Composition & Arrangement - Tom Mapes by Krista https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4 Summative Assessment Portfolio en-us 2018-03-26 15:07:19 UTC 2025-12-20 07:22:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Song 1 - Blind Devotion krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/246128924 2018-03-26 15:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/246128924 Notion by Tash Sultana krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/246132198 Intro - (instrumental) Main guitar looping used with a higher harmony, slowly introduced with single strumming for rhythmic backing.Simple MIDI kick drum and clapping sounds are introduced before she sings (layering loops)

Verse 1 - starts singing in a free motion. all loops are paused except from the main chord pattern.
I hear the birds
When they're singing
I hear the sirens
When they're ringing
But I can't take my mind off of you
A thousand words, pouring out
The distance of over there
Is moving on and out
You said it'd be alright

Chorus - using the tc-helicon harmony pedal with settings on all four harmonies to add dept and layering. the Loops are introduced again for the chorus as well last the MIDI drum patterns.
 How 'bout these notions
 Hmm, they're deep as ocean
 Calling out my name
 Screaming out in vain
 Singing hallelujah
 
small intro - with the use of a higher chord pattern on the guitar.

Verse 2 - all loops are striped back with just the main chord sections.
Tell your mother, she don't understand
Tell your mother, she's not listening
Why don't you tear my heart
The chain is made of string
I roll the dice
You seal the deal
That don't matter
Cause pain will heal
I will follow you
steady midi clapping section for the next lyrics.
 Into the dark

Pause for a bar
 
Chorus x3 - the harmony pedal
 is brough back in as well as the loops and  midi drum pattern
How 'bout these notions
 Hmm, they're deep as ocean
 Calling out my name
 Screaming out in vain
 Singing hallelujah

Gets quieter - all loops are cut out again, except form the harmony pedal, main chord structure

Builds back up in laters with - improvised guitar solo riffs with the use of distortion, use of bends, hamer ons and slides.

The use of a descending melody pattern is used on the guitar that is built up again with a higher guitar harmony. and suddenly drops  back down with dynamics
 
Improvises singing with harmony pedal, and the use of alternating fingerpicking on guitar, also add a foot stomp pedal
 Singing hallelujah to you
 Calling out my name
 I'm in the deep end, ocean
 Calling out my name
 Singing hallelujah to you

The final chorus is the same but with bigger dynamics and loops and slowly dies down with just the vocal and a single pick of the high and low E strings to finish of the song.  ]]> 2018-03-26 15:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/246132198 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/255928896 Tom composition & arrangement 

3 songs  3 to 4 mins long for each song 
one with a score 
song analysis 
any style
what makes it fit in that genre 
project file as well as the song 

discuss the intension of your work 
how you managed to complete songs 
instruments 
music theory 

15 mins presentation with 15 slides 
write feedback 

written critical response 

submit feedback response
]]> 2018-04-27 08:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/255928896 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/255929050 Overall  

Band songs/ material 
  • Selection of material 
  • Preparation of material 
  • Rehearse 
  • Scheduling (timekeeping, planning, aims) 
  • Deadlines for performance/ composition 

Crew preparation 
  • Technical requirements of repertoire selection 
  • Technical practice 
  • Required meetings 
  • Preparing and maintenance of instruments e.g. PA requirements 
  • Deadlines 

Personal responsibility 
  • Working to strengths
  • Assigning appropriate roles 
  • Understanding all roles within all the groups 

]]> 2018-04-27 08:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/255929050 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/255929287 Questions to write about 
  • evaluate what did you do today 
  • was there genre, band/artist or storyline that you were inspired by?
  • who did you work with and with want instruments did you use 
  • was there any progerss 
  • strengths/ weaknesses 
  • what you wanted to do 
  • what you want to do next time 
  • what things do you want to change/ edit 

Overall music performance strategy 
The aim of this music performance course is to create my own original music with the help of peer musicians, by collaborating with different people will come with different approaches of writing music. Also by working with other people will inspire alternative genres for me to include in my music. 

The plan for time management will be organised into 1 hour rehearsals slots, this will encourage my flow of professionalism by engaging with many musicians. I feel like an hour with different musicians will be enough time to express what music/style/genre and lyrical subjects we want to work with.

