Hi to All,
It's great to be back in the saddle as I pen another entry into this ever-growing blog about Andros Walsh. So, what's he been up to lately?
After throwing off the shackles of regular full time work, Andros took up a posting in Portugal & France for the summer. His main role was to document the summer tourist season, conducting video survey's and reporting back to the southern European demographics board. Andros also produced a short project which was filmed in Lyon. Andros recently visited his home town of Sydney to vote in the recent federal elections and see to some personal matters. But mid-September saw Andros Walsh jet overseas once again on a new assignment to South America. Particularly, the beautiful country of Ecuador. Last I heard, Andros was in Quito then heading into the Amazon for a 4 week project. Although he logs in using the production satellite phone, there likely wont be regular contact for the next few weeks. What a life. A hammock, mosquito net, minimal camera crew and a poison blow dart for protection. Thanks for all your responses to my previous post. It's always nice to hear from you personally and chat about your experiences with Andros. Always -
Stephen Tan.
Today I'd like to explore the area of professions.
Let's hear it.
I know plenty of you are in the media, film and marketing sector. But we also have a few teachers and visitors in the hospitality trade.
Why not email me back with details of what you do to earn a living, what you do in your spare time, and finally - how you met Andros Walsh. It's a great opportunity to build our network. It's almost like a study of our 6 degrees of separation.
Over the years this blog has become a sort of living tribute to Andros Walsh. He is literally the best person I know.
It's been such a long time since we first met, but Andros remains one of the most inspiring, selfless, caring, honest and supportive friends anyone could ever have.
And most of you already know this. Through your emails and the countless conversations we've shared, it is evident that Andros Walsh has influenced more than just my life in a positive way. Andros recently wrapped a short project in Lyon, France. And he was kind enough to send us a small selection of images taken from his Google glass.
Andros also sent me this wonderful message. It seems he has quite the knack for language! I will give him the last word in today's blog. As always - please email me your questions to forward on to Andros. I think he is in Stockholm next.
Au Revior!
Stephen Tan.
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As the subtle sounds of Chet Baker permeate the cafe, I'm reminded of all the harmonious relationships that surround us. The air is filled with the Ying and Yang of daily life.
What does music do for you? If you're thinking in dischord with others, perhaps it's time to take a fresh approach.
Imagine a life where you are no longer haunted by the past. Every day is a new beginning.
It's not too late to talk about your problems, no matter how hard it may seem. I urge you to speak to the professionals at Beyond Blue to regain the balance in your life. If you've spent too much time dwelling on re-imagined grievances, a simple phone call could help lift your mood.
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It's been a while since I've blogged. With all the emails that flooded through since 2011, we're all mostly on a personal basis now. And I'm honored to have developed some really great friendships.
One of the most memorable occasions was helping Rohan build his Smokehouse last year. Thanks for inviting me down. Andros called shortly afterwards and said he'd come by some time to smoke some bacon. Has he visited you yet?
And check out one of Andros' mates testing the new Recon HUD. The man himself assisted in the RnD. Incredible stuff!
It's been an exciting last few months. Work has taken me over to LA several times and Norway again. Great times in Rome too with Serge and Val. I'll be back there soon.
In the meantime, keep an eye on this blog for more updates on Andros Walsh and his travels. It's late in the West now, so Andros will shoot through some comments to you all overnight.
I've been informed the impostor is back. As always, please dont entertain this person.
Thanks to the success of this blog and many others like it, Andros Walsh has come to the attention of the popular German TV Network ZDF. They, like us, find Andros such an interesting subject that they have offered him his own Television Show! That's right. A TV show all about Andros Walsh.
The intention is to follow Andros Walsh for 3 months, while he influences people all over the world. Whether it be during the production of one of his feature documentaries, or while Andros consults to another international political figure. It'll offer his German fans the opportunity to get closer than ever to the man himself.
The good people at ZDF are planning the Pilot now, so I should have more news for you soon. But I can tell you that the pilot features a visit to the Hofbrauhaus!
The power of the internet, huh? It's ironic that one caustic piece of online communication, can lead to a surge in international popularity for Andros.
As always, keep the emails coming! I regularly forward fan mail on to Andros.
Through months of internet research, we've found that Andros is the most widely recognized Australian working in specific European/USA film markets this week. Yes, that's right folks and subscribers... Through Andros Walsh's industry-leading work in prose, spoken word poetry and interpretive dance performances, he is now the most widely recognized Australian working in these markets in Europe and the USA.
