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Chapter 1

(a)Swot analysis chart

(a)Musical Landscape.

(a)Explanation of required activity.

(a)Smart targets and goals

(a)Swot analysis explanation

(b)) Scratch recording Lovin

(c))Scratch recording of the letter

(h)Lyrics Lovin

(i)Lyrics The letter

(j) Weekly diary

Chapter 2

(a). PDP

(b). Personal Practice routine.

(c). Action Plan

(d). Gannt chart

(e) Risk Assessment 1

(f) Risk Assessment 2

(g)List of Influences

(h)Weekly diary

(I)Lovin Drum Beat.

Chapter 3

(a)Research

(b)AI tools

(c)Weekly Diary week 3

(d)Letter. bass

(e)Lovin bass

Chapter 4

(a)Weekly Diary

(b)Case study explanation

(c)Case study Influences.

(d)Case study research 3 bands

(e)Supertramp case study

(f)Supertramp references

(g)Case study Eagles

(h)Eagles case study research.

(i)Case study Fleetwood Mac

(j)Fleetwood Mac references.

(k)overview of channel plus-ins

(l)Organ part for Lovin

Chapter 5

(a)Parts I like in the songs from the 3 bands

(b)Purpose of track breakdowns

(c)Track breakdown the Eagles Take it easy

(d)Track breakdown Eagles Somebody

(e)Track breakdown Fleetwood Mac need your love so bad

(f)Track breakdown Fleetwood Mac Monday morning

(g) Track breakdown Supertramp give a little bit

(h)Track breakdown supertramp breakfast in America.

(I )Weekly diary

(j)Letter vocals

(k)Warm up for vocal

Chapter 6

(a) Vp and USP

(b)Weekly diary

(c)Sax solo

Chapter 7

(a)Aesthetics

(b)Weekly Diary

(c)Question and answer type phrases.

Chapter 8

(a)Rehearsal of the song Lovin

(b)Weekly diary

(c)Program notes Lovin

(d)Program notes The Letter

Chapter 9

(a)Distance Travelled

(b)Weekly Diary

(c)Banjo part The letter

(d)logic bass compressor

(e) Bass EQ Jack Pluig

(f)Magma tubes

(g)Fairchild plugin

Chapter 10

(a)Checking and balancing

(b)Weekly Diary

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Research(a)

I think research is finding out and gathering information and analysing information and breaking it down every aspect accurately .Learning from it so that it can be used for different purposes to inform.

This is necessary because without it we wouldn't be able learn from and use it for the purpose it is intended for. It would mean that the information out there may not be accurate and that the first piece of info that we came across we would take as gospel by researching different parts of the subject we can get to the heart of what the subject matter or subjects in question and develop arguments for and against to support that research.

We need this research for all the above reasons in our assessments to show that we have thoroughly carried this out.

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Musical Landscape

This module is here to extend evaluate, analyse, and have a more in-depth look at how artists write, how they structure their lyrics, create case studies, and lean into how they operate as writers.

Explanation of required activity

Break down the structure of the songs that influence and inspire us and use the influence/Inspirations to create our sound by employing sound techniques, gear, and production settings.

Create a DAW track and a live performance using the templates and learned techniques.

Smart targets and goals

My main goals and targets for this module are as follows.

1. create a smooth transition between my chest voice and head voice without tension. This will be measured at the formative stage of the tracks. This is achievable in the time scale given and will require research.

2. Learn to effectively produce a track that is well-balanced and ready for mastering. This will show progress by the formative stage of the module and will show great improvement by the summative end date. This is achievable in the time scale but will require tuition and practice.

3. Learn how to effectively integrate my musical tastes i.e. the country rock pop style and show progress by the formative stage and be solid by the summative stage.

4 .Learn how to master a track this will show progress by the summative track and compare in all cases to previous versions of a mix and master

SWOT analysis explanation

Comparing my SWOT analysis from level 4 to level 5 has developed in the following ways.

my strengths in level 4, were my songwriting and good lyrical content, and in my opinion has got even better from level 5 because I can write a song quicker, get to the heart of the music and convey the emotion more.

Playing most instruments was seen as a strength on level 4. and that is still a strength, however as the songs have become more complicated I am starting to realise that, because drumming is not my first instrument I need more experience on the table to nail the complexities.

My singing is still a strength and I am improving the emotional aspect of the performance.

My guitar playing is still at a good standard and is improving in fluidity.

My production techniques from level 4 have improved and I know far more than I did in level 4 in terms of compression panning recording techniques and editing

My main weakness in level 4 was my academic writing and although I have got a better grasp of this, I am still struggling to get a really good grade. This is probably due to not realizing what needs to be in the essay fully and expanding on the question.

Another current weakness is the need to know how to effectively balance a track with its different parts and mix effectively to get the track ready for mastering.

video production is still a weakness of mine and needs further investigation, especially in the setting up and visual appearance.

On the last 2 tracks Producing a great vocal without tension on the upper register was mentioned and needs work but overall is good.

Mastering a track I feel is one of my weaknesses from level 4 and needs. thorough investigation.

My opportunities are similar to the last level i.e. having help with aspects, such as recording mixing and promoting a track ready for a performance or on a recording to sell and this has moved forward a little after an in-depth module on this subject. This has made me realise that I need to start moving in that direction.

