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Ideas For this Module (1)

Project Summary Q+A (2)

Project Timeline Oct - Dec (3)

My Technology (Adjustable) (4)

Good vs Bad Practice in Composition (5)

Using Automation (6)

Risk Assessment + Health and Safety (7)

Track Analysis, structuring and format (8)

Jazz (In Media) Track Analysis 1/2 (9.1)

Rock in Game Music Track Analysis 1/2 (10.1)

Rock in Game Music Track Analysis 2/2 (10.2)

Modern Contemporary Music in TV Shows Track Analysis 1/2 (11.1)

J Rock Track - Chord Structure Layout and adjustments (11.2)

Modern Contemporary: J Rock Track (11.3)

Orchestral for Media Track Analysis 1/2 (12.1)

Orchestral for Media Track Analysis 2/2 (12.2)

Orchestral Music: Track 1 (12.3)

Track 2 Development Process (12.4)

Piano Demo - MP3 (12.5)

Orchestral Arrangment pdf (12.6)

Orchestral Arrangement MP3 - Track 2 Sample (12.7)

Cultural music in media (13)

Horror Music Track Analysis 1/2 (14.1)

Horror Music Track Analysis 2/2 (14.2)

Horror Music: Track1 (14.3)

Horror Music: Track2 (14.4)

Critical Analysis + Finalising - Considerations (15)

Next term - progress that needs to be made and how (16)

Timeline For the New year (17)

A Frustrating End To The Year (18)

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1) Compose, Mix and upload a Sync Album to various sync websites. E.G. Music Gateway or Syncr.

Opportunity to begin earning money via composing for media, without the pressure or restrictions of a brief. Builds portfolio passively (but restricts to one genre).

Skillsets

- Can already compose and create music

- Mixing and mastering needs work to create natural sounds.

- Will require research and case studies, capable of doing these will and will help expand my skillsets.

I already have access to all the resources I definitely need, but would probably want access to a variety of musicians to create realistic sounds. Can draw upon past experience of composing such as work I did for last years WB07 module and the string arrangements I have done for my own 'pop oriented' music.

2) Form and grow a function band, with the aim of creating a brand image, website and portfolio to begin booking gigs.

Allows me to build a show reel with compentent professional musicians, as well as expanding my network of musicians. Gives me the chance to understand client facing work and how it functions. First step into an income stream I plan to use throughout the future.

Skillsets

Drum technique is high enough standard for function work

Networking - Needs work, need to expand work and find musicians

Repertoire retention - Im good at learning repertoire, but never as much as 60 songs before.

Have located a bassist and guitarist. Need to find a vocalist and ideally another guitarist or keys player. I can draw from my experience leading bands and ensembles, as well as my time in pit band to aid with my repertoire learning.

3) Compose a portfolio of music based in music for media, across various genre's, focusing on applying for further education and having a displayable body of work.

Allows me to apply for further education, as well as being an opportunity to expand my comfort of working in various genres and styles. Gives me a foundation of work to present when networking and looking for jobs within the industry.

Skillsets

- Composing - Comfortable composing in both sheet music and DAW.

- Need to improve my time management when composing, focusing on moving forwards rather than nitpicking for perfection, Can correct later.

- Genre Diversity - I have a fairly competent grasp of a variety of genres, but will need to build on this and have more confidence in more styles.

Already have DAW and composing tools. Probably need a better MIDI keyboard to aid in the process, however. I plan to pull on previous experience working with ensembles (Both traditional and modern), such as directing concert bands.

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A summary of my Project aims, goals and outcomes.

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This is my project timeline from the beginning of next week (October 21st) through to the end of the year before my holidays (December 6th). It outlines the basic structure of my analysis and response with short, sample compositions demonstrating and embedding an understanding of the learned material from my case studies.

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A non-exhaustive and consistently expanded list of my required technology throughout the project.

1. Email & Communication - Zoom, Skype, G-Mail, Phone Calls etc.

2. Music Production - Fl-Studio, Slate Digital, Spitfire Audio, Musescore 4, Cubase, Native Instruments, Kontakt

3. Cloud Storage & Sharing - Google Drive, Wetransfer, I-Cloud

4. Portfolio Host - Youtube, Tumblr, Soundcloud, Instagram

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The major takeaways I found from my interview with Finn were as follows:

Time:Work Ration. Currently it takes me around 3 hours to produce 1 minute of music. It takes Finn and his peers roughly 1 hour per 30 seconds to a minute of music. I need to increase my work speed, though this may come with more comfort in my skills and refinement of workflow.

Networking. A lot of what Finn said about working with clients stemmed from understanding their 'vibes' and the dynamic of working with them. The more I can network and practice gelling with clients and professionals, the better off I will be

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I took some notes on effective ways to apply automation within my work. What are common practices and use cases.

Taken from WB10 Production Session

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A risk assessment carried out using a template from Health and Safety Executive

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Track Analysis, structuring and format (8)

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Track Analysis, structuring and format (8)

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For each set of track analysis I am going to take two songs from popular media, based on the genre in question. For example for horror music I will study: the theme from Dead Silence, and the theme from Halloween

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Jazz (In Media) Track Analysis 1/2 (9.1)

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Jazz (In Media) Track Analysis 1/2 (9.1)

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Rock in Game Music Track Analysis 1/2 (10.1)

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Rock in Game Music Track Analysis 1/2 (10.1)

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Rock in Game Music Track Analysis 2/2 (10.2)

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Rock in Game Music Track Analysis 2/2 (10.2)

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Modern Contemporary Music in TV Shows Track Analysis 1/2 (11.1)

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Modern Contemporary Music in TV Shows Track Analysis 1/2 (11.1)

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I experimented with a new style of track analysis for this track. It was far too long and time consuming, for the gain in understanding it gave me.