Another main outcome of this course will be documenting on our hourly progress this will include written work of evaluation, pictures/video/audio for backing up the written work and uploading our documents on to NOW from the Nottingham Trent University. 

Reflection/evaluation 
Performance skills 
Organising 
Videos/Pictures/Audio
Original material
]]> 2018-04-27 08:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/255929287 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/255929805 Music in society.

The effects of 
  • technology 
  • Business 
  • Politics 

On the process of making and listening to music.

  • Religion/ Cultural 
  • Generations
  • Fashion
  • Expression/ feeling/ mood/ emotion
  • Inspiration 
  • Movies/ games
  • Dance/ theatre/ festivals 
  • Sport 
  • Films/ Story telling/ Sound effects 
  • Myths 
  • Artistic expression 

How was music used apart from listening to it. 

  • Shops / restaurants / café 
Gives a good atmosphere and encourages people towards the place.

  • Social gatherings/ weddings/ festivals
Gives good atmosphere, a grate way to engage with other people. 

  • Tv shows/ adverts
Makes the advert more interesting and engages the audience.

  • Theme songs/ film/ episodes/ trailer  
Audience can recognise the theme with the related show or film. Music can also set the mood, give interest and add emotion.
]]> 2018-04-27 08:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/255929805 Original Idea krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257639176 2018-05-03 13:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257639176 Everyday Reality krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257640588 2018-05-03 13:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257640588 Chords/ Lyrics krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257650998
Blind devotion - Krista ford

capo 5 

E Am C D  

Intro - 4 bars - simple single chord strums plus vocal humming

Verse 1 -  Start singing in a moderate low voice, slight bends, small vocal pitch changes. single chord patterns that are looped. high and light piano melody line lower chords that is played through this section.
Honey you don't need 
To understand - slight vocal bend 
How life works 
And how to lend a hand - slight vocal bend
Maybe it's just a game 
Of chasing plans - change in vocal pitch/sustain  
 
Verse 2  - bass guitar is added in a rhythmic pattern that is also joined with a lower synth just before the chorus 
People come and go 
Change their minds 
Change their clothes 
But  I stay true - emphasis on "I"
Maybe it's just a lie 
How they made you cry 
But I stay true - emphasis on "I"
A hammer-on is added  at the end of this verse 

Chorus - layered instrumentation is introduces bar by bar, that is slowly increasing in dynamics by putting midi click tracks also forms a steady build up.
Blind devotion 
I'm feeling all emotion 
all i had and all i did 
couldn’t give you all 
you needed yeah  - Hold note

instrumental - Every instrument is layered for texture, with the use of syncopation on the main guitar followed by a higher and lower synths to play a syncopated rhythmic melody line to give that reggae inspired feel. all structured together with a (8th) swing drum pattern.   

Verse 3 - most instrumentation is striped back to allow the vocals to come through, just leaving the drum pattern, the syncopated guitar chords and piano. 
People love and leave 
It's just how how it is
They dictate 
On how how you are and how you do 

Verse 4 - just like verse 3 with the same accompaniment and structure 
Don't you worry 
ill give you all money 
but in the end i stay true 
I stay true - a higher harmony is added for texture and dynamics while the drum pattern is stopped/ paused at the end of the bar for dramatic effect.  

Instrumental - consists of two main rhythmic vocal pattern that is later joined with a higher harmonies at bar 4 all while we still hear the syncopated main guitar pattern, a drum beat after each bar, guitar chords, piano chords and the light and high piano melody line. right at the end all rhythmic patterns are stopped leaving the two harmonies singing in unison with the, light guitar and piano chords. finishing off with that light piano melody line. 
]]> 2018-05-03 13:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257650998 1st recording krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257656246 2018-05-03 13:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257656246 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257657470 Tempo - 140bpm 
key signature - E
Time  signature - 4/4

intro, verse 1, verse 2, chorus, verse 3, verse 4, chorus x2

all sections are - Capo5 E Am C D]]> 2018-05-03 13:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257657470 Song 2 - Oceans krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257658818 2018-05-03 13:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257658818 Original Idea krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257663925 2018-05-03 14:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/257663925 Blind Devotion - Song analysis krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258169299 The Intensions of the work
 
I wanted to make a reggae inspired song, with some alternative electronic synths and beats. The main aspect of this project was to use syncopation which is the off beat melodic chord structures that fall heavy on beat 2 and 4. with the inspiration of "Jungle" by Tash Sultana.

