8 September 2010

Time Flies...

Hey all, it's been a while since I last posted anything but now seems like a good time to give you some updates!

Firstly, I hope you all had a great summer, mine flew by way too quickly for liking! Aside from the odd acoustic gig, things on the music front were reasonably quiet for me, but the biggest news was being asked to compose for another cartoon 'Good Person and Shitboy' by Kurtis Scott, who I previously teamed up with on the Holiday Bot cartoon. I'll be posting this up soon so keep checking for updates * reminder; must find a way to keep YOU updated!!!

Next week I start my 3rd and final year at Northbrook college, where I'm studying for a Ba(hons) degree in music composition for professional film/media. The course syllabus looks incredibly busy but amazing at the same time and I cannot wait to begin. Throughout the year I'll be adding my compositions to the site to share with all you good good people, so I promise more activity on here than in recent months!!

Until next chime,

S.J.Hazell

22 June 2010

Consistency pays off...

Hey everyone, some good news to report. Last week I received the most consistent student prize at Northbrook College, at the end of year awards. This is something I'm very proud of and I hope to continue this work into my final year.

S.J.Hazell

20 June 2010

What's in store for the summer..

Hey everyone, hope your summer has started off well..

So, Uni has finished for the summer and what a year it's been, I'm certainly all essay'd out that's for sure! However, much like Usain Bolt, I like to keep on my toes and I am planning for a busy summer ahead. With the dissertation looming in my final BA hons year starting this Sept, I've already begun considering my subject area and I'm also looking to start work on a library music album. Very excited about the latter, not so much the former!

Hoping to get some more music up in the coming month so keep thy eyes and ears posted!

S.J.Hazell

13 May 2010

Filling up...

Hey everyone, hope this message finds you all well. Sooo.. this has been a busy month to say the least!! As you've probably noticed the blog has started filling up nicely now and I must admit it's a great feeling to be able to share with you all the work I've been doing over the last 2 years at Northbrook - can't believe how fast it's gone!

Aside from the work I've posted on the site this last week, I've been working hard on an Avant Garde - Musique Concréte piece I've named 'La Maison de Torture' (house of torture to us English Folk!).

Keep checking back for updates as I'll be adding more music to the site very soon.

S.J.Hazell

4 May 2010

Contact Scott...

Advice for contacting Scott - FAQ:

What service do you provide?
My specialism is in writing and producing music that is designed for use in film, media, games and any other creative visual production, in a way that can enhance or underscore, but most importantly, add value to the overall vision of the project. For examples of my previous work, please visit the audio and visual showreel sections of my website.

Could you write a custom piece of music for my production/project and how much do you charge? 
This my favourite type of collaboration, but due to the variations each project can bring, it's important I receive as much information beforehand so I can work out a quote and a timeframe e.g:

  • what budget are you working with and how much can you realistically allocate to the music?
  • do you have a style of music in mind/what is your inspiration?
  • what is the deadline for completing the music?
  • how much music do you need (minutes)?
  • would you need an exclusive license for the music e.g. restrict the music from being used on another project.

Can I use one of your existing tracks in my project?
All of the music on my website is available for use (unless specified), but you will need to purchase a licensing fee. The licensing fee is largely dependent on the type of production it's for and the duration for which it'll be used, this can be anything from a TV/Broadcast commercial, YouTube video, home/personal project, telephone hold music etc. For this reason, please contact me directly for a custom quote.

email: info@scotthazell.com
phone: +44 7888719766





22 April 2010

Cartoons, Commercials and Cakey...

Hello fellow music lovers, hope this message finds you all well. Apologies for my lack of posts this past month, work has certainly been the order of the day(s)! I have been busy these last few weeks composing for a couple of projects, including:
  • A Currys commercial, which I pitched for thanks to my good friend Alex Ball (music supervisor at M&C Saatchi).
  • 'The Holiday Bot' - a cartoon designed, animated and directed by Kurtis Scott.
  • The theme for a show some of the students over at Northbrook College, West Durrington Campus are putting together, called 'Nakey Cakey'.
Unfortunately my music for the Currys commercial was not picked but it was nevertheless an amazing experience for my first time composing to to a visual brief. Once I get the go ahead, I shall post the commercial, together with my music, right here on this blog.

The music I am composing for 'The Holiday Bot' cartoon and the 'Nakey Cakey' theme are still works in progress but, like the Currys commercial, I'm up against some strong competition to get my music picked for the chosen scores. Once I know more I will post the details here along with the videos.

S.J.Hazell