MONEY NOW, GLORY LATER! is a captivating 'making of' series following
James Ryan as he revisits his musical ambitions 14 years after
he attempted to break into a near-impenetrable music industry
with his first album Ghost of the Wind.
Now in recession-torn Britain, James throws everything into his
love of film, music and the guitar. With virtually zero budget
and a small group of enthusiasts, he launches a project to bring
his own music to the fore by way of a unique web series telling
the story behind the album.
"A splendid idea"
Melvyn Bragg
Author and Broadcaster
Follow every uplifting, soul destroying, inspiring, agonising
and gut-wrenching step of the way to the recording of his latest
album Cocktail of Blues.
Not to be missed, if you’re intrigued about musicians and
the music business in the modern world, this is how it is!
MONEY NOW, GLORY LATER! is online NOW - click PLAY below to see
the Intro plus 13 Episodes!
About the Episodes
INTRO
A trailer and a taste of MONEY NOW, GLORY LATER! - the web documentary
series behind the making of the acoustic blues album 'Cocktail
of Blues'.
EPISODE 1
James takes a break on his father's old sailing yacht moored
near Almería, Spain, where he explains his ambitions to
get a band together and record a sophisticated new album.
EPISODE 2
James returns to the chill of a London winter where he attempts
to put his plans in motion.
EPISODE 3
From Cape Town to Canvey Island.
EPISODE 4
The first change of direction: sophisticated new album not viable,
'live' studio demo best option?
EPISODE 5
Christmas in London and heavy snow distrupts plans for a Christmas
Eve trip to Paris!
EPISODE 6
James travels to Hampshire to meet with long-time collaborator,
guitarist Mark Arnold.
EPISODE 7
First solo rehearsal session at London studio 'The Joint'.
EPISODE 8
To Paris and a focus on legendary jazz guitarist, Django Reinhardt.
EPISODE 9
Back to London and a second session at 'The Joint'; the strain
is beginning to tell...
EPISODE 10
A fancy new guitar pickup from Carlos Juan of Germany and a trip
to Denmark Street, but the setbacks keep stacking up.
EPISODE 11
First full band rehearsal in Ringwood, Hampshire and a visit
to see producer, Steve Smith at his 'Room With A View' studio.
EPISODE 12
Everything falls apart and it's back to square one.
EPISODE 13
James returns to Spain where he finally records his album...
one man, one guitar and some inspired blues recorded on board
the yacht!