Your knowledge of music theory

My knowledge when i think about the genre of reggae is that syncopation (Off beat) rhythm play an important role, with this iconic method you can normally identify when reggae is being played. Also the use of simplistic chord sequences will repeat throughout the song, this will allow a firm structure. the intro consists of very simplistic chord instrumentation with the guitar and piano, with a slight vocal introduction.

leading on to verse 1 where the bpm is 140, i chose to sing in a contralto. moderate low voice with slight bends and small vocal pitch changes that are sung with the acompinament of single chord patterns that are looped throughout this song, you can also hear a high and light piano melody line which lowers chords that is played through this section. Although the tempo is quite fast i still thought that as a whole it was slow this could of been down to the fact that added steady vocals. I wanted more layered instruments so i used the bass guitar as a added rhythmic pattern which is also joined with a lower synth just before the chorus. As i've said before layered instrumentation is a must for this song so i introduces different sections bar by bar, which slowly increase in dynamics by putting midi click tracks also forms a steady build up.

Every instrument is layered for texture, with the use of syncopation on the main guitar followed by a higher and lower synths to play a syncopated rhythmic melody line counterpoint to ive that reggae inspired feel. all structured together with a (8th) swing drum pattern. most instrumentation is striped back to allow the vocals to come through, just leaving the drum pattern, the syncopated guitar chords and piano. another aspect of the song that i thought was important was harmonies, "I stay true" - a higher harmony is added for texture and dynamics while the drum pattern is stopped/ paused at the end of the bar for dramatic effect. Throughout the instrumental consists of two main rhythmic vocal pattern that is later joined with a higher harmonies at bar 4 all while we still hear the syncopated main guitar pattern, a drum beat after each bar, guitar chords, piano chords and the light and high piano melody line. right at the end all rhythmic patterns are stopped leaving the two harmonies singing in unison with the, light guitar and piano chords. finishing off with that light piano melody line.

Evaluation

Most of the songs that i compose are normally in the typical verse, chorus, verse, chorus song structure, but because of this style of genre i got to try out different arrangement most of the time in reggae music it ha a relaxed feel which gives me the freedom to experiment with instrumentals, i personally think that my instrumentation works well in my song although there is room for improvement and i would love to add a real guitar solo.

use of technology

- logic pro - for getting the track down 
- midi keyboard - adding extra layered instruments
- studio interface - to record live vocals and guitar
- octave guitar pedal - to convert what i play on guitar an octave lower
- rode nt1-a mic - for best vocal pickup
- electric guitar - for the main structure of the song
- loop pedal - adding layers and dynamics
]]> 2018-05-04 21:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258169299 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258170208 2018-05-04 21:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258170208 Song Analysis - Formative 2 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258170516 2018-05-04 21:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258170516 Chords krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258170598 key - E minor
Duration - 5:40
Time signature - 4/4 
Tempo- 122bpm
 
[Intro]
C       Em  D G x6
Cmaj7   Em  D6add4 x4
 
Intro guitar part, also used throughout the song
 
e|------------------------|------------------------------|
B|5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--|5/8-8--8--8--8\7-7--7/12-1212-|
G|------------------------|------------------------------|
D|------------------------|------------------------------|
A|3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|3/7--7-7-7-7-7\5--5-5/10-1010-|
E|------------------------|------------------------------|
 
2nd part - * omit G at 12 sometimes, including first time played.
                      *
e|----------|----------------------------|------------------------------|
B|-15-12----|-------------------15-12----|---------------------15-12----|
G|-------14-|12h14-~~-12-~~~----------14-|12h14-~~-12-~~-------------14-|
D|----------|----------------------------|---------------14-~~----------|
A|----------|----------------------------|------------------------------|
E|----------|----------------------------|------------------------------|
 