Threats are always the same from levels 4 to 5 and that is the treat of time. Holding down a full-time job and doing the course is still proving difficult, however, I am keeping up with the workload

I am looking forward to this module and hope to improve both my performance and essay-writing skills.

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My personal development plan looks at what I really need to improve on and how I will do it.This fits in perfectly with all other charts to inform the weekly schedule

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My personal practice schedule above allows my to practice certain techniques as ai go through the module as highlighted above.Time is always a factor so I have to really plan this every week.So far it's going to plan but very difficult to manage.

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This is my weekly schedule which marries up with the Gantt chart and needs following closely and monitoring each week to make sure all the tasks have been completed in the correct order

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WB03 Action Plan & Timeline Templete updateate level 5

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This is my GHANTT Chart which I will use to plot my weekly progress. I will fill it in week by week as I go towards the final goal. This has been edited several times as the weeks have progressed with the exception of a 2 week bereavement break which has pushed the end date to the 21st of August.

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WBO200 GANNT Chart Template UTU for Padlet

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This is a copy of Lovin scratch recording

Lyrics so far to amend as necessary

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My Risk assessment part A

This highlights all the potential risks that are present at the time of recording producing and playing live shows.If you know the potential risks , you can remove or minimise them.

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Ai Tools

Grammarly

This resource is named Grammarly, and it boasts that it can correct punctuation spelling, and grammar as I am typing it is underlining the text that it wants to change for me, which is fantastic, as I always struggle with all aspects of grammar. The tools also include a premium section that brainstorms ideas and re-writes them for you. I like this resource because you can correct it as you go.

Notion

I tried out the resource notion. From a research point of view, it was quite poor, and I couldn’t even find anything related to my question.

From a planning point of view, it is excellent, and you can organize your work and bring in different links to support your work. The function has a calendar so you can also look at specific dates.

Google Bard/gemini

Google Bard is an AI tool that generates answers to questions.

I tried this resource using the same. Search “Can you tell me the guitar that Paul McCartney used on the recording of Rocky Racoon”.

The search brought back that it was an acoustic guitar but no specifics. I would use this as a general resource but not for specifics. This next module will need specifics and is very crucial to the search.

Open Art

Open art is a good resource that uses stock photos and helps you edit them. The problem is that you need to upgrade to find out what it really can do, and the stock images don’t lead to a music environment.

Landar AI mastering

I have used this resource before on one of my tracks as a trial and it seems to be very good, even though at first the difference seems very subtle. The AI analyses the sounds and then a master’s them by using compression volume and panning techniques by using a logarithm.

I would use this on my private tracks if I wasn’t doing this course, as I think that it is too AI, not allowed, and in most modules, we must mix the track ourselves.

Sonoteller

I have looked into the above resource, and I find it excellent how it analysis the song and breaks it down into genre sub, genre mood, and gives a brief disruption of what the story is about and what the main focus if of the story. This resource also albeit not in a detailed way gives the instruments used.

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Gemini. (n.d.). ‎Gemini - chat to supercharge your ideas. [online] Available at: https://gemini.google.com/app?gad_source=1 [Accessed 11 Jun. 2024].

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My risk assessment part B

Part b of the risk assessment using the formula severity against probability works out a score which then. can be reduced or removed and if it can't decisions have to be made as to whether the activity should take place or some other means of managing the risk .The risks are categorised as Low Medium and High.

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In this weeks work I am putting down both bass parts for the songs Lovin and the letter both parts were attempted to be smooth connected scales .The part on loving went quite well and sounded really smooth and rounded ,however I felt that the bass on the letter was far too boomy in places and I will need to find some type of solution for this problem (Benediktsson 2016) i.e. possibly either using compression or re-recording the track again later to make it better with less volume so it doesn't boom. The setting I was using for this bass work were the tone all the way round to create a very dull and smooth tone(Williams 2023) the volume on about a quarter on the bass. I should have done this for both parts and then would have been ok.

in future.

I was also putting down an acoustic and clean guitar for Lovin , I also introduced a tremolo guitar to Lovin to give it that country feel . All went well and fit in with the song nicely .The tremolo was in time with the song and captured the essence of the country spirit .The tremolo guitar has been used extensively on country tracks such as ( Farina J,S 1959 ).I need to start looking at vocal techniques of how to sing without tension and also recording techniques of how to mx and master for the upcoming week. (Zulfi, O. (2023)The rehearsal of the the songs is coming on nicely , however I am struggling to remember the lyrics to the song Lovin , probably because of the rhythm of the song. The method that I usually use is to repeat every line several times until it sticks. For now I am using the words to get the flow and by the time the formative session is ready to record I will have it down.

The technicalities of the video recording has been ironed out and I use a program called wonder share , which marries up the video to the sound very efficiently. On my PDP I needed to start working on my essay writing skills as a constant ,as one of my attempts last block was disappointing, this is going well with SG and I am starting to make sense of it all by using a question method to eek out the answers.I am going to do this by constant practice of questions as well as a weekly tutorial with my mentor and then by the end of the module I should have a firm grasp of concepts and better writing skills

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List of influences/inspires me.

1.A song that has a melody that you can sing to both influence and inspiration.

2.A song that has a riff running through it or a drum pattern that sounds like it is the hook rather than the chorus that would influence me and make me want to do something similar.

3.Great Lyrics that hit you and make you think of what where, when, and how the story will evolve both influence and inspire me.

