05 November 2010
Newsdesk
Deriving the name from the idea of “the music taking control”, ortoPilot is the musical brain child of Manchester based, multi-instrumentalist Matt Hutchison.
Taking much inspiration from his musical hero and singer/songwriter legend John Mayer, the ortoPilot sound comprises gentle, sweeping melodies akin to the ones you would find on a Nizlopi record, with accessible song structures similar to Jack Penate but finished with a spectacular musicianship that takes the saturated singer/songwriter genre to a whole new level. As well as penning his own songs, Matt also uploads weekly acoustic adaptations of chart hits to his highly subscribed to YouTube channel (25,000+ subscribers), covering songs by the likes of Muse, Lady Gaga, Mumford & Sons, Coldplay, Kings of Leon and Paramore - just to name a few.
This is an addictive pastime of Matt’s that he plans to continue whilst currently playing and promoting his third original album ‘The Weatherman’. ortoPilot is also one of the most subscribed to independent music artists on YouTube; an honest reflection of both his talent and adoration of music.
With unquestionable talent like Matt’s, it’s a strange wonder that ortoPilot is not already a darling of NME and mainstream radio. Matt is one of those rare individuals born to do this and is more than deserving of great recognition. With the huge following he has made for himself on YouTube in advance of the release, 2011 is likely to be the year ortoPilot has been waiting for…
Singers of Great Britain; warm up your vocal chords and set your camera rolling as here arrives the most exciting, free to enter, online music competition of the year! ortoPilot is inviting singers of all ages to post a Youtube cover video of their favorite artist on his UK Live Lounge facebook wall, all for the chance to collaborate with him at the Soundlocker Studios in Sussex. The two cover songs will be professionally produced, filmed, released and promoted by Mud Hut Music and Major Minor Media. Our aim is not only to discover a wealth of talent across the UK but this competition is also supporting applicants with free video tutorials on media production and some great studio equipment give-a-ways!
All entrants will receive a 10% e-voucher for Animal (clothing) and Editors Keys (recording equipment) plus these prizes for the finalists…
1st Prize - Trip to Soundlocker Live Lounge Studios - Collaboration with ortoPilot – Filmed & Edited by Major Minor Media - 2 Songs released on ortoPilot’s YouTube channel & iTunes store - Video promotion by Mud Hut - £100 Animal Voucher and a very comfy Bed at Artist Residence Hotel & Gallery Brighton.
2nd Prize - £50 Animal Voucher - Editors Keys Vocal Booth, SL300 USB Microphone & Pop Filter
3rd Prize - £50 Animal Voucher - Editors Keys Vocal Booth, SL150 USB Microphone & Pop Filter
Finalists Prize - £25 Animal Voucher - Editors Keys XLR Microphone.
In order to give the competition entrants enough support in making the best entry possible we will be posting regular tutorial videos on the competition page. These will consist of demonstrations on how to use an audio recording/editing sequencer, basic video editing software skills, social media marketing, recording equipment reviews and top vocal performance tips from a range of professionals.
It is important to note however that the judges will NOT be taking audio/visual production quality into account, even a video taken on a mobile phone will do!
Entry to the competition closes 1st December 2010
10 finalists will be short listed by 5 esteemed Judges - and then it is down to the public vote. Between 18th & 23rd of December (actual date to be confirmed) the winning act will travel to Sussex to perform and record with ortoPilot at Soundlocker Studios. Travel expenses and accommodation is covered for the winner plus a travelling companion and they will stay at the infamous Artist Residence Hotel and Gallery in Brighton.
www.uklivelounge.co.uk – www.youtube.com/ortoPilot
