https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg en-us 2017-01-12 11:47:58 UTC 2024-07-27 13:41:15 UTC hello@padlet.com cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/146752765    Loz & Mike]]> 2017-01-12 12:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/146752765 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/146754237 With having not discussed in advance the songs we were going to learn and perform during the practice session: the lesson mostly consisted of learning new techniques for our chosen songs. Firstly, we decided to pick two songs from Mike's list during the start of the session (Aeroplanes, Red Hot Chilli Peppers & Jamming, Bob Marley); leading to the both of us concentrating on looping the originals to begin to memorise the structure of the chord/note sequence of the instruments in the songs. 

We chose these songs as we thought the techniques used in both are very contrasting, enabling us to experiment with a variety of skills required to perform them, developing our current musical abilities. Both me and Adam aren't overly confident musicians when it comes to improvising a song without looking through the tabs; however, once we had learnt the tabs/chord sequence of Jamming, we began to add our own interpretations to enable us to incorporate our own solo - in an attempt to meet the subject's criteria. 

Unfortunately being unable to successfully learn our other song choice (Aeroplanes), to try to ensure the next session would be a little more organised than the previous, we decided we would practice/learn the songs during our own time, to (hopefully) be ready to record and practice as a duo. ]]> 2017-01-12 12:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/146754237 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148514623 2017-01-21 14:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148514623 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148515409 The simplicity of the song's structure - due to the repetition of the same chord sequence, throughout - caused learning the sequence to not be much of a challenge. However, with us just working together as a duo, it was difficult to produce an admirable piece of work, due to the lack of instruments we had to work with. 

'Jamming' is very percussion-based; leading to me, instead, performing the melody on the keyboard, in an attempt to enhance the quality and fullness of our song. Deciding to create a final piece much alike the original - with also not having much time to experiment - we learnt the song in the same key: the key of B. 

Without a vocalist, our version did sound rather bland; however, it enabled me to experiment with an instrument I don't usually play (slightly developing my keyboard skills). However, hopefully by the next session - with practice - I will have developed my keyboard/piano skills much more in regards to adding my own quirks to the original version. ]]> 2017-01-21 14:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148515409 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148517030 2017-01-21 15:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148517030 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148517405 Admittedly my keyboard 'skills' were atrocious during session 1; however, with a little practice over the course of the week, I was able to develop my techniques and coordination skills (including, eventually being able to play with the both of my hands), suitably enough to be able to incorporate my own interpretations by changing the structure of the original chord sequence and attempting the song with more of a melodious approach.

As for Aeroplanes, both myself and Adam have agreed to record our own version at a later date, while continuing to practice the song: due to Adam feeling as though he needs a little longer to master the Bass riff. ]]> 2017-01-21 15:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148517405 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148517887 2017-01-21 15:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148517887 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148518234 After discussing a plan of action during our previous practice, it allowed us to structure ourselves a little more (despite not fully accomplishing last weeks goals). Our aims for this session, were to:

- Practice as a group/duo what we had learnt in our spare time over the course of the week (Jamming and Aeroplanes) 

- Develop our ideas, enabling ourselves to incorporate our solos into Jamming  

- Choose another contrasting song to begin to learn. ]]> 2017-01-21 15:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148518234 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148518531 2017-01-21 15:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/148518531 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/149271201 Padlet unfortunately wouldn't allow me to upload the full length video; therefore I had to resort to a shorter solo clip]]> 2017-01-25 11:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/149271201 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/149274204 2017-01-25 11:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/149274204 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/149274495 2017-01-25 11:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/149274495 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/149274871 During this session, we were able to practice Jamming as a three-piece and had an unofficial recording taken of our progress. In response to my playing, compared to Session 1's video log and my out-of-hours practice, I'm now able to add minor fills into my playing, which is a minor - yet effective - improvement to the song. An improvement is needed to be made in regards to my timing and missing notes sporadically throughout the song and our presentation as performers was a little slack; however, for saying this was the first performance we'd made, with only practicing once with a vocalist, it was a good starting point. ]]> 2017-01-25 11:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/149274871 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/152686683 As Shaan is here today, we aim to successfully record Jamming and begin practicing our other songs, ready to record for next week. Last week, we were able to practice the melody of the song with a vocalist; therefore, all was needed, now, was to practice and record our final piece.]]> 2017-02-09 07:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/152686683 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/152687959 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j-Po3q94f0&list=PLNTlmWoJVMq2G0toXI1M-E3UUBuw_7HgI&t=1s&index=8]]> 2017-02-09 07:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/152687959 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/155438183 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUL2nXjWJHU]]> 2017-02-22 13:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/155438183 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/155439858 2017-02-22 13:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/155439858 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/155441244 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQiz9MbEZ2xDKX4zTmQgUNA]]> 2017-02-22 13:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/155441244 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/155441823 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOQuOrd_q3A]]> 2017-02-22 14:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/155441823 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172647737 In comparison to the previous two videos of me attempting to play Jamming, it's clear to see I was able to develop my technical skills through a series of practices. Attempt No.1 was the very first recording of me playing the keys to Jamming. Admittedly, it was a bit of a shambles; however it gave me something to work from.