4. A great story that gives you emotion makes you laugh cry and makes you feel a certain way Inspires me to write great lyrics.

5 The film dirty dancing inspires me because of the soul r and b sound of the music at the time.

6.Making music inspires me to feel the emotion and try and bring the same emotion to an audience.

7.The group the Beatles the stones the kinks the Byrd’s and most 60’s bands influence me to put a part of their theme of music in mine, especially the Beatles.

Listening to my inner voice inspiring and coming up with melodies etc as I walk the dog and develop ideas inspires me.

8.When I listen to someone who has an emotional voice and is inspired by that emotion.

9. Country artists Influence and inspire me to write that way because of the storytelling aspect.

10. A great guitar solo that grabs you and is very memorable that inspires you to want to play it, re-create it, or influence you to bring a bit of it into your song

11.Listening back to something I have created inspires me to make more music.

12.The Eagles are an Influence on me

13.Soul Music is an Influence on me

14. The Band Supertramp are an Influence on me because of their tight harmonies and great song writing

15.The band Fleetwood Mac are an Influence on me as both versions of the group .The blues aspect and also the more polished pop version of the group.

16.Old fashioned black and white films Inspire me to do a really good job as they were so well made, great plots and story lines such as Casablanca ,a wonderful Life.

17. The tv series Life on mars Influences me because of the memories and nostalgia it gives.

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This week as per my calendar I am looking into the possibility of hiring someone to play banjo on the song letter. will give the track a country feel and will be reminiscent of the song "Take it easy"( Brown, Frey 1972)by the eagles which at the end of the song lifts the chorus and gives it a really good contrast and dynamic. I employed someone on the site Fiverr. Even though then track that was done for me was quite expensive I felt that this was worth the effort to give it that effect and make the song pop, .I will need to add an effect to give it depth.Also I have Introduced a Rhodes type organ to give the song fluidity.(Rhodes music2024)experiment with both this one and the in built Plugin on Logic pro. In the future I will look to extend my contacts wind experiment with different instruments.

www.youtube.com. (n.d.). Take It Easy (2013 Remaster). [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Oc2d_3yEk [Accessed 9 Jun. 2023].

I am at the moment researching into my Influences and the ones that inspire and influence me. finding out the attributes and the breakdown of the track, then integrate them into my songs, they are are Give a little bit by super Tramp and breakfast in America. Monday Morning and need your love so bad by two versions of Fleetwood Mac and Take it easy and somebody by the Eagles. I am looking forward to integrate these elements into my songs.

Researching is a massive project and is very timely, getting the correct reference is hard ,marrying it up to the question or element. In future I think that I will need to find a more effective way of finding references.

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Scratch recording of The Letter

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Lyrics for the song The Letter

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In this weeks diary I have started to experiment with the 2 new songs which I will be putting forward. I have an idea of what is needed at this point and when my influences are established I will act on those, for the moment I am writing the song in the usual format of what inspires me at the time and what concept that I use. The lyrics in both songs have gone very well and I have made the songs around 2 concepts. The first is a letter to your younger self which i find extremely fascinating i.e if you could speak to your younger self what would you say .The second concept of I wanna give you my Lovin ,which I may change later , sounds obvious what the content is ,but rather it being so obvious it is more about the anticipation of a person who is going to encounter his first sexual experience ,doesn't know what to say ,doesn't know what to do and the song focuses on his thoughts , rather than his actions "keep me hanging on with the same old song nothing seems clear, your playing games just to keep me right here, "echo's the persons frustration.

The chord structures this time are simplified in the sense they are mainly diatonic The letter being in the key of D Lovin being in C with a FMA7 toward the end of the chorus to give it a different sound before going back into verse.

I think the concepts of both these songs are worthwhile subjects and are worth developing. Structures may change in the future weeks , but I have the basis of what I hope will be 2 good songs.Week by week I will work on any lyrical changes if it does not fit the music and phrasing perfectly.

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A case study is something that looks really deep into the heart of a person a thing and in this case a particular band. The reason we need this information and the case study to reflect on is to learn from what is before us and use but not copy the attributes of that particular artist in your own songs. We all have influences concisely or sub-consciously that manifest themselves sometimes without us realising it sometimes, but this is a way to celebrate those influences in our education an career.

The influential artists that I was looking at was Fleetwood Mac Supertramp and the Eagles.

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The Eagles had many influences in their career

Neil Young

The Byrd’s

Buffalo Spring

Influence

Linda Rondstat

Linda was influenced by

Edith Piaf

Hank Williams

Lola Beltram..

Neil Young was influenced by

Jimmi Read

Roscoe Holcomb

Hank Williams

The Byrd’s was influenced by

Kingston Trio

Peter Paul and Mary

Buffalo Spring

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‌ admin (2020). Supertramp Songs Ranked | Return of Rock. [online] Return of Rock. Available at: https://returnofrock.com/supertramp-songs-ranked/ [Accessed 15 Aug. 2024].

Beviglia, J. (2024). Behind the Album: How Supertramp Became the Unlikeliest Rock Heroes with ‘Breakfast in America’. [online] American Songwriter. Available at: https://americansongwriter.com/behind-the-album-how-supertramp-became-the-unlikeliest-rock-heroes-with-breakfast-in-america/.

Beviglia, J. (2024). Behind the Album: How Supertramp Became the Unlikeliest Rock Heroes with ‘Breakfast in America’. [online] American Songwriter. Available at: https://americansongwriter.com/behind-the-album-how-supertramp-became-the-unlikeliest-rock-heroes-with-breakfast-in-america/.

