Demons Within

Anyone that has said student films cannot be good, need to re-think their opinion. Demons Within, produced by 'WeAreNine' can only be described as an experimental - Psychological thriller. The concept of the film really confused me at first; the use of unanswered questions leaves the viewer confused and unclear of the plot. In reality, I wanted more by the time the film had finished. There were so many questions going round in my head, but that in itself made this film a success. 

The film begins with the beeping of a heart monitor and what I can only distinguish to be heavy breathing. I find that this set the tone for the rest of the film. It is going to make the audience uncomfortable. Then almost as soon as the film had begun, the voice over started. Now at first I thought that the man talking was clearly going to be the villain; in this case the murderer, because of the altered voice. But then I began to think, could it be the voice in the victims head? This is what I enjoyed about this film; it bought up so many questions in such a short space of time. It really interacts with the audience and because of the nature of the film, is able to bring in a variety of different concepts from different viewers. 

I found that the first time I watched this film; it wasn't completely clear to me what was happening. But that's the beauty, it draws you in and you want to watch it again. Something I think should be used more in short films, the confusion. This film held on to the attention of the audience the whole way through. Especially with the use of the cinematography, there was something new happening at all times. 

It's very fast paced which is an aspect that made me love it so much. It kept me on edge, although the characters didn't really develop, I felt a sense of pain for the victim. Why was he killed? 

It's certainly a film I would recommend and it would teach people how to really make a short film. 
Click the link below to see the full film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnGM9bweDQI&feature=youtu.be

Avatar - Barfly Camden

After getting their claim to fame from supporting popular bands 'Avenged Sevenfold' and 'Five Finger Death Punch' on their world tour, Swedish band; Avatar have been getting quite a bit of attention. They are known for their metal music and their 'loud and proud' front man; Johannes Eckerstrom. They certainly have their own style to share and audiences have seemed to enjoy the vibes this band gives.

When I had the pleasure of being introduced to this band at Wembley with headliners Avenged Sevenfold, they played a selection of songs from their most recent alum at the time; Black Waltz. The atmosphere was very tense, for most fans, this was the first time hearing them and there wasn't a lot of movement going on. This, however, was just the start for the band. I had the pleasure of going to see them at a more intimate gig in Camden. Here, the atmosphere was unbelievable. They had the whole crowd going. I myself was not a big fan of the mosh pit, but you couldn't just stand there.

The band really interacted with the audience, chanting along as they entered. The heightened energy stayed throughout the entire set list. Fans were singing along, by this point I loved this band. When, they began to play a new song from an album they were currently working on. I must say, people were dancing, moshing, the whole place was hectic.

What I’m trying to say is, there is never a bad gig with Avatar. They really connect with the audience, talk to them, meet and greet after the show. But the music is unique and defiantly some of the best albums I had heard in a while. If you ever get a chance to see Avatar in any part of the world, I really suggest you do not pass up that offer. With them playing at Download festival, they will be the next big band.

Bring Me The Horizon's 'That's The Spirit'

The notorious Metal and Rock band from Sheffield have really proved how much they want the spotlight with their new album 'That's The Spirit'. When you go back and look at the music they first began recording, there is a big difference between their first debut album 'Count Your Blessings' and their current work. Fans that have been there since the beginning have noticed the change in their style, there is not much of that aggression left in their music. They seem to be trying to target a much wider audience. I feel they are so far away from their good old Metal days and even turning to borderline pop. The real question is, Will the current fans like this change or will they walk away from the band?

Despite the change, their albums have always seemed to make it to the charts, including 'Sempiternal' and especially 'That's The Spirit'. People didn't think the band's career could get much better after their previous album 'Sempiternal' which obviously turned heads. It was their most successful album and even I say it is still one of my favourites. But after making it into The UK Top Album Charts on BBC Radio and reaching #1 on iTunes, they proved to their fans that they still have something left inside them. From the reaction to their latest album, BMTH will be around for a long time.

Now, time to talk about the music. Oli has stated that the album was 'A celebration of depression'. It could be argued that way because of some of the blunt lyrics used like 'we're all fucked in the head'. But it can't be just me that feels happy when listening to some of the songs on this album. And there is clearly less aggression presented throughout this album. They're expanding their audience and i think they've done it in just the right time. There are so many people going through difficulties, what better way to reach to them, than through song.