I picture Mary's singing voice as flowing out through an old wooden beer barrel. A voice that picks up all the texture and earthlyness from the timber before it gets heard. It would be really suited to celtic music with that devastating mid range. Most singers voices are the equivalent of the modern aluminium barrels.
Your studio looks great. I love all of your videos Mary. They are all informative and educational. A big help to educating myself and inspiration as I slowly, slowly venture forth.
Love the studio. Mine needs a face lift. So much equipment to move though. I do music and RUclips for fun my work is in an Intensive Care Unit. COVID has kept me busy. Music is a great escape.
Wether it’s in a professional studio or in a derelict bandstand your talent and mesmerising voice is what shines through 😁 keep creating and inspiring! Love from Scotland 🏴
Mary, it actually doesn't seem that long since 'Mary Spender Inc.' really started gathering momentum. Yes, your studio looks lots more 'professional' but more importantly, if it's now your creative happy place and it works for you, then mission accomplished. ( for now) Normally, it takes months after moving to a new town, before you really settle it and it becomes 'home'. So the fact that you've accomplished that and kept producing great content through our ongoing pandemic is a huge achievement and says lots about your grit and determination to produce and progress. I've learnt in watching your videos, albeit more intermittently than in the past, because my interests have changed a bit, that you are a very good judge of what is right for you, at a given period of your life. No matter what your decision process is, it appears to be one which will always work for you. Life is so much happier for me on a coastline and I hope that your time in Brighton is the same for you as well as everything else that you want it to be. Kindest, from a sunny Portballintrae ;)
Great video and the place is looking fantastic. Especially the diffuser. If I have one request, it’s to either do an audio book or maybe a spoken word poetry album. Your singing voice is of course amazing. But your speaking voice is equally great. Also when I lived in Falmouth I had a family of herring gulls nest on the chimney. That was fun 🤫
Re: String Swings. I’ve used them for over 15 years for guitar, violin, viola and ukulele and will likely never use another brand! Love them and being surrounded by all my instruments-regardless of temp or humidity. Although I do make sure it doesn’t get too hot or cold so as not to actually damage them.
I love what you've been doing over the years. When you say "most of my successful videos..." I assume you mean your most viewed videos. This implies # of views = success, and this surely follows the narrative of most. These are the numbers you have available on this platform but I would say that there is a value to your content that is not easily measurable and thereby is hard to fathom for content creators. How you keep inspiring people simply is not expressable (is that even a word? sorry, I´m German) only by numbers. No matter how good or bad your videos' numbers seem to be, do not be fooled. Your content matters so much beyond numbers!!
It is hard to pick out one specific favorite thing about your new studio; it all looks really nice. I agree with you that the blue light is super cool.
I have to say that my favorite part of your new studio, as well as your old studio, is you. You welcome us into your life and share some things that I would find difficult to share. But that is what makes you, you. You are a very giving person and people can learn a lot if they pay attention to you. I feel when I am in your community, whether here or on Patreon, that you have a loyal gathering of souls that feel very protective of you. Keep up the good work.
I’ve enjoyed your evolution, creator craft in both music and videography, and your studio design refinements over these past few years! This all looks great, keep showing us your takes on all this -life is short, enjoy it
My favourite part of your new studio is you. There is no studio or music without the lovely Mary Spender! :) Excellent stuff! Looking forward to what you share in the future.
Hi Mary I just spoke with Juha Ruokangas , I own a 20 year old Duke Deluxe that embodied the lessons he learned building this guitar. He was thinking about women that are excellent players and I mentioned that I followed you. He said he also watched your videos and said he was very impressed by your skills. Are you aware of his videos? He is always kind and answers some of my questions. He knows the man I buy my guitars from all left handed, He likes my friend Jerry of Jerry’s lefty guitars where I get my instruments so we have that in common also. You truly a gifted inspiration. Thank you ⚡️🖖🏽⚡️
I'm happy for you!! It feel so good to have a space. I just made a studio space in my large mudroom and laundry room. Not ideal, especially when I need laundry done 😂 but it works for where I am and our space grows with us. There is no reason for you to not put money into the space you use. You do great work. Keep it up 💜
Just a suggestion on lighting. You might want a light to the side (perhaps your left side) and back pointing forward on your back/head. It will bring you out of the background a bit more. Especially when you wear darker clothing. It will make your silhouette "pop" a bit more. I think all you would need is a soft or defused light. For what it's worth. Love the set up and the new look!!