Classic Rock Review (2014). Breakfast In Americaby Supertramp. [online] Classicrockreview.com. Available at: https://www.classicrockreview.com/2014/12/1979-supertramp-breakfast-in-america/ [Accessed 15 Aug. 2024].

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Repeatreplay.com. (2017). Songs About Losing Innocence – Repeat Replay. [online] Available at: https://repeatreplay.com/songs-about-losing-innocence/ [Accessed 15 Aug. 2024].

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www.soundonsound.com. (2024). CLASSIC TRACKS: Supertramp ‘The Logical Song’. [online] Available at: https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/classic-tracks-supertramp-logical-song.

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Eagles

Musicianship

coreyirwin (2020). Eagles Touring Members: The Band Behind the Band. [online] Ultimate Classic Rock. Available at: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eagles-touring-members/ [Accessed 15 Aug. 2024].

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Composition style

Roberts, J. (2023). Complete List Of Eagles Current And Former Band Members. [online] ClassicRockHistory.com. Available at: https://www.classicrockhistory.com/complete-list-of-eagles-current-and-former-band-members/.

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lyrical topic

Team, Q. (2023). Eagles Lyrics Quotes: Inspiring Words From The Legendary Band. [online] Quotesanity. Available at: https://quotesanity.com/eagles-lyrics-quotes-inspiring-words-from-the-legendary-band/ [Accessed 15 Aug. 2024].

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production techniques

Brown, M. (2023). Eagles Producer on the Making of the ‘Hotel California’ LP - Best Classic Bands. [online] Best Classic Bands. Available at: https://bestclassicbands.com/bill-szymczyk-interview-eagles-hotel-california-11-21-17/ [Accessed 15 Aug. 2024].

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Aesthetics

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eagles-song-ranked/

Sonic character

Browne,Angie, D., Browne, D., Martoccio, A., Greene, A., Grow, K. and Weingarten, C. (2019). The 40 Greatest Eagles Songs. [online] Rolling Stone. Available at: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/the-40-greatest-eagles-songs-779880/.

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cultural significance

Hunter, J. (2019). the Eagles | Members, Songs, & Facts | Britannica. In: Encyclopædia Britannica. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/the-Eagles.

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Artist name case study 2 -Fleetwood Mac (1)

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Chapter 5 (a)Which parts of the bands songs I like and why

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The purpose of any track breakdown of an artist is to learn to understand how the songs were put together what the chord structures are the melodic phrases the instruments used, time signatures and key so we can apply our influences in our own song. We are not copying note for note or word for word ,we are rather getting the essence of what is happening in the songs to make them part of our songs in put own way. When someone listens to our songs they may say that they can hear this artist or that artist in there, but not say words like "I can see you've ripped of that riff or similar. I think that sometimes we do it subconsciously, but by finding out we can do it with more confidence and listeners may like our songs because it reminds them of a particular song and a memory.

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Chapter 5 (c)Track breakdown Eagles take it easy

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Track breakdown Fleetwood Mac Need your love so bad(e)

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Track breakdown Fleetwood Mac Monday morning(f)

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Track breakdown Supertramp Breakfast in America(h)

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In this weeks work I have been putting together the main vocal part to the song the Letter and also rehearsing the song Lovin to get ready for the hand in of the formative assessment. So far everything is working out to plan. My practice schedule is working well even though I am against time and I have had to drop the drum practice for now as that is the one area I have a lot of help with to get me to this stage.

The vocal part went well as a try out for the vocals ,but I feel that I haven't quite not there yet .I still need to release the tension on my top notes which I have started practicing a while ago with a method by (Ramsey 2020)about tension and this is helping but I feel it may be a long way before I am fully there. Ramsey, M. (2020).and Deboheme(2024)

I also find it beneficial to raise the diaphragm when going for high note.

The rehearsal of the song Lovin is going well and I am getting to know my own lyrics ok. Even though have written these lyrics I still need to go over them to make the performance flow .This will be done by repetition ,repetition, repetition until it is flawless before the hand in of the final piece.

I have done a few run throughs with the camera to make sure it is a clear picture and there is no latency. This is working well and in the future I am thinking of buying the full program of wonder share to get away from the watermark and make things smoother and get the full package with different effects.

www.wondershare.com. (2024.). Wondershare Official Website: Creativity, Productivity, Utility. [online] Available at: https://www.wondershare.com/.

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Remarkable Exercises to Sing Without Straining. [online] Ramsey Voice Studio. Available at: https://ramseyvoice.com/sing-without-straining/#:~:text=To%20see%20how%20to%20relax%20your%20larynx%3A%201 [Accessed 27 Jun. 2024].Foundation

Vocal Course. (n.d.). Singing high notes without straining [the 4 powerful rules you must follow]. [online] Available at: https://www.foundationvocalcourse.com/pages/blog/singing-high-notes-without-straining-the-4-powerful-rules-you-must-follow [Accessed 27 Jun. 2024].‌

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Kachejian, B. (2024). Complete List Of Fleetwood Mac Band Members. [online] ClassicRockHistory.com. Available at: https://www.classicrockhistory.com/complete-list-of-fleetwood-mac-band-members/.

