Well ignore that post because in the past 48 hours I have been writing like a machine. I have a 7,5000 word target for my specialised topic in journalism and a 10,000 word creative writing project on the go. 48 hours ago I had about 700 journalism words written and 2,500 of my creative writing.
I sat down in front of my computer for the past two days straight and thought, come on this is what you want to do. Think of all the professional journalists who have to go out and get stories, write them up, make them publishable and to a shorter deadline than I have...I thought come on you can do this!
I am now in the process of writing five journalism ideas, with another one brewing as I write this and have over 3,500 words written between them. I have also managed to score another interview with one of the bands I am writing about. Journalism is exciting!
My creative writing is hard because unless I feel inspired I get a love hate relationship going on with it but for the past two days I have loved every minute of it and now have over 6,500 words written.
Journalism related, I am also now proud to show you my fourth band profile to be published on www.otherclothing.co.uk and here it is, it is based on metal band Nemesea and also featured on my otherclothing freelance page.
Nemesea band profile: 7.12.11
Posted on 7-12-2011 | By: Darkened Crucifix
Category : Band Profiles
What do you get when you mix a standard symphonic metal band and throw in some occasional electro sounds? Nemesea. A band that through their history has been compared to After Forever and (on their latest album) Evanescence meets Within Temptation.
Formed in 2002 this Dutch vocalist led band has had a massive sound overhaul since the first two albums ‘Mana’ released in 2004 and ‘In Control’ released in 2007. The recent album ‘The Quiet resistance’ is said to be a mix of the first two albums. It will combine the heavy riffs with influences of pop and electronic sounds.
The current line-up for this band consists of Manda Ophuis (vocals), Hendrik Jan de Jong (guitar), Sonny Onderwater (bass), Frank Van der star (drums) and Lasse Dellbrugge (Keys).
Nemesea have been described in the past to have similar musical sounds to disbanded metal band After Forever staring Floor Jansen, now of ReVamp. However following the recent release in 2011 their music has been likened to Evanescence and Within Temptation.
Vocalist Manda has said previously that her lyrics go past the typical fairytale gothic rock style; “Lyrics are very important. They can be comforting, but they can also shake things up. My lyrics are pieces of my life, personal experiences that I weave into little stories.
“ One of the central themes on this album is being in control, or losing it. “If you want to change things in your life, you just have to go for it.”
Best track: Afterlife
Best Album: ‘The Quiet Resistance (2011)
For more information visit their band website: www.nemesea.com
Victoria V.L Walker
