A day for university of Wolverhampton freshers for 08/09
Have a go day
Yesterday saw ‘have a go day’ take over the students union and I must say I am very disappointed in you all! Barely anybody turned up. In fact I think the only people there where our beloved best mates.
There were a variety of activities on offer including Knitting, Balloon modeling, Capoeira and Radio presenting. Annoyingly I didn’t get a chance to have a go at the radio presenting malarkey as I had to nip of for an induction meeting, you know how it is. I did however have a go at all the other activities and here’s how they went...
Balloon Modeling: in a word it was frankly, Awesome, who knew the sheer wonders you could create plastic and air. We made dogs and camels and flowers. Sadly dear reader my camel burst shortly after creation, the teacher told me I had done it wrong but I persevered and failed. There’s probably some morale in that somewhere. I also made a Franklin my beloved dog but sadly it burst while I was in MC block, might explain the banshee wails you heard around half three today. My flower lives on though.
Knitting: As I knew how to knit in the first place there wasn’t much for me to learn, I did get told how to cast on using my thumb which gives you looser stitches and how to purl. My next project now is to knit a cardigan, and the teacher assures me I can drop by whenever I need advice.
Capoeira: This was absolutely brilliant, I only got to do 15 minutes and I wish I could have had much more time. Mind you I was completely dog tired after only fifteen minutes.
For those of you not in the know Capoeira is a Brazilian marital art developed by African slaves who disguised their fights by developing their entire system of combat so that the appeared to be a form of dance.
I learnt how to do the basic stance moving too and fro foot to foot and how to do two kicks, a straight and a sort of crescent kick. I was also shown how to perform escapes. Because I am a bit rubbish I can’t for the life of me remember what the moves where called.
I really enjoyed what I did and I talked with Ken Harris who is a sound guy and instructs the classes, which will take place on Saturdays in the sports hall costing around three pound, I would strongly recommended turning up for one session it’s a great laugh and a good way to keep fit.
Stephen Green
Wednesday 29 July 2009
A old interview
Kenn Rushworth
What did you think of last night?
Last night, venue wasn’t bad. The sound levels kept slipping round and it was really disorganized.
What do you think of the local music scene?
There’s actually a lot more bands than people know off, so many of them are just music by numbers. Just people trying to look cool and get laid, there’s no actually passion for the music.
Where you surprised that your first gig was at the cavern club?
I was, yeah it was weird. I was terrified.
How would you describe your music?
Our music ermm, at first we wrote songs we can’t find words for. Stuff you can’t find words for.
When you play you give the impression that you improvise
Only in one song (The Plough), we used to mess about and go all over the place, but now were more concise. We didn’t start out to be different, we just happen to be different. We tried to be unique, I mean we are influenced you can see that in the way we leave notes hanging.
What is your music trying to achieve?
We just enjoy playing. We make a record so people feel good and relaxed.
Are you trying to put a message across?
When we first started writing a lot of mates where having a hard time, so we try to make music to cheer people up and give hope.
What happened to the old Team Photo, is that dead now?
Yeah pretty much, originally it was just me. We got a few bands from around the country and put on shows for them. One band (One Toy Soldier) got signed after one gig. But yeah the whole promotion element is gone.
How long have you been playing?
Erm started in year nine on and off, so I have played for six or seven years. I am self taught.
You’re good
Haha, I practiced a lot.
What’s next for (team) Photo?
Were recording an EP in December, one week before Christmas. It will be released early next year, then were going to do a bit of a tour.
What’s the deal with the EP?
Were going to give it out for free, the idea is that we are going to do loads of fancy artwork and then just hand out loads at gigs, we want to make something special.
What’s it called?
Well we have a name, but I think at the minute Kez (the guitarist) wants to keep it under wraps. Threnody For Spring will be on it.
Yeah I love that song
It’s a dark green. When I play a song I associate whatever I hear with colours. That’s how most of our stuff came about.
What did you think of last night?
Last night, venue wasn’t bad. The sound levels kept slipping round and it was really disorganized.
What do you think of the local music scene?
There’s actually a lot more bands than people know off, so many of them are just music by numbers. Just people trying to look cool and get laid, there’s no actually passion for the music.
Where you surprised that your first gig was at the cavern club?
I was, yeah it was weird. I was terrified.
How would you describe your music?
Our music ermm, at first we wrote songs we can’t find words for. Stuff you can’t find words for.
When you play you give the impression that you improvise
Only in one song (The Plough), we used to mess about and go all over the place, but now were more concise. We didn’t start out to be different, we just happen to be different. We tried to be unique, I mean we are influenced you can see that in the way we leave notes hanging.
What is your music trying to achieve?
We just enjoy playing. We make a record so people feel good and relaxed.
Are you trying to put a message across?
When we first started writing a lot of mates where having a hard time, so we try to make music to cheer people up and give hope.
What happened to the old Team Photo, is that dead now?
Yeah pretty much, originally it was just me. We got a few bands from around the country and put on shows for them. One band (One Toy Soldier) got signed after one gig. But yeah the whole promotion element is gone.
How long have you been playing?
Erm started in year nine on and off, so I have played for six or seven years. I am self taught.
You’re good
Haha, I practiced a lot.
What’s next for (team) Photo?
Were recording an EP in December, one week before Christmas. It will be released early next year, then were going to do a bit of a tour.
What’s the deal with the EP?
Were going to give it out for free, the idea is that we are going to do loads of fancy artwork and then just hand out loads at gigs, we want to make something special.
What’s it called?
Well we have a name, but I think at the minute Kez (the guitarist) wants to keep it under wraps. Threnody For Spring will be on it.
Yeah I love that song
It’s a dark green. When I play a song I associate whatever I hear with colours. That’s how most of our stuff came about.
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