Scenes 3. Lol Hammond on the early 90’s rave scene and British cinema culture
Jan 11, 2022
Join Lol Hammond, a musician and key figure in the early UK rave scene, as he dives into the musical worlds of punk and acid house. He shares thrilling stories from underground raves and the crackdown that followed the 1994 Criminal Justice Act. Lol details his journey into film music supervision, discussing the creative collaboration that shapes British cinema today. Expect insights on budgeting for tracks and how iconic artists support film projects, along with his favorites like 'City of God' and 'Black Mirror'!
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A DJ Cameo Became A Music Supervision Break
- While DJing in Brixton Lol got pulled into the film world for a cameo and then offered music supervision.
- Director Richard Parry loved The Drum Club and invited him to supervise Southwest 9.
Early Music Supervision Needed Hustle
- Music supervision was nascent in the UK and required on-the-job inventiveness and negotiation.
- Early supervisors could cut favorable deals because labels and sync teams were unfamiliar with the role.
Work From Script But Wait For The Edit
- Begin music work at the script stage and attend assemblies so you only score scenes that survive editing.
- Wait until the edit is around two hours before committing to tracks or cues to avoid wasted work.