3rd part
 
e|-15-12----|-------------------15-12----|---------------------15-12----|
B|-------15-|12h15-~~-12-~~~----------15-|12h15-~~-12-~~-------------15-|
G|----------|----------------------------|---------------14-~~----------|
D|----------|----------------------------|------------------------------|
A|----------|----------------------------|------------------------------|
E|----------|----------------------------|------------------------------|
 
4th part, chords
Cmaj7  x32000
Em     x75000
D6add4 x5400x
]]> 2018-05-04 21:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258170598 Song Analysis krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258170661
What to write about...
- Song structure
- Arrangement
- Key & Harmony
- Melody
- Tempo & Rhythm
- Vocal Techniques
- Repetition
- Dynamics
- Harmonies
- Instrumentation 

Intro, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus

Tash Sultana's Notion begins with an instrumental with the use of simple chord structures and layered melody lines, this song is very simple for its genre you could also describe it as an andante feel. However, because this song has 3 sections it makes it easy for a listener to engage with. Throughout the start of the song, you can hear the main melody lines that use unison to compliment her chord structures. this ostinato style has guitar riffs loop gradually which are accompanied by layered instrumentation of alternative melodies and harmonies being played on the guitar you will hear this style of arrangement interweaving between the rest of the song. 

At a tempo of 122bpm which is roughly the standard for musicians to work with on logic pro because of this, she is able to sustain guitar slides and hammer-ons for diversity and complexity in a legato structure, I personally feel this is a great way to make your music sound more interesting rather than just having simple chords. 

The fact that this song is in E Minor, she is able to have a wide verity of chords consisting of the pitches of E, F sharp, G, A, B, C and D. Throughout the intro you can hear the main guitar pattern that has a finger picking concept of overlapping sequence that is looped to get the base down for the song I think that this is an affective way to gain a musical structure for the song, because of this she can layer her main melody that forms that descends down with the use of a hammer on. 

She follows this main melody with a higher harmony with the effect of slowly introducing single strumming chords of C, Em, and D to add more depth and texture. After the guitar part she moves on to a simplistic drum pattern which is played on a MIDI drum synth which is repeated for the chorus which is described as "boom, clap, boom, clap, boom, clap, boom, boom, boom, clap, clap, clap." this alternating drum pattern has a standard time signature of 4/4 that adds a sturdy structure. 

With repetition and dynamics playing a huge part throughout this song, she is able to use her voice to take center stage. At the verses she starts singing in a free motion also known as ad libitum, the vocals very light and the phrasing sometimes mixes with the instrumentation. Her pitch has a smooth blend transition between head and chest voice due to this she has a wide vocal range which means she and can easily go back and forth form, especially with the use of a harmony pedal which feels ridged and digitalized but still tends to bring out a powerful and rich performance. The harmony pedal used is set with the full four harmony setting as another way to add depth to the chorus.

The main instrumental located near the end of the song is a strong guitar solo, with the use of a Boss distortion pedal she is able to maintain a strong and complex melody that includes bends, slides, and hammer-ons which give an uplifting and spiritual feel, I personally believe that having a styled solo or instrumental located somewhere in a song works well when done properly, and over time you get to hear the main guitar riffs that are looped once more which build-up a diverse selection of dynamics.            
 
]]> 2018-05-04 21:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258170661 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258170796 2018-05-04 21:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258170796 My notes when listening to the song krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258174912
-       Vocals 
Reverb 
Delay 
Harmony pedal 

 -       Drum machine 
Dynamics 
Rhythm 
4/4 beat 

 -       Guitar/bass
Guitar loop pedal station 
Super octave pedal 
Chord progression 
Syncopation 
Repetition 
Guitar solo 
Bends 
Hamer-ons 
Slides
Finger picking 
Reverb 
Strumming 
 Lots of reverb 
Guitar riffs 
Loop pedals 
]]> 2018-05-04 22:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258174912 Artist Inspiration krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258175200 2018-05-04 22:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258175200 oceans - funk/soul krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258176274 Capo 3 
d 
a 
e 
D D# C# 

