More orchestration for TV

Things been busy of late with more orchestration for a popular TV series. In addition doing the usual Southampton Uni marking and preparation, and sending pitches for the songwriting.... have started burning the midnight oil once more.

Contract Killers, Pitches, Central heating...

.... are not three things one would immediately put together in the same sentence, but they are on my mind at the moment.
Today I went to London to the Curzon cinema, Mayfair to see the premiere of _Journal of a Contract Killer_, a film I co-wrote the score for (with Steven W Parsons) over the summer, which I understand will be shortly out at cinemas on a limited release. It was a great experience to see it on the big screen, and a real privilege to see Tony Maylam (director) and some of the stars in the flesh.

The last few weeks have been taken up with preparing some pitches for a few potential projects (some quite exciting) which I will say more about if and when they come to fruition. Some have involved working with some extremely talented (and impressively young) individuals which is always exciting and humbling. I've also been doing some of the necessary if unglamorous admin and prep for FR music, which is still brewing slowly. Second shameless plug: www.frmusic.co.uk

My central heating is kaput at the moment, and my room is FREEZING. I am wearing a scarf and a jacket as I type this! My excellent landlord promises to fix it asap, but am I beginning to suspect I can see my breath turn to frost... however I just borrowed the _Planet Earth_ DVD from my folks (which I bought them last Xmas) and having witnessed what Emperor Penguins, Polar Bears, and seals go through, I don't feel I can really complain. Amazing, amazing series that... utterly breathtaking, and brilliant score by George Fenton.

Next few weeks see more traching at uni, more composing, prep and admin, some well earned time with friends, and hopefully a new project or two emerging.....