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      <title>L2 Assignment 1: Introduction to Music  (Haydon Valentine - VAL25253818) by Haydon Valentine - VAL25253818</title>
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      <description>UAL L2 Diploma in Music Performance &amp; Production</description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>ABOUT ME:</strong></p><ul><li><p>I play mainly guitar and have been for 6 months but i played bass for a year  and played drums for about 4 months but i LOVE the sound of bass so anytime ive played with my band ive always turned the bassist bass up </p></li><li><p>my top 5 bands/musicians would have to be</p><p>avenged sevenfold, laufey michael cera, metallica and megadeth</p></li><li><p>my 3 favourite songs would probably have to be </p><p>we hate you please die - by crash and the boys, lover girl - by laufey and afterlife - by avenged sevenfold</p></li><li><p>ive seen metallice live 2 times, ive seen a metallica tribute band moretallica with my ex band, ive always wanted see avenged sevenfold because THEY NEVER COME TO ENGLANDD and also wanted to desperately see michael cera live or a scott pilgrim cover band</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>what went well:</p><p>we kept on time generally well however i beleve we could work on the general tempo as i believe that we kept changing paces throught the song as a whole</p><p>we had th confidence to play howeverTHE DAMN GUITAR KEPT CUTTING OUT GAH but other then tihs we were able t execute the song confidently </p><p>ill admit we had little to no stage presence as we stayed still like damn lemons and its somethign we could all talk about and work on and especially myself as i believe i couldve done better as a preformer</p><p>we memorised our parts quite well but due to complications and short notice problems the solo wasnt as god as we practiced due to small implications blocking us from executing however i will take responsibilty for playing not as well however my guitar did keep cutting off and i believe t was the cable or the amp itself</p><p>we did our parts accurately and i do believe that we it 1 for 1 with the original (id like to believe) howerve we did at some of our own lil flares into it BUT YOU COULDNT HEAR BC THE DAMN GUITAR</p><p>we kept the right ryhtym and lead parts seperate and did the joint parts as expected pretty well howver i could improve on my accuracy </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <author>chrispettifer1_1</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p> WAS LATE STARTING AND NOT YET TO PERFORM:</p><p>personal practice - </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Present research on music industry job roles explored in class each week, discussing the responsibilities needed for each job.  Give examples of famous people.</p><p><strong>TIP:</strong> You should make us of at least 2 research sources to help you gather your information (websites, articles, videos etc)</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Write a bit about yourself and what you want to achieve with your music one day:</p><ul><li><p>to be able to play infront of people and make a big change within the music industry </p></li><li><p>to play as a lead guitarist within a band</p></li><li><p>as id LOVE to make a change within music as i know myself that music can change peoples thoughts and way they live </p></li><li><p>by playing in a band with the people i know and studying music the best i can and non stop practicing </p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>TASK:</title>
         <author>chrispettifer1_1</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Add links to at least 2 songs that you listen to. You should discuss: song 1: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/search/so%20far%20away">https://open.spotify.com/search/so%20far%20away</a></p><ul><li><p>that the lyrics are heavily emotional and they themselves wrote them form experience about beinf far away and just out of reach of a loved and the lyrics link to the bands ex drummer jimmy/james owen sullivan aka the revs death on 28th decemeber 2009</p></li><li><p>electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar vocals and drums</p></li><li><p>in my opinion i can relate to the song myself about being far from something you love yet able to see it and everytime i listen to it i have intense emotion wash over me as the song itself is so powerful and i love it due to its intensity itself written by brian haner jr aka synyster gates and matt shadow</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>TASK 1:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Explain the importance of health and safety in the music industry. Provide examples from different environments:</p><ul><li><p>wiring as exposed wires could cause many of problems such as fires or possible explosion</p></li><li><p>stadium/room capacity as too many people will cause many of health problems especially during these times with a still running pandemic </p></li><li><p>the audio testing as being too loud may cause hearing issues and too much reverb will cause the ampos to feeback like crazy</p></li><li><p>if its outside then check the weather of the location and the terrain itself as if its too rocky thatll be a problem for many people or if its sloped slight yit may be a problem for the viewers that are disable</p></li><li><p>take in accountability for the viewers wants and needs as its not just the bands health and safety that needs to be taken accountable for</p></li><li><p>ensure you equpipment has been checked and actually able to be used safely</p></li><li><p>ensure that you yourself are not sick or ill during the concert or gig</p></li><li><p>make sure and be aware where your stood and moving to on the stage</p></li><li><p>ensure you do take a break between sets or some songs so you dont burn out on stage</p></li><li><p>ensure that fiire exits are able to be used safely and that the health and safety act is up to date wihtin the building and formally ask for a check for the safety systems ie fire alarm, fire exit doors and other things</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>PRODUCER</title>
         <author>chrispettifer1_1</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>a music producer is someone who manages the sound production and recording of a bands track</p><p>making sure the bands is in sortment nnd able to succeed in their wanted sound</p><p>a7x</p><ul><li><p>a band that has been known to produce their own albums as the rev their drummer is a trained producer in music as he priorly had knowledge from a past band named pinkly smooth this allowed them to have connections already such as synyster gates the original guitarist for pinkly smooth and when he join avenged sevenfold forever change the metal scene in thwe 2000s especially with this album and he took them beyond their limits with new speeds due to the rev unique style and making chords from the piano work weirdly good on the guitar using his own expertise to adapt and spread the range of instruments especially in a little piece of heaven including a choir and orchestra expanding outside the bands boundry</p></li><li><p>their self titled album produced and made by themselves was a revolutionary album for its time </p></li><li><p>ability to play every instrument as thei versaility changed a lot for them and allowed for future albums to be as unique as they are such as the stage with its intro with organs synths and piano parts in each song inspirired by the revs influence on music allowing their future producers to learn from their previous experiences</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtf3iQOIAFQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtf3iQOIAFQ</a></p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>PERFORMER</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>synyster gates:</p><p>synyster gates is the lead guitarist to avenged sevenfold and co writer of the city of evil album from 2005 he is known for his INSANELY good playing abilities and the way he is able to play with how he holds his pick for each different song and is also known for his unique guitar shape and designs he has made himself with the guitar bran shechter </p><p><br></p><p>what is a performer?</p><p>some who is able to perform infront of crowd or themselves with given feeback and ability work under intense pressure and able to keep going even if mistakes are made. they are also able to </p>]]></description>
