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04/03/24 - Writing a song with an interesting melody (Conjunct and Disjunct)

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04/03/24 - Writing a song with an interesting melody (Conjunct and Disjunct)

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I chose the 4th chord progression

Here are the Lyrics:

Steve said "you're melody is very nice it begins on a C and ascends in a scale at the beginning" then is disjunct and "returns to the starting note".

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Procrastination:

Delay time

Avoidance

Excuses

Distractions with other tasks

Doing what isn't important

Unwillingness

Motivation:

Organised

Reward when task completed

Determination

Able to get straight into a task

Resilience to not get distracted

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The Cambridge Dictionary states that success is "the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for" (Walter, 1995)

Having a focus and being driven to achieve

Your effort is worth while - high work rate = more success

Being organised - compartmentalise work and areas of career/skill sets (income, work, life)

Being balanced to be able to multi-task

Manifesting the future

Inspiring others to success like you

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I would like to be comforting people with my music and doing gigs sharing my music, making this my full time job (having stability in my career). I’d like to grow my social media and grow as an artist. Getting artistically recognised and have many connections with other musicians and people in the industry.

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What will success look like for me in this module?

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What will success look like for me in this module?

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For this module to achieve success I would like to step out of my comfort zone, as this assignment asks to create contrasting songs. I want to make more engaging songs that have clear hooks and motifs, with clever lyrics that flow nicely. I want to be proud of my songs and can be noticed as mine as I input a clear sound. I would also like to be more organised when it comes to the deadline as I want to have as much extra time to develop my songs ever further than what I believed it would be and also leave more time for mixing and mastering.

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As mentioned in my previous post discussing what success in the module means to me. My SMART targets:

Make more engaging songs that have clear hooks and motifs with clever lyrics, By the end of this assignment I will have included clear motifs in both tracks.

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In 6 months I would have achieved 1000 followers on each social platform, by posting regularly and creating content that is enjoyable. I will post at least 3x a week, slowly increasing this number to work up to the regular content I am aiming for. I thinking as long as I stay on track and plan content beforehand can benefit my process and organisation of my social media.

By the end of the year I want to release an EP. Completing a song every 2 months, making sure to promote it and make content to reach my target audience. I feel like if I stick to the timeline and stay motivated and driven I'd be able to achieve this target. I will make a project journal to ensure I stay on track and plan to see the progress and steps to take to get further towards my goal.

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Which techniques are you looking to develop/showcase in this module?

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Which techniques are you looking to develop/showcase in this module?

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I want to develop my music theory knowledge, in order to understand the relationship between notes and know how I can achieve a certain sound whether it is in chords or melody. I will expand my knowledge using the Music Theory Module on Canvas weekly.

I also want to improve on my drumming skills, as mentioned in the previous term because I feel drums are so significant like a heartbeat, I want the drums I create to be rhythmic and interesting. So I will practice making a drum pattern in a DAW regularly, to understand how I like my drums to sound and play. I will also watch drumming videos/listen to music that I like to inspire my drumming.

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How will I demonstrate contrast in my songs?

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How will I demonstrate contrast in my songs?

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I think my main contrast will be the emotive feel my songs release because I feel I’m so used to making slow and emotional songs - as I like to pour my feelings into a song, I want to try out upbeat songs in contrast. This relates to what I previously said “Step out of my comfort zone”.

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22/01/24 - (Motifs) Creating my own motif in a DAW.

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22/01/24 - (Motifs) Creating my own motif in a DAW.

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We were told to think about a song that had a motif in it. I suggested 'Teenage Dirtbag' Wheatus. (Wheatus, 2000) I created a track inspired by this and I took some chords and tried to play them in the rhythm of the guitar in the original.

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Creating my Ideal Portfolio Career - Pie Chart

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Creating my Ideal Portfolio Career - Pie Chart

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I am happy with my feedback and I want to work on my developments, such as working on a range of production skills that can make my track have a sense of depth.

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I had a detailed Padlet that clearly evidenced my process and method to my final outcomes. To improve I need to make my essay more professional and include more Harvard Referencing.

