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ABOUT ME: Write a about you and your interests in music, giving examples of artists or bands that have inspired you. You should discuss:

Who you are and your interests and hobbies

Do you play, sing or produce music?

Favourite bands and artists

Favourite songs - explain why you like them

Have you been to any gigs? Who would you like to see perform live?

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This is where you will write a final evaluation of your assignment work. You should discusss:
What went well?
What would you improve?
What did you learn?
What did you enjoy?

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Each week, you should reflect on your practical sessions. You should discuss:

What you did

What you learnt

What went well

What you could improve on

Include screenshots and videos from your own projects and performance sessions

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Write a bit about yourself and what you want to achieve with your music one day:

What are your aspirations in music?

What job in music would you like to have one day?

Why do you want to achieve these things?

How do you think you will achieve them (college study, making beats, university, playing in bands etc)?

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Add links to at least 2 songs that you listen to. You should discuss:

What it is you like about each song

The types of sounds and instruments used

What the lyrics, vibe or mood of the songs mean to you?

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Explain the importance of health and safety in the music industry. Provide examples from different environments:

Live performances

Recording studios

Theatres

Music Festivals

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Explain the following keywords, using definitions ions and explanations from your own research sources

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the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

application in music - research is the process of systematically gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing primary and secondary sources to understand musical phenomena, historical contexts, performers, and composers

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a multifaceted network of businesses, organizations, and individuals involved in the creation, production, distribution, promotion, and performance of music.

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DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) - a software application that functions as a complete virtual studio, allowing users to record, edit, mix, and produce music and other audio

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a person engaged or qualified in a profession.

application in music - someone who earns their living from music-related activities, such as performing, composing, recording, teaching, or other music industry roles, and conducts themselves with reliability and skill

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a creative work, especially a poem or piece of music.

application in music - the finished musical work itself (e.g., a song, symphony) or the process of creating it

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the making of a judgement about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

application in music - the systematic process of determining the merit, worth, value, or significance of a musical work, performance, or experience, often by comparing it to specific criteria or standards

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being a producer is like being the vital link between the artist, engineer and record label. Ensuring that the final product aligns with artists vision whilst keeping the professionalism and deadline standards.

A good example of this is Dr. Dre, he is a good music producer because of his innovative and distinctive production style, marked by his incredible attention to detail, perfectionism, expertise in drum programming and audio engineering, and ability to craft unique sounds and rythms. He is also a master of the music industry, known for creating hit-making systems by discovering talent, setting a consistent sound, and overseeing entire projects.

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a performers job roles consist of performing live, recording, rehearsing and/or composing music. They are important because they are the 'face' of the group and can connect with the audience by conveying the emotion of the song through their voice.

A good example of this is James Hetfield, the lead singer for Metallica. He is considered a good singer for his distinctive, aggressive vocal style, mastery of vocal compression and resonance, and the emotional impact he conveys through his gritty delivery.

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James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963) is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, co-founder, and a primary songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica. He is mainly known for his raspy voice and intricate rhythm playing, but occasionally performs lead guitar duties and solos both live and in studio. Hetfield co-founded Metallica in October 1981 after answering an advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich in the Los Angeles newspaper The Recycler. Metallica has won ten Grammy Awards[1] and released 11 studio albums, three live albums, four extended plays, and 24 singles. Hetfield is often regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal rhythm guitar players of all time.[2]

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1. Theatre Director

2. Sound & Lighting Technician

3. Stage Manager

Performing arts are important because they cultivate crucial soft skills like confidence, communication, creativity, and empathy, whilst also fostering cultural understanding, emotional intelligence, and improved academic performance.

A good example of this is Tyler the Creator, Tyler is a skilled performing artist due to his huge stage presence, engaging performing style, on-stage storytelling, and a down to earth connection with the audience, all of which stem from his consistent evolution and ability to weave complex personal narratives into his live shows. He combines high-energy, theatrical production with moments of intimacy, while using set design, costumes, and audience interaction to create a powerful and memorable experience

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The Importance of Performing Arts in Education | Drama and Music | St Peter’s Prep

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The arts are a gateway to unlocking creativity, nurturing self-expression, & cultivating a well-rounded individual. Learn why performing arts is so important in education and the unique benefits this creative subject brings.