Literary Hub. (2022). A Poetic F*ck-You: Behind the Scenes of Fleetwood Mac’s Chart-Topping ‘Dreams’. [online] Available at: https://lithub.com/a-poetic-fck-you-behind-the-scenes-of-fleetwood-macs-chart-topping-dreams/.

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Repeatreplay.com. (2014). Songs About Being Betrayed By A Friend – Repeat Replay. [online] Available at: https://repeatreplay.com/songs-about-being-betrayed-by-a-friend/ [Accessed 15 Aug. 2024].

Society Of Rock. (2012). The Songwriting Formula Of Fleetwood Mac. [online] Available at: https://societyofrock.com/the-songwriting-formula-of-fleetwood-mac/.

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Thorp, C. (2023). Why the boho, rock-goddess aesthetic lives on. [online] Bbc.com. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230622-why-the-boho-rock-goddess-aesthetic-lives-on [Accessed 15 Aug. 2024].

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www.soundonsound.com. (n.d.). Classic Tracks: Fleetwood Mac ‘Go Your Own Way’. [online] Available at: https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/classic-tracks-fleetwood-mac-go-your-own-way.

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In this weeks work i have started to lay down the drums for each track by my producer friend using addictive drums (splice 2024)This program which is a plugin gives an option of using a sample drum pattern and changing it to suit. Even though I had an input in the drums I have not created the drums as i felt that this project I wanted something a little bit more complex and that was a bit more for me to do. The drum patterns of both songs are matched to the original scratch recording.

both drum patterns went well and followed the given format of the song .The parts seemed to be very tricky and on the song Lovin the inspiration came from a song by Bruce Springsteen entitled streets of (BruceSpringsteenVEVO, 2009)Philadelphia ,but speeded up. The other drum track was created by following the rhythm of the song the letter

I feel going forward there may be some changes later depending on how things sound and shape up .This can be done by making the drum parts more solid on the kick drum to give it more emphasis and maybe some more fills but as it stands they are both pretty solid.

BruceSpringsteenVEVO (2009). Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Philadelphia (Official Video). YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z2DtNW79sQ.Lisa of i

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My definition of a Value proposition is what benefits that the company offer in their products. i.e our company will provide this product for you and this is why it is a perfect fit

My definition of a USP is what sets you apart from other artists products etc

For example 4 part harmonies

A unique blend of music

Catchy sing along choruses

Eagles VP

·         Timeless music

·         genre-blending artistry

·         enduring impact on American rock

Eagles USP

·         Harmonies

·         classic hits

·         the ability to maintain authenticity while achieving massive popularity

Supertramp VP

·         sophisticated sound

·         commercial appeal

·         perfect timing.

Supertramp USP

·         Sophistication

·          memorable hits

·         great harmonies

·          ability to captivate listeners across genres.

Fleetwood Mac  VP

·         Cultural phenomenon

·         talented singer songwriters

·         ability to evolve and adapt.

·         Commercial success

·         Fleetwood Mac’s USP

·         musical versatility,

·         chart-topping hits

·         timeless legacy.

Wiebe, D.A. (2014). What is Your Value Proposition as a Musician? [online] David Andrew Wiebe. Available at: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/value-proposition/ [Accessed 3 Jul. 2024].

CXL. (2019). The 4 Types of Value Propositions Every Business Needs. [online] Available at: https://cxl.com/blog/types-value-propositions/.

Osum. (2024). Demystifying the Unique Selling Point Definition - Osum. [online] Available at: https://blog.osum.com/unique-selling-point-definition/ [Accessed 3 Jul. 2024].

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Roberts, J. (2023). Complete List Of Eagles Current And Former Band Members. [online] ClassicRockHistory.com. Available at: https://www.classicrockhistory.com/complete-list-of-eagles-current-and-former-band-members/.

faroutmagazine.co.uk. (2024). Don Henley on The Eagles’ most commercially successful song. [online] Available at: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-eagles-most-commercially-successful-song-according-to-don-henley/ [Accessed 3 Jul. 2024].

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updated, P. last (2020). How Supertramp made the classic Breakfast In America. [online] louder. Available at: https://www.loudersound.com/features/how-supertramp-made-the-classic-breakfast-in-america.

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Beviglia, J. (2024). Behind the Album: How Supertramp Became the Unlikeliest Rock Heroes with ‘Breakfast in America’. [online] American Songwriter. Available at: https://americansongwriter.com/behind-the-album-how-supertramp-became-the-unlikeliest-rock-heroes-with-breakfast-in-america/ [Accessed 3 Jul. 2024].

updated, R.H. (2017). How Rumours swept Fleetwood Mac to the peak of their success. [online] louder. Available at: https://www.loudersound.com/features/how-rumours-took-fleetwood-mac-to-the-peak-of-success.

faroutmagazine.co.uk. (2023). The ultimate beginner’s guide to Fleetwood Mac. [online] Available at: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-ultimate-beginners-guide-to-fleetwood-mac/ [Accessed 3 Jul. 2024].

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3. Consider and identify your own USP as a musician, producer, artist, songwriter etc.

What will really set you apart from others in your field?

The things that set me apart from others is the versatility of the music genes and also the harmonies which are applied to either a cover or original in a unique way.

What are you doing differently/better than other competitors?

Most competitors in our field of work i.e the clubs don't have many artists that play both an instrument and harmonise.

Is your VP/USP

We offer a great service that does not compromise on quality and delivers a great performance as standard each time across many genres.