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         <title>PERFORMING ARTS</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ol><li><p>P.R. Brown. - directed the music video to "almost easy by avenged sevenfold in 2007 and brought them to new heights including a new set and different variations of technology that was conisdered really really rare at the time and it worked really well this included insane sets that they had which was done in a garage and the video seems as if it was set in hell itself</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="DTlJ6d" href="https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&amp;sca_esv=e2652fd8ccfa33d1&amp;rlz=1CAPXCU_enGB1180&amp;cs=0&amp;q=Ben+Ward&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiD9oGb8O6PAxXwW0EAHWUtI2kQxccNegQIAhAB&amp;mstk=AUtExfAfO4xDJ6t4jxoMq9Pd5dBdg-ysMZQiADIipzFatqCzGmgVVb318RaL6UrncOCdr8Z1X8dFiaSCM_M469MYyZEyEKezRx8Gh2mGbWwLKTuBo4HQdt6abEzp6BgKKuldhWY&amp;csui=3">Ben Ward</a> who worked<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="DTlJ6d" href="https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&amp;sca_esv=e2652fd8ccfa33d1&amp;rlz=1CAPXCU_enGB1180&amp;cs=0&amp;q=Jordan+Coopersmith&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiD9oGb8O6PAxXwW0EAHWUtI2kQxccNegQIAhAC&amp;mstk=AUtExfAfO4xDJ6t4jxoMq9Pd5dBdg-ysMZQiADIipzFatqCzGmgVVb318RaL6UrncOCdr8Z1X8dFiaSCM_M469MYyZEyEKezRx8Gh2mGbWwLKTuBo4HQdt6abEzp6BgKKuldhWY&amp;csui=3"> on the evenged sevenfold almbum "life is but a dream" tour and helped with all the lighting and effect that have taken place included the live videos they used whilst performaning and vene the album art itself</a></p></li><li><p>jordan hammersmith is avenged sevenfolds production manager who ensured the quality of the albums nd produvtion led by jimmy adn the other prdocuers were up to standard and to how they wanted however the rev mostly over saw most of this despite not being the leader the rev led most of this due to his prior skills and connections in the industry and his responsibilties wihtin the band</p></li></ol><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>TASK 2:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>PLAYLIST:</strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67DWUAnLteDEVCT98B8TjU">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67DWUAnLteDEVCT98B8TjU</a></p>]]></description>
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         <title>TASK 3:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>PROMOTION - </strong></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>add links to at least 2 songs that you listen to. you should discuss:</p><p>song 2:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/search/battery">https://open.spotify.com/search/battery</a></p><ul><li><p>i chose this song as the lyrics represent the contrast between anger ones action upon and shows the emotional depth that a human can actually undergo in a state of anger and how sometimes people cant control it and commit serious actions/crimes ie "battery"</p></li><li><p>classical guitar, electric guitar, drums and bass</p></li><li><p>in my opinion the lyrics and sheer intensity of this song is quiet mood changing and moving as is as a song about anger with a thrash riff such as this one is evidently going to put in the mood they intended of insanely high energy</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 12:06:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>add links to at least 2 song that you listen to. you should discuss:</p><p>song 3:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/search/beast%20and%20the%20harlot">https://open.spotify.com/search/beast%20and%20the%20harlot</a></p><ul><li><p>i chose this one as the lyrics relate to the book of revelations chapters 17 and 18 and it analyses the corruption of the "lady of babylon" and the beats being the oppressors and the song tells a story on how both powers will ultimately fall wihtin the city hence why the album beiing named after a verse within this song "city of evil"</p></li><li><p>electric guitar, bass, drums and vocals with some backing vocals too</p></li><li><p>the song sets a vibe of religious aspect the song being about the book of revelations and how the corruption ultiamtely led to their downfall</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 12:28:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Performer roles and repsonsibilities</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>perform- music for live audiences and recordings</p><p>audition- for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands and other types of music group</p><p>practice- playing instruments or singing to improvee their technique</p><p>rehearse- to prepare for preformances</p><p>find locations- for preformances or concerts</p><p>travel- to performances venue all around the world</p><p>promote- their careers by maintaining a website or social media presence or doing photo shoots and interviews</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-24 09:16:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Characteristics</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>confidence- performing infront of thousands be can be horrifying so confidence is key especially if being recorded pushing muvisians out of their boundarys opening them up to a new world of possibilities</p><p>flexibility- a performer need to be able take on a variety of different roles and performances over their career</p><p>stamina- will need to be able to work long hours without breaks and underr stressful situations with other that have creative differences </p><p>teamwork- able to collaborate with others</p><p>mucisianship- need to be very good to san out compared to others</p><p>critical- a pperformance should be able to analyse their own performances and able to acknowledge advice and criticism for good purpose</p>]]></description>
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         <title>FIRST PERFORMANCE</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>was a good first performance only the amp tone and settings were a bit off and the overall tempo was shaky but overall we kept in time with one another but the bass wasnt as loud nor were our stage presence there fully</p>]]></description>
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