#roly partridge

[the-hottest-band-tournament]

Round Two

XTC

Defeated opponents: America

Formed in: 1972

Genres: pop, art rock, new wave, post punk, art punk, progressive pop

Lineup: Andy Partridge – vocals, guitar

Colin Moulding – vocals, bass guitar

Dave Gregory – vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizers, Chamberlin, string arrangement, tiple

Albums from the 80s:

Take Away/The Lure of Salvage (1980)

Black Sea (1980)

Live & More EP (1981)

5 Senses EP (1981)

English Settlement (1982)

Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 (1982)

Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977–1982 (1982)

Mummer (1983)

The Big Express (1984)

Skylarking (1986)

Oranges & Lemons (1989)

Propaganda: Weird and wondeful, XTC made it a point to actively avoid any familiar approaches and clichés in their songs, and maintained a solid cult following. They also had decent success when they used a pseudonym to play psychedelic rock.

Journey

Defeated opponents: Extreme

Formed in: 1973

Genres: AOR, hard rock, soft rock

Lineup: Steve Perry – lead vocals

Neal Schon – guitars, backing vocals

Gregg Rolie – keyboards, harmonica, backing vocals

Ross Valory – bass guitar, bass pedals, backing vocals

Steve Smith – drums, percussion

Albums from the 80s:

Departure (1980)

Dream, After Dream (1980)

Captured (1981)

Escape (1981)

Frontiers (1983)

Raised on Radio (1986)

Greatest Hits (1988)

Propaganda: A band so hot (both in appearance and popularity) that even the abysmal music video for "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" couldn't hurt them.

[isopod-chan]

Real.

My kin list for reference:

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[aimasup]

I can't do this anymore I have to get this out now

Welcome Home but if they were students in like middle school, human or puppet idk

long post warning

Poppy Partridge

she's the class monitor alongside Howdy and a very good one because she cares so much. Almost too much

more stressed about collecting the homework and class fees than the teachers

takes lab rules verrrrry seriously but you could not pay her to even stand next to a bunsen burner

favourite subject is Physics, oddly enough. Knowing how all these unpredictable accidents can be put into numbers gives her some kind of peace.

If something isn't explicitly stated in the instructions she'll wonder if she's missing something in between the lines

she gets made fun of for her troubles :(

Sally Starlet

Keeps getting into the principal's office

Has skipped school so many times and her grades are barely passing

If she's called up and doesn't know the answer she will make one

Is actually the president of a couple clubs and very enthusiastic during cocurricular activities, also a competent leader

Volunteers for so many activities and events. Not for credit, for fun

Rules announced at school talks because of her: No feather duster lightsaber battles, no standing on tables and starting impromptu sing-alongs, no 'grand car tire roly poly racing' down the halls, no broom twirling, no white balloons, etc.

identifies as Poppy's weekly heart attack

Eddie Dear

Exchange student! The mystery is from where. Most people think he's avoiding the answer

Isn't a leader in anything but has gained a reputation for being such a reliable stand-up guy whose flaws are more forgivable

He's a prefect who gets called out of class more than anyone to help with something

He's always so happy to help but then he gets even more late or tired, and his grades are falling behind

If you asked him to share his lunch money he'd gladly do it. with hesitance.

needs better boundaries

Julie Joyful

School's beloved. The kind of student who gets immediate applause when they perform or receive an award during an assembly

Started her own gardening club, grades are in the top few, an optimism that's as baffling as it is infectious

Sneaks gum and random toys into class, somehow manages to style her uniform in a unique way every other week

"psst can I copy your homework? I'll do your nails"

Can make any old cleaning task fun

Best and favourite subject is physical education, which includes games, gym, health, etc. Basically hands-on learning because she gets bored sitting still too long

Has a competitive side that gets wild if left unchecked

Frank Frankly

Number one in grades, always was, always will be

He's organizational, not lawful. Doesn't mind climbing over a fence or two in the name of education

His desk is almost unreal to look at it's so clean. Thinks of ways to solve a task so efficiently you'd think he's aiming to be class monitor (he is)

Though he intimidates people they often ask for study tips. His handwriting is an actual font and his diagrams look printed

Favourite subject is Biology but you wouldn't know because he excels at all of them

Also a prefect. He met Eddie during the orientation

During free time if he's not studying or doing homework exercises, he's sketching or letting Eddie and Julie gather at his table to chat

*raises hand* "uUhm teacher you forgot to assign homewo-"

Barnaby B. Beagle

If Julie gets candy into class he's somehow having whole dinners at the back. There's a rumour his bag can carry a microwave

He makes jokes during class, he balances stationary on his nose, he calls the teachers dude, his uniform is messy, but he's so chill and sweet that he's comfortable to be around real quick

