Mid Tea Photography

MidTea Sessions #25 is Allison Weiss’s great single...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:28:18 -0400

MidTea Sessions #25 is Allison Weiss’s great single “Making It Up”

jonmtm: Behind the scenes footage of the music video Pipes by...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:04:32 -0400

jonmtm:

Behind the scenes footage of the music video Pipes by Tom Milsom, directed by Slomozovo

Filmed this and it’s now live. Have fun watching everyone dance.

slomozovo: New video! I directed this music video for Tom...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:23:32 -0400

slomozovo:

New video! I directed this music video for Tom Milsom’s track ‘Pipes’, from the upcoming album Organs. It was produced in just one week, from concept to finished product, and I’m very proud of it.

If you enjoy it, please reblog it!

Tom Milsom - Pipes Directed by Bing aka Slomozovo, and I was a...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:43:40 -0400

Tom Milsom - Pipes

Directed by Bing aka Slomozovo, and I was a production assistant. Really happy with how this came out and you can see me in it, too.

Favourites: Adrian Roye and the Exiles at their album launch at...

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:34:23 -0400

Favourites: Adrian Roye and the Exiles at their album launch at the Borderline, London

Set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jondbarker/sets/72157634109936575/

I got to work in the YouTube Creator Space today. I’ve now...

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:47:00 -0400

I got to work in the YouTube Creator Space today. I’ve now officially been there on a production as well as listening to Bing talk about one [first time there] and being shown around when it was empty back when I bought the camera.

The experience was good - I got to learn a bit about positioning of people and pulling focus, the key to reshooting and preproduction, as well as ways to engage your team and keep them involved, so a bit on people management, and some on set management. I was the production’s assistant. What that meant was that sometimes I’d be pressing play for playback, sometimes I’d be cleaning a lens or holding down the rail when tracking, sometimes getting drinks or food and other times just looking pretty.

I also took a bunch of photos for Jack Burke (JackvsLife) of the space and things being used (such as a Canon C300), and the performance for Bing’s behind the scenes things. I’d not met most of these people before including Tom Milsom (Hexachordal), Lucy (MeowItsLucy) and Will who was helping with pulling focus throughout the shoot.

On Friday, you’ll be able to see the result of our hard work.

You can see more photos from this set here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jondbarker/sets/72157634093118734/

MidTea Session number 24 is Cariad Harmon performing her song...

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:33:10 -0400

MidTea Session number 24 is Cariad Harmon performing her song Old And Grey. I’ve had it stuck in my head for the last few weeks and absolutely adore Jon Paul and Clara Lafaro’s harmonies on this

jonmtm: My last days in New York were with these people. Scott...

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:54:11 -0400

Zettler'll get you

jonmtm:

My last days in New York were with these people. Scott Mason, Cynthia Li, Allison Weiss and Lauren Zettler. Not a bad combination

MidTea Session 23 - Amanda Duncan sings Big Time Superhero

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:46:04 -0400

MidTea Session 23 - Amanda Duncan sings Big Time Superhero

Central Park

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:11:12 -0400

Central Park

jonmtm: I have been the biggest admirer of Rosi Golan for as...

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:14:39 -0400

jonmtm:

I have been the biggest admirer of Rosi Golan for as long as I’ve been settled into the New York music scene. We first met in 2008 at her CD release show for the Drifter and the Gypsy, at the Living Room (which went on to become one of my bars that I considered home away from home). She hasn’t played live in a while but was playing at Rockwood 2 with Ari Hest, Allie Moss and others joining her along the way and I took some photos. The set can be found here: Rosi Golan @ Rockwood 2 13 photos or on MidTea’s facebook.

MidTea Sessions #22 - Joanna Burns singing Make Me Hate You

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:44:27 -0400

MidTea Sessions #22 - Joanna Burns singing Make Me Hate You

jonmtm: NEW VIDEO: Wanna Drink feat. Joanna Burns

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:51:44 -0400

jonmtm:

NEW VIDEO: Wanna Drink feat. Joanna Burns

Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale and Amy Adams filming American...

