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Final Reflection

Throughout the whole 9 weeks of this project I started by writing out my proposal and time plan of what I was going to do in the creation of my track throughout the  9 following weeks. I started by researching what makes a trap beat/song and what instruments I need to use. I also looked at my favourite tracks of that genre to get an idea of what my finished track should sound like when its done. Some issues I came across throughout the project are when I didn't have the right bass line and I was still working on the melody however I did some research about it which helped me to swiftly overcome that problem. Another issue I came across was when I had planned and prepared to go into the studio last Friday but the person who was going to do it wasn't in so I had to do it on Monday instead. So I had to prepare for the session again and I had to adjust my time plan because of it I managed to fit in some extra research that linked to my project. But all in all I feel like that wasn...
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Time Plan

Project Action Plan and Timetable Week Date Week Beginning Activity / What you are intending to do - including independent study Resources / What you will need to do it - including access to workshops 23rd April 2018 Monday PM- Sequencing Thursday PM- Research- Friday AM- Sequencing- I had started to work on the trap melody. Friday PM- Blog & Evaluate Imac, Logic, keyboard, microphone, youtube video tutorials & Music videos on youtube as well as look on certified music websites. I will also read music magazines and articles to get ideas for trap beats. 2 30th April 2018 Monday PM- Sequencing- Continue working on the trap beat. Thursday PM- Research - Research trap songs and trap tutorials as well as using websites about trap music on the internet and youtube. Friday AM- Sequencing- I will continue to work on my track melody. Friday PM- Blog & Evaluate Imac, Logic, keyboard, microphone, youtube video tutorials & Music videos on ...
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Proposal

Diploma in Music Performance & Production - Level 1 Unit 6 Project Proposal Candidate Name James Moran Candidate Number Pathway Sequencing Project Title Medusa Section 1: Rationale (Approx 100 words) Before I started this course I already knew how to make a powerpoint presentation and present it to a class, how to make word document. I also knew how to make a beat and sequence using FL studio.This year I have learnt how to create loops and sequence beats in logic. I have also learnt how to use the loops and create beats in ableton and how to play songs using an Akai APC. I have also learnt how to work out the structure of a song by counting the bars as well as how to also research the certain type of song via websites, youtube etc I have also learnt how to what a P.A system was and how to set it up as well as researching different genres and how they started. I prefer to use Logic rather than ableton because I wanted to record my lyrics and produce the ...
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Final song bounce