I thought I’d start this first post by speaking about where I am and what I’ve done throughout this course.
Firstly I think I don’t care about a professional future, or looking for something in the industry or any sort of industry in general. Since being a young child, I’ve been making music, producing, rapping and being creative. When I was younger with some friends we got signed and got a big record deal. Went to LA and it all ended in tears and huge egos. After that point, coming to university and following my love for sound, research and knowledge I’m sat in a strange position where I feel like I don’t really care anymore. I just enjoy the pursuit of creative expression and thought processes and ways of thinking. So I think if anything it’s been good to rewire my brain into thinking about what I want. I also really enjoy engineering and the production of audio. I would like potentially to own my recording studio.
During my studies at LCC and outside of it. I have spent a lot of time making music, field recording, using graphic scores, creating radio pieces, and running a radio show on Loose FM. Released an album on Vinyl. Received PRS artist funding. Went on a DIY tour around Europe. Recorded and produced an album coming out soon as well. Created numerous sound pieces and exhibited them in our course at Gallery 46. I have also recently acquired a job as a studio assistant for a company, half-time work until graduation which will become full-time. It’s fun but not the end goal.
https://dereckdac.bandcamp.com/
This is my Bandcamp website with all my work.
I think my focus during this module will be on audio production and self-releasing artist. I would love to be part of the DIY creative arts scenes in Europe and London and the rest of the world. And record/engineer the people who are part of these scenes. To be a nomad and travel and stay in these communities and live off your own music is a goal most are interested in and I am also.