technology and art in harmony
At My Life On A Stick, we capture the essence of life stories by turning life’s experiences into compelling narratives. We bring those stories to life in an authentic and unforgettable way. Our mission is simply to share stories that matter and publish the soundtrack of lives that deserve to be heard.
About Our New Imprint – The Multimedia DocuVideoBook
The “Groundbreaking DocuVideoBook” from My Life On A Stick is a living, breathing multimedia journey which offers a rich experience combining viewing, listening, reading and allowing readers to see, hear and experience the joys, challenges, and adventures of a life story … all within a book.
Key features include:
- Provides a life story / documentary in a book.
- As entertaining as the best chat show and as good a read as the best book.
- Future-proof … Perpetual.
- Provides a platform for the ‘latest, greatest, best-of’.
- No limits on the duration or size of content including text, videos, interviews, music, photos, narration.
- No trees harmed in the process.
Venus & Mars Music (V&M)
As an indie label, like most indies we play a specific role in the music world. That role is helping young aspiring artists to uncover their true self, their arts, skills and creative / personal direction – to the maximum benefit in their personal and professional life.
“All creatives need time and space to explore and uncover their talents and skills. They then need more time to develop and hone those talents; then, and only then, should they seek fame and fortune. Our philosophy derives from our fundamental belief that in the right environment talent can only grow”.
A typical example of our work is Global popstar Sam Smith.
Sam came to us in 2007 with only one dream “I want to be a Star”. Sam’s inner, still undiscovered talents, were obvious to us (no one could give that to any artist but, without that inner talent being spotted and then developed, the artist is unlikely to grow into their full potential. At that time Sam had no professional experience and had not yet discovered their personal or creative direction – so would not have been able to achieve their one and only simple dream of becoming a star.
And so started a 3-year journey for Sam with V&M who created a personal development programme designed specifically for Sam. After 3 years with V&M, Sam emerged liked a butterfly from a cocoon as an informed person and a burgeoning pop star.
“V&M took Sam to the edge of his awesome career on which he could and did paint the landscape of his future”. Betty Kane V&M Director 2010.
Major labels ‘usually’ step in when the work of the indie is completed; they ‘usually’ appreciate the indie’s role in making the artist ready for them and their massive resources, before sweeping the artist off to Heady headlines and success on the world music stage.
However, in Sam’s case – their label: Capitol Records (UMG) / Management: Method Music / Publisher: Sony Publishing, Parents: Kate & Fred and their various corporate collaborators Apple, Spotify, Tidal, BBC and others – all of whom were aware of Sam’s journey but did not acknowledge Sam’s life defining journey with V&M. Instead, they erased Sam’s V&M journey and created a fictitious history. They created what they considered, a more exciting history of Sam emerging as a superstar, virtually overnight, after a punishing slog to get there.
But one lone journalist spotted the difference (without prompting) …and said
“Smith has the background to succeed and seems to have been groomed for pop stardom” Tim Jonze, Guardian 2014
We are happy that Sam’s factual history, which was achieved through our work, is finally told. Our work enabled Sam Smith to become a pop star and, ultimately, a global pop star. The decision of Sam’s corporate camp to bury Sam’s real history and consequently our work was entirely their decision. We do not publish these facts for sensation; we publish for truth and validation of our work and the work of our team.
‘Sam Smith Diva Boy’ is taken from step by step multimedia records of Sam’s journey to pop stardom with V&M
No Memories No Hearsay Just History