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PLAYLIST: Create a playlist of music that inspires you. Try to pick a range of genres and tracks that highlight your interests within music. This can be:

Spotify links

YouTube links

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PROMOTION - Using the online graphic design software Canva, create some artwork that represents you as an artist.

https://www.canva.com/

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Using CANVA, design a H&S poster for a chosen performance/production space.

Upload your final poster here

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When it comes to music, i listen to most things such as: 90's hip-hop, Rock, pop, R&B, D&B, Bass line, Reggae just to name a few. However, i don't like country music all that much. Some Rock bands i enjoy are Metallica, Gun's n Roses, Black Sabbath and Limp Bizkit.

My favourite genre however, is chill hip-hop. Not a lot of people produce this type of music and aren't well known. some of these include: NamesBliss, Jehst, Wale the Sage and Freddie Gibbs. All of these genres and singers inspire me to create music because it makes a difference in peoples lives, and me being able to do this would be amazing to see.

Me and my mate create music with his DJ decks in his room when we have spare time, we can spend hours creating different mixes and songs. It is a safe place and the highlight of my day. He introduced me into creating my own music and now we create music together.

I would pick a favourite song but the thing is, i listen to such a variety on genres, its hard to choose. If i had to pick my favourite song in chill hip-hop, it would either be 1985 by Freddie Gibbs, or Blueue by wale the sage. Freddie Gibbs song is soul touching, it has a Lofi type beat with an amazing guitar lead throughout the song, i feel peaceful and nostalgic when i listen to it.

I have been to 2 concerts in the last year, D Block Europe and 21 savage. me and my sister both enjoyed their music and when we saw there were on tour in the uk, we had to see them, Especially as they are US rappers. Next year, im going to see Dave as his tickets are being released on 20th October.

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This represents my music taste. A chaotic jumble of many different genres, but also shows in that mess, there is quality and tidiness.

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a wide range of music genres, shuffle them about and make it look chaotic but neat

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My aspirations in music are to be able to learn to produce and my my own songs, eventually being able to release my own music and have clients to work with. I will only be making beats as i cant sing or rap. I'd also like to be a DJ and mix songs at clubs or festivals.

I think i will achieve them by learning the basic in college, then in the future, working with other more experienced producers. This will help because i can learn different techniques and tips from them and potentially create a song with them, boosting my popularity.

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Using drummer sequencing is a quick and easy way to create a drummer track or beat for your song, you can change the genre, style and complexity of the drums to fix it to your liking.

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Song Choices:

Step to my girl - Souls of mischief

1985 - Freddie Gibbs

Step to my girl (why?)- My favourite parts of this song is the flow and backing track.

1985 (why?)- The beat and guitar in this song are the reasons it has very quickly become my favourite song.

Step to my girl (sounds and instruments) - The flow is easy to understand and works perfectly with the purpose of the song, calm, slow paced. The soft saxophone in the background create a huge impact on the entire song as it gives the feeling of nostalgia and calmness.

1985 (sounds and instruments) - The Beat is very soothing to listen too, It goes insanely well with the guitar riff playing throughout the song. It makes me feel relaxed, nostalgic, and happy.

Step to my girl (vibe/mood) - The saxophone in the background is an incredible impact on the entire song as it gives the feeling of nostalgia and calmness. it compliments the lyrics as they are relaxed and medium paced, emphasising the sound of the saxophone. The BPM of this is 96, meaning it is on the slower side of songs but not super slow.

1985 (vibe/ mood) - The vibe of this song is calming. It makes me feel relaxed, nostalgic, and happy. The guitar emphasises the backing track, boosting the power and feelings of the song. the BPM is 132, meaning it isnt slow but not super upbeat either.

Both of these songs are very similar in feeling, they both have a calm track that creates a calm and happy feeling.

Step to my girl -https://open.spotify.com/track/2eNSieyqDoZMa3yOSagR4q?si=kcj5AI5aTp-F24AQm6S3Ig

1985 -https://open.spotify.com/track/1p1b9LdLJ0REuFJX9mYtFX?si=fWbF6B2ARFWVtVKmtrV_Xw

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Present research on music industry job roles explored in class each week, discussing the responsibilities needed for each job. Give examples of famous people.