The blue light is like your PRS. For drawing, light from the left illuminates a pen point in your right hand. For lefties it would have to come from the right. The point creates the shadow rather than is within a shadow. Yes, this matters.
Very nice studio. I've been a subscriber for some time and have to say, you have one of the most soothing speaking voices I've heard. You would be wonderful doing audio books or something like that. I could listen all day.
Good that you spoke about your lighting. I would usually arguing that people should worry more about how good their lighting is than about how good their camera is (and these days good lighting is far cheaper than a fancy camera).
This looks like a brilliant studio space! I hope it inspires you and helps you to continue creating excellent music. The String Swing hooks are a great find, and I love your String Swing -- beautiful and practical sound-treatment.
Totally agree that it matters more about the story and person bc someone can have all the fancy stuff they want but if they aren’t interesting or most importantly genuine then I don’t want to watch.
Love what you have done in your new space. Looking forward to all of your future content. I also took advantage of your code and subscribed to Curiosity Stream and Nebula.
Lovely studio and set up. One thing that my wacky brain picked up and now I can't un-see, the two guitars hanging in the corner appear to give you Mickey Mouse ears. I'm guessing that this was not on purpose, but it is rather...fun.
Always enjoy your videos and I feel more connected than ever when you wear the Norman's Rare Guitars shirts. I'll ask Norm to send you a few more next time I'm in his place. I love Brighton too, it's all good stuff!
May I suggest a hair light? Illuminating your hair and shoulders will separate your from getting lost blended into your dark background. You can search online for how portraiture lighting or directors of photography for film shoots arrange lights, so you don't get lost like you are in this vid. :-)
Congrats on the new studio Mary! I hope one day to develop a studio atmosphere like yours one day. Happy creating and looking forward to all the great content you will make in the future. 😁👍🏽
Your new studio is very elegant and of course functional. You should check out this woman who's basement is so very awesome(much like your studio) even if it's a bit rough 'round the edges(it's a basement). Both great little worlds of music. Check out Margot Cotten. I'm watching her videos as much as I'm watching yours.
Awesome results!! I was researching here about light and found out that filming the shadow side of the face results in a more cinematic feel. I'm still learning about this stuff but couldn't help but notice =) Congrats!
I can second the string swing wall mounted instrument hooks. I have a one guitar, bass trombone, 2x trumpet/flugelhorn and French horn and they’re great, I play all my instruments way more now. Also inexpensive
I would love a nice studio like that one day. Right now I live pretty much in a converted office/warehouse and got about 60 guitars so the walls are covered and still most of my collection won't fit. I do need to sell some to thin the herd but they are all my favorites. Guess I will ask high and whatever sells, sells. Would also love a RUclips channel one day but I know nothing about how to do it. Need to start researching.
Always nice to see someone so happy in their workspace. Fun to catch a glimpse of the bike tat, too. Still riding? Do you consider yourself a guitar collector or more of a guitar accumulator?
I could deal with a few seagulls in the mix background. My neighbor just recently bought a really loud hollering donkey and he doesn't sound good in my mixes.
Congratulations! I like the wood art, it is art, functional, but art. My WFH/Studio has morfed as well. "Studio" can be taken lightly as I am such a novice. :)
A little late, but I have to ask - was "Oh - hi, Mark" a reference to ... The Room?? I really hope so, in which case - very well played!! I'd also like to ask if you and Mark discussed back-lighting your shoulders and head? Years ago in a video class I was taught that back-lighting is important to pull you forward visually from the background. Maybe you prefer not to do that (?). Last - I can't believe I've never noticed the little road bike tattoo before! Yet another way in which you are so completely awesome. :-)
My favorite part of the studio is YOU! It’s the most important part of the space. Keep up the good work Mary! 😁
You would make an outstanding jazz singer. Your voice is made for jazz .
Such a huge commercial market for Contralto Jazz singers... oh, wait but is there?
I picture Mary's singing voice as flowing out through an old wooden beer barrel. A voice that picks up all the texture and earthlyness from the timber before it gets heard. It would be really suited to celtic music with that devastating mid range.
