So i posted my previous blog without much description or news from my side, and i know I've been slacking when it comes to keeping it fresh here on my little piece of this vast cyber space plateau.
As most of you know i was selected for the FHM top 100 models 2011, the votes closed on the 15 th of December on the 16th the top 10 where announced, i was not one of them, just didn't make the cut. I probably could have done more but hey thats how we learn. Would like to again thank all of you who voted means so much to me, your support my friends was overwhelming.
The other news... in my previous blog i posted a bunch of photographs i took backstage at Synergy of Flash republic it was such a highlight for me, was so excited with my results. I had never been to a synergy before, there where a few glitches when it came to schedules and sound at stages, but overall I was so impressed, the turn out was extreme, the venue layout and design was awesome, and the line up did not disappoint in the least.
Here are some photo's of the guys and i at the festival.
I dont quite now how to explain the last image but things like this happen when your at synergy.
We lived it up at the VIP tent area with nothing close to VIP sleeping arrangements however all the other necessary elements where there ;)
Decided to give my own bit of praise to the following female vocalists.
You know when you hear a song and your insides go all gooey, you get all emotional and have 'your moment'.
"SHHHH...... IM LISTENING TO MY SONG"
These are mine at the moment, and two of them are South African i may add... HHOORRAAA!
Imogen Heap - Hide & Seek
where are we?
what the hell is going on?
the dust has only just begun to form
crop circles in the carpet
sinking feeling
spin me round again
and rub my eyes,
this can't be happening
when busy streets a mess with people
would stop to hold their heads heavy
hide and seek
trains and sewing machines
all those years
they were here first
oily marks appear on walls
where pleasure moments hung before the takeover,
the sweeping insensitivity of this still life
hide and seek
trains and sewing machines (oh, you won't catch me around here)
blood and tears (hearts)
they were here first
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmm that you only meant well?
well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmmm that it's all for the best?
of course it is
Mmmm whatcha say?
Mmmm that it's just what we need
you decided this
whatcha say?
Mmmm what did she say?
ransom notes keep falling out your mouth
mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut outs
speak no feeling no I don't believe you
you don't care a bit,
you don't care a bit
(hide and seek)
ransom notes keep falling out your mouth
mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut outs
(hide and seek)
speak no feeling no i don't believe you
you don't care a bit,
you don't care a (you don't care a) bit
(hide and seek)
oh no, you don't care a bit
oh no, you don't care a bit
(hide and seek)
oh no, you don't care a bit
you don't care a bit
you don't care a bit
Florence and the Machine - Heavy in your arms
I was a heavy heart to carry
My beloved was weighed down
My arms around his neck
My fingers laced to crown.
I was a heavy heart to carry
My feet dragged across ground
And he took me to the river
Where he slowly let me drown
My love has concrete feet
My love's an iron ball
Wrapped around your ankles
Over the waterfall
I'm so heavy, heavy
Heavy in your arms
I'm so heavy, heavy
Heavy in your arms
And is it worth the wait
All this killing time?
Are you strong enough to stand
Protecting both your heart and mine?
Who is the betrayer?
Who's the killer in the crowd?
The one who creeps in corridors
And doesn't make a sound
My love has concrete feet
My love's an iron ball
Wrapped around your ankles
Over the waterfall
My love has concrete feet
My love's an iron ball
Wrapped around your ankles
Over the waterfall
I'm so heavy, heavy
Heavy in your arms
I'm so heavy, heavy
So heavy in your arms
This will be my last confession
I love you never felt like any blessing
(Ohhhh)
Whispering like it's a secret
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Only to condemn the one who hears it
With a heavy heart
Heavy heavy i'm so heavy in your arms
(i'm so) Heavy heavy i'm so heavy in your arms
(i'm so) Heavy heavy i'm so heavy in your arms
(i'm so) Heavy heavy i'm so heavy in your arms
I was a heavy heart to carry
my beloved was weighed down
My arms around his neck
My fingers laced to crown
I was a heavy heart to carry
But he never let me down
When he had me in his arms
My feet never touched the ground
I'm so heavy, heavy in your arms.
Heavy, i'm so heavy in your arms.
Sia - My love
My love, leave yourself behind
Beat inside me, leave you blind
My love, you have found peace
You were searching for release
You gave it all, into the call
You took a chance and
You took a fall for us
You came thoughtfully, loved me faithfully
You taught me honor, you did it for me
Tonight you will sleep for good (?)
You will wait for me my love
Now I am strong (Now I am strong)
You gave me all anekatips
You gave all you had and now I am home (?)
My love, leave yourself behind
Beat inside me, leave you blind
My love, look what you can do
I am mending, I'll be with you
Sia - My Love - Eclipse lyrics-celebrities.anekatips.com
You took my hand added a plan
You gave me your heart
I asked you to dance with me
You loved honestly
Did what you could release
Aaaahhh oooh
I know you're pleased to go
I won't relieve this love (?)
Now I am strong (Now I am strong)
You gave me all
You gave all you had and now I am home
My love, leave yourself behind
Beat inside me, I'll be with you
oooooohh ooooh
Du du du ooooooh
The Boom town film crew and myself headed out to Nkanini in Khayelitsha earlier this year to cast some of the locals and do some location scouting for an upcoming PSA.
