performers can be goldmines. Their journeys, struggles, and breakthroughs often mirror what we’re going through in our own ways.

Thank you for starting this conversation. It’s a needed reminder that living fully is just as vital to our creative growth as practicing craft.

Go secure the option or rights!

Talk to Ernst or his rep about that.

Yeah, as with Lindbergh E Hollingsworth and Doug Nelson - secure the rights before you assemble the team. Keep at it and let us know how it goes!

Good tips. Thanks. Buying rights requires more money than I can invest now.

I ike the music of Blade Runner and Road Rash (kind of Soundgarden) but also Doom II

Hollow Knight has an incredible score! The various areas of the map have different themes but recurring motifs and strategic orchestrations make it so cohesive and all-around gorgeous

Hey, Bas Vossen! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage 32. Nice to meet you! OH, man, I JUST posted about how composing for video games feels like the next big opportunity for creativity - feel free to join in the conversation: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/composing/Video-Game-Soundtracks

You may also enjoy conversations outside of the Composing Lounge - with such a varied background, I would highly recommend the Filmmaking Lounge: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing Maybe you could start a post about how another job has informed your creativity?

Keep in mind that these lounges are like the VIP Filmmaker's Lounges at Film Festivals, so this is where you can meet the people doing the work, get advice on anything you're working on, and/or give back to those who may need advice. We're a very supportive and encouraging community! I think you'd also enjoy my intro blog post on how to engage with the Stage32 Community:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/Find-Your-Community-on-Stage-32

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect! And, of course, feel free to reach out at any time.