Never pays attention during class. If he's not sleeping he's poking holes in his eraser with a pencil or something

yet he keeps getting decent grades. Teachers do NOT like him but popular among students

Best subject is English, but not everyone appreciates his poetry and essays unfortunately

Wally Darling

There's being well-liked and then there's 'most crushes accumulated school-wide'. It's no wonder because of how nice and helpful he is

Often told he has so much potential and that he's a model student. Basically teacher's pet

He's apparently known as so kind and sweet and gentle and perfect and cute but his friends know he's just a silly sleepy guy

You either love him or hate him, no in between

Best subject is art, his paintings are often posted around the school and he's done a few wall projects

Focuses verrry well in class! Appears so anyways. Head's always in the clouds, such a daydreamer

Also, certain unexplainables noticed about him. Brings one shiny apple every day but doesn't eat it. Leaves school, yes, but how does he get home? He's always the first one in class too, before Poppy. Somehow has all the latest gossip, but he'd never spill a friend's secret :)

Howdy Pillar

Class monitor, next to Poppy. He's just a handy dude

Helps out in the school cooperative selling items, most responsible out of everyone because he can keep a level head for tasks

Doesn't stand out much, originally just wanted to get through the semesters and get the business experience but soon became a social butterfly

Jarringly cheerful under all the work he takes upon himself. His organizational skills rival Frank's. No one knows how he does it

If someone can't afford to pay for something he helps them out in a way that doesn't technically break any rules

Is also the reason their class alone is cleaner than anyone else's. Poppy is the reason no one's dead

[darrowbyeightfive]

Marble Halls, Part 1

The beginning of a sequel to “The Scenic Route”, “Lost The Plot” etc. I’m still not entirely sure where this is going, but let’s see...

Siegfried, Tristan and the Doctor were at the breakfast table when James came back from an early-morning calving.

“I've just seen Roly Partridge out for a walk with Percy and a young woman,” he said. “I always saw him as rather a loner, and can't really imagine him keeping company with women, especially not young ones.”

“Perhaps a late-blooming romance,” said Siegfried. “On his part, at least. I can imagine a certain sort of young woman being attracted to the artistic type.”

Tristan was intrigued by this, as by any local gossip and goings-on. He was determined to investigate what the 'certain sort of young woman' who took up with Roly might be like.

Siegfried went on to explain to the Doctor that Roly was an artist (“rather avant-garde, probably a little too much for a place like Darrowby, really”). The Doctor, now fully recovered, had so quickly become a fixture at Skeldale that Siegfried kept forgetting that he hadn't always been part of the household. Often, the Doctor's lively intelligence, honed by years of working out the sociodynamics of alien civilisations, pieced together what was going on before Siegfried had even realised that an explanation was required.

Breakfast over, the Doctor and Tristan went out to the paddock to continue their repairs on the TARDIS. Tristan managed to find a number of pressing reasons – tea-breaks, toilet-breaks, an apparent conviction that he was the only one in the household capable of correctly answering the telephone – to go around the side of the house, from which he had a clear view of Roly's cottage. The Doctor continued his maintenance work without commenting on the frequency of these absences. Eventually, Tristan's persistence was rewarded. Roly came out of the house, together with his small white terrier Percy and the mysterious woman.

“Hello, Mr. Partridge! Good to see you,” said Tristan, crossing over to greet them.

“Hello, Mr Farnon This is my niece, Vera. She's studying at art school down in London, but has come up here to work with me during her summer vacation. Vera, this is Tristan Farnon, a final-year veterinary student who works at his brother's practice across the road.” Roly had the tact not to mention for exactly how many years Tristan had been a final-year student.

“Following in your uncle's footsteps, then,” said Tristan, even more intrigued now that it was clear that the young woman was not in a romantic relationship with the artist. He gave her the most charming smile in his arsenal and looked at her for as long as politeness allowed. Vera bore a certain family resemblance to Roly, including the round, wire-rimmed glasses (he laughed at himself for the thought that wire-rimmed glasses could run in families), but her hair was darker than Roly's and gathered up in a loose bun.

“Yes, despite everyone's best efforts to discourage me,” she said. “They've been trying to convince me that sewing, typing or cooking would be a safer bet, and they may well be right, but I thought that I had to give it a try. I work evenings at a Lyon's Corner House waiting on and cleaning, and they've said that they will take me on full-time if art school doesn't work out.”  She spoke with what had once been a northern accent that had been schooled by years of education into some approximation to received pronunciation.

“What sort of things do you paint?” asked Tristan, wishing for the first time in his life that he knew more about art. “Are you interested in abstract art and that sort of thing?”