Driving in not knowing what to expect at all, we parked in an open piece of land covered with sand, we unpacked all of our camera equipment and started chatting to the necessary people for permission to shoot.
Its pretty daunting going into a township not knowing anyone, not being able to communicate except for my very limited Zulu vocabulary, holding a big camera!Now having to connect with complete strangers, a different culture and get them to allow me to photograph them.They welcomed me with open arms, especially the children.They danced, sang, ran around after us, loved the camera, I'd sit down for a second and would be surrounded with children.
All filled with the excitement of what was going there was the greatest vibe amoung us all.
It was the best two days I have ever experienced in the time i have been a photographer, I can't wait to go back.
Here are afew of the Photographes
JBP x
It was Saturday the 4th of September when i hear 'the bucket' by Kings of Leon going off in the corner of my room, it dawns on me that it is now time to stumble out of bed, take my phone off charge, and hit snooze. As i throw myself and phone back into bed wondering why my alarm was set for a Saturday?....Then i realise.... I need to get myself and nicks ass's out of bed, "The Machine & I" have there first band practice in a little less than an hour!
I rush out of bed and into the shower, rush back out get ready & try to wake the frost man. Not an easy venture, but doable non the less. We wait for Grizzle he's running late too, once he's there we shoot from my place to Frost's to fetch his drums, then realizing we've left mike's and stands back at mine, so back there, then get to Julian's, (where he lay sound asleep) after much wafting about we eventually make our way to the HELDERVUE band room where The Machine & I are having practice.
"The Machine & I" you wonder? The next fresh thing straight from the roots of the West Phil Grizzle on Bass, Nick Frost on lead Guitar, Julian Bach on Drums & myself JesseBeth on lead Vocals. A Blues Rock, musical explosion to keep your eyes out for! We are having our first Gig at the Nameless Halloween party this year, but we'll let you know all about that in time.
We all started to set up for practice not knowing what to expect, would we jam well together? what's it going to sound like? I was uber excited.... As we began to jam, riffs, bass lines, vocals and drums started to flow, We played from about 13h00 to 16h00 working on material we're so amped to build on, a sound i cant wait to find and watch grow.. i cant imagine what we may stumble across, it makes me all nervous and excited just thinking about it.
Keep your eyes and ears open...
check out some of the shots from practice along with lyrics. JBP
HELDERVUE - EVOLVE new video release.
They are not only some of the greatest guys i have ever met, but also incredibly talented and they're going to take the local music scene by storm.
I was lucky enough to be a small part of there very cool new and first music video.
Check it out , love it, spread it, and be sure to keep your eye on them.
If your in or around JHB check them out on tour at the following -
26th August @ Pablos (Potch)
27th August @ Winter Jam Fest (Rustenburg)
28th August @ Joburg Burning 4 (Mellville, Jhb)
Click here to check out their debut music video for their first single, Evolve.
I had just been picked up from a shoot with Kassandra De Araújo and my brother Seth turns to me and says "we should defiantly go out tonight" so we spiffed up and made our way to the shak in Cape Town.
Innocently enjoying our night, i walk up the stairs and a young man approaches me and asks if i would like to be in a human trafficking campaign, first i thought haha yea right, but i heard him out and took his card casually and went on my way.
A few days later while rummaging for a lighter in my hand bag i find this card for the Fabulous Boomtown boys film production and i remember being approached for the PSA (public service announcement), i get in contact with them go for a meet and greet and next thing i know i'm walking into the CTICC to shoot a awareness campaign Aweh!
Totally nervous not knowing what to expect i go to the first woman i see on the set and tell her who i am, she turns and says "O! your our number one prostitute" ( hmmmm sorry your what?). They show me to the dressing rooms and i meet the crew, the wardrobe mistress and i hit it off immediately Nunushka, one of the greatest and most hard working woman I've ever met.
After hair and make-up i slip into this very skimpy beige number and they bring out this huge roll of cling wrap....
O yes, i was completely covered in cling wrap, then placed on a conveyor belt. Then just for fun wrapped in a little more once sitting, this in turn led to my not being able to move.. at all. Having to be picked up by big large men i had never seen before in order to fit everything in the shot as the conveyor belt holding all of the cast and some luggage could not be stopped while shooting - and i was right at the beginning leading to me being the first to come off.
After four hours my body started to become numb and and i could feel the heat.... Crew walking past offering me high fives and water was hilarious as i was incapable of using my hands.
A little while later i hear... cut! Slow relief, as cling wrap is removed, i put some more clothes on and get on
my way.
All the guys involved in making this PSA were amazing, I made some great long life friends on that set and the results were totally worth it! Was awesome to see people so devoted to what they doing and doing things for a good cause. A cause that is not being recognized enough, people are being trafficked everyday, especially with 2010 underway in SA its getting worse, too many people turn a blind eye! Its not only something we see in movies but it is just as bad if not worse its happening all around us....
You can find more information about the campaign and how to help by visiting- Not For Sale South Africa
This PSA is also being aired on SABC and Mnet as well as Ster Kinekor cinemas.