B Bb A Bb

Piano setting at...
clief 3 
ef 1 
ef 2 
reverb 
supernatural
loop padal - used drum beat on tempo setting with R 1 

Intro - right at the start a drum fill is played to give a que for the rest of the band. Big instrumental with full band then dies down to a dramatic break. sharp punchy piano and bass guitar.  

verse 1- a smooth soulful vocal that is acompanied with a steady but syncopated piano 
all I’m asking for
is for some light 
that might shine the way 
towards daylight

verse 2 -
anything that worth asking for 
is for someone to hold 
me 
me 

me, me, me, yeah

pre-chorus -  
an’t got no money in my pocket 
theres no sign of day 
oh I’m drowning in darkness 
and theres no one to save

chorus-  
me, yeah, me, yeah
im in the deepest ocean

verse 3
had all this time alone 
diddn’t need anyone to hold 
my thoughts
my pride 
my honesty 
i have nothing left 
theres no much of me 
 
pre-chorus 
an’t got no money in my pocket 
theres no sign of day 
oh I’m drowning in darkness 
and theres no one to save

chorus 
me, yeah, me, yeah 
im in the deepest ocean

instrumental (Guitar solo) 

pre-chorus 
an’t got no money in my pocket 
theres no sign of day 
oh I’m drowning in darkness 
and theres no one to save  

chorus 
me, yeah, me, yeah 
im in the deepest ocean
 
me, yeah, me, yeah 
im in the deepest ocean

(slow down song)

]]> 2018-05-04 22:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258176274 Original Idea krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258176730 2018-05-04 23:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258176730 Everyday Reality krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258177509 Capo 5
Am 
C
F 
Em

Intro -  4 chord single strumming pattern before heading into the verse 
Verse 1 
in this town 
got me stressing out loud
in every single turn that i make 

Verse 2 
and this noise 
got be blinded by the sound 
of many people strugling through

Pre chorus 
dont want that same routine 
where im 
struggling to find my feet 
oh i 
dont want this type of life 
where im breaking at the seems 

Chorus 
no need for everyday reality 
my lungs are scraping for the brease 
ohh i cant let this get the best of me 
ohh the best of me

Verse 3 
youve got the homeless and the poor
who are worried when it will get cold  
cuz there will be no food or shelter 
but dont worry youll forget about them later 

Pre chorus 
dont want that same routine 
where im 
struggling to find my feet 
oh i 
dont want this type of life 
where im breaking at the seems 

pause 

Chorus 
no need for everyday reality 
my lungs are scraping for the brease 
ohh i cant let this get the best of me 
ohh the best of me

Bridge - instrumental  

Chorus 
no need for everyday reality 
my lungs are scraping for the brease 
ohh i cant let this get the best of me 
ohh best of me

]]> 2018-05-04 23:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258177509 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258177740 2018-05-04 23:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258177740 Song 4 - Hand on Hand krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258178754 2018-05-04 23:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258178754 Original Idea krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258178841 2018-05-04 23:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258178841 Hand on hand - Krista Ford krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258178867 Capo 2
Em 
C
G
D 

into - starts of with single strumming patterns of 
Verse 1 
Oh Her eyes sunken 
And her bones pierced through her skin
Her arms were heavy 
And her whole body was thin 

Chorus
Am
E 
G
D
  
Seems like I know her 
But there's nobody in
Her motions seem heavy 
And her body was thin 

Em 
am
G
C

Oh I try and try to understand 
why someone could fall again 
She was left unresponsive 
her hand was on my hand 

Em 
C
G
C 
Oh yeah oh yeah yeah yeah 
Hand on hand 

Verse 2
Her head was up in the sky 
Her tear fell by her side
Her hair was like straw 
And her face grew tired
She said to me don't worry 
I'm alright  

Chorus 
Seem like I know her
But there's nobody in 
She wouldn't eat, she wouldn't sleep
Became so weak

Oh I try and try to understand 
why someone could fall again 
She was left unconscious 
her hand was on my hand 

Oh yeah oh yeah yeah  

Em 
C
G
D 
Bridge 
She got weaker and weaker
And grew so pale and tired 
though that space would be easier 
but i wonder why… 
thought that time would be batter 
she can’t stay like this forever 
and i know...