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In Kaya's lesson we discussed how an audience's initial impression of you can affect their thought and your performance. This can happen due to your body language and how you speak/announce yourself. E.G you can seem angry/shy can put thoughts into peoples minds about you and your performance.

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We discussed the main songwriting cliches in todays lesson and we put all our ideas on a mind map and we asks what tracks we know that include some of these cliches. I suggested "Coffee By Beabadoobee" as it has a repeating chord progression and has common theme of a relationship.

So I listened to the track and opened up Logic to create a cliche song. I began with basic chords of C, F, Em, F recorded with a MIDI keyboard and added the root notes of the chords to be the bass. Then I took a lyrical phrase from the board to be my inspiration of the track - I chose 'Fire and Desire', and wrote "there's a fire inside, where all my desires hide." but I was stuck because it sounded to monotone and had no feeling, it was like the opposite of my music. So then my teacher said to try change the track from something that is so cliche to something unique.

I did this by changing the rhythm of the chords with inversions and was told that the chords included a motif with its rhythm, which relates to last weeks topic and I decided to take my knowledge of motifs and include it

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Feedback - Case Studies & Critical Reflection

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Feedback - Case Studies & Critical Reflection

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I reflected on my feedback from my assignment from Navigating the Music Industry. I read through each of the criteria to ensure I understand what my strengths were and how to develop my assignment.

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Canvas Pre-Learning - Business Structures 

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Canvas Pre-Learning - Business Structures 

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We discussed in class what Employed and Self-employed meant and its pros and cons.

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Sole trader definition (UK Government, 2022)

Limited company (Hayes, 2022)

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Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

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Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

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Class Discussion:

Partnerships - when two sole traders from this, e.g if you get into a band with another sole trader however this makes you share responsibility with the partner - any losses or anything you buy from the business - you are personally liable for your personal assets.

Limited Liability partnership (LLP)-  is a company can protect you if anything goes wrong, protects your personal assets. so if in debt then only can take from the company. Business and personal expenses.

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31/02/24 - Vocal techniques and Warm-ups

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31/02/24 - Vocal techniques and Warm-ups

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We were told for Kaya's lesson to prepare a verse and a chorus to perform in an acoustic setting.

From my feedback I was recommended vowel changes. For example for the 'u' in hungry can be switched to an 'a' sound to make it more clear and easier to sing. When I tried it and I could hear the difference it made to the sound of the line.

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31/01/24 - Song Idea - The Old & the New

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31/01/24 - Song Idea - The Old & the New

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I found these lyrics and chords in my notes that I wrote back in 2020, I couldn't find any recordings of me singing it so I had to make up a new rhythm and melody. I really liked the melody of the pre-chorus but I felt the verses and chorus was a bit slow, it didn't feel right. However this was a start and I was motivated to develop it more.

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These are the finished lyrics, I added a second verse and bridge, I really like how the bridge is powerful, I want to work on my vocal technique to easily hit the notes and have more breath control. I can doing warm up we learnt in the last Songwriting LPW (that was with Sarah) to make sure I am not straining my voice and I sing confidently and comfortably.

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02/02/24 - Arranging and developing Bass and Drums in GarageBand

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02/02/24 - Arranging and developing Bass and Drums in GarageBand

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I wanted to record a better demo of my song rather than a voice recording from my phone, so I went into GarageBand on my Macbook because I don't have logic but it is very similar so I slowly got used to it.

To develop the bass I begun with transposing the chords to root notes on the bass, as I originally play with a capo on the 2nd fret on the guitar, ensuring all the notes and all in the same key. I wanted it to be interesting so I tried to add a passing note with the use of the C# note (9th fret on the bass) throughout the song. I also played it out on my own bass to get a feel for how it would be played and making sure it is actually possible because we learned about humanising DAW sounds in the Production Tool lesson, to make it more natural and playing it through was quite fun. Especially at the bridge at the start I was struggling, beginning with trying to do a small scale or arpeggio to make it more intense and dramatic but as I'm still working on my music theory (as mention in my 1 week development plan) I was stuck. However I played around with octaves and was very happy with result and when the bridge develops I doubled the rhythm making it feel more fast paced.

