Higher | Uchela

And the audience feedback was...

2008-12-02T11:14:00.009Z

High Sheriff of Dyfed Claire Mansel Lewis, Andrew Williams (PCSO for Quarter Bach) and Charles Gabe (father of Project Higher member Laura)

Tom Williams, Upper Amman Valley Communities First Co-ordinator (yn Gymraeg/In Welsh)

Adele Dumas, Project Manager for Brynaman Community Centre

Lynsey Harries, Funding Officer for Brynaman Community Centre

Adrian Herdman, representing the Cwmgors Village Forum

Sarah Powell, Youth Participation Officer for Carmarthenshire County Council

'Red Carpet' interviews with Higher stars

2008-12-01T16:10:00.009Z

OK, so the carpet in Brynaman Rugby Club is more multi-coloured than red. And most of the interviews took place in the corridor, where there isn't any carpet. But that doesn't matter, because you guys know how to inject a bit of Hollywood-style glamour, whatever there is on the floor!

One wicked group photo

2008-12-01T13:46:00.003Z

Sorry Peter - the group photo with you in is too dark. I did work out the best setting to use in the lighting conditions. Unfortunately, it was after the this photo was taken. D'oh!

Busbi videos next.

WOW!!!

2008-12-01T12:59:00.002Z

Well I think Peri said it all!

Well done to EVERYONE involved - this was such a great project to be part of, I'm kind of sorry it's coming to an end :( BUT, I'm kind of glad too as the video is FANTASTIC!!! Lots of good comments on the night and all you guys looked great!!!

I hope you all enjoyed as much as I have :)

Huge return thank you to Peri, who we all know is an absolute star and commits her all to every project, including this one! Thank you to Llew who has been fab throughout, especially in the launch helping organise the live entertainment! Thank you to Carmarthenshire Connect - Ran and Chris - you guys have been fantastic from start to finish, capturing every step of the journey.

Tinopolis, in particular, Owain, Owen and Huw - thank you for your support and wisdom, it was a great experience and we very much appreciate it!

A massive thank you to all the young people involved - you guys, as always, have been a pleasure to work with! Your passion and creativity always amazes me, you guys did a great job - I hope your happy with the end product! Tom, the song is amazing and your talent is going to take you far!

Not to forget a huge thank you for Carmarthenshire Community Safety Partnership, Local Young People's Partnership and Amman Youth Forum who awared us money to run the project; and Claire Mansel Lewis - Dyfed High Sheriff - for giving out the awards on the evening.

Well done and thank you again to everyone involved - I guess I better get on and see when we can get you all a copy now :)

Photos from the Higher Music Video Awards

2008-12-01T12:21:00.013Z

Well, what a night - great fun! And what a superb video. Some photos from the evening, SLR style...

Waking up on a high!

2008-11-28T08:24:00.002Z

MORNING MESSERS and Everyone!!!!

O........M.........Gosh

I am still excited this morning as I woke up remembering all the exciting and glitzy happenings of Brynaman's most fabulous awards ceremony last night at the Higher Music Video Awards.

Everybody looked AMAZING and so happy and enjoying every moment of the evening, I'm sure I'm not alone in having such a fantastic time!!!

The High Sheriff was wonderful and made everyone remember how important this project is for all the young people involved - and remember, we really need to make sure that other young people can benefit from the video now and get it out into schools and youth clubs to spread the message you so cleverly presented in your beautifully and sensitively imagined movie.

I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THE PHOTOS AND BUZBEES FROM LAST NIGHT!!! We also have a whole evening's worth of film footage of the event which perhaps our newly found and trained editors (you chat show editors) might like to have a go at putting into a reduced documentary film...?

All volunteering of editing gratefully received!!!!

Finally I would like to say a HUGE THANKYOU to everyone who helped with the project along the way and especially to all the 100 people who turned up last night. Thanks to Sarah Powell, Welsh Woman of the Year, who drove up the Glanaman Youth Club members in the mini bus to see the film, Cllr Helen Wyn, our Community Safety Officer Andrew, all the parents and family members for their support, members and staff of the Upper Amman Valley Communities First Partnership, Lynsey Harries, Funding Officer of Brynaman Community Centre for all her help and excellent filming skills, Adele Dumas, Manager of Brynaman Community Centre for her constant support of Mess Up The Mess and all our work and of course EVERY single young person who celebrated at the club last night alng with those who unfortunately were unable to make it.