The USP is centred around creating catchy melodies, choruses in our own work and making the cover versions our own by applying harmonies to areas of the song that aren't necessarily on the original recording

How will you use this to engage and connect with your audience?

We use the above to draw our audiences listening experience b creating a warm friendly sometimes comedic night of entertainment.

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In this weeks diary I have been researching Fiverr to get me a saxophone part for the sog Lovin. Even though I have played a guitar solo for this part, I feel it needs something a bit different and it also fits in with the idea of integrating sounds from other artists. In this instance like in the song "Give a little bit" by Supertramp. I asked for tis part to be an essence of the track and to loosely follow my guitar solo that I put forward to the musician. He came up with 2 versions and I will choose the best which fits. I feel the parts sound really good and they should make the whole song come alive. The downside to this is the cost which is reasonably expensive but worth it if I want to get the results I need.

The other aspect I have been working on is the dramatic guitar parts as in the song "Somebody where the song starts off with a distortion sound. I already had a riff at the beginning so I decided to put another guitar underneath to give it that effect and also the song didn't feel that it was finished, so another the riff was repeated at the end but scaled back with less instrumentation and finishes on a c6 chord to give it a definite ending. Similar to "Hard days night "by the Beatles and even though this was not in the original plan it resolves as in the opening chord of the above song. I feel both parts went well especially the ending, however the speed of my song against the speed of somebody, doesn't match up, and the intensity isn't the same. Because I am taking the idea form the song it fits quite well. In future I will look at tempo's that maybe will facilitate this intensity.

Looking at my original goals I have continued to practice with the four rules for singing high as in chapter 5 and I have cemented a routine for this. This is now becoming slightly easier.

I am continually working on producing and learning from my mentor, one aspect I have been working on recently is the fade tool on each part of the track, when a part is played in different sections, i.e. not recorded at the same time, there is an edge which sometimes produces a click. This needs smoothing out, and can be done by using the above tool.

From a research point of looking at weekly classes I have had a more better insight about research i.e surface research and deeper research and also the importance of finding more that one resource. Doing the case studies, have proved very difficult for me as there was a lot of work to do .I am starting to understand the complexity of looking at an essay question and following the brief, and by only doing this it saves on irrelevant wording

The (2018). A Hard Day’s Night (Remastered 2015). YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMSiHdrHl0g.

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Chapter 7(c)question and answer phrases the Letter.

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I have been rehearsing and putting the songs on canvas for the formative .The session went mostly well apart from when I discovered the keyboard part playing out of time .This is probably because I played it before the bass part , which on my part was a big mistake ,because it was out of ryhthm and time.I will have to watch out for that in future and try parts in the correct order.For the recording I realised I had to leave it out.This was not discovered until I started listening and mixing.

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1.Aesthetic

·        An aesthetic is how something looks

·        How the style is of a band/group /artist

·        How they are designed and put forward

·        How their have their own particular sound

This is most important because it creates individuality between different pieces or art ,music fashion etc. We need to be unique in the way we put ourselves forward.

2.Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Macs nature, power, purpose and creation as highlighted below as highlighted by Tikkanen(2009)

Nature:

Fleetwood Mac began as a British blues band in 1967.

Their early music captured the essence of blues, infusing it with a unique charm that resonated worldwide12.

Power:

Their 1977 album Rumours was one of the biggest-selling albums of all time.

Rumours reflected the simultaneous breakups of two couples in the band, making it emotionally charged and powerful.

Purpose:

Initially, Fleetwood Mac found success during the British blues boom with hits like “Albatross.”

Over time, they evolved, underwent personnel changes, and moved to the United States.

The addition of singer-songwriters Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham infused a pop sensibility into their music, leading to multimillion-selling albums1.

Creation:

Founded by former members of John Mayall’s Blues breakers—Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Jeremy Spencer.

Later members joined, including Christine McVie, Danny Kirwan, Bob Welch, and others.

Their journey from blues roots to pop-rock legends shaped Fleetwood Mac’s creation and legacy13.

Meaning and value

The meaning of their music is heartache ,turmoil emotional rollercoasters of relationships within and outside the band

Their  “enduring longevity”  is one of the highlighted values of the band Fleetwood Mac, as mentioned in the American songwriter.

Performance

From a performance point of view Fleetwood Mac have the following in abundance

·        Musical Prowess(great musicians)

·        Songwriting brilliance

·        Emotional connection with audience as presented In the program by the  BBC (www.bbc.com. 21st December 2018)

Supertramp

Nature:

Supertramp blended progressive rock, art rock, and pop sensibilities.

Their music featured intricate arrangements, lush harmonies, and thought-provoking lyrics1.

Power:

“The Logical Song” stands out—a masterpiece that resonated globally.

Its existential lyrics and expertly crafted music made it a transatlantic hit, reaching the Top Ten in the US and UK1.

Purpose:

Roger Hodgson, co-leader, drew from his troubled childhood to create meaningful songs.

“The Logical Song” addresses life’s purpose, touching listeners deeply1.

Creation:

Hodgson composed “The Logical Song” alone, feeling he’d “nailed it.”

The song emerged from questions about life’s deeper meaning, capturing innocence, wonder, and disillusionment1.

Performance:

Supertramp’s live shows showcased their musicianship and emotional connection.

Hits like “Crime of the Century” and “Breakfast in America” captivated audiences2.

