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The Essential List: Will Frances

02/08/2022
Music & Sound
London, UK
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Grand Central Recording Studio's creative sound designer on food, culture and the kit he can't live without

Will fell down the sonic rabbit hole as he hit his teenage years, with a strong love for drum & bass, house and techno which sowed the seeds for a career in sound. DJing and music production were a side hustle alongside his first career as a carpenter and after working on the tools for a while he changed direction completely achieved a degree in music from The London College of Music. 

Time spent crafting sound for Disney, advertising agencies and a variety of longer-form projects has given Will a finely tuned set of skills. Always open and willing to share ideas, experience and collaborate, Will continues to make an impact with whoever enters his studio.


Lifestyle

Place of birth: Chelmsford 

Staycation: Devon

Vacation: Italy/ Thailand

Place of work: GCRS Studio 7 

Place of workout: The cycle lanes of London

Side project:  Carpentry & Handyman.

Mode of transport: Bicycle

Mentality: Keep busy, keep learning and sharing wisdom


Culture

Musician: John Coltrane

Genres: D&B, House, Techno, Dub and Jazz

Sound designers: All the talented crew at GCRS

Photographer: My dear wife who documents our family life

Film: Parasite, Modern Times

Documentary- Samsara, My Octopus Teacher, Sour Grapes

Series: Love Death & Robots, Black Mirror, Zenimation

Commercial: Honda: The Cog & Hands 

Music video: Rubber Johnny Chris Cummingham & Aphex Twin 

Video game: Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1

Board game: Eye Found it

Book: George Orwell; Animal Farm

Podcast: Tonebenders, The Somm 

Magazine: Resident Advisor

Bonus sites: Ultimate Handyman, Great Art Explained, Joolz Guides, Sagulator, Cutlist optimiser, Wine folly.


Food and Drink

Breakfast: Rarely

Restaurant: Pure Indian Cooking

Working lunch: Busaba

Snack: Cheese board

Guilty pleasure: La Fleur Peyrabon Paulliac (magnum), Conte

Bar: Vagabond

Booze: G&T, Pomerol, Paulliac, White Burgundy, Glenfiddich 18  

Not booze: Water

Bonus food: Raclette

Bonus beverage device: Coravin for all the left over wine (I’ll use it one day)


Kit

Computer: Battered MacBook Pro  

TV: Yes

Headphones: k702s

Pen / pencil: Carpenters pencil or chalk

Where you document an idea: One of three note pads- Sound, Building & General

Casual clothing: Mostly

Smart clothing: On Occasion

Watch: Citizen Divers

Collection: Corks


App: Vivino

Website: Pro Sound Effects, Soundworks collection, 

Social media feed: Carpentry_bymar, SW__Handyman

Work program: Protools, Ableton

Digital work tool:  Arturia & Native Instruments

Analog work tool: Ears

Morning grooming / makeup essential: hahaha 

Bonus kit essential: Six in one tool.


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