Relocation & “1.618”
In September 2002, the Masked Musician relocated to Leeds,
West Yorkshire shortly after completing filming of a concept video for the
track ‘Never Known’ from the Cold Blooded Innocence album. Although the video went through post
production in Leeds, this period saw a lull in music activity due to enrolling
at filmschool to do an MA in Film & Moving Image Production.
This relocation enabled access to better production
facilities, networking/contacts and with the experience of the first album
under his belt, November 2004 saw the commencement of production on the follow-up
album which was to become ‘1.618’.
A complete overhaul and relocation of the Masked Musician
website also ensued, and with recent record industry trends showing a
convergence in the major labels. It was
decided that rather than try to seek a conventional record deal, to release and
distribute the album independently, fitting with The Masked Musician
philosophies on self sufficiency.
Copyright 2006 The
Masked Musician / Tempest Eye Records
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