effy_fc

Here's the breakdown of how @effy_fc created the song "Love Is a Losing Game" and it's not about love. Check it out on Spotify! ° #LovelsALosingGame #MusicProduction #Songwriting

I want to use this post, and it won’t be the only one, to acknowledge my accomplishments this year. It all started with a flight to Morocco, a flight that, as ya’ll already know, changed my life’s trajectory. Since then, I have been living a reality so insanely beautiful that I often ask myself if it’s just a dream. My Spotify wrapped has been the lowest of all time but let’s have a look at other figures: 👉🏻30 Number of flights🛫 taken (and a couple more to board) 👉🏻7 Number of new cities 👉🏻13 Number of shoots I took part in as sound recordist (and a couple more to come) 👉🏻many new friends And much more. I am so grateful for the life I live, the people I meet, people I work with, artists I have the pleasure to deal with during events and shoots. If you would have told me a few years ago, before moving to Berlin, I would have never believed you 😅 Don’t forget that all the success comes with struggles too! It comes with the fear of not being enough, imposter syndrome and low self esteem… you know I always keep it real here.. so you have to know that as “perfect” and “exciting” my life might look, it’s not all sparks and rainbows, I have my lows as we all do!
Finally, as a reminder for myself and for all of you, if you made it till here, keep pushing your limits because it’s the only way to grow. #selfdevelopment #putyourselffirst #casablanca #lifepath #believeinyourself #mentalhealth #spotifywrapped #relatable

Authenticity 🤡 The topic of topics a world where integrity seems to have been flushed down the toilet and replaced with “artificial”, “fake”, “virtual”. Think about it, it’s everywhere! Vegan salmon, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, fake personalities and boob jobs, I mean, where do we find the space for being authentic when the society itself is pressuring us not to be? Personally, I always did.. I just don’t know how to be fake! Now this might sound all cool and rebellious but often times it hasn’t worked in my favor. Yes, because- surprise, surprise- being “too” authentic is not perceived well by people who are used to sweet talks and two faced personalities. Exposing wrongdoers and finding the faulty system has always been my specialty and I’m sorry but I can´t help it! Whilst a long series of doors have closed because I was probably too much to handle, a lot of opportunities have also come my way because there are still some people out there who value loyalty and integrity more than pretty words. So if this is you, please don’t become someone you’re not..truth hurts sometimes but lies and delusion are not ingredients in the recipe of growth. - #relatable #authentic #keepingitreal

When you walking down the streets you see me, I am Effy, Standing there with confidence, you can’t look without your shades on, I shine too bright for you. They say don’t hate your life cause someone out there is dreaming of it, guess it’s true, what about you ? Let me tell you something I have learned, growing up in a small town where small people like to blah blah - ah ah - I know, some would spend days like that, living out of someone else’s business. My daddy always told me, no one would support you unless you give them a reason to do so, thanks for the lesson dad, I don’t think it works cause the only support I got is from that Ego I worked a lifetime to give me a shot. The roughest art is what still pushes me to believe there will be a space for me - in a universe of songs that have already been written. There are only 7 notes, we know, limited possibilities, music will always live forever and art will go with it.

As I close a door that kept me up and running for almost 2 years, another one has yet to open and, like many others, I have embarked on the journey of job hunting. 
In a market that is beyond saturated and where AI tools perform questionable resume scans, I thought I’d show you my daily routine while looking for a new job. You know what makes it a tiny harder? Not knowing exactly what to look for and being able to do many things with not enough “proof”. 
I’m sure the right position where I will shine and be appreciated will manifest itself to me soon…in the meanwhile… let the best resume pass that AI scan! - #relatable #jobseekers #berlin #opentowork

Winter is coming and the moment it starts getting dark at 4pm makes me real sad real quick. What scares me the most about these gloomy days is thinking back at a dark time of mine. It wasn’t so long ago, early 2023, that I fell into a deep dark hole I couldn’t seem to find an end from, a light at the end of a narrow dark tunnel. I ask myself why I decided to live in a part of the world where winters are long and - for my taste- too cold; where people tend to show you the worst of them maybe it’s the lack of sun?! I guess this little trigger of mine should be a catalyst for introspection and perhaps change. I am and always have been a firm believer that whatever situation you’re in, if it doesn’t serve you anymore, it needs to be let go of. Do it for you - #mentalhealth #darkhole #relatable #realtalk #putyourselffirst #traveldiaries

