https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb en-us 2023-09-22 01:12:50 UTC 2023-10-06 03:51:03 UTC hello@padlet.com 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2715480545

]]> 2023-09-22 01:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2715480545 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2715599715 FJAAK, a berlin based Techno/dance duo who have been creating waves in the electronic scene with their energetic DJ sets. I was lucky enough to experience a FJAAK show in previous travels around Europe. This is where my love for Techno began. "After discovering the word analogue, it was evident that  the duo found more enjoyment in manipulating sounds on machines than they did just clicking a mouse"(Thomas, 2021). I've taken inspiration through FJAAK by jamming and playing live in my room creating different looping rhythms on the TR-8S drum machine and experimenting with sounds through synths like the prophet 6. The influence of jamming live is where thoughts and ideas become a reality. ]]> 2023-09-22 02:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2715599715 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2715685145 Michael Cavanagh, drummer for King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard. It was after the first time I saw Michael Cavanagh make his way around the kit where I realised there was so much more to drumming. Experimenting with polyrhythms, percussive breaks, hard fast fills, double kicks and jazzy swings, Cavs or Michael Cavanagh is open to so much diverse drumming. Specific rhythms and patterns that Cavanagh has used in previous albums continues to get me behind my kit and practice on a genre which I never would of considered playing. Experimenting with these genres has been the most difficult yet enjoyable part of playing drums. "Chad smith and Danny Carey were the drummers I loved as teenager, but then you start to dive into  who their influences are, guys like John Bonham, Buddy Rich and  Max Roach" (Cavanagh M, 2023).
  ]]> 2023-09-22 03:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2715685145 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2715995156 One of my favourite songs growing up was "you give me something" by Jamiroquai due to dad having the cd in the car on repeat most mornings driving to school. It was my first encounter with old school acid Jazz/future funk which soon became a regular listen. The euphoric and nostalgic chord progressions constantly being used throughout their songs is something that stands out to me more and more and is something I want to be able to incorporate through my music. ]]> 2023-09-22 08:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2715995156 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2720752208 John Bonham was a highly influential English drummer for notorious band, Led Zeppelin from the 60's through to the 80's. Bonham took large inspiration from Jazz greats but has paved his own path by combining pieces of jazz, rock and blues, creating his own unique sound. Bonham would solo for 30 minutes mid set while the band took a break. "He’d typically start by hand drumming on the kit, followed by congas, timpani work and even hits on the gong before busting into absolute fury around the toms"(5 Reasons Why John Bonham Was a Drumming Genius - Drumeo Beat, 2022).  Triplets were a large part of Bonhams play style and you can hear this in a fill from the song "Dazed and confused" at 4.57.]]> 2023-09-26 08:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2720752208 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2723989200 Danny Carey, drummer for "TOOL". To put it simply, Danny Carey is a genius. Carey has such a good understanding of rhythm making it easy for him to alternate between very difficult time signatures.  Tool write their songs based around the fibonacci sequence. "The fibonacci sequence is the sequence of numbers starting with zero and one, steadily increasing where each number is equal to the sum of the proceeding two numbers"(Mitchell, 2019). For example (1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34,etc). These mathematical sequences allow Carey to incorporate polyrhythms and polymeters into tools songs, allowing us to hear multiple time signatures happening at the same time.]]> 2023-09-28 02:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2723989200 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2724048262 Buddy Rich was a Jazz drummer, active through the 20's up until the late 80's. His style being Jazz, Rich immersed himself in the big bands with the use of his immense feel, swing and complex rudiments.“When I was coming up in the ’60s, Buddy was regarded as the greatest living drummer of the time" (S. SMITH, 2017).  "By the time he was 4, he had no memory of ever not playing the drums. His gift became his destiny without ever asking his consent. It chose him" (Mcdonough, 2020). ]]> 2023-09-28 03:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2724048262 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729566407
Stevie Wonder's influence on Jamiroquai is unquestionable. His groundbreaking fusion of soul, funk, and pop genres left an indelible mark on Jamiroquai's musical evolution. "He was among the first musicians to exploit synthesizer technology" (Smith, 1995). Wonder's knack for crafting melodious compositions, innovative use of synthesizers, and socially conscious lyricism ignited Jamiroquai's unique "future funk" style, seamlessly blending infectious melodies with insightful themes.]]> 2023-10-03 03:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729566407 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729570106 Jamiroquai discovered inspiration in Earth, Wind & Fire's intricate horn arrangements and their adept fusion of funk, R&B, and jazz elements. "Earth, Wind & Fire proved the power of black music. The awesomely talented band rose to prominence in the Seventies by bringing together the sounds that came before it - jazz, blues, R&B, pop, gospel, African roots, funk  and deep soul - making an impact that transcends race, cultures and time" (Weigner, 2000). This influence not only enriched Jamiroquai's energetic live performances but also shaped their ability to craft captivating, groove-infused tracks that resonate with audiences.]]> 2023-10-03 03:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729570106 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729573889 James Brown, often regarded as the "Godfather of Soul," profoundly impacted Jamiroquai's musical journey . Brown's impeccable, syncopated rhythms and magnetic stage presence motivated Jamiroquai to infuse their music with funky basslines and vibrant horn sections. This influence continues to manifest in the band's talent for getting audiences moving to their rhythmic beats on the dance floor.]]> 2023-10-03 03:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729573889 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729583110  FJAAK have drawn inspiration from Jeff Mills' pioneering work in techno. Mills is known for his relentless, hypnotic rhythms and innovative use of drum machines and synthesizers. "I see techno music as a special form of storytelling. Without words or images, the sound style can make the listener feel as if what is being presented is about the future or outer space" (Mills J, 2019). His influence could be seen in FJAAK's use of driving beats and machine-driven soundscapes.]]> 2023-10-03 03:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729583110 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729583842  Carl Craig is a Detroit techno legend whose influence on FJAAK could involve his ability to blend various electronic music genres seamlessly.“My livelihood is making music that I can perform, whether I’m doing orchestral production or modular strangeness or generating club music. I don’t restrict myself,” said Craig in Insomniac Magazine.  FJAAK have been inspired by Craig's versatility and creativity in merging elements of techno, house, and ambient music into cohesive compositions.]]> 2023-10-03 03:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729583842 10322931 https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729584862  Richie Hawtin, known for his work as Plastikman and his contributions to minimal techno, have influenced FJAAK's minimalist approach to electronic music ."Plastikman albums like ''Sheet One'' (1993) and ''Muzik'' (1994) filtered the abrasive pulse of acid through an elegant sense of timing and space, creating a minimalist dance music unlike anything being played in clubs at the time"(Frere-Jones, 1998). Hawtin's focus on intricate sound design and the exploration of space within his tracks have resonated with FJAAK's production style.]]> 2023-10-03 03:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/10322931/e144q4f9hn83slnb/wish/2729584862