This week we took on Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”, and it turned out to be a wild mix of fun, frustration, and learning. Emmy handled filming and lighting, and she really put a lot of work into it. The lighting setup was tricky, though — she just couldn’t quite get me looking right on camera, and when she tried to fix it in post, it came out a little funky. Still, for our first go at green-screen work, it wasn’t bad at all. I took care of editing the rest of the video, and by the end of it, we both learned a ton for next time.
We went full music-video style again this week, pre-recording all the parts and then filming after. I laid down every track myself and learned everything fast to get it ready, but I never actually memorized the guitar parts. When it came time to shoot, I was standing there thinking, “Uh oh.” We ended up doing a bunch of takes with me just singing, and when I finally grabbed the acoustic, the buttons on my jacket kept knocking against the guitar, which made us both laugh and restart a few times.
Somewhere in between all that, I decided to start dancing — which is hilarious because I’m definitely not a dancer. But once the lights were on and the music was playing, I just went for it. I ended up dancing for three or four hours straight under those hot lights. By the end, I was a sweaty mess, but it was totally worth it. I had a great time, and that’s what counts. Every week I’m feeling more confident on camera — my singing’s getting stronger, my stage presence is improving, and we’re really finding our rhythm as a team.
Overall, things went pretty smooth this week. We’re starting to lock in a solid weekly routine that keeps everything flowing:
Saturday (5–6 PM): Release the new video
Saturday night/Sunday: Listen to songs and pick the next one (Emmy usually decides)
Monday: Start tracking guitars and music
Tuesday–Friday: Record vocals and rehearse nightly
Thursday: Main filming night
Friday: Extra filming if needed
I’ve been practicing vocals for about two hours each night, taking one night off a week, and that routine’s been working great. My tone, stamina, and confidence keep improving, and it feels like everything’s starting to click into place.
This journey keeps getting better — even with the lighting hiccups, funky edits, and sweaty dance sessions, it’s all part of the fun. Every week feels like another step forward.