Andros' influences are everywhere. We've often spoken about where they might arrive from. And believe it or not, but the local newspaper, world politics and New Scientist still provide Andros with the most creative inspiration. Who would have thought. One thing's for sure, we can all learn a thing or two from Andros Walsh.
Andros Walsh called me today while he was finalising a mix in a sound suite in Brussels. The tone, timbre and tambour of his voice was quite magnificent.
The quality was so good in fact, that Andros might have been inside an Anachoic Chamber for all I knew.
Well what did we talk about? You wouldn't believe!
That's all for today.
Stephen Tan. (The real Stephen Tan.. not the older, balding, bespectacled, un-funny impostor with an accent.)
It's the start of another week and time for another blog update.
Things have been running well in the land of TV & Film Production. Keep checking that link for more details upcoming work.
And it's awards season in LA, so Andros Walsh is busy as always. I had a chance to catch up with Andros this past weekend and he's working on some very exciting behind the scenes packages.
Stay tuned for more updates this week!
From the One And Only Stephen Tan. (Dont be fooled by less literate impersonators!)
Greetings Dear Readers, I trust you had an exciting Christmas and New Year. Happy 2012 to all of you. I'm excited to be writing to you again and look forward to another year of fun!
It has come to my attention that Critics of Andros Walsh have emerged once again. This criticism is delivered through a blog, which is filled with accusations of a tortured human being. If you are invited, please read this persons blog and judge it for what it is.
As one of Andros Walsh's close friends, it disturbs me to find that anyone could see him as anything but a true humanitarian. And I feel completely sorry for any person who might critisize Andros Walsh in this way.
As one of Andros Walsh's close friends, I was compelled to start another blog to help balance out the online un-truths about this great person. So please refer to the many pages of exciting prose which explore and explain the interesting travels and persuits of Andros Walsh. If you have a moment, I recommend it as ideal reading to your young one as they go to sleep at night. It will fill their dreams with ambition, goals, imagination and purpose.
Prior to writing todays entry, I spoke with Andros about the Critical Blog on skype. Here's a brief Transcript.
Stephen: Hi Rosco
Andros: Hey there Stevo, How's things?
Stephen: Great mate, you?
Andros: Yeah not too bad, you know. Had a great curry last night in Denpasar. I'll have to take you there some time.
Stephen: Sounds good, Rosco. I love a good curry. Remember that Singapore Mud Crab we had that time?
Andros: Oh Yeah! That Mud Crab was some tasty crustacean. What's been going on back at home, Steve?
Stephen: Remember that horrible blog that popped up a few years ago? Well it's back. I swear I'm going to...
Andros: Hey now, Steve. Dont be like that. People have a right to their opinions. Just leave the guy alone.
Stephen: Yeah I know.. but sometime it makes me so mad that I want to drive up to Sutherland and...
Andros: Stop it Steve. That's not the right thing to do. Everyone is entitled to have an opinion on others. Just leave the guy be. His problem was with Dad 12 years ago, and he's obviously still upset about something.
Stephen: I just dont understand why he would dwell on it for over a decade.
Andros: Some people need to work through issues in their own way. Just leave him be ok?
Stephen: ... ... ...
Andros: Okay Stephen???
Stephen: Alright mate. I'll just update the blog again. What are you up to at the moment?
Andros: Good onya mate. At the moment I'm just enjoying a bit of R and R in Bali. I love this place! And it's so nice after the snow in London the other day.
Stephen: Sounds nice.
Andros: Yeah it is. Listen mate, I'll be in Sydney next week.. maybe we can catch up for dinner?
Stephen: That'd be nice. Where are you thinking?
Andros: Ah.. lets eat at Lucky Dragon Seafood in Sutho.
Stephen: Are you sure?
Andros: Come on. It'll be great. See you on Tuesday mate! 8pm.
And that's the end of our phone call. Sorry for all the text, I couldn't edit the completed transcript. But you get the idea. Andros Walsh is one of the nicest people around. So please by all means read this other critical blog, but once you're done, pick up a book, do some gardening, call your brother or sister to say hi.. and basically get back to living your life. Because you don't want to waste your time reading blogs about other peoples problems. You have an important life to live, love and define all on your own.
Exciting news from LA this week with the launch of the new Canon EOS C300 - Digital Cinema Camera.
This is big news in the world of film and television as it follows the success of it's baby brother - the Canon 5D mkII, which has revolutionised the small to medium sector of the production industry.