For the drums, I'm not the most confident so I used the drummer track to get a feel for what I might want. I also listened to songs that could potentially be reference tracks for the House band that has the feel and sound I am going for.

I am happy with my progress and am looking forward to performing it for Kaya on Wednesday.

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I made tab to make it easier for the bassist of the House band to understand and learn ready for the rehearsal. I'm open to putting a solo in to my song after the bridge so I'll be contacting the musicians in the House band their opinions on this.

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03/02/24 - Developing my track in a DAW.

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03/02/24 - Developing my track in a DAW.

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I recorded guitar and vocals and re-recorded the bass on my actual bass and it sound sound much better. I added a bass and guitar solo, I really enjoyed the guitar solo - I feel it really matches the song but the bass solo could be better or maybe that section should just be a guitar solo.

I also am in the process of EQing especially the vocals but I am not to sure. I'm trying to make the high part, like in the bridge to not be too overwhelming. I'll continue to work on it till it sounds better.

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I recorded backing vocals and added some automation and mixed it more to be better. I really like how this sounds and I'm excited to go through it with the House Band. It's 3 mins long so it is within range of the brief so I don't have to worry about trying to make my song longer/shorter.

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I cant wait to hear it Live with a Band!

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24/01/24 - What do you currently do that is standing in the way of your optimal performance potential, and where do you find performance challenging?

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24/01/24 - What do you currently do that is standing in the way of your optimal performance potential, and where do you find performance challenging?

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Kaya wanted us to answer this question, so here's my answer.

In my opinion, what I find challenging is my breath control. I really like the ethereal sound in my music but this calls for a lot of control and making sure I don't waste breath so i can smoothly get into the next section. I also feel like my stage presence could be better as multi-tasking with playing and singing, I sometime focus too much on that - instead of engaging with the audience. So I think this gets in the way of my optimum performance potential.

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Mentioned its a very good track but "the end of the verse can leave the listener feeling rushed and not having enough time to appreciate" (Marsden, 2024) and listen to the lyrics and track.

So I will be re-recording the verses to make them end on the 4th beat ensuring theres a break until the pre chorus

Also making the drum beat more driving in the verses so it can enhance the rhythm of the vocals.

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05/02/24 - Developed the demo Reflecting on the Feedback.

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05/02/24 - Developed the demo Reflecting on the Feedback.

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I rerecorded my verses and I feel it sounds much better, and this way I don't wave to worry about my breath control and can help me prepare for the next section.

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05/02/24 - Creating an Action Plan + Timeline

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05/02/24 - Creating an Action Plan + Timeline

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In our Songwriting Composition class we discussed and created our own plans.

I really liked this task because I'm more a visual learner so having a more visual plan can help me be more organised and get a better result from my effort as I planned out what need to be done and for a deadline making sure by the time the formative assignment is due I can have everything ready to go. I think I will keep on track using this plan.

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I have linked my Project Proposal, which discusses all my hopes to achieve with this module and what i will be working on and towards.

This task lets me go into more detail about my plan and what I want to have and develop as a successful outcome. It made me think about what sounds I want and made me reflect on myself and what areas I need to develop in order to have a strong project.

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06/02/24 - Hypothetical income for my chosen job roles

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06/02/24 - Hypothetical income for my chosen job roles

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I found most of these amount from the musicians union website. (Musicians' Union, 2023)

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(Winters of Blue, 2019a) (Winters of Blue, 2019b) (Winters of Blue and Valenzuela, 2021)

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12/02/24 - Listening to an artist I don't know and analysing songs to find what I like about it.

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12/02/24 - Listening to an artist I don't know and analysing songs to find what I like about it.

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I chose Winters of Blue. I really liked all the layers built from different production techniques making the song interesting and it contrasts from her soft vocals, creating balance in the song.

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How do you take Quality and Quantity into consideration when going through the process of creating your tracks?

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How do you take Quality and Quantity into consideration when going through the process of creating your tracks?

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A higher quality song can be more worth your time than creating many songs.

Having a higher quantity can mean you have more content to get inspiration/more options to pick from.

Depends on the genre.