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J Rock Track - Chord Structure Layout and adjustments (11.2)

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J Rock Track - Chord Structure Layout and adjustments (11.2)

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I found the chord progression I had written hard to cross reference in the DAW compared to score writing so I wrote out the chord progressions (and changes I made to them) for the track as a visual reference. I tried to emulate typical J - Rock progressions focusing heavily on the vi, iii, vi, and I chords

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Modern Contemporary: J Rock Track (11.3)

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Modern Contemporary: J Rock Track (11.3)

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Orchestral for Media Track Analysis 1/2 (12.1)

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Orchestral for Media Track Analysis 1/2 (12.1)

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Orchestral Media Track Analysis 2/2 (12.2)

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Orchestral Media Track Analysis 2/2 (12.2)

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This composition was born from a creative writing prompt titled 'write about a ballroom dance with the gods'. I chose to interpret this as foundational cosmic beings, and the resultant terrifying beauty and grandeur of dancing with omnipotent unfathomable beings.

A key instrument in this composition is the overdriven celeste. I wanted to experiment with a new sound, while retaining the familiarity of a large orchestra. The piece could easily be played without the overdrive, and may well sound better, but I enjoy the result and it gies me confidence to experiment with more unconventional effects in the future.

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I decided to approach the orcehstral score by writing the score first and mixing and playing in midi afterwards. This way I would feel less restriced by my playing techniques and capability, and more inclined to use my theory knowledge. I also started with just piano, focussing on theme-ing and forward progress before expanding to a wider orchestra

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I realised that this score was becoming more of a full peice than a sample response so I decided to arrange the music I had across a classical ensemble. I liked this work flow and will likely use it again.

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Orchestral Arrangement MP3 - Track 2 Sample (12.7)

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Orchestral Arrangement MP3 - Track 2 Sample (12.7)

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The major downside of compsing to score first is the VST quality. Demo's sound far less professional and don't organically mix to a listenable standard like DAW projects do. In particular, the horns in this demo need a lot of editing.

This feels to me like the first track in which I have understood repetition and development of themes. I think I have taken it to the extreme here, repeating and developing the same theme for a long time, but I feel I am making progress.

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I have decided to write music for a Christmas film for my cultural music. It is the musical culture I understand the most while building on commonplace western genres such as jazz, classical and pop. I feel, while it could be considered 'corny' or 'cheesy' it would be better to approach a culture I understand properly than effectively make a sort of 'charicature' of another culture through music.

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Done

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The goal of this track was to create an immersive soundtrack. I wanted the listener to feel as if they were within an old and faulty arcade, and one of the machines was being haunted or possessed, blurring the lines of diegetic and non diegetic.

To me, the creeping strings feel quite cliche and take away from the immersion, but this could easily be a mixing and panning issues. Placing them further back in the mix, or quieter, may add the creeping tense effect without having an almost comical presence.

If I were to revist the track, or make another of a similar nature, I would focus on making the 8 bit style synthesiser the more prominent melodic instrument.

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This track was more focused on soundscaping and harmony than the prior. Peer's suggested that this one felt more 'complete' and 'well rounded' even though there is less content, instruments and ideas. This shows me the importance of texture and space in horror writing which I will consider heavily moving forward.

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Critical Analysis + Finalising - Considerations (15)

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Critical Analysis + Finalising - Considerations (15)

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A consideration of what processes to take when approaching the final stages of a track. How to critically listen and produce a final project. Rules to consider when creating demos and final tracks and the order of finalising.

1) Balance + Placement

2) Track Dynamics - Levels Throughout

3) Reference comparison

4) Precise automation (Refinement)

5) Reference comparison

6) Precise Automation.... etc.

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Next term - progress that needs to be made and how (16)

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Next term - progress that needs to be made and how (16)

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More output of music

Record real musicians - Violin player in contact

Mixing and mastering analysis

Peer review. Maybe some professional opinion?

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My work for the new year can be mainly broken down into 2 major stages. Pre-Production, and Production/Post-Production. The first 1.5/2 months of the year will be spent creating a high volume of music, selecting and refining 6 tracks, and transcribing scores for them.

The following 1.5 months will be spent recording, mixing, and mastering my chosen works, while seeking peer review and feedback.

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I gave myself high goals for this term. Regular music writing with strongly grounded case studies were the goal, but I fell short on some case studies and many pieces. I spent a lot of time working on the genres I was inspired by, which is why there are 2 tracks for horror and orchestral, and none for jazz or cultural music.

Additionally, towards the end of the project I lost my grandfather, a close family member who's passing massively detriment my work, as well as the mental toll it took on me, I had to travel to see family and lost access to a large portion of my composition and song writing tools. I appreciate and understand that in a professional setting I would still be expected to provide an alternative solution to the work required, or simply complete it even when navigating a difficult situation. This is why at the beginning of next year I will be placing in failsafes and schedules in case of major difficulty (Such as major illness, Bereavement, etc.)