http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ en-us 2011-09-26T21:54:00+00:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000767.html Music Week "Sync Of The Week" is JLH Creative's work on Sainsbury's "Live Well For Less" campaign: "There are occasions when music lifts an ad, and there are occasions when it simply makes the ad. This is the latter. James Hyman's contribution in recommending the ‘Bare necessities’ track in response to our brief was the trigger that sparked the creation... 767@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2011-09-26T21:54:00+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000766.html "Don't let your possessions possess you" wise words from my father that have taken me years to adhere to and now seem to resonate on an almost daily basis as my archive of CDs, Vinyl, Magazines, Digi Betas, Box Sets, Books, Tapes Memorabilia etc. (!!) is being pruned. No major traumas yet from letting go of all the amassed plethora... 766@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2011-06-08T16:31:55+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000758.html Around March 09, I pitched an idea for a radio documentary about Paul Anka and the story behind his classic song, "My Way". On Wednesday 23 February 2011 at 10PM that idea airs as a 1-hour documentary on BBC Radio 2 as part of their "Song Stories" series:  FOR NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE PRESS: Critic's Choice & Pick Of The Day/Week PROGRAMME INFORMATION:... 758@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2011-02-16T22:32:05+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000757.html Latest Mixcloud Podcast from OJ Borg & James Hyman, includes: Music from: Mark Ronson, Tullio De Piscopo, Vega Choir, Nick Cave/Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, East Side Beat, My Chemical Romance, Kelis & Duck Sauce Chat about: Mark Ronson, Facebook, Social Networks, Cover Versions, Kylie/Dannii Minogue, Grace Jones vs Lady GaGa, Importance of the album in today's digital download world, DAB,... 757@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2010-10-02T11:54:29+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000756.html Latest Mixcloud Podcast from OJ Borg & James Hyman, includes: Music from: Delphic, Tom Jones, Primal Scream, Badly Drawn Boy, Magnetic Man, Hot Toddy & Daft Punk Chat about: The 90s, Tron, Mercury Music Prize, Tarantino, Tribal Gathering 1995, Dubstep and Lee Scratch Perry. Listen here or click picture below:... 756@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2010-07-27T23:34:37+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000755.html JLH showreel (2010) of work that includes either 'Music Supervision', 'Editing' & 'Production' work on: (a) Morrisons "Shine" (Take That) (b) Sherlock Holmes "2009 Oscars" (Dir. Guy Ritchie) (c) Thomas Cook "The Sea (Morcheeba) (d) Tarantino Movie Mash-Up (The Weinstein Company) (e) Vizeum "The Simspsons Movie" (20th Century Fox) (f) Coca-Cola "Love Is The Truth" (Jack White) (g) Vizeum "Adidas... 755@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2010-04-22T00:19:43+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000754.html Latest Mixcloud Podcast from OJ Borg & James Hyman, includes chat & music from David Bowie, Miike Snow, The Beatles, Gorillaz, Sinitta, Jean Knight & Gil Scott-Heron. Listen here or click picture below:... 754@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2010-03-02T10:26:14+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000753.html 753@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2010-02-11T20:55:46+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000752.html Mixcloud's featured podcast / cloudcast from OJ Borg & James Hyman, includes chat & music from Lady Gaga, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Animotion & Vampire Weekend. Listen here or click picture below:... 752@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2010-02-05T12:08:47+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000751.html End of an era, having just received this text from "Les" (pictured/above right), well-known newspaper vendor (to those in the know), who could be found by Marble Arch Tube Station, Saturday Nights/Early Sunday Morning. "Sadly, old age plus other factors have made me retire. The pitch is now being managed by a friendly guy named Bob. Many, many thanks... 751@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2010-01-17T00:31:27+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000750.html James Hyman, featured contributor on BBC Radio 2's "Super Bad, Super Cool", presented by Pam Grier. Airs 22:00, Saturday 09 January 2010 or on BBC i-player.... 750@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2010-01-08T14:46:37+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000749.html Apologies for lack of blog entries @ JamesHyman.com; the likes of Facebook and Twitter have made my news/updates/musings more immediate & easier, so do check my Facebook or Twitter feeds for more regular info. Brief news includes: (a) MUSIC SUPERVISING (FEATURE FILMS): (i) "Blitz" (ii) "Three Days In Dublin" (iii) "3 Mile Limit" (b) PRODUCING: (i) Documentary for BBC Radio... 749@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2010-01-02T17:51:21+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000748.html This isn't 'spam' but an honest simple offer to share with you; an amazing haircut from the lovely Holly with 20% off - the bill not just your lovely locks! Mention my name, that's, er 'James Hyman' when booking Holly from Hobs Salon (Camden) and you'll get 20% discount. On the left is the beautiful talented Holly who now cuts... 748@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2009-10-19T21:17:01+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000747.html James Hyman, featured contributor on BBC / 1Xtra radio documentary: "The Soundtrack" Talking about: "Kidulthood" 01:27 - 01:58 Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing" 16:29 - 16:56 Tarantino & "Jackie Brown" 17:37 - 17:50 "Kidulthood" using The Street's "Stay Positive" 22:58 - 23:20... 747@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2009-10-12T15:57:29+00:00 http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/archives/000746.html "Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it" A cliched yet classic cool quote from the late great John Hughes's masterpiece "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" really rang true today for me in regard to my MTV years (1988-2000). MTV was in my thoughts as I'm DJ-ing this weekend at an... 746@http://www.jameshyman.com/blog/ 2009-09-25T00:19:29+00:00