Having a bigger quantity of chord progressions can help save time instead of coming up with one on the spot. Refining it to make it a better quality.

Quantity can broaden your knowledge and technique you can sure in your tracks

Quality prioritises your effort to have a better outcome but it can be a slower output, can make you become have creative blocks

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Did the idea of quantity in output work better for your creativity or having time to focus on quality within one idea result in higher creativity?

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Did the idea of quantity in output work better for your creativity or having time to focus on quality within one idea result in higher creativity?

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I think the quantity in output work was very nice and got me to write down any ideas on my mind that I can use it as a starting point to develop it to the quality I want. However this is trial and error because some ideas don't instantly make me excited to continue it.

On the other hand, focusing on quality helps develop a single idea and make it more polished and to the standard you want. But it can be time-consuming but it's worth it if you love your idea.

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Songwriting Task - Write a song without using an instrument.

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Songwriting Task - Write a song without using an instrument.

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To make sure our own work wont be plagiarised, any quotes said by someone else are given credit for.

Rightfully letting the viewer see where you have researched and got your information from.

More detailed work

Using more academic sources can help you have a stronger grade

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My stage presence inspiration - Pom Pom Squad

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My stage presence inspiration - Pom Pom Squad

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Pom Pom Squad is a rock band, who I adore. Their music and live performances are absolutely amazing and have inspired me to be confident on stage and put on a show.

How the main vocalists, Mia Berrin, engages with the audience and puts her all into the performance is something i'll never forget.

For example the band performing their song "Cake" (Pom Pom Squad, 2021)at Strange Brew in Bristol was phenomenal (I have linked the video) She really gets into the music as if it takes over her body, it expresses the song more and its sound.

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Aleah, K. (2023). STATIC. Available at: https://youtu.be/eruC0xlFIfM?si=lyIG5uy08gqjJtJA [Accessed 26 Feb. 2024].

Curtis, J.M. (2003). Rock eras : interpretations of music and society, 1954-1984. Bowling Green University Popular Press, Us: Distributor] Eurospan Group Ltd.

Ede, A. (2024). Corp Feedback. [Face To Face] ‘the bridge is really emotional’ .

Foo Fighters (2005). Best of You. [Streamed] RCA Record Label. Available at: https://open.spotify.com/track/5UWwZ5lm5PKu6eKsHAGxOk?si=2af02e55916d4c6d.

Free Online Guitar Tabs Editor. (2021). Free Online Guitar Tabs Editor | tabinator.com. [online] Available at: https://www.tabinator.com/ [Accessed 26 Feb. 2024].

Hayes, A. (2022). How Limited Companies (LCs) Work. [online] Investopedia. Available at: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/limited_company.asp.

Heart (1987). Alone. [Streamed] Goodnight L.A. Studios. Available at: https://youtu.be/1Cw1ng75KP0?si=ZANZWWpb1KFIgdxA [Accessed 26 Feb. 2024].

Marsden, S. (2024). Demo Feedback. [Face to face] ‘the end of the verse can leave the listener feeling rushed and not having enough time to appreciate’ .

META CHART (2019). Create a Pie Chart, Free . Customize, download and easily share. Just enter the amounts, pick some colors/fonts, and we’ll take it from there! [online] Meta-chart.com. Available at: https://www.meta-chart.com/pie.

Musicians' Union (2023). Find Rates & Fees That Musicians Should Be Paid for Their Work. [online] musiciansunion.org.uk. Available at: https://musiciansunion.org.uk/rates [Accessed 26 Feb. 2024].

Pom Pom Squad (2021a). Cake. [Streamed] City Slang. Available at: https://youtu.be/B1P_s_j6z7k?si=cOyl8WWh640k1ucy.

Pom Pom Squad (2021b). Crying. City Slang Records. Available at: https://youtu.be/pN-O-z4wpVI?si=Yelo6usS4huGfuIe [Accessed 26 Feb. 2024].

Regressive Left (2021). Take the hit. [Streamed] Available at: https://open.spotify.com/track/2jD6DX4lx56OzleC0lzTwX?si=e90dfc9c30ea44e8.