TIP: You should make us of at least 2 research sources to help you gather your information (websites, articles, videos etc)

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Health and Safety is crucial in the music industry to reduce the likelihood of damage to the ears, musculoskeletal injuries for the performers, or preventing injuries from broken props etc. Most venues comply with these legal requirements, helping to keep costs down for injury payouts, maintaining workforce productivity and protecting the well-being of staff, crowd and performers alike.

Live performances - Live performances require plenty of health and safety such as: Risk assessments for hazards like falling scenery, tripping, unstable structures. It also includes fire extinguish ability and pyrotechnics control, ensuring the venue is well ventilated and well lit and providing ear protection.

Recording studio - The importance of health and safety in the recording studio are to prevent hearing damage from loud noise, electrical shocks from equipment that is faulty, and/or being hurt from trips or falling equipment. The protects people, ensures a positive reputation, avoids liability creates a save and efficient workspace.

Theatres - It is important due to being able to prevent serious injuries/fatalities of performers/crowd/technicians from things like falls, hazardous substances and/or heavy loads. It complies with ethical and legal obligations, promotes an inclusive and positive work culture, gives the theatre a positive reputation and is more cost effective than dealing with accident repercussions.

Music festivals - Health and safety is crucial at a music festival as there is a lot that can go wrong and, because there is so many people, some injuries could go unnoticed. These regulations can range from falling equipment, hearing loss all the way to food poisoning, theft etc.

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Analyse at least 2 examples of inspirational music performances

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Analyse at least 2 examples of inspirational music performances

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Freddie Mercury – Freddie mercury is one of, if not the most inspirational musician to ever live. He was an incredible singer and live performer. He knew how to control the audience and include them in the show.

Freddie had all the characteristics of a great performer such as:

Confidence – Freddie was a gay man, so it made being himself in public a lot more difficult than others would find it. However, he channelled this and became a super star on stage.

Stamina – He would need a lot of stamina due to them being so popular, as they were almost constantly on tour and performing for hundreds of thousands of people.

Performance – Freddies performance was unmatched. He could control the crowd (this could be hundreds of thousands of people) with ease. Even to this day, when his music is played, they whole crowd will most likely know the songs and sing along.

There are many more but i would fill multiple pages. He was arguably the greatest showman to ever have lived.

Michael Jackson – Michael Jackson was an incredible performer at live shows. He knew how to hype up the crowd and get them prepared for a good night. With his dance moves, combined with his musical voice, he came to be known as the king of pop music.

He was All the characteristics of a great performer such as:

Confidence – Michael was seen all over the world, meaning he had to be confident considering how many people he would meet daily and when he would go on tour, performing Infront of millions.

Stamina – Michael had to have stamina due to his popularity all over the world, He was almost always touring, meaning he was also constantly travelling, hitting him hard with jet-lag. On top of the travelling, he would also have to perform, giving him no time to chill out and relax.

Performance - Michael was a super performer, meaning he had a specific style of entertaining people when up on stage. An example of this is when he would dance while singing the song ‘smooth criminal’. This performance became so iconic due to his revolutionary ‘anti-gravity lean’ and ‘moonwalk’. This was incredible to see and made people realise how unique Michael was.

Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal - Live Munich 1997- HD

Queen Live Aid 1985 - EEEEEOOOOOO

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WWW? - completed most sections of assignment on or before time. Included everything we had learnt on Logic Pro into my final song.

EBI? - Keeping on top of blog section.

What did i learn? - I have learnt a lot already such as: different tools and what they do on Logic, Starting to learn how to read a music sheet, how to use a DAW and pro tools, different roles and responsibilities in the music industry etc.

What did i enjoy? - i enjoyed creating music and learning new techniques to improve the sound and overall professionalism that goes into it.

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we learnt how to add depth and texture to our instruments in Logic. I added reverb to my melody, which added a calming texture to the overall vibe of the song.

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We were tasked with setting up mics to capture the sound of an acoustic guitar. we had to guess which was the best position to put them in to capture the best sound. We had learnt that the best placement for the mic was on the right of the hole (left if you are holding it).