Most singers voices are the equivalent of the modern aluminium barrels.
💯
my favorite part of your studio is the guitars on the wall they inspire me to play more
The studio is nothing without you, Mary. Thanks for the video.
Your studio looks great. I love all of your videos Mary. They are all informative and educational. A big help to educating myself and inspiration as I slowly, slowly venture forth.
Same. 💯% Except I have 3 in the living room, 7 in the bedroom and 1 at my local music shop for service lol
Mary, the light that you spread on the world is also pretty bad ass.
🔥🎸🎶
Lovely studio. That diffuser is way cool. Want to see that old Epiphone in the future please.
Mary,
I just adore you. Lol😄. My favorite part of your studio is you. What a talented woman.
Everything about your honesty, humility, and readiness are incredibly inspiring. Thank you!
I have string swings all over the house. They come with drywall inserts (molly bolts?) that can handle much more weight than a guitar.
Very cool 💥
Love the studio. Mine needs a face lift. So much equipment to move though. I do music and RUclips for fun my work is in an Intensive Care Unit. COVID has kept me busy. Music is a great escape.
Thank you for all you do! 🙏❤🙏
@@scottkidwell3601 Much appreciated!
Good morning, your heavy drapes help a lot to absorb noises, and that defuser is cool!!
Wether it’s in a professional studio or in a derelict bandstand your talent and mesmerising voice is what shines through 😁 keep creating and inspiring! Love from Scotland 🏴
That light is bad ass :) Looks like a great space - stay inspired - make beautiful music Mary.
Mary, it actually doesn't seem that long since 'Mary Spender Inc.' really started gathering momentum. Yes, your studio looks lots more 'professional' but more importantly, if it's now your creative happy place and it works for you, then mission accomplished. ( for now) Normally, it takes months after moving to a new town, before you really settle it and it becomes 'home'. So the fact that you've accomplished that and kept producing great content through our ongoing pandemic is a huge achievement and says lots about your grit and determination to produce and progress. I've learnt in watching your videos, albeit more intermittently than in the past, because my interests have changed a bit, that you are a very good judge of what is right for you, at a given period of your life. No matter what your decision process is, it appears to be one which will always work for you. Life is so much happier for me on a coastline and I hope that your time in Brighton is the same for you as well as everything else that you want it to be. Kindest, from a sunny Portballintrae ;)
Thank you, you look really good in the knew lighting.
Amazing blue light..anda AMAZING studio 🔥🤘🏻🔥
Big up from Italy
Great video and the place is looking fantastic. Especially the diffuser.
If I have one request, it’s to either do an audio book or maybe a spoken word poetry album. Your singing voice is of course amazing. But your speaking voice is equally great.
Also when I lived in Falmouth I had a family of herring gulls nest on the chimney. That was fun 🤫
My favourite part of the studio is the diffuser
Re: String Swings. I’ve used them for over 15 years for guitar, violin, viola and ukulele and will likely never use another brand! Love them and being surrounded by all my instruments-regardless of temp or humidity. Although I do make sure it doesn’t get too hot or cold so as not to actually damage them.
v cool vid - love "this light is badass", that's soooo sweet 😊, great studio, congrats!
My favorite part of your studio is seeing such a happy you in it. Thanks for all you do, Mary!
love the blue color looks awesome xx
Very nice environment, Mary. I like all your optimistic videos . .
I love what you've been doing over the years. When you say "most of my successful videos..." I assume you mean your most viewed videos. This implies # of views = success, and this surely follows the narrative of most. These are the numbers you have available on this platform but I would say that there is a value to your content that is not easily measurable and thereby is hard to fathom for content creators. How you keep inspiring people simply is not expressable (is that even a word? sorry, I´m German) only by numbers. No matter how good or bad your videos' numbers seem to be, do not be fooled. Your content matters so much beyond numbers!!
It is hard to pick out one specific favorite thing about your new studio; it all looks really nice. I agree with you that the blue light is super cool.
I have enjoyed watching your journey over the years. Thank you for your work, sharing, and most of all, the wonderful music.