Stereophonics (1997). A Thousand Trees. [Streamed] V2 Records. Available at: https://open.spotify.com/track/1db3SIEE43i16Vb17JpoMh?si=4655cff797c34617.

The Neighbourhood (2020). Pretty Boy. Columbia Records. Available at: https://youtu.be/9MZQA1YxsDU?si=z3xxmw2QNVCgM8pa [Accessed 26 Feb. 2024].

UK Government (2022). Set up as a Sole Trader. [online] GOV.UK. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/set-up-sole-trader.

Walter, E. (1995). Success. In: Cambridge Dictionary. [online] Cambridge University Press. Available at: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/success.

Wheatus (2000). Teenage Dirtbag. [Streamed] Columbia. Available at: https://youtu.be/FC3y9llDXuM?si=9gEJYoxrVR1Eb3TD.

Winters of Blue (2019a). Broken Dreams. [streamed] Available at: https://open.spotify.com/track/1RVH47fz8TX73ilZp1rL2M?si=42120d78d1b74d19.

Winters of Blue (2019b). Insight. [Streamed] Available at: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ix2aN3yaANVlCdHCbCX1b?si=edb61a1c6cdf4697.

Winters of Blue and Valenzuela, C.A. (2021). Emotional Glitch. [Streamed] Available at: https://open.spotify.com/track/14GWhPYtBiyBTiUevcs7U8?si=1bd13f62fc79483f.

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Doing the Harvard referencing task on Canvas

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Doing the Harvard referencing task on Canvas

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To ensure I can apply what I have learned about referencing in class into my own work, I have went through the quizzes on Canvas to make sure I understanding it fully.

I got the first quiz down straight away, but the second quiz - which included a citation with multiple authors which stumped me because it needed the 'Et al.' with the full stop I firstly didn't put full stop and replaced it for a comma.

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Developing my Formative Assignment for Your Strategy.

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Developing my Formative Assignment for Your Strategy.

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I started by reading the brief and in an new doc writing all the sub-headings I need to include.

Then I begun adding what I have made/wrote already and started subheading I haven't started - Case Studies

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Musical styles - Minimalist vs Maximalism

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Musical styles - Minimalist vs Maximalism

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Are there songs that suit a minimalist approach?

Stripping down basic rock you can still hear the sound that the music is trying to express - Foo Fighters E.g Best of You (Foo Fighters, 2005)

Pop and folk are usually made to be sung and played, so will have the same effect as the recording.

Acoustic songs - singer songwriters

Certain punk songs have a simple chord progression and structure.

Are there any musical styles that can't be condensed into a simple arrangement?

More electronic and production based songs, can't make it sound like the original due to the fact the electronic part is to significant in the track.

Alt, indie, progressive rock

Some may seem unable to play but the song Take a Hit by Regressive Left (Regressive Left, 2021) - used a drum pad during their set and had bass and drums and singer all ready so it live version made sound exactly like the recording and the drummer sung and played, making the sound identical to the recording.

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I feel I am more confident and comfortable in my Harvard referencing skills, after the refresh this lesson and the quizzes. I also made a list of the references i need to find for my Padlet so i can give credit to people and quotes I have included in my work.

I use Mybib to put all my references in an organised space so I can see and refer back to the sources I found in the future. I am confident i my research skills and ability to find and make sure sources are reliable and non-biased - so i can have trust-worthy research in my work.

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Performance at Corporation - The Old & The New

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Performance at Corporation - The Old & The New

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I think this rehearsal went well I felt more confident and comfortable as I have prepared all the resources and practiced prior.

For feedback Alice said "the bridge is really emotional" (Ede, 2024) This was my aim and was something out of my comfort zone because I always stuck to what I am comfortable singing but this bridge is very impactful and intense.

Next time I will practice more to a metronome because I feel some time I was out of time and it felt off.

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So for my second track I decided to do a Filipino/Tagalog song. I've never wrote a song in Tagalog so I wanted to give it a try. This also contrasts with my 1st track because this is more slow and emotive compared to the upbeat melody of my 1st track.

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Playing our old/buried songs to people to get feedback and develop the song.

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Playing our old/buried songs to people to get feedback and develop the song.

