A goodbye letter to Bangers, / August 20, 2016 by Chris Chucas

Dear Bangers,

Thank you for doing what you do and for doing it for so long. I'm really sad I can't make the last show today. Just a post to say thanks again for everything you've done. Your music has been a massive part of my life that always seems to echo thoughts and feelings on the world that I've shared with fast, loud ,( and for bonus points- Cornish) music that always makes me feel better for listening to it. I put a few videos and images together as it seemed fitting it being your last show.

You're great guys that I've had the pleasure of photographing, filming and chatting to over the years. I recall many a time listening to records at times in my life were I was freaking out and I always being able to refocus and reframe my perspective using music. You've been a big part of my work and a massive inspiration to me as person and an artist.

Have a great show !

Chris Chucas

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3 / 3 from #habitsandmindsets project
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'We're not stupid people, but this financial depression
Has got everyone believing all that we can do is nothing
'Cause we organize through avenues they lace with advertisements
So the ones we try to rage agai

2 / 3 (Rest following daily) from #habitsandmindsets project '.. a long look at the billboards
That swallow the air so you can't ignore 'em
And glamorize department store crust-punk-chic
'Cause Satan's trending up and it's fashion week
But this is no

1 / 3 (Rest following daily) from #habitsandmindsets project 'It feels completely ridiculous
That I'm a willing participant
Gazing at the purples and pinks
In the shadow of a bank-sponsored skyline
"Unite against the establishment!"
(While

"I can taste the grief, feel that old anger bubble up
It makes it hard to breathe
It makes a case for throwing up
So I medicate and when my eyes are red enough
I start thinking straight and I can face the day" - Iron Chic

Listening to Iron

"To forget what you said
I'll need a good dose of magic
A helping of medicine and a breaking of habits
But it's not just what you said;
It's how the words danced all across your head
Maybe this is all none of my concern, but I can't sleep alread

"But I can't find a better way to be
And I'm sick when you're not safe
But I can't find a better way to be
And you're sick when I'm safe
But I can't find a better way to be

Keep it coming
To keep you calling
Keep it coming
And I'll keep you saf

"You look worse in the afternoon
When the light fades into your skin
You spend too much time indoors
shouting "Fake!" at the walls

I thought, I thought that wars were fought for this
I guess, I guess, I guess we lost
At least we know

Scott from @hotmassband a while ago.
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The Start of the Video Blog / August 18, 2016 by Chris Chucas

I like to keep on top of blog posts but with so much work coming in at the moment I decided to try out a video blog. I'm obviously used to being on the other side of the camera being a photographer and film maker but my philosophy is just work at it. Sure I might not be a well polished presenter-yet but it all takes practice. It's a fun way of keeping everyone in the loop with projects and tutorials that might help you out.

In Summary.

The Punk Rock Documentary, Bangers are playing their last show ever in London this Sat. It's all sold out and I can't make it because I have shoots planned. I've been following bangers for a few years since coming back to the UK. It was Roo (guitarist and vocals) who made me think about the documentary film i'm working on about the scene. So sad times but Specialist Subject isn;t going anywhere.

Plural Eyes 4. I had Plural eyes 3 and after the latest Premiere Pro update, creative cloud, (15.3 release) I then found out that it wasn't supported. So I had to spend money on Plural Eyes 4. So if you're on a tight budget hold on until you can update it otherwise you can get caught out.

Ma in Photography; I applied and got accepted with a scholarship to Falmouth Uni to undertake a masters course. I did my Ba there and I can't wait to get stuck into it. It's a flexible learning course and it means I can carry on working as a professional photographer and film maker. I'll have more on that on a later post.

@bangersbangers

http://specialistsubjectrecords.co.uk/

Falmouth Flexible Learning

Cardiff in Europe Post Referendum / June 29, 2016 by Chris Chucas

Strong turnout today for Cardiff in Europe.

The last few days have been absolutely devastating and has brought up a clear division of the country. Just to get it out there from the outset I'm a remain voter and I dont want to go into why and reasons but it's definitely a weird time at the moment.

I have never been so worried about the future ever, Wales in particular stands to lose so much money from leaving the E.U. It effects me as a photographer, a film maker, and as a welsh citizen. Cardiff in Europe was an event put on as an appreciation of belonging to Europe. It was nice to see a lot of people out sharing their thoughts and feelings on what has happened.

Huge turnout in Cardiff today Tue 28th June 2016

Everybody's facebook streams are ablaze with opposing sides arguing and a lot of people I have seen have started to actually 'cull' those people that do not share their ideas. We should all pull together and not do this, we should try our best to turn down the heat a little and hash this out. It's really clear that there's a huge division here and post vote there's actually no plan at all. It's a very sorry state of affairs and I want to say personally that I want to be in the European Union. I've yet to find a legitimate reason to doubt it with supporting facts and evidence.

Wales will lose out on much needed support from the E.U.

Cardiff in Europe, Children holding signs to remain in

It seems that the leave result has legitimised groups with anti immigration agenda's, there has been a spike in terrible acts of violence and I am disgusted to see over 200 incidents reported over the last few days. We all stand together in fighting this. Don't ignore it, if you see racist abuse / violence in the street say something and/or call the police. We cannot let these people spread hate.

get a t shirt and support our fellow European (and other nationalities) friends currently living with here:

https://www.mercht.com/c/youarewelcomehere

YOU ARE ALL WELCOME