Technicalities and Improvements

Chord Transitions: My technique as a keys player lacked fluency. I found, due to being unfamiliar with simple chords on the keyboard, my transitions between the chords in the song reflected my inability to play correctly at the time. However, as the sessions progressed, I was able to continue running through the song; therefore, this allowed me to develop my transitions from chord to chord, to eventually gain the ability to at the same time play octaves relevant to the key of the song with my other hand. I believe the octaves added more depth and tonality to my playing, through adding more bass-heavy notes to the song.

By the time it reached the 'Out-Of-Hours Performance' footage, I was able to fluently move from chord to chord while also playing the chords in a simultaneous manner, in an attempt to make the song a little more easy-listening for those watching.

Decorative Technicalities: During the 'Final Recording' of Jamming, I had been previously practicing various decorative features to add to my playing and enhance the quality of the song and was eventually able to to add a couple of notes at the end of the chord sequence to decorate our cover. I practiced this during out of hours; however, during the final performance - with not actually running through the sequence with Adam's bass - I screwed up an awful lot in regards to my timing and fluently incorporating the decorative notes.

Final Recording:

Compared to previous attempts to record, our final recording proved to be much more successful. Our performance as a three-piece was well-formed, and my timing provided little issue throughout the song (mainly due to the fact we had an extra percussion incorporated into our cover, to provide an element of rhythm). 
In regards to the style we played in, we made an attempt to incorporate techniques with great resemblance to Reggae - keeping our cover close to the original version. By doing this, we played by the timing of   ]]> 2017-05-18 17:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172647737 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172651842 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j-Po3q94f0&index=8&list=PLNTlmWoJVMq2G0toXI1M-E3UUBuw_7HgI]]> 2017-05-18 17:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172651842 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172657756 2017-05-18 18:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172657756 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172671066 Solo Performance Footage -

Session 3: Last Request Cover

All of Jamming Videos

Sea of Love Solo Performance

Ensemble Performance Footage (able to be used for solo analysis, also) -

Session 1: Skinhead

Session 2: I gave you my heart

(Loz, all five of the above can be used for your criteria)]]> 2017-05-18 19:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172671066 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172780679 For saying last request was practiced and recorded on the same day, I was relatively happy with how fluently we all payed as a three-piece. As a soloist I believe I lacked a little artistic flare with not standing in the recording; however didn't seem to mess up the song as we played together.

As I first attempted to play the song, I was unable to add decorative elements to my playing - causing the whole ensemble to sound a little bland. However, as I continued to practice, I was able not only improve my transitions from each chord, while messing around with the  ]]> 2017-05-19 11:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172780679 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172782314 2017-05-19 12:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172782314 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172782680 2017-05-19 12:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172782680 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172854476 2017-05-19 17:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172854476 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172856250 2017-05-19 17:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172856250 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172856904 From a musicians perspective, both performances were a shambles. With not being used to having to multi-task and play the guitar while singing, I often sang out of time, causing the rhythmic structure of the whole performance to deteriorate a little. Not only that, my guitar technique hadn't been properly revised; therefore, I think I plucked the chords in too much of a punchy manner for such an elegant song, which prevented me from being able to syncopate effectively with Adam's bass.. 

In regards to my artistic flare, I felt I performed quite confidently; however in 'attempt No.1', I made it obvious whenever I made a mistake (especially towards the end) which corrupted the confidence in which I appeared to have previously, throughout. In regards to my vocal vocal strength improved a little bit during the final recording, due to having warmed it up during Attempt No.1. 

]]> 2017-05-19 17:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172856904 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172886122 2017-05-19 20:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172886122 cateconfetti https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172886198 Mike, please ask me for the recordings, they're too big to upload onto padlet.]]> 2017-05-19 20:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cateconfetti/tlk2t82efqbg/wish/172886198