Chorus
Am
E 
G
D
  
Seems like I know her 
But there's nobody in
Her motions seem heavy 
And her body was thin 

Em 
am
G
C

Oh I try and try to understand 
why someone could fall again 
She was left unresponsive 
her hand was on my hand 

 
]]> 2018-05-04 23:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258178867 Notes krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258178897 2018-05-04 23:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258178897 Oceans - Song Analysis krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258178995 The Intensions of the work

My intension for this song for to combine funk and soul together to make a freeform styled sound. i wanted it to have rhythmic guitar patterns/solos, melodic electric piano, diverse drum fills and syncopated drum patterns and a soulful vocal melody with harmonies. My artist inspiration for this song is Hiatus Kaiyote.
 
 Your knowledge of music theory

This song has a relaxing feel with drum patterns accents playing with the rhythmic bass drum. wanted to have small verses and chorus like you would typically get through soul/funk music. although my vocals are quiet low for themes of this song you do hear diverse melody lines
- tremelo
- dynamics
- emphasis on the main piano melody line
- Cantabile - A style of singing which is characterized by the easy and flowing tone of the composition.


  • Large ensembles with a lot of the instrumentation being doubled up
  • Emotional vocal delivery. This ranged from forceful and high energy to sad, reflective and passionate
  • Driving rhythm with drums and percussion giving a steady backbeat on beats 2 and 4
  • Rhythmic, riff-based bass lines
  • Rhythmic chordal parts on piano and guitar

Music Terminology 
3  main features for this song...

  • Cantabile - | A style of singing which is characterized by the easy and flowing tone of the composition.
  • Counterpoint - | Two or three melodic lines played at the same time
  • Legato - | Word to indicate that the movement or entire composition is to be played smoothly.

Evaluation 

  • vocals
  • Electric Guitar
  • Piano / Electric Piano
  • Bass
  • Drum Kit

use of technology 

- electric piano - for melodic sounds
- electric guitar - for rhythmic syncopated sounds 
- loop pedal - to add depth and texture
- bass guitar - to add an earthier build
- reverb pedal - a contras to the harsh drum patterns 
- vocal harmony pedal - for a pleasing light accompaniment 
]]> 2018-05-04 23:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258178995 Everyday Reality - Song Analysis krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179031 The Intensions of the work
- Indi pop
- heavy
- rough
- rhythmic bass pattern
- vocal slides
- simplistic midi drum patterns with ascent a single hi-hat at the end of every bar     
 

Your knowledge of music theory 

Music Terminology 
3  main features for this song...

  • Dynamics - | Pertaining to the loudness or softness of a musical composition. Also the symbols in sheet music indicating volume.
  • Adagio - | A tempo having slow movement; restful at ease.
  • Ostinato - | A repeated phrase.


Evaluation 

  • slow
  • steady pace throughout the whole song 
  • dynamics in vocals 
  • bass adds a rhythmic feel 
  • simplistic drum patterns with accents and single pauses for each bar 


use of technology

- electric piano - for melodic sounds
- electric guitar - for rhythmic syncopated sounds 
- loop pedal - to add depth and texture
- bass guitar pedal - to add an earthier build
- reverb pedal - adds a relaxed and smooth vocal 
- vocal harmony pedal - for a distorted backing vocal  
]]> 2018-05-04 23:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179031 Hand on Hand - Song Analysis krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179044 The Intensions of the work
COUNTRY MUSIC

Your knowledge of music theory

into - starts of with single strumming patterns of Em C G D wise before i start singing  


Evaluation
Simple chords, Strong storyline, Memorable chorus, country Instruments.
1 A simple Chord progression. Generally country depends on a limited number of chords. It is not musically complicated and this certainly contributes to its popularity and playability.
2 Country music should have a strong story line. “The Band Played Waltzing Matilda” or “Pub With No Beer”, illustrate the point.
3 The song should have a simple and memorable chorus, which supports the storyline and is one reason so many people find it easy to recall and sing a good country song.
4 Identifiable instrumentation. Organs, orchestras, strings, wind instruments are NOT country. Guitars, banjos, fiddles, pedal steel guitars, harmonicas definitely are. There are exceptions of course but instruments must be played in a country manner.
Some say that geographic locations are a factor, insisting that a non urban setting is an essential ingredient. But there are plenty of examples of successful country songs that don’t have country locations

Music Terminology
3  main features for this song...