“Oh, no,” laughed Vera. “I'm actually very conventional. Landscapes, portraits. I don't go quite as far as to paint kittens and roses for chocolate-boxes, but I am planning to do a series of views of the Dales.”

“Well, I often have to drive out there on calls, so if you need a lift to some scenic spot, do let me know and I'd be happy to oblige,” said Tristan. It would be interesting to spend time with someone so different from the usual nurses and farmers' daughters – someone, perhaps, more bohemian. (Tristan wasn't entirely sure what being 'bohemian' entailed, but had a vague impression of late nights, loose-fitting clothes and unconventional domestic arrangements.)

“That would be very kind, wouldn’t it, Uncle?” said Vera, giving Tristan the most charming smile in her arsenal.

It was then that the Doctor came around the side of the house at a jog. “Tristan!” he called, “Could you come and help me with something?” He showed absolutely no surprise at finding Tristan in conversation with two people who were clearly the older man and younger woman alluded to at breakfast.

“Is this your twin brother?” asked Vera. Roly, who knew that Tristan had no twin brother, just stared, forgetting his manners in his shock.

“Umm, no, it's a little more complicated than that,” said Tristan, wondering where to start with the explanation.

“Hello, how do you do,” said the Doctor, who had now reached the little group. He held out his hand to Vera. “I'm the Doctor.”

[majidalaydeross]

Daisie 'The Creative Playground' from Kwok Fung Lam on Vimeo.

The launch film for Maisie Williams' new startup app where creators can collaborate, make and share projects. This project was particularly great because there was so much creative freedom, from developing the script with Dom the CEO of Daisie, creating unique character designs and backgrounds, to adding loads of fun little touches in the art and animation.

The film didn't need to be an explainer video on how the app works, rather an overview of what Daisie is. We wanted to show how Daisie helps our young Musician Shiba to collaborate with others and build his network, as well as Question Time with industry professionals.

Credits

Production and Creative: Mill+

Director: Kwok Fung Lam

Producer: Rebecca Perry

Art Directors: Carlos Nieto & Cameron Johnson

2D Lead: Paul Bloomfield

2D Animators: Roly Edwards, Maki Yoshikura, Matt Partridge, Freya Barnsley

2D Animation Assists: Richard Perrigo, Millie Sharratt

AFX Animation: Ashley Tyas, Freya Barnsley, Sam Singleton.

Concept design: Carlos Nieto, Cameron Johnson, Rogie Custodio, Kwok Fung Lam

Designer: Rodrigo Stipkovic

CLIENT

CEO & Founders : Dom Santry and Maisie Williams

SOUND

Neil Johnson @ Factory

COLOUR

Colour : The Mill

Colourist: Thomas Mangham

[poettier]

The Fableists 'An Epic Thread' from Kwok Fung Lam on Vimeo.

We created a charming short film for children’s eco-fashion brand The Fableists. The film tells the story of a young girl taken on a whimsical journey by the loose thread on her t-shirt in the quest to discover its origins.

Design & Animation Studio: Mill+ Directors: Ivo Sousa & Kwok Fung Lam Executive Producer: Luke Colson Producer: Oana Anghel Storyboard and Layout: Ivo Sousa, Kwok Fung Lam Design: Charles Bigeast, Ivo Sousa, Kwok Fung Lam Additional Colour Keys: Melanie Climent 2D Animation: Roly Edwards, Kwok Fung Lam, Matt Partridge, Harriet Gillian, Ivo Sousa, Diogo Pinheiro, Jordan Haynes, Freya Barnsley, Diogo Pinheiro, Joseph Sommerville 3D Animation: Matt Whitewood, Ivo Sousa, Stephanie Dewhirst, Jessica Tan, Paul Bloomfield, Ashley Tyas Compositing: Ivo Sousa, Kwok Fung Lam, Joseph Sommerville Sound: Smith & Elms @ Eclectic

[majidalaydeross]

Halifax Flintstones from Enry on Vimeo.

The Mill’s VFX team once again collaborated with adam&eve and Directors dom&nic of Outsider to faithfully bring back to life the original Flinstones characters and place them in situ with the modern world as part of the new Halifax campaign.

Mill Credits:

Executive Producer: Alex Fitzgerald Producer: Kirsty Ratcliffe Shoot Supervisor: Neil Davies Executive Creative Director: Neil Davies Design Lead: Henry Foreman, Kwok Fung Lam Head of Animation: Jorge Montiel Animator: Freya Barnsley, Roly Edwards, Maki Yoshikura, Matt Partridge 2D Lead Artist: Georgina Ford 2D Artist: Fergal Hendrick Matte Painting: Melanie Climent