Meaning and Value:

Their music offers solace, provokes thought, and stirs emotions.

Supertramp’s legacy lies in their ability to create relatable, timeless songs that touch hearts and minds.

Elliott published, P. (2021).

The Eagles

Nature:

The Eagles, formed in 1971, blended rock, country, and folk influences.

Their harmonies, intricate guitar work, and storytelling set them apart.

Power:

“Hotel California” stands out—a haunting, enigmatic rock classic.

Its guitar solos, cryptic lyrics, and vocal prowess captivated audiences worldwide.

Purpose:

The Eagles’ music often delved into themes of longing, freedom, and the American dream.

Songs like “Take It Easy” and “Desperado” resonate with a sense of wanderlust and introspection.

Creation:

Glenn Frey and Don Henley, the core songwriters, crafted hits that became anthems.

Their collaboration birthed timeless tracks that define the Eagles’ legacy .

Performance:

Live shows showcased their musicianship, harmonies, and emotional connection.

Hits like “New Kid in Town” and “Lyin’ Eyes” left indelible marks on music history.

Meaning and Value:

The Eagles’ music reflects America’s spirit, heartache, and resilience. Hunter, J. (2019).

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Aesthetic

The Aesthetic of our duo Soul Provider, Weird Science and Saw and Wylde captures various outfits to fit the image for example the soul part and the 80’s version of ourselves relies with the stereotypical clothing of the genre, whereas the Shaw and Wylde version that relies completely on original material is a across section between country ,rock blues ballad the music with a dress sense based around the country theme, but not strictly to that  genre of music, one of the members wears a blue wig and both wear tops that are synonymous with other genres such as rock. The footwear in one member is sparkly pumps as from the disco era and the portrayal of the band is based around emotional connection in the ballad sense and a connection of warmth and fun to the audience.

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Tikkanen, A. (2019). Fleetwood Mac | Members, History, Albums, & Facts. In: Encyclopedia Britannica. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Fleetwood-Mac.

American Songwriter. (2020). Behind the Song: ‘Dreams’ by Fleetwood Mac. [online] Available at: https://americansongwriter.com/behind-the-song-dreams-by-fleetwood-mac/.

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www.bbc.com. (21st December 2018.). Fleetwood Mac: A Musical History. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/proginfo/2018/51/fleetwood-mac-a-musical-history [Accessed 11 Jul. 2024].

Elliott published, P. (2021). The story behind The Logical Song by Supertramp. [online] louder. Available at: https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-story-behind-the-logical-song-supertramp.

Hunter, J. (2019). the Eagles | Members, Songs, & Facts | Britannica. In: Encyclopædia Britannica. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/the-Eagles.

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I have been working on a new part for the letter which involves a riff running through the song at prominent parts in the style like of the song "need your love so bad"

I have also worked on a four part harmony for the intro and choruses in the song Loving.The riff I feel still needs some work because it doesn't really fit the song interns of question and answer techniques like in the above song.I will have to listen to the song above many times to find the best place for them .In the original song most of the riffs go in the bridge sectioned as (Ellul 2019)mentions"Four-part harmony is a traditional system of organising chords for 4 voices: soprano, alto, tenor and bass (known together as SATB)"Using this idea, method and my own knowledge I was able to create a four part harmony.i want to ,before the hand-in bring 2 female harmonies in to give a different dimension to the song.The parts did go well and fit together ok.I will have to check them separately and together ,to make sure.I think if I was doing this sort of thing again I would multi layer each part to give added depth, but for now I feel the parts fit the song providing I don't make them too predictable.

E, M. (2019). A Beginner’s Guide to 4-Part Harmony: Notation, Ranges, Rules & Tips. [online] School of Composition. Available at: https://www.schoolofcomposition.com/beginners-guide-to-4-part-harmony/.

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This is a banjo part for the song the letter played by a musician from fiver

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This is the sax solo that I received from the site known as Fiverr.

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This week I have been rehearsing against the stripped down track of the song Lovin ,so I can make sure every nuance and everything fits like it should.With a full sound it is quite easy to get swamped in the mix and sometimes miss things.The rehearsals are going well and the song is getting better and more together as it goes along.The timing coming into the first chord is a bit tricky and needs a little bit more practice.

I am feeling anxious about the summative, because I want it to be really good and better than the previous summative attempts.

The 4 part harmony allows me to get the timing right.I think in the future the only thing that will help an anxious performer like my self is repetitions it is second nature.

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This module has been about mainly finding out about your on sound and where it comes from , in terms of what gene sub genre it belongs to, by finding out these attributes it has helped in identifying and shaping that uniqueness. Our sound may be similar in a lot of ways, but the unique blend it puts forward is different because we all draw different aspects from the musical landscape and also have different intrinsic inspirations. Also the module is about your style, aesthetics , i.e what image are you trying to put forward to establish yourself as been unique to the audience, what makes them want to look and listen to your unique identified sound.

The module has also been about aspects of professionalism and safety. Developing notes about the production side will help in the future with organising notes that reflect on the process and could help a guide for future productions.

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I am well on my way to finishing this module, but still need to check a few things before I complete.The main thing I need to do is finish the case studies using a valid argument of each.i don't think I initially understood the content of what was to do at the beginning as it all just seems like charts, with no area for the argument to go, but I think by using the chart I can make it work for me.I have made it clear where my influences have come from by doing the 10 week journal ,which highlights quite a lot of this and my contributions are below for the 2 tracks

Lovin

Help with production but all controlled by myself.