Andros Walsh was at Paramount Studios for the launch and had we had a great Skype conversation afterward. Here's what he had to say; Steven: Do you anticipate using the new C300 on any of your upcoming projects? Andros: I do, Steve. The new release from Canon is certainly versatile, dynamic, with flexible shooting options and a great colour space. Aside from the obvious portability issues of the larger kit, the C300 will help bring my stories to life in a whole new way. An upcoming job that I can immediately see the C300 being used on, is a 2012 doco I'll be shooting on the Mexican Roosts of the Monarch Butterfly.
S: You sound excited by the prospect, Andros. A: What's not to be excited about? It's a great new product, and at $20k US, it makes an affordable solution to my shooting needs. I might even order Two!
S: Oh come on, there's no need for two camera's is there? Remember last year's shoot with the Dali Lama? We covered the heck out of that temple with 1 GoPro, a piece of string and a lunch box. A: Yes, but that's because we were using monkeys. The camera was strapped to their heads, we used the string as a leash and stored them in the lunchbox at the end of the shoot.
Well that's about it for today. If you want more information on the new Canon C300, visit the Canon website or for a great review of the product, visit the Slashgear site today.
Do you ever wonder what is going on in the world today?
Me too.
The only thing to do, is to try to do the right thing by yourself, by those around you who are dear and by those who are effected by your actions. This is what my good friend Andros Walsh does, and it's been working for me too.
And I dont think he'll mind telling you, but Andros is currently finalising the manuscript for his first book! It's an autobiographical account of his key adventures in International Film Making & Diplomatic Relations. The book rounds out with a self help guide which acts as a How-To for interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, anxiety counciling and hostage negotiations. Its shaping up to be an exciting read and I'm looking forward to receiving my advanced copy.
The book will be a timely addition to the library of anyone wanting a compas in this modern world.
As always, please email me with your enquiries. I look foward to hearing from you all!
If you haven't bought Eddie Vedder's album 'Ukelele Songs', then do it now.
Andros Walsh and I just finished a job in Norway and this album was the soundtrack to our 2 week trip. The songs provide an absolutely magnificent way to brush your teeth, drive down a highway, wash the dog or shoot a documentary. Eddie's songs on the tiny stringed instrument seem to lift you above it all.
It's something that I can highly recommend. It's so choice!
And while I'm on the road of recommendations - I can also recommend;
Baking Irish Soda Bread using the River Cottage recipe
The love of a good woman
Living out of a suitcase for 4 years in a row
Getting to know someone like Andros Walsh
Firing a high powered rifle
Enjoy a good old home style Singapore Mud Crab
That is all for this edition.
As always, I welcome your emails. Please keep them coming.
With your help, the readership of this Blog has exploded to a whopping 3,472 visits last month alone! Great to receive all your emails. I will reply as soon as I get a chance.
To keep you up to date with the latest news on Andros Walsh, here's a quick summary;
After just speaking to the man himself, I can report that he has been struck down by the common cold. What a terrible way to spend your time in Spain. Andros's spirits are high though, as the illness has forced him into some much needed R&R.
Last month saw Andros Walsh complete pre-production on a new shoot out at CERN - the Large Haldron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland. I can't reveal too much about the project, except to say that it will go off with a Big Bang ;)
While in Spain, Andros Walsh is also taking the opportunity to spend some time with his lovely Fiance. She has been busy preparing health plans for the Gesundheit Institute. Which has kept her busy in Africa over the past several months. But I am glad to report that she is making headway and has helped make a real difference to the lives of several hundred needy communities. Well done to her!
And one more piece of news which you may find interesting - it has been revealed that Andros Walsh was one of the unfortunate victims of the News Of The World phone hacking operation.
Until next time!
I am Stephen Tan.
PLEASE KEEP THOSE EMAILS COMING!
It's been a tense last couple of days. Andros Walsh and I have been stranded in Peru while we wait for clearance to land in Sydney. The Ash Cloud from Chile has been an amazing natural punctuation point. Andros hasn't been back to his home-city in a number of months. And indeed, it's been over a decade since moving abroad in the search of storytelling excellence. In eagerness to arrive home, he has set sail on a raft fashioned of reclaimed soft drink bottles. I will pick him up once he arrives on Pitcairn Island.
This month's expedition has been fruitful though and we are looking forward to the editing process. The assignment was to capture the movements and activities of a seldom seen Peruvian tribe as they embark on their annual migration into the mountains. The final program will be released for free on youtube and vimeo, so keep an eye out for it!
But the slight delay in our departure has given me some time to catch up on some much needed blogging - and baking! (the hangar has quite a good kitchen).
