"He Buries My Mistakes"

Here is the final project of my TCF 201 class. I wrote and directed this short film. Douglas Dillingham was my Director of Photography and editor. It was a great project. Its a story of about a father and a son and advice vs. experience.

Polaroids Thanksgiving Series "Riley and Price" pt.3

Here is the final polaroid in the 3 part series. This is picture of Riley Scruggs and my brother Price. Their faces are all over exposed and out of focus, but I still like the picture. I took this in our drive way. In the background is a recycling bin and the home of the Gatty's, a family who lived across the street from us since I was born. I used to "run away" to the Gatty's every week if not more. They would let me in and feed me oreos while I sat on their couch watching tv and playing with their smelly wiener dog. They would always ask, "Does your mom know you over here?" Of course I would always answer in the affirmative when the answer was for sure NO! I must've scared the crap out of my mom and made her feel a little embarrassed, having her son impose himself on neighbors we didn't really know that well. I loved it. I wore my blue jean jacket and felt like a BA. I was running away! YEAH! For some reason I hope every kid feels that way because its not till you do it that you realize what your missing. I always got a spanking for "running away".

Polaroids Thanksgiving Series "Killer Hill" pt.2

This polaroid was taken at the top of Killer Hill, a legend to the people of Altadena Woods. This particular hill has been faced by kids of all ages on bikes, skateboards, scooters, and roller blades, but one by one everyone, EVERYONE who tried it DIED! Thats right, if you ever went down this hill your body first burst into flames from the speed and then as you fell over and rolled onto the black asphalt, breaking every bone in your sorry prepubescent body you DIED from a car hitting you because of the terrible visibility on the road. It was the worst and best thing about our neighborhood growing up. We would dare each other to go down it blindfolded or talk about the last kid who died because of naïvety. Killer hill was a miraculous place. You can't really even see the hill from this spot but the road basically drops off a couple yards into the background. If you ever visit the temperate Altadena Woods you must ask one of the locals to show you the death trap that is KILLER HILL!

Polaroids Thanksgiving Series "Father" pt.1

Its been quite a while since I've personally posted anything. I assume many have lost faith, and hey thats ok. But I do have more material! I recently purchased black and white polaroid film which is insanely exciting! While I was home for thanksgiving break I spent some time with my family and tried to incapsulate the essence of my time there in a three picture series. This first picture is of my father, a man who has ceaselessly worked for my family my entire life. When I picture my father at home this image comes to mind. Always moving about our kitchen in his work clothes which are tennis clothes, either in the early morning preparing food for the dogs or late afternoons helping my mom cook dinner.

New Music "My Worst Help (Demo)"

I've been working on this song this summer, and I just felt the need to release it. I guess its not completely finished, but its basically a skeleton. Also, now that I am back in T-town, Swim Team is almost all back together. Becca, Baber, and I practiced in our new space in Room 413 at Riverside North. I'm not gonna lie we sounded pretty good. We are also workin on getting some shows this fall. SO GET READY WORLD! Enjoy a new hit from Coaster Chief (what I'm gonna call my solo project for now) "My Worst Help"

My Worst Help (Demo) by williammason98

New Music "Love Sense"

I've had this song done for a while, but never felt it was truly finished. I woke up this morning and decided it was time to release it. Here is a DJ LaZar jam entitle "Love Sense". The words: Lets make heart to you/ You are my love sense. Please enjoy this experimental james blakean style song.

Love Sense by williammason98

New Polaroid "Cooper Lamp"

This is a polaroid of my dog cooper in my basement. We put him in his crate when we leave, but sometimes when we open it back up again, he doesn't want to come out. I caught him in that kind of lazy mood this afternoon. I decided it was polaroid worthy because I have yet to take a polaroid of him. I also wanted to try the polaroid with no flash and with the exposure turned up a bit. This is the result. I think its shakey because I moved the camera when pulling the lever. Anyway here is the most recent of the polaroids. I have 2 pictures left on this roll.

New Hit Single from Swim Team

Those of you who know things, know that I am in college and that I am part of a new band. This band is SWIM TEAM. Thats right, SWIM TEAM. Me, Tyler Bass, and John Baber. Here is our new hit single. Recorded in under 10 takes, this new song explores our new boundaries with pretty piano and banjo, sorry no oboe. But maybe one day. Listen and enjoy and try not to find any mistakes.

Every Last Dime by williammason98

New Tracks From the Partyhorse himself

This first one is very Daniel Johnston-ey. Very straight forward with just organ and vocals.
Every Last Dime by williammason98
This second one is a bit dreamy and long. Synth and Drum machine driven.
Just Fun by williammason98

My new $3 Pool Shirt

Purchased at a country gas station somewhere between Auburn, AL and Tuscaloosa, this prime shirt was a little more than 3 smackers. Its a steal, right??? AMBROSIA!!! Appearing with a margarita glass and beautiful flower how could anyone resist this delightful shirt? I thought everyone would like to see it to know what to buy, but the sad thing is ....its getting FREAKIN cold out there! So I'll just have to stick to wearing these in the gym!!! If ya see me, holla at ya boy, because I'm probably getting jacked OUT OF MY MIND!!! Lots of punctuation in this post I know but just don't let get to ya.