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:33:54 -0400

Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale and Amy Adams filming American Hustle in Manhattan (pictures by me)

The Leave a Lasting Mark Series: Rock Songs of 93 The person in...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:53:00 -0400

The Leave a Lasting Mark Series: Rock Songs of 93

The person in the last photograph is a man called Sam Teichman, who regularly runs marathons and fundraisers alike. Several years ago (October 2010), I shot the very first LaLM, which was themed on Born To Run. The purpose of the first one was to raise more funds to sponsor his marathon running. It consisted of lots of musicians performing Springsteen’s great hits over two hours and twenty performers, raised about $1500+ and the profile of a lot of the people involved. Fans got to hear new bands, everyone got to meet new people and the atmosphere was perfect.

It hadn’t been planned to be as regular a reoccurrence as it has since become (thought to be a yearly thing, it is more often every two months) and a whole bunch of money has been raised for various charities since then. Some of my favourite songs of 93 from last night’s show included Creep by Radiohead (sung by Dave Pittenger, pictured second to last) and the very last group song I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers (led by Freedom Bremner, sung by everyone).

I met some new friends and caught up with old ones, and the atmosphere was great. My photos from the night are now up on Flickr and Facebook.

Jon

We filmed Ben Montague’s pledge video for him

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:23:56 -0400

We filmed Ben Montague’s pledge video for him

jonmtm: This afternoon, Lauren Aquilina performed at the...

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:24:04 -0400

jonmtm:

This afternoon, Lauren Aquilina performed at the Station Sessions in London St Pancras Station. There were a lot of people stopping. She was lovely. If you’ve not heard her yet, please do yourself a favour and have a listen. Click here for more photos (also at facebook.com/midtea )

jonmtm: My friend Nia had her EP Launch last Monday. We’ve...

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:23:52 -0400

jonmtm:

My friend Nia had her EP Launch last Monday. We’ve already done two videos with her for MidTea - Aldgate and Black Woman. There are a lot more photos from the EP Launch here and at facebook.com/midtea.

jonmtm: Dan Smith of Bastille, at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:00:34 -0400

jonmtm:

Dan Smith of Bastille, at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire (by http://facebook.com/MidTea

jonmtm: Photo by Radek at Guy Chambers Studios. ——————- Earlier...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:30:40 -0400

jonmtm:

Photo by Radek at Guy Chambers Studios.

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Earlier I tweeted the following two things:

“Don’t say you promote only new music if you only work with people who are already discovered. Well done for those but don’t forget the rest.” followed shortly by
“That tweet wasn’t an indirect at any of you music video people.Not at SBTV, not at Ont or any of that. Just a statement.Don’t limit yourself”

I had a few people asking if it was about anyone specifically, which it wasn’t, so I thought it a good idea to clarify that. But then I thought I should probably expand upon that.

Firstly, I understand that working with successful people is a great way to grow your brand, to gain more hits and to gain attention. It’s actually a good idea to do this so that those other videos you have might get views from people searching through the other material.

Secondly, these other channels have hosted friends and people I enjoy working with or listening to. I am appreciative that those channels have done so. When I say that I got into filming musicians to promote them, that’s what I mean and I have no objection to other people promoting things and ideas that I like. In fact, I’m supportive of it.

My statement is literally continue to promote new people too. If it’s good, it’s good, regardless of the audience. Don’t always think about the amount of hits you’ll get. I know there’s a living to be made somewhere along the way but you have to believe the thing - person, sound, image - you’re working with is worth it and something you enjoy. Otherwise, why bother?

So yes, it might get frustrating when a site picks up more subscribers, or some record label snubs you for another channel, but just keep improving your own stuff and they’ll come find you eventually if you’re good enough.

P.s. no-one has time for subliminal messages.