  • Adagio - | A tempo having slow movement; restful at ease.
  • Cantabile - | A style of singing which is characterized by the easy and flowing tone of the composition.
  • Dynamics - | Pertaining to the loudness or softness of a musical composition. Also the symbols in sheet music indicating volume.
  • Harmony - | Pleasing combination of two or three tones played together in the background while a melody is being played. Harmony also refers to the study of chord progressions


    Country Chord Progressions

    As well as being able to solo over chords and chord progressions, learning how these famous Country progressions are built, how you can transpose them to other keys, and how they can fit on the fretboard, are all essential steps in the learning process for any Country guitarist. 

    In the following lessons, you’ll learn three of the most commonly used Country progressions so that you will be able to understand, analyze, and quickly learn any Country tune that is based on these chords, or any variations of these progressions.

use of technology

- logic pro - for getting the track down
- midi keyboard - adding extra layered instruments
- studio interface - to record live vocals and guitar  
- rode nt1-a mic - for best vocal pickup 
- electric guitar - for the main structure of the song  
]]> 2018-05-04 23:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179044 Artist Inspiration krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179164 2018-05-04 23:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179164 Artist Inspiration krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179242 2018-05-04 23:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179242 Artist inspiration krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179668 2018-05-05 00:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179668 Tase Sultana Equipment krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179764 2018-05-05 00:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179764 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179802 2018-05-05 00:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179802 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179818 2018-05-05 00:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179818 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179895 2018-05-05 00:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179895 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179914 2018-05-05 00:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179914 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179969 2018-05-05 00:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179969 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179984 2018-05-05 00:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258179984 Genre/style - Reggae krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258180159 �electric guitars and drums line-up
�amplified bass guitar riffs (short repeated patterns)
�characteristic rhythm in 4/4 with missing beat emphasis
�use of repeated offbeat quavers
�use of dub remixing techniques where effects such as delay are added
�simple chord sequences
�verse and chorus form
�political themes in lyrics
�Listen to the reggae song Freedom Fighters by DelroyWashington. Notice the repeated bass line, the rim shots and the bass drum playing on beats 2 and 4.

Refrencehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/world_music/music_carribean6.shtml

]]> 2018-05-05 00:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258180159 Genre/style - Soul krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258180414 Instrumentation:

  • Electric Guitar
  • Piano / Electric Piano
  • Bass
  • Drum Kit
  • Horn Section (Trumpet, Saxophones, and Trombone)
  • String Section
  • Vocals 
 
Performance and Arrangement:

  • Large ensembles with a lot of the instrumentation being doubled up
  • Emotional vocal delivery. This ranged from forceful and high energy to sad, reflective and passionate
  • Driving rhythm with drums and percussion giving a steady backbeat on beats 2 and 4
  • Rhythmic, riff-based bass lines
  • Rhythmic chordal parts on piano and guitar
  • Typically brisk tempo around 120 bpm or faster, dance music
  • some slower tempo ballads
  • Strong use of vocal and instrumental hooks
  • Use of call and response
  • Short songs with simple structures e.g verse/chorus form, sometimes with a bridge and instrumental sections
  • Melodies often using a pentatonic scale with additional blues notes.
 