My last and most certainly not my least big thanks go out to Llew for all his hard work throughout the project and especially for setting up and organising the musical performers last night, and of course the wonderful Juliana for her never ending support of young people in our Upper Amman Valley. Juliana is a shining light who gives 200% to everything she is ever involved in - which can be quite exhausting, I'm sure! Juls, without you this project would never have happened - On behalf of all at Mess Up The Mess THANK YOU!!!

Right, I'd better crack on with writing some more funding applications and even more importantly preparing for our next big awards night in less than TWO WEEKS TIME!!!!! Wow, what a rollercoaster.

And what a massive post! ;)

P xxx

The time has come...

2008-11-27T12:46:00.003Z

Tonight's the night!!!! I haven't posted for a while but just wanted to say that I'm really looking forward to tonight, the DVD looks brilliant and I hear you guys are going all out dressed up, so it should be a great night! Got some last minute things to do in preperation so I'll see you all tonight at 7pm (though we'll be there at 6pm to set up)!!!

Well done to you all!

Juls

My Excited Post!

2008-11-20T18:45:00.002Z

Well here I am Per!
Posting excitedly on the blog!

And truth be told,
I am VERY excited!
I'm gonna be there at six trying to help with everything.
But I don't know how much help I'll be.

Me and Alex are rehearsing our acceptance speeches!
"We'd like to thank Maw and Paw! Cousin Cleetus. Mary Jane, Betty Sue and Billy Jean. Oh and our folks down yonder Mess Up The Mess!"

LOL

EXCITMENT.

Okii gotta go.
Jammie party calls!

x.

An Interview With 'Tom'

2008-11-20T10:14:00.009Z

Well done to everyone who attended the editing workshop on Monday. We were all really impressed with what you came up with. Here are the completed videos.

Can you spot the differences?...

Alex and Polly

Laura Gabe and Andrew

Katie and Louisa

Laura Evans and Owain

Sophie and Gemma

See you all at the lauch next week.

slugs....

2008-11-19T21:18:00.002Z

slugs....but on a better note

ITS THE PREMIER IN LIKE LESS THATN TWO WEEKS......amd in acctual fact it will be one week if i wait.....(danm it i knew i should of paid attention in math).....like, 3 haurs.....not even that......but it will take me a while to write this, so yeah........swish....

anyway back to the note of less smilyness....i am so reved uip for the premier!! and the gigish thingy!! should be very very fun:)

see!! i was right...i started writing this at 9:20......its now 10:02!!! what the why??

its been really fun doing this progect:) i hope we do another vid xD

Some photos and vids from the editing workshop...

2008-11-19T17:15:00.008Z

PREMIERE!!

2008-11-19T13:39:00.002Z

Oh my GOSH! I'm so excited!
We seem to be going so upmarket now, MUTM
First chat shows and premieres, and our own TV channel of course.
AND we're in demand for Strangers again!
WOW :D

Sorry I couldn't make it to both meetings! I'm totally gutted, but looks like you guys had fun, props to Dylan for being amazing :D

Love Indii$TAR xxo

PS, Ran, I think you should stop switching who you marry now and just become a bigamist! That way we don't have to keep updating your relationships (:
yay xx

EDITING RULZ!

2008-11-18T09:33:00.003Z

Just a quick post to say WELL DONE EVERYONE on your editing skills last night - I am WELL impressed!!

Also, HUGE thanks to Chris, Ran and especially Dylan (who had an awful cold and STILL gave up his spare time to come and help us).

I love the chat show and all your versions are super dooper!

We must now get them onto dvds for you to keep as a memento of your amazing talents.

Da iawn Pawb!

PERI :)

editing

2008-11-04T10:45:00.002Z

Hey Y'all,

Just a quick note to say that we're trying to work out dates pre launch to edit your chatshow. Just need to find all the equipment and the appropriate days...

WATCH THIS SPACE...

P

Hunting for Lilt Cans in Tinopolis

2008-10-30T16:40:00.002Z

The way you put the coins in - what skill!

