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?

• 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

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

• 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)?

• 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?

• Live performances

• Recording studios

• Theatres

• Music Festivals

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

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

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

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

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 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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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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• Spotify links

• YouTube links

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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.

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.

• 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

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.

 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 

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.