I have to say that my favorite part of your new studio, as well as your old studio, is you. You welcome us into your life and share some things that I would find difficult to share. But that is what makes you, you. You are a very giving person and people can learn a lot if they pay attention to you. I feel when I am in your community, whether here or on Patreon, that you have a loyal gathering of souls that feel very protective of you. Keep up the good work.
I am a computer programmer. All my most successful projects had their requirements stated as stories. I agree, the important thing is the story. :-)
I’ve enjoyed your evolution, creator craft in both music and videography, and your studio design refinements over these past few years! This all looks great, keep showing us your takes on all this -life is short, enjoy it
My favourite part of your new studio is you. There is no studio or music without the lovely Mary Spender! :) Excellent stuff! Looking forward to what you share in the future.
Hi Mary I just spoke with Juha Ruokangas , I own a 20 year old Duke Deluxe that embodied the lessons he learned building this guitar. He was thinking about women that are excellent players and I mentioned that I followed you. He said he also watched your videos and said he was very impressed by your skills. Are you aware of his videos? He is always kind and answers some of my questions. He knows the man I buy my guitars from all left handed, He likes my friend Jerry of Jerry’s lefty guitars where I get my instruments so we have that in common also. You truly a gifted inspiration. Thank you ⚡️🖖🏽⚡️
I'm happy for you!! It feel so good to have a space. I just made a studio space in my large mudroom and laundry room. Not ideal, especially when I need laundry done 😂 but it works for where I am and our space grows with us. There is no reason for you to not put money into the space you use. You do great work. Keep it up 💜
Just a suggestion on lighting. You might want a light to the side (perhaps your left side) and back pointing forward on your back/head. It will bring you out of the background a bit more. Especially when you wear darker clothing. It will make your silhouette "pop" a bit more. I think all you would need is a soft or defused light. For what it's worth. Love the set up and the new look!!
FAVE… Bassoon teacher? Yup, you would make a great teacher. You already are.
It's a jolly holiday with Mary.
I just want to hang out on your couch...beautiful space
The blue light is like your PRS. For drawing, light from the left illuminates a pen point in your right hand. For lefties it would have to come from the right. The point creates the shadow rather than is within a shadow. Yes, this matters.
Girl, you deserve all the good, coming your way! Wishing you all the best in the future!
Really like the studio and the info about it in this video. Thanks Mary.
Very nice studio. I've been a subscriber for some time and have to say, you have one of the most soothing speaking voices I've heard. You would be wonderful doing audio books or something like that. I could listen all day.
My favourite bit of your new studio has to be the nut in the middle.
Hi Mary, great studio upgrades, and your videos are always top notch! Looking forward to your new content, you're doing an awesome job!
This is awesome. You deserve a sweet studio space. I can't wait to see what it will inspire in your future.
Nice Mary love your channel
“Seagull Studios” or “Gull-Works”, named. 🤣
Yes. Jazz covers?? give it a thought. Also, as an aside, your guitar bodies on the wall make you look as if you have on Disney ears!!
Mary ..So great great studio.
Im so envy you.. Im recording in my room with phone. Haha.
You are the professional.
Glad the channel is strong as ever. YT stopped putting you in my feed. Definitely need to hit like more 🔥
Good that you spoke about your lighting. I would usually arguing that people should worry more about how good their lighting is than about how good their camera is (and these days good lighting is far cheaper than a fancy camera).
This looks like a brilliant studio space! I hope it inspires you and helps you to continue creating excellent music. The String Swing hooks are a great find, and I love your String Swing -- beautiful and practical sound-treatment.
Totally agree that it matters more about the story and person bc someone can have all the fancy stuff they want but if they aren’t interesting or most importantly genuine then I don’t want to watch.
Aaaahhhhhh thank you reading my comment!
Love what you have done in your new space. Looking forward to all of your future content. I also took advantage of your code and subscribed to Curiosity Stream and Nebula.
haha, I imagine Steven Seagals standing outside and from time to time shouting through the window :)
Love the t-shirt.
Lovely studio and set up. One thing that my wacky brain picked up and now I can't un-see, the two guitars hanging in the corner appear to give you Mickey Mouse ears. I'm guessing that this was not on purpose, but it is rather...fun.
Really cool guitars Mary!