Voice-over Videos

2008-10-30T16:07:00.007Z

Just found these Busbi videos that you recorded at the voice-over sessions in Tinopolis. Hadn't realised we had these!

Filming Workshop

2008-10-30T14:51:00.014Z

Hey all. Here are some photos and videos from the Q&A session and filming workshop with Dylan Tucker last week.

Your blog musings are great! I regularly log on to see who I'm married to. Looking forward to seeing the new MUTM base in Brynaman Community Centre.

Ran

Howdy- Dooo Folkel Yokles

2008-10-28T15:00:00.003Z

Today we came to Brynamman Community Centre to help sort of Peri's new home.
She is currently residing in our new MUTM office!!
That's right!

MUTM has a new office.
It's offical.
We're awesome.

Me and Alex labelled camera tapes whilst doing some karaoke.
Lil' Sophie, Jake and [new member] Andrew did a comic, which totally kicks ass.
Katie did some important spreadsheets, so did Andrew. OMG he can multitask.
India wrote on the blog... as you can see.
Alex and I ended up marrying Ran, although I'm not sure he realises this.

All in all it was a very successful day!
Everyone together again. Just like old times...
Aah nostalgia is good for the soul.

I now can't wait for the premiere!
You can see everyone all dressed up. Alex, I bet you look dashing in a dress.
Everyone else wear suits. BUT SOMEONE WEAR A KILT!!

November 27th may seem like a long way off, but it'll come soon enough.

I was told that the Strangers Awards are on THE SAME NIGHT AS THE SIXTH FORM DINNER DANCE!!
Whatever will we do???
ARGH

oh well, we'll sort something out.

Before we go however I would like to give a list of thank yous!!
Tom Hamer - thanks for making the song!
Peri - cos you're just plain awesome and without you the project wouldn't've happened.
Ran and Chris - for just being awesome
Big Owain + Owen - for filming this wonderful video

And of course,
last but not least...
my goldfish, Sharky
Nah just joking.
EVERYONE IN MESS UP THE MESS. cos we're cool.

Peace out.
-Louisaaaaaaah

2008-10-28T14:37:00.001Z

P.S ... Its November 27th .. not 7th .. lol
Peace, Love and Jonas ..
Ka Ka Ka Katie
xx

2008-10-28T14:22:00.002Z

Hey Hey Dudes and Dude-ettes ..
Right now.. at the moment .. we are busily working away helping Peri Organize her life in to files .. The "Cyber Life" if you will... i for one .. have been the most busy, by putting all the buissness cards peri has collected into a spread-sheet .. and let me tell you this .. there is ALOT! But none-the-less .. Everybody has been busy as bees! Lou and Alex have been sorting out the video's and Labeling til their hearts content .. India has also been busy creating a new wiki account for MUTM .. also leaving comments on out many sites, Andrew ( the newest Memeber YAY! ) has been putting names into a spread-sheet also .. on the other hand .. Sophie and Jake .. have had the simple life enjoying life on the computer! ( SLackers) hehe .. anyhoo .. and people reading this are more than welcome to join MUTM anyday .. the more the merrier! ..
GO US!
So .. now that you are all updated .. i shall leave you to your buisness ..
OH .. by the way ..
Read India's Comment about November 7th ..Tis Gonna be Awesome!
toodles chaps
Ka Ka Ka Katie!
xx

Premiere

2008-10-28T14:18:00.002Z

Woop! I'm totally psyched for the 27th of November, 'cause as the title suggests, that's the premiere of THE video :)
This video's gonna rock because all the people involved are amazing:
Tom Hamer, you're lush.
Big Owian + Owen, you're lush too.
Juliana, your house is lush.
MUTM, amazing as always ofc.
Peri, WE LOVE YOUUUU (:
ASBO and the UNA, thanks for partying!
Random friends.... who else?
Chris of course and Ran the Man. (Alex's ex-husband, Louisa's new hubby)

YAY! Rainbows! (: ♥

Love from
Indii$TAR

Voiceovers

2008-10-06T12:52:00.001+01:00

Hi,

Just wanted to say good job for last week - it went very smooth and quick! Well done! Won't be long now....... we'll have to start planning the event soon!

