The aim of this week was to promote a livestream of our songs, with our adaptibility being a crucial avenue in our learning.

-bowling for soup

-Duran Duran

-Limp Bizkit

-creed

-kanye west

The wide mix but similaraities between the artists inspires me to create my own music pulling thingsnfrom every artist.

for example kanye west originally was stopped from making music by JayZ who originally signed him on a producer contract with him dropping out from college permanently working on music with his mother being a great infuence on his life.

-live + DAW 16th nov summative

-work done directlly on tracks (devlopment log)

-practise skills related to the tracks

-SWOT analysis and smart targets

-evidence of time planning

-two tracks graded seperatley

-seperate padlet into the relevant tracks

-techniques - 20 points

tuning , pitch ect

-performance - 20 pts

style , tone , artistry , naunce , sophistication , authenticity , expression ect

EACH TRACK GRADED SEPERATLEY

YOUR SOUND S2 case study

research

-THE ARTIST - anything relevant to their impact on the genre

-GENRE - PRe / post/ during the artists career

USP - how are they different?

POINTS OF COMPARRSION

How was their eimpact , small comparrisons

2 artists slightly different genres

-research - (impact of genre)

use primary and secondary research methods

• observations from recording music

• specific tracks and timestamps

• notate and explain

  • find experts / artist interviews (credentials)

  • refrencing citing ect (harvard)

APPENDIX SECTION AFTER ESSAY

eg "see appendix one"

-booked waterbear venue for 26/27th of october (waiting on confirmation)

• have 4 bands

• 2 metal/rock

• potentially two indie bands

"battle of the bands" style of night with a voting system from the audience to decide a cash prize

WHY ARE WE PUTTING IT ON

WHAT TYPE OF EVENT

WHEN IS IT

HOW WILL WE PROMOTE IT

WHO WILL ACCESS IT

WHO IS PREFORMING

ROLES AND ORGANISATION

the module foccsuing on

PROFESSIONALISM

COLLABORATION

COMMUNICATION

The theme for this week was acoustic live lounge with the song being a pop punk style of song and needing it to sound quieter and more suitable for an acoustic audience.

During the rehearsals for this song we did not have access to a drummer so i had to use the kit while marshall played my bass. The idea on my end was too keep it simple and lowkey with clicks on the rim and a steady click on the ride. Our group turned it into a jazz esc performance.

The main thought process behind my track so far has been a pop punk style bassline focussing on simplicity within the track for easy listening , attempting to capture that early 2000s feel.

The drums in the track have not been worked on that much as at this point of time i just wanted something in there to provide depth while i work on the musicality.

While playing the parts into logic i played against a click which i find helps me massively and is a good skill to have.

The bassline for this song was written within 20 minutes of a studio session and the original radio edit was not going to have bass until guy pratt added it , making the groovy disco bassline we now know. The bassline itself is quite repetitive which is not a bad thing at all , bouncing between the G and F for the chorus with the octaves playing a large role in the bassline as many disco basslines do. During this chorus , Guy Pratt adds his signature "rake" where you drag your index finger down the strix in preparation for the next downwards octave. The move itself is not for show however with it becoming extremely useful to the tonality of the bassline. Overall the song itself was fun to play and did help demonstrate the theme for the week , that being a festival with this song going viral in early 2023 and being a fun and enjoyable song to play and listen too in general. The transition into that chorus was shaky for our group however but we spend a considerable amount of time trying to get it right.

The rehearsal process for this song was tedious but it suits the theme of a live studio recording to it has to be pinpoint correct. Overall the song is a classic psychedelic rock song and one of my favourites so it was enjoyable to play while also not being to technically demanding.

The goals for this new track are as follows

• Bass centered feel

• aggressive guitar tone

• drums being clear and precise

• high tempo

• picking technique on the bass

it may be a very vague list but its something to work with as a i develop the track and work to move forward.

The bass is half a step down taking inspiration from "Dookie".

Where are you at in relation to these targets? What has surprised you about your experience so far?

At the beginning i was unsure what to expect as i had been in a music college yes but not at a high enough level . I knew university would be a big step up from college and i was moving away from home which threw a curveball my way.

Evaluate the progress you have made so far. Identify the specific achievements and milestones you have reached in relation to your initial goals.

Analyse how have you improved your technical skills, project management skills and general understanding.

The bass lessons have blown my mind and broadened my horizons so much when it comes to everything , from musicians to styles to instruments , everything has been expanded and i now find myself seeking more knowledge.

EVALUATE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

My playing ability has drastically improved within itself for a start. I found myself to be at a plateau before university not knowing where to go , but i have found a new sense of purpose to be a knowledge sponge. I find my commitment can be waning at times due to general life circumstances but i am still eager nonetheless.

Challenges and obstacles

My recourses have been my downfall with me not having access to Logic at home and no guitar so my projects are limited in there scope . I aim to fix this though having taking on more shifts at work to achieve my goal of owning a mac with a DAW software.

In the chorus i used the octave to lower the bass and make it punchy and stand out . During the ending verses i used the chorus and reverb too make the ending mini bass solo come through the sound mix.

Recently while practicing for the assessment , i had to step in for a vocalist as they were not available for the first couple of rehearsals for personal reasons so i had to sing "ever fallin in love" by the Buzzcocks. This has inspired me to sing on my own track and altering the song to suit my own vocal voice.

I am not the best writer of lyrics but for my original song i wanted to write them myself. The main theme behind the lyrics are the first meeting behind my girlfriend at a new years party where we got together. With a personal connection behind this i might find it easier to write lyrics.

I later found out she would not be in Brighton in time for recordings to i had to scrap the project entirely.

The main idea behind this stemmed from my stylistic development class where we looked at the top 5 songs within the charts at the time , with the class i was inspired by the new Bruno mars song "Die with a smile" with its dynamic buildup and soft tonality it greatly inspired me.

The guitar builds up from the bridge leading to the explosive outro, with the 3rd guitar track being broken up 3rd and 5th notes within the chords to add texture within this track. The guitar cannot be to overbearing hence the slower build up.

Using this as a bouncing off point i took the lyrical style i used to sing this and incorporate it into my own track. While singing i tried to push my english accent throughout the song , using a "cockney twang"

One thing in particular i love is the bass breakdown within the song , being one of the first "difficult" songs i learned when i started playing bass. The bassline its simple switching between 3 notes with slides adding the punk feeling.

The song itself is a perfect example of early 2000s pop punk with very simple guitar chords and a catchy chorus and verses.

Within my song i will attempt to emulate this sound using stock logic drums and EQ . I aim to use open high hats and a punchy snare to encapsulate this.

Especially when it comes to live performances , the look of the artist is what helps sell the show . One recent example i can give is Sabrina carpenter and her recent tour . Her music is very much catered towards a feminine audience and she dresses in bright sparkly dresses which fit her vibe of music.

-drum automation

-Bass compression

-vocal mixing within the bridge( way to loud atm)

-currently audio spiking in ending in regards to crash cymbals and lead guitar

-finish automation of backing vocals

-finalize ending IE what to do (fade out sudden stop ect)