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I played a song I wrote a while ago but I just left it until today, where I got feedback from Josie and Harry.

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Your Strategy - Organising Formative Assignment

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Your Strategy - Organising Formative Assignment

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I completed my case studies and organised my report.

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(Stereophonics, 1997)

Songwriting

Bare bones

Lyrics

Language

Idea

Poetry

Chords

Melody

Arrangement

Layers texture

Drums

Harmony

Impactful

Instrumental

Structure

How the instruments interact

Percussion

Other

Effects

Motifs

Cliche

Samples

Dynamic

Vocals can be main focus

Keep diffierciating sections

Similar but subtle changes to keep attention

Add dynamics to make it seem softer

Noodles

Change chords

Change/add harmonies

Looping to keep foundation

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I would say my genre is Emotive Indie.

It can be described as "A sentimental ballad is an emotional style of music that often deals with romantic and intimate relationships" (Curtis, 2003)

It also "generally melodic enough to get the listener's attention." (Ibid.)

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We called it Campfires.

We were influenced by a friend of kid's as we watched their music video and they have a massive campfire.

Then 10 mins later this song was complete.

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Primary Research - Analysing your Musical Influences

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Primary Research - Analysing your Musical Influences

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My main 3 musical influences:

Heart (Rock)

Pom Pom Squad (Alternative/Indie)

The Neighbourhood (Alternative/Indie)

A specific song from each artist

Alone (Heart, 1987)

Crying (Pom Pom Squad, 2021)

Pretty Boy (The Neighbourhood, 2020)

Identifying characteristics from each song:

Piano, Mysterious vocal sound, intense build, Emotive, Melody writing, harmony, slight reverb, dynamic, synth stings adding atmosphere, impactful drums, guitar solo.

Guitar, soft vocals, storytelling, layers, driving drums, violin, bass follows drums, guitar motifs, emotional bridge, impacting the listener, piano, harmony in the instruments, texture develops.

Harmony, production made drums, lots of interesting sounds that build the atmosphere, prominent bass, soft melodic vocals that build in the chorus, lyric writing, guitar sounds to fill empty space, simple drums, harmony, backing vocals, dreamy tone.

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Secondary Research - apply these techniques to your own creativity.

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Secondary Research - apply these techniques to your own creativity.

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From my influences I feel like my track includes:

Soft vocals, lyric writing, harmony, arrangement, story telling, dreamy atmosphere, soft guitar tone, sounds filling the atmosphere (synths/backing vocals), strings, emotive, key change.

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I added more lyrics completing the track and I want to record it into a DAW.

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I began by recording vocals first as this was suggested by my teacher, but I found this quite difficult and took a break after trying to get it right. Which I then recorded guitar first and vocals after, this was easier but I understand the benefit of only recording vocals first because you have more freedom to build around the vocals. I want to try this technique again in the future as i think it can lean to a very interesting song.

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I recorded vocals, backing vocals and guitar. I love the backing vocals I feel it just sound so comforting and nice. I used some techniques we learned in our Production tools class by using subtle pitch correction on some lines. This made my track more clean.

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I want to add more "ear candy" to make it more interesting and I want to add more production techniques to make it contrast with my other track in a way that it is very production based. Lastly I want to add more Filipino sounds - I will do this by sampling videos I have from the Philippines.

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How do you find drive when you're feeling unmotivated?

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How do you find drive when you're feeling unmotivated?

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Relax, take a break

Think positive

Do something fun

Take in/change of the scenery

Treat yourself

Organise, make a step by step list to help progress

Listen to inspiring artist

Do a relating creative activity (Beading)

Play a cover of a song

Research an artist

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Where do you turn for inspiration and what motivates you?

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Where do you turn for inspiration and what motivates you?

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Class/Workshop

Listening to music

Collaborating

Having fun with music

Museums

Nature

Movies

Entertainment

Documentary

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05/03/24 - Your Strategy (Team Building)

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05/03/24 - Your Strategy (Team Building)

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What makes a good team?

Communication

Passion

Determination

Motivation

Similar Goals/Shared Ideas

Teamwork/support

A Leader (Depends)

Active listening

Fairness

Healthy competition

What is the benefit of working within a team?