Juls

Photos of Sunday's Filming

2008-09-24T11:43:00.009+01:00

Carmarthenshire Connect http://www.carmsconnect.org.uk/

Photos of Saturday's Filming

2008-09-24T09:59:00.019+01:00

Carmarthenshire Connect http://www.carmsconnect.org.uk/

Playing Doctors...

2008-09-10T14:59:00.010+01:00

...at Brynaman Community Centre Surgery. So, why are we here? And, crucially, do the stethoscopes work?

Post-filming questions and answers...

Carmarthenshire Connect http://www.carmsconnect.org.uk/

Cyfweliad gyda Criw Tinopolis

2008-09-10T14:26:00.004+01:00

Cyswllt Sir Gaerfyrddin www.cyswlltsirgaerfyrddin.org.uk

UNA volunteer interviews

2008-09-10T14:01:00.006+01:00

India interviews the UNA volunteers, who perhaps hadn't anticipated that volunteering in Wales would involve being an extra in a music video!

Carmarthenshire Connect http://www.carmsconnect.org.uk/

All about your costumes

2008-09-10T13:15:00.009+01:00

What they are and where you got your ideas from

Carmarthenshire Connect http://www.carmsconnect.org.uk/

Your thoughts on making a music video...

2008-09-09T14:20:00.016+01:00

Carmarthenshire Connect http://www.carmsconnect.org.uk/

AMAZING! =O

2008-09-08T18:39:00.003+01:00

I'd just like to say that this has been an amazing experience!!
Working with professionals was really exciting and all the ideas have worked out great.
Everybody looked FABULOUS in their eighties costumes, I only wish we could of got a picture of everyones (:
Can't wait to do the editing and see the final result!
Chip. (Soph) xxxxxx

Dito!

2008-09-08T12:07:00.002+01:00

Well, I think Peri said it all! I also want to thank EVERYBODY involved in making this a great project to work on. All the young people involved, including the international volunteers, Tom for his awsome song, Peri, Dewi, Llew, Chris, Ran, Owain, Owen, Huw and everybody else (sorry if I missed someone, I'm still half asleep!). You all did a great job, even the 'extras' who stepped in last minute and didin't know many people. I can't believe that after only a few hours filming, Elinor one of the volunteers from Italy was actually singing..... in Welsh!!!

Very impressed by all you're hard work. Well done everyone! I'm looking forward to editing and voice-overs now :)

See you all soon,

Juls

thats a rap!

2008-09-07T22:58:00.002+01:00

Hey everybody,

What a fantastic weekend we've had with Team Tinopolis. We are now sooo an amazing film cast and crew and everybody worked so hard and was so professional throughout the shoots.

A few scary moments throughout the day when we had to phone and call for lots of extras from around the amman valley - but it all worked out beautifully in the end.

Not only did our cast consist of the mess up the mess team but we had 3 volunteers from ASBO - Jordan, Will and Tom - THANKS GUYS!!! Also our movie became multicultural when we realised we were going global with not 1, not 2 but SEVEN volunteers from UNA Exchange in Glanaman! We had actors from Italy, France, and even Vietnam!! Thank you sooooo much to UNA for al the support at the last minute and really helping us to make the music video a great success. We also recruited our old friend Benedict from the streets of Ammanford - good to have you back on the scene, Ben! As well as meeting new local extras who were up for a laugh on a rainy Saturday afternoon - Gemma, Justin and Andrew THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH FOR BEING BRILLIANT AND WE HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD TIME!!!

ALso HUGE thanks to all the crew involved Owain and Owen the filmmakers, Juliana Gereth and Lily for giving up their own home for the project and also Juls for being a wonderful sound technician, Llew for making AMAZING tea and coffee and also for standing in at the last minute in the "landing" scene!!! Chris from Carmarthenshire COnnect You are a star for keeping the interviews going at every available possibility, Dewi and Antonio for taxiing extras up and down the amman valley all day! Can't believe I ended up having to wretch into a bidet - causing Owain to go into fits of giggles and what a crazy day we had all round!!!

I hope that everyone enjoyed the experience and that you have learned new things that you will take away from the opportunity HOWEVER>>>THAT IS NOT THE END!!!!!