Bass guitar

rhythm guitar

keyboard organ parts

vocals

backing vocals

The Letter

Bass

rhythm and lead guitar tremolo and acoustic

pianos and keyboards

vocals

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In this weeks diary I have been producing the song the letter.Using various plugins as mentioned above.The more I produce a track, the more I feel as though I am getting nearer ,but at the same time still climbing a hill to get to that magic mix that is radio ready.

The song itself is going well and most of the parts apart from the vocals is mixed and ready to go.Using different plugins really make that difference although sometimes I feel I just want to simplify and strip back things too make it less complicated, and in the future I will try and work on the stripped back sound that I think I need.

It has been apparent from the start ,that a lot of work is needed produce a track, and even though I am not on the producer path I still want to do a great job.

Also I have continued to hone my performance making sure all words are performed correctly and everything is in time.I think I have a tendency sometimes to get anxious and not perform on the day to the best of my ability, but with regular practice this should not be an issue when I do the final recording and mixing.The vocal warm ups have helped to warm me up before I start

In the future I still need work on my vocal performance, and make it even better than this time.

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In this weeks diary I have completed my performance on the song Lovin mixing together on Mac movie maker. Overall the performance went well although and the singing came across well as did the other instruments ,however looking back on the performance there seemed to be times ,when I felt a bit out of time with the rythyhm. In the future this will need addressing and will require a strict regime of playing with a metronome to make sure everything marries up.The interesting thing about this performance which was different to the last waste use of 2 camera angles and one then was formulated into black and white using the same program.This gave it an old effect and at the same time a modern twist and was an especially good dynamic to the whole recording. the recording side of things I used various plugins such as Addictive keys for the piano and organ ,CLA guitars for the 12 string,Magma springs for vocals.Eq from pro logic on clean guitar,Magma tubes drums and a Pro logic plugin for tremolo guitar. I have completed the letter for the final mix this week ,using magma springs-designer on Logic Pro which I feel gives it a nice effect with out too much reverb.i have also used cal vocals plugin which I use on a regular basis.I will need to update all pallet content this week and all essays checked so I can put them into canvas for marking.I have really enjoyed this module as I believe it gets to the very heart off what we are trying to achieve, however I do also believe that this is a development for every one as things may change in the future, by further experimentation.Looking back on my original goals for this modules feel there has been a marked improvement in the academic work which is making more sense as the weeks go, balancing and mixing video production and also singing without tension.All these areas still need work but are going in the right direction.

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This is the banjo part having some reverb put to it on the song the Letter to give it a bit more ambience using acoustic dreams in the abbey road chambers

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Here using logics own bass compressor to give a more solid round sound and smooth out any peeks and troughs and boominess.

Apple (2019). Logic Pro X. [online] Apple (United Kingdom). Available at: https://www.apple.com/uk/logic-pro/.

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This is bass Eq by Jack Puig to change the attack saturation and Prescence.

KVR Audio. (2019). Jack Joseph Puig Signature Series by Waves - Mastering Plugin VST VST3 Audio Unit AAX. [online] Available at: https://www.kvraudio.com/product/jack-joseph-puig-signature-series-by-waves [Accessed 20 Aug. 2024].

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The Magma tubes used on the song the letter Drums gives flavours of saturation warmth ad colour.

waves.com. (2023). Magma Tube Channel Strip. [online] Available at: https://www.waves.com/plugins/magma-tube-channel-strip [Accessed 20 Aug. 2024].

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This is the Fairchild plugin which was used on the song the letter for drums to control the compression.

waves.com. (2019). PuigChild Compressor. [online] Available at: https://www.waves.com/plugins/puigchild-compressor?w_campaign=6448524170&searchl=0&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADPwrXDNgaZxzxMN3WSCzLAE7LjzA&gclid=CjwKCAjw_ZC2BhAQEiwAXSgClj0eyMxgiT5kaFehR2bnjhS78Xk-TmULOu6pLCnms2B5Yls2jUb6sxoCmM4QAvD_BwE [Accessed 20 Aug. 2024].

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Program notes for the song Lovin complete

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Program notes for the song The Letter Complete

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The 2 songs for the summative hand-in are complete and will be uploaded to studio for assessment.The 2 full tracks highlight all techniques and influences from the 3 main artists mentioned throughout.

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This was used as a very good example of the 70's sound I was looking for on the song Lovin

Xlnaudio.com. (2024). XLN Audio. [online] Available at: https://www.xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_keys?srsltid=AfmBOorNxF-82xpcGSVtEoZ7r00URgYNXbdzP1yuURFyiukq4L1EFdcg [Accessed 20 Aug. 2024].

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this effect was used for the 12 string guitar effect on the song Lovin

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waves.com. (n.d.). CLA Guitars Plugin - Waves Audio. [online] Available at: https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-guitars.

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This plugin was used as a reverb for the vocals on the song login

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waves.com. (2023). Magma Springs. [online] Available at: https://www.waves.com/plugins/magma-springs [Accessed 20 Aug. 2024].

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This was a pro logic plugin used on clean guitar

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This was used on the drums to give them more sustain Polish and resonannce.

waves.com. (2022). BB Tubes. [online] Available at: https://www.waves.com/plugins/bb-tubes [Accessed 20 Aug. 2024].

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