Term 2 - Lesson 7 - Friday 27th January

Some horrid stuff to listen to...





This is one of my favourite songs ever, but it is full of "faults". What are they?



This is far from horrible. This is a very good example of scat singing





Popping is a common fault in recordings. Read about it here .





Homework:

FOR NEXT FRIDAY: find examples of errors in performance or production in recordings from the last 5 years...

Term 2 - Lesson 10 - 8th February

Here is the assignment brief.

Here are the three tracks. To help you meet the grading criteria, I have given some supplementary questions.


Track 1




Are the stands having any impact on the music/sound? If so, what?

Why do marching bands have so many instruments, and loud ones!

Is this music suitable for the acoustic environment? Why?


Track 2


Can you hear any reverberation. Do you think that comes from the room or might there be some digital reverb? Give reasons for your answer.

Do you think the guitars are recorded through a mic or down a line?

Describe the texture of the music. Does the acoustic environment suit the music?



Track 3


Describe the texture of the music (it is not the same throughout so mention where it changes.


Is the music suitable for the space / is the space suitable for the music?