Next thing to do is complete the editing and plan for the grand premiere...hopefully in November.

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYBODY INVOLVED IN THE SHOOT ON SATURDAY AND ALSO THE GIRLS WHO TOOK PART IN THE SHOOT AT THE SURGERY TODAY. EXCELLENT WORK AND DA IAWN :)

Peri

Lights! Camera! ACTION!!

2008-09-06T12:23:00.002+01:00

Woohoo! We're currently having a lunch break after filming the bathroom and the stairs scenes.
Everything is going swimmingly (: although I think the lights might bake everyone by the end of the day!
It's awesome to be on the blog again after having no net acess in France, then my computer being stupid :$ Technology; I have a love-hate relationship with it. I love it, it hates me. Seemingly anyway.

I've watched the infamous ASDA video and seen all the pics from the night out. Awesome. I will have to come to one somtime, when work or holidays don't get in the way anyway!!
I'm rambling now anyway..... so I'll go.

We'll be back filming soon anyway, Peri and Jacob have just gone after a few more extras, then
we can begin the lounge scene. I think that's probably the biggest one.

Au revoir!! (:

First Day of Filming!

2008-09-06T12:08:00.002+01:00

We've Began out filming for the Video " Higher ". Everything's Going smoothly, as we have already filmed the Bathroom Scene and Filmed India Collapsing on the stairs! Hehe ... Now all thats left is the Party and The Hospital, which are the too bigest chuinks of the two days! So we are now going to continue filming, Catch Ya'll Later!

Toodle-ooo!

The Gang at Juliannas!

Production Meeting Videos

2008-09-05T11:12:00.020+01:00

Hi All

Here are the Busbi videos you recorded during the production meeting at Tinopolis, where you explain what you're doing on the day and what your expectations of the project are.

See you on Sunday

Ran

Carmarthenshire Connect http://www.carmsconnect.org.uk/

3rd Place!

2008-09-04T12:42:00.003+01:00

Hey guys,

Well done coming 3rd on Friday - what an effort! Look out for next year! Just to say, I'm waiting on Big Owain to send me filming info for the weekend but it is definately still on!!! I've just booked the surgery for Sunday. As soon as I hear from him, I'll let you guys know. Anyone who has not given in their consent form, please bring it by Saturday, if you need a new one, let me know.

Keep up the good work and see you on the weekend!

Juls

HIGHER!

2008-08-31T21:04:00.002+01:00

Hey hey hey people .. the Lovely Lady Katie Speaking here... This is by far the best project we're doing EVER! Its going to be sooooo Awesome! Its aKnock out was soo cool, and i cant believe we came 3rd! I mean none of us expected it! we all went saying " Lets Lose" but WOW! i mean .... WOW! Anyhoo .. al the Video's are looking good, and the Logo! .. lol *hint hint nudge nudge* Jokes of Course, so Excited! well dne everybody ..and lets go make a video! YAY!

Toodle-oooo Chums of mine

Miss Searle x

If Only Awards Were Given To The Most Happy & Enthusiastic! =P

2008-08-30T21:31:00.015+01:00

Okay, well... It's a KnockOut was on Friday (yesterday) & since MUTM rocks, we took part. We came third, but we had fun! I didn't actually take part, but I carried everyone's stuff when they needed a caddy. We had fun & brought the sun into our lives by making a physical interpretation of the bus behind us... Haddy flew!

We had a break to get some food just before competing... and Haddy found the love of her life (Barney) waiting outside, so that just proves that it was a wonterphul day of wonderful things...

This is just some more evidence that Drama brings happiness into people's otherwise dull lives... Mess Up the Mess... ily! xx

Tom Hamer Interview

2008-08-26T15:46:00.004+01:00

Hi Everyone

That dance video's fantastic - can't believe how quickly you've come up with it all!

Here's the video you recorded of India interviewing Tom using a Busbi.

Will post more videos from the Tinopolis production meeting soon.

Ran

Carmarthenshire Connect http://www.carmsconnect.org.uk/

Forget Georgie's dance! Let's just do this!

2008-08-23T21:11:00.002+01:00

So Proud!