My worst fear is to not be myself because of other people’s opinions and until today I didn’t think I had ever been influenced by anything. When did I care about people’s opinion? Turns out..many times! I remember when I was a teenager and couldn’t leave the house without make up of perfectly straight hair - if it wasn’t perfect it had to be up on a pony tail and if it was raining I should do whatever it took to keep it dry and straight. Who I was doing all of that for though? The only thing I was doing for me was music but I was actually very scared to share it when anyone - even though I wasn’t writing original songs - because I was too scared of judgement. Yes, and I am able to admit that to myself just now that I am a grown woman because I feel like I am in a very similar place. What happened when I sang in public in the past? I had FUN! And years later I ended up having even more fun because I got more comfortable on stage and therefore, I gained more validation. Yes, my worst enemy has also been my best friend. Validation can make you or break you and to be honest, you can never get enough when it comes to you being as exposed as when you’re sharing your art. Truth to be told I am jealous of those who are doing it without fearing judgement and without gate keeping themselves. To conclude this personal journal entry, I will say, step 1 to solving a problem is to acknowledge it so here I am, sharing it with all my fellow creatives who might find themselves in a similar situation. 
- #selflove #relatable #mentalhealth #artiststruggles #creativitychasers

October 31st While Halloween doesn’t hold any specific meaning for me, this date does in a different way. Oct 31st 2018 I was leaving London on a night flight to Bangkok with 2 suitcases and a backpack full of dreams. My life has massively changed since then but I strongly believe I needed to take that step to get to where I am now. Can you tell Effy from 2018 she would become a sound engineer and work with amazing brands and crews? She wouldn’t even believe you but would nonetheless be proud of today Effy! The fun thing about commercial shoots is that you find yourself transported to worlds you don’t necessarily know something about and this project was exactly the case. Growing up I only played with my PS2 for a few years until music took completely over my free time. Therefore I wouldn’t call myself a games connoisseur. Shooting content for @lolesports gave me full insights into the e-sports world and what it means to be a professional player! I find it so fascinating that those young men I have met, have made of a passion, their job! This is the kind of inspiration I seek from my own job, and I love it! - Photo Credits: @iamkyulee #femalesoundengineer #productionsoundmixer #berlin #esports #selfworth #inspireyourself #dreamjob

Who would have thought coming to Morocco would change everything? I came here with so many misconceptions about love and I wasn´t as open minded as I thought…but in just 2 weeks, my life changed. - #fyp #couplesgoals #relatable #soulmate

Opportunities come when you’re open to receiving them, and exactly when it’s YOUR time. Since it’s not always easy to make ourselves “opportunity-ready,” we need to work extra hard to create the best possible conditions for them to come to us. Recently, I had to let go of something that no longer aligned with my long-term vision. Instead, it had started to be detrimental and counterproductive. As humans, we are creatures of habit and often struggle to let go of what’s comfortable—whether it’s a situation, a relationship, a job, or even a friend. However, we reach a point where we need to be honest with ourselves and assess our lives and bodies: is this still serving me? If the answer is no, don’t be afraid to let it go. That might be exactly what’s been holding you back. I know, I know—there are all the “what ifs” and “buts” coming up now. And don’t discard them to make impulsive decisions—I’m not about that either. What I’m saying is, you know when something is doing more harm than good. Trust that feeling, and take it from there! Do it for you. #putyourselffirst - 📷credits @byanouarmajdi Shots on my old but gold Olympus µ

Let’s be real and authentic here. Set work can be exhausting when logistics and weather are against you. However, working with the right team out on a sunny day makes a whole lot of difference! This year I worked on very exciting project that I’m gonna start sharing on the feed soon because some self promotion is always good 😂 What are your favorite set moments my film people? Share them with me in the comments👇 - #setlife #berlinlove #filmproduction #lovewhatyoudo #relatable #filmindustry #femalesoundmixer #setsound #femaleaudioengineer

Lunar eclipse and strong emotions ended up in this. Share it with someone who can relate, it’s a message straight from my heart ❤️ - #selfconfidence #strugglingartist #creativeblock #relatable