Technology and Production:

  • Early adoption of multi-track tape machines, 4-track then 8-track
  • Live recording of a complete band in a single room with acoustic screens to provide separation
  • Use of electric instruments

https://musictechstudent.co.uk/soul/soul-music-stylistic-fingerprints/
]]> 2018-05-05 00:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258180414 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258180564 Tempo - 100bpm 
Key signature - D 
Time signature - 4/4

Song Structure - intro, verse, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, instrumental, pre-chorus, chorus 

Chords (with band) - B Bb A Bb
Chords (Solo) - Capo 3 D A E ]]> 2018-05-05 00:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258180564 links to help krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258495012 http://www.musictheory.org.uk/res-musical-terms/italian-musical-terms.php

https://www.successfulsinging.com/successful-singing-presents/glossary-of-singing-terms/]]> 2018-05-07 12:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258495012 Finished Song krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258495784 2018-05-07 12:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258495784 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258507328 2018-05-07 13:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258507328 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258609142 Tempo - 100bpm 
Key signature - 
Time signature - 4/4

Song Structure - intro, verse, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, instrumental, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, chorus  

Chords - Capo 5 Am C F Em ]]> 2018-05-07 16:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258609142 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258610751 Tempo - 150bpm 
Key signature - A 
Time signature - 4/4

Song Structure - intro, verse, chorus, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, instrumental, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, chorus  

Chords for verses - Capo 1 Em C G D
chords for chorus - Capo 1 Am  ]]> 2018-05-07 16:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258610751 Genre/ style - Indie Pop krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258614705 ndie rock's more melodic, less noisy, and relatively angst-free counterpart, Indie Pop reflects the underground's softer, sweeter side, with a greater emphasis on harmonies, arrangements, and songcraft. Encompassing everything from the lush orchestration of chamber pop to the primitive simplicity of twee pop, its focus is nevertheless more on the songs than on the sound, and although both indie pop and indie rock embrace the D.I.Y. spirit of punk, the former rejects punk's nihilistic attitude and abrasive sonic approach.
https://www.allmusic.com/style/indie-pop-ma0000004494

Indie Pop is Exactly What It Says on the Tin: Pop-centric music made independently. It is characterized by its production; whereas standard pop acts often employ a team of writers (often with the artist in question having little-to-no involvement with the songwriting), indie pop acts write all of their songs by themselves (occasionally guest writers may be involved to help with the creative process, but it largely comes from the heart of the singer). Standard pop acts are often signed to a major label, and take heavy direction from those labels in both their image and sound. Indie Pop acts are often signed to independent label and have full creative control over their music and image. Although some indie pop acts are signed on to major labels, they're used solely for the distribution of their music.
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/IndiePop]]> 2018-05-07 16:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258614705 Genre/style - Country pop krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258619802
Prior to the rise of rock & roll, country music was rarely heard outside of its intended market, effectively isolating it from any concerns about wide accessibility. When rockabilly took off, however, country musicians were forced to consider whether their true affinities lay with traditional country or with this popular new style, which allowed artists to reach crossover audiences for the first time. This flirtation with the mainstream marked the beginnings of country-pop.

https://www.allmusic.com/subgenre/country-pop-ma0000004416]]> 2018-05-07 16:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258619802 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258730083 Adagio - | A tempo having slow movement; restful at ease.

Cantabile - | A style of singing which is characterized by the easy and flowing tone of the composition.

Coda - | Closing section of a movement.

Contralto - | Lowest female singing voice.

Counterpoint - | Two or three melodic lines played at the same time

Dynamics - | Pertaining to the loudness or softness of a musical composition. Also the symbols in sheet music indicating volume.

Enharmonic Interval - | Two notes that differ in name only. The notes occupy the same position. For example: C sharp and D flat.

Forte - | A symbol indicating to play loud.

Glissando - | Sliding between two notes.

Harmony - | Pleasing combination of two or three tones played together in the background while a melody is being played. Harmony also refers to the study of chord progressions

Homophony - | Music written to be sung or played in unison.

Instrumentation - | Arrangement of music for a combined number of instruments.

Legato - | Word to indicate that the movement or entire composition is to be played smoothly.

Ostinato - | A repeated phrase.]]> 2018-05-07 22:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/258730083 Reflection and evaluation krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/259345622 2018-05-09 16:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/259345622 Responce and critical feedback krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/259346197 2018-05-09 16:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/259346197 Powerpoint presentation krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/259346522 2018-05-09 16:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/259346522 krista_mjford https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/259365975 2018-05-09 16:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/krista_mjford/ytoetlmirpz4/wish/259365975