The Essential List: Tom Keats
Tom, more commonly known as Keats, studied Music Technology at the University of Kent and transferred his skillset from computer beats to audio post and sound design when he joined GCRS in 2018 as runner. He has quickly progressed through the ranks to senior transfer engineer and is a vital member of the team. Working with Munzie, Tom has been creating sound design on several projects. He has recently taken the lead creating sound for the critically acclaimed short film Silence 1b, directed by Rollo Hollins.
Tom has a great ear for detail, is an enthusiastic bike rider and a proud Gooner.
Lifestyle
o Place of birth: Ascot
o Hometown: High Wycombe
o Staycation: Rye
o Vacation: Copenhagen
o Pet: Mum's cat Noodles
o Place of work: GCRS
o Place of workout: Squash Court
o Side project: Worrying about Arsenal
o Mode of transport: Bike
o Bonus travel essential: 1L Nalgene
Culture
o Artist: Stanley Spencer
o Musician: Charli XCX
o Commercials / music video director: Rubberband
o Film director: Safdie Brothers
o Photographer: My brother Howie
o Film: Field of Dreams
o Series: Grand Designs
o Commercial: Nike Elvis JXL A Little Less Conversation
o Music video: Robbie Williams She's The One
o Video game: Chess.com
o Board game: Chess.com
o Book: Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
o Graphic novel: Naked Man by Gingle Pingle
o Podcast: Ian Wright on Desert Island Discs. Once a year.
o Newspaper (off or online): N/A
o Magazine: Trout Fisherman
o Bonus culture essential: Alexandra Burke and Beyonce Singing on X Factor together. Gotta watch that a couple of times a year.
Ali G Intro, the source for all my sound design inspiration
Food and Drink
o Breakfast: Marmite Toast
o Restaurant: Cornerstone
o Cheap bite: Cheese & Celery sandwich at M&S
o Working lunch: Scooby Doo style sandwich
o Favourite dish: Fishfinger Sandwich
o Signature dish: Massive Veggie Spag bol
o Snack: Hula Hoop Big Hoops
o Guilty pleasure: Chocolate Fingers
o Bar: Antidote with the boys after a long day
o Booze: PINTS
o Not booze: Tea
o Bonus food: Salt
o Bonus beverage: Lucozade Sport
Kit
o Phone: iPhone 14
o Computer: MacBook
o TV: Big one
o Headphones: Bowers and Wilkins PX7 S2
o Camera: iPhone on 0.5 zoom
o Soundsystem: UE Boom
o Pen / pencil: Really thick sharpie
o Where you document an idea: Shout it out!
o Casual clothing: Bootcut jeans with brown boots/ shoes poking out the bottom and a white t-shirt. Black Aviators.
o Smart clothing: Same as above but with a crisp white button down shirt, maybe four buttons undone or no shirt at all.
o Footwear: The aforementioned brown leather shoes/ boots
o Collection: Wallace and Gromet Memorabilia
o App: Chess.com
o Website: Chess.com
o Favourite social media feed: @ginglepingle
o Work program: Pro Tools
o Digital work tool: S3
o Analogue work tool: U87
o Morning grooming / makeup essential: Weleda Skin Food
o Bonus kit essential: Handheld Recorder
