My name is Mark, I'm in a band called Second Person and I write music for films and television as well as working as a producer. I've scored the music for a few films that have been to cinema, including one which is being released later this year. I tutor kids with various learning difficulties one day a week - although I find myself having less and less time to do this sadly.
I started studying nuclear/astro physics at university but realised that all I wanted to do was make music. I switched to studying film production/anthropology, which I enjoyed a whole lot more and it gave me plenty of time to work on music. Around the same time I met a singer/song-writer called Julia Johnson who had one of the most amazing voices I'd ever heard. We collaborated on a few songs, decided to form what is now Second Person and in the process became best friends.
I like going out with friends for dinner: the Troubadour is a favourite - I actually think I might be addicted as it's not uncommon for me to end up there as much as three times a day. I enjoy live music: going to and performing gigs is a passion. Our band plays in London from time to time, between recording, which is always fun. I try to get to Glastonbury and Reading each year as there is no substitue for mud and music.
I was born in South Africa, but moved here when I was about 6 (no accent left), and I like chocolate ice cream.
I often use my blog to put up a diary of recording and general stuff, so long as there's nothing too personal then I usually make it available for my friends to see.