And since my last post, it seems that certain defamatory blogs have re-emerged from the bowls of the internet. The contents of which is pure drivel, incoherant rantings and musings of a failed human being. Such is the life of a loner though, who can only dwell on reimagined events from years gone by. And with each year, those memories fester and twist into a new reality within their mind.
The internet is full of much jibe and fodder. These other blogs about Andros Walsh are another example of how any fool with 2 fingers and an IQ level of 71 can conjur up a story so false, as to rival the tales of a Romanian Short Film shot by Gypsies on a Bell & Howell super 8 spring loaded camera.
Thank you for using your own judgement when reading ALL blogs. Obviously the internet is a free and liberal medium. People can say what they like.
Well I've got a plane to catch, film to edit, and croissants to eat!
Where ever I go these days, there's only one thing people are talking about. No it's not Carbon Tax, it's Andros Walsh and his latest adventure.
To find out all about it, I visited Andros at his Singapore hotel suite. Carbon Emissions and all the talk surrounding it, deeply concern Andros. So he's made a point of holding regular meetings with industry leaders throughout the Asia region to discuss the best possible plan of action. Andros will be documenting each stage of the talks using the latest digital media, then releasing the completed piece via social networks.
With the increased use of Iron Ore in the Asian markets, Carbon Emissions have also increased through mining to manufacturing. To combat this, Andros Walsh and his associates have devised a way to harness those Carbon Emissions, and turn them into Pure Energy. This is all very exciting because it means that for the first time, The People Of Earth will be able to life without fear of pollution. In fact, they can now embrace it.
After our meeting, Andros and I caught up over a few beers on the rooftop bar. It's great to see my old friend so actively involved in these important issues. Somebody give him a Nobel Prize!
From Singapore - This is Stephen Tan.
Over and Out.
He called me recently while staying on Necker Island as Richard Branson's guest in Bali High. According to Andros, Richard called him on his way to Australia to launch the re-branded Virgin Australia. Richard said, 'Andros, if you're around, I'd love for you to be my guest at the island. You know where I keep the spare key of course'. And that was that. Andros flew out to Necker for a few days of R & R.
What, you may be wondering, has this got to do with Australian Politics? He needed some time off to get away from the buzz of the Australian Federal Budget.
Late April, Andros Walsh arrived back in Australia from working in Morocco. He landed in Canberra and immediately made his way to Parliament House to go over the 2011/12 Budget with Wayne Swan. Much was discussed over the following week, as coffee, tea and buscuits were consumed into the wee hours of the nights. Andros helped Wayne nut-out the finer points of a federal budgeting masterpiece! Only to find that on the evening of delivering the Budget, the copy Andros Walsh had worked on so diligently had been swapped for another, more atrocious document prepared by Money-Penny Wong and Prime Minister Gillard. The swapped-out document should have been sent directly to the Sorbent toilet paper factory as it was terribly inconsistent with Andros' expert advice, given only hours earlier.
Never the less, Andros Walsh passed his brilliant document directly to Liberal leader Tony Abbot for his rebuttal. And all was ok in the end.
But as you can imagine, Andros was in much need of rest and relaxation after a very 'taxing' time back in Australia.
Andros Walsh will move on from Necker Island to Los Angeles, where he will appear as a Guest Host on the popular TV series Man v Food.
What an amazing month for the most interesting person I know.. Mr. Andros Walsh.
Stay tuned for the next installment of The Truth About Andros Walsh.
Something most people don’t know about Andros Walsh, is that he is a very talented sportsman. Anything from sportsbar darts and mechanical bull riding to classic events like long jump and discus.
In fact I once saw Andros bowl a 145km/h fast ball delivery at a Club Cricket match one Saturday in New York’s Central Park. Let me tell you, New York had never seen a fast ball like that before!
Another time, I went fishing with Andros after filming a Television Commercial out on Long Island. We chartered a boat from The Hamptons area for some trawling off Fire Island. Andros hooked onto a 320lbs Whale Shark and managed to fight the fish for 6hrs on a 45lbs mono line. What a thrill. But instead of gaffing the shark and reeling it in, Andros simply leaned over the gunwale, un-hooked the beast, stroked its rough head and let it swim off into the deep blue sea. What a sight!
And one last detail about Andros Walsh’s sporting ability; If you meet him in person… never ever challenge him to an arm wrestle. Now it’s not that he’s an overly strong person. It’s all about technique. And I’ve seen Andros Walsh challenge and defeat a 6’5” trucker from Alaska after spending a week in the Alaskan wilderness shooting a documentary on Snow Rabbits. You should have been there.
Well that’s enough for this blogger.
Stay tuned for next the next blog about Andros Walsh.