Different perspectives

Workload spread evenly

Diversity in skills

Skills & Opinion

Motivations

Organisation

Problem Solving

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What do I love (Passion)?

I love music (listening to music and creating music - writing and playing) I love the artist process of creating something, whether it is drawing or music wise. I like how what I do is unique to me no one can exactly replicate my ideas/the outcome of my work because in a way my personal experiences and life can inspire and influence my creative mind.

What am I good at (Profession)?

I'm good at adapting and problem solving. I find that some things may not go my way and thats okay - I overcome them and not give up to make things better.

What does the world need (Mission)?

I believe the world needs a more safe space for musicians and all people in the music industry. Especially new artists beginning because they have less experience with noticing traps and bad situations.

What can I be compensated for (Vocation)?

My time and effort - Work Ethic

What do I dislike?

Controlling people as this can decrease moral. Not having my voice heard, I feel this can lead to being stepped on.

What am I bad at?

I tend to procrastinate slightly when it come to getting started but as soon as I begin it is smooth sailing.

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Manager

Publisher

Promoter

Record Label

Plugger/Pr/Social

Producer

Booking agent

Tour manager

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My favourite song - 8 - Billie Eilish

I like how the melody is steady but builds in certain sections. Also the lyrics are sung so softly and are calming. Has a distinct Ukulele playing with impactful drums and bass.

DR.SMITH

D - Dynamics -  The Dynamics are most notable in the break before the refrain as it's just silent until the vocals come back with the bass and drums.

R - Rhythm - The Ukulele hold the rhythm down along with the simple bass and drums that don't really change

S - Structure - Intro A Refrain B Refrain A Refrain B

M - Melody - Repetitive, Simple, Builds to intense moments

I - Instrumentation - Ukulele, Vocals, Harmony, Bass, Drums

T - Texture - At the beginning of the track it is just Billie's Vocals which is pitched up with a ukulele playing. In the second verse a kick of a drum is added and a break happens after the section, this makes the listener wonder what will happen next. After this Billies voice returns to normal. This song plays with each vocal type.

H - Harmony - Harmony on the post chorus and certain phrases but it is in the pitched up vocals giving it an interesting sound. Chord Progression - Key, Eb major

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When you started at WaterBear, What were your initial goal?

My goals was to develop my songwriting skills, expand my knowledge about the music industry and do more gigs.

Have you met these goals?

Yes, I feel I have been very productive and wrote many more songs and developed myself as an artist. I've done 2 gigs that went really well and learned about the industry and how to make an income.

Have these goals changed?

No, however I would like to go to more open mics to build my confidence and share my original music.

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After these quizzes I understand I somewhat procrastinate but I have also discovered solutions to prevent procrastination and understand how to spot/notice when I'm procrastinating. For example, if I am delaying doing a task, I should note small steps to achieve this task to motivate me to get started.

I am constantly progressing towards my summative, completing a task each day. This relates to my SMART target of being more organised and being better with my time management. So this led me to have more time to develop my work because I'm not delaying tasks.

In class I'm motivated to add to my multi-media diary to keep it up to date and I enjoy using the skills and techniques I learn in my lessons to elevate my own music and demos.

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I added a string motif that reminds me of the beginning of Heather by Conan Gray and I really like the sound.

I added harmonies and took the drums out as I feel it didn't suit the song in my opinion. But I finished the final touches and am proud of my track.

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Creating drafts of all subheading and topics required for the Reflection.

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Creating drafts of all subheading and topics required for the Reflection.

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I put the subheading in a doc and have finished filling it out to finished my reflection.

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My Process & Reflection - Katesley Arriola

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We worked on a song Savannah made that she knew could work with the task of add reverb to create depth and it sounded really nice, I added harmonies and because the subject matter is about a devil in your ear we decided to add a whispering track - which really created the vibe she was going for.

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We all worked on a track that was given to us and worked to bring it to life.

I was on vocals and percussion, it was nice to jam out.

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I started writing a track the other night and I really like the way it is more conversational.

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today we all worked on each others tracks, which was nice to hear what everyone is working on.