2008-08-22T14:05:00.002+01:00

Hi guys,

This is my first look at the Blog and you guys have done yet another amazing job! Well done. I love the dance too - was a great day and you guys worked hard! Thanks for posting the video India, I'm sure you had a million other things to do before you went. Anyway, just a quick hi and reminder that we'll be meeting in Cwmgors next Thursday at 2pm - you'll get directions before hand... but not by Blog!!! See you soon, keep up the good work!

Juls

Bon voyage!

2008-08-21T22:41:00.002+01:00

Just to say how much I'm gonna miss everyone whilst I'm away!
Hope everything goes spiffingly next week (:
I'll try and get net access in France so I can login and see how things are going.

Love you all
xxxx

Video of dance

2008-08-21T21:47:00.002+01:00

Woaaaah...!

2008-08-20T17:39:00.002+01:00

LOVIN' THIS BLOG!!!

You guys are excellent and I soooo love the fact that even when I have to be in another meeting these days (Oh woe is me - I hate to go and leave this pretty si-eeght! GoodbyEEEEEE! e-hem. clears throat.) Anyway, as I was saying, I'm just v v v impressed with the fact that I can catch up with major developments over the blog at a later date - how cool are we!?!?

Anyway, looking forward to the dance workshop tomorrow - for those of u who are not so 'up' for dancing then PLEASE come along anyway and get some filming/photos/interviews for the blog and maybe with a mind to creating "out-takes" post video or something....

C u tomoz

Platapus Pe - "grrrrr"

...sup...

2008-08-19T21:08:00.003+01:00

hey there sexy people!! YMCA speaking here....im quite chuffed now.....im blogging from start to finnish.....unlike the strangers project, wher i was only "in action" from about two weeks AFTER the actual show.... -.- (nice going jake!!)

but its all god in the hook brav:)

when peri came to me with this idea, i looked at her.....and said...."awwwww yeah" (smily which has sunglasses...but since this isnt MSN, just say it a cool way)...(yeah).....and she just smiled in that way she does when she's knows she's done us proud:D

well as im sure you all know, we have had multipal meetings wher we have sorted out:

some of the cast (me being the guy that gets laid)
story board (well...its on the making, but its getting there)
the song (without it we would be at a rather awkward situation)
bilingual versions of the song (i think)
times and dates for filming (it would all mean nothing without the fotage to proove we did it)
erm....... (ran out of things to say that weve done)
WAIT!! (just thought of one)
costumes (if thats how you spell it....)
uugh..... (now ive ran out)

can i get one thing clear please?? do i realy come across as the kind of person who........erm.......does my part mach my personality?? i mean.....i only want to know he truth:'(

but ill love you no matter what:D

peace out...YMCA

Logo Designs & Idea's

2008-08-19T20:10:00.002+01:00

Nikki & Sophie presenting the logo designs & ideas for the 'Higher' project.

Zack Attack is here!

2008-08-19T18:29:00.003+01:00

Wow im like amazed!

Im really looking forward to this project now its in full swing (obviously i was amazed before it started)!
Weve had plenty meetings so lets check our list

- Music (check)
- Video concept (check)
- Story board (in the making)
- Video (in the making)

And prob lots more but were almost there! the hardest bit will be actually filming. So save all our energies!

Mucho Lucho
Zack Attack

Working Process Of 'Higher'

2008-08-19T18:26:00.004+01:00

This is a video of "Mess Up The Mess" working on the 'Higher' project filmed by Sophie W & Nikki G.

Tom "Van" Hamer

2008-08-19T18:26:00.002+01:00

Tom “Van” Hamer is 18 years old, lives in Ammanford Wales and, according to his Myspace, is battling to bring a new style to human ears.

He sees himself as a lone ranger and his influences include Joe Satriani, Bon Jovi, McFly, Newton Faulkner, his toilet, long pointless walks and the heartache of love.

Welcome post!

2008-08-19T18:04:00.000+01:00

Hi! This is the welcome post...so WELCOME! We are a group of young people making a music for an awesome local to the Amman Valley sing-a-song writer Tom Hamer (surname may be spelt wrong sorry!) The song is called Higher hence the project's name (genius!) and is being translated into Welsh which is Uchela. The projects bilingual!!