I'll have to do a guitar collection video in the next few months :)
Always enjoy your videos and I feel more connected than ever when you wear the Norman's Rare Guitars shirts. I'll ask Norm to send you a few more next time I'm in his place. I love Brighton too, it's all good stuff!
May I suggest a hair light? Illuminating your hair and shoulders will separate your from getting lost blended into your dark background. You can search online for how portraiture lighting or directors of photography for film shoots arrange lights, so you don't get lost like you are in this vid. :-)
Sole and sole room. Good job A Request Mary Something loud soon Stay safe
Nice sweet studio!
Congrats on the new studio Mary! I hope one day to develop a studio atmosphere like yours one day. Happy creating and looking forward to all the great content you will make in the future. 😁👍🏽
Really inspiring to see you leveling up the presentation, Mary! The mood is definitely spot on. 🔥👍
Your new studio is very elegant and of course functional. You should check out this woman who's basement is so very awesome(much like your studio) even if it's a bit rough 'round the edges(it's a basement). Both great little worlds of music. Check out Margot Cotten. I'm watching her videos as much as I'm watching yours.
I definitely want a diffuser like that, but I also cringe at how hard it will be to keep clean.
You need a dust-stick. Like a little conductors rod with a big fluffy rabbit on it which literally sucks in dust
Awesome results!! I was researching here about light and found out that filming the shadow side of the face results in a more cinematic feel. I'm still learning about this stuff but couldn't help but notice =) Congrats!
You deserve this awesome space! Looks amazing!
So proud of that diffuser hahaha.. very cool. I may make my own! Cheers from Vancouver Island, Canada :)
Proud Mary.
Love the room, it's perfect.
"Why do u look like my bassoon teacher?"
Because your bassoon teacher is beautiful.
Excellent answer, but Mary’s was even better imo 😂
@@caprise-music6722 I can see that.
Why else would you play the bassoon?
I can second the string swing wall mounted instrument hooks. I have a one guitar, bass trombone, 2x trumpet/flugelhorn and French horn and they’re great, I play all my instruments way more now. Also inexpensive
super bravo enzo
Congratulations Mary.... great studio..Please come and visit India...
Geez, I have that exact same T-shirt ;)
You are awesome Mary
GREAT T-shirt!!! Love that place!
There is one major thing missing from your studio. A Collings i30LC in blonde aged finish. That guitar is meant for you.
Nice my friend ☺️
love your new studio! You are inspiring me to do the same 😀👍
Yeah Congrats! 🥂
Nice shirt!!
lets watch this space, new space.
I would love a nice studio like that one day. Right now I live pretty much in a converted office/warehouse and got about 60 guitars so the walls are covered and still most of my collection won't fit. I do need to sell some to thin the herd but they are all my favorites. Guess I will ask high and whatever sells, sells. Would also love a RUclips channel one day but I know nothing about how to do it. Need to start researching.
Always nice to see someone so happy in their workspace. Fun to catch a glimpse of the bike tat, too. Still riding? Do you consider yourself a guitar collector or more of a guitar accumulator?
I could deal with a few seagulls in the mix background. My neighbor just recently bought a really loud hollering donkey and he doesn't sound good in my mixes.
Next time you make a video of going in a music store , can ya play a few Guild Guitars ?? Maybe a S100
Off topic as usual: I thought the background music to this video was super great!
Congratulations! I like the wood art, it is art, functional, but art. My WFH/Studio has morfed as well. "Studio" can be taken lightly as I am such a novice. :)
Very nice...
That seagulls joke was great
Feels exhausting don't it? Goodmorning how are you? Sic months you be having a conversation about how the decor is designed now😄😄😄
A little late, but I have to ask - was "Oh - hi, Mark" a reference to ... The Room?? I really hope so, in which case - very well played!!
I'd also like to ask if you and Mark discussed back-lighting your shoulders and head? Years ago in a video class I was taught that back-lighting is important to pull you forward visually from the background. Maybe you prefer not to do that (?).
Last - I can't believe I've never noticed the little road bike tattoo before! Yet another way in which you are so completely awesome. :-)
Very cool studio !!
It'd be cool if the diffuser was moving :D
The space looks really good. What is the make and model of the acoustic guitar on the right side of the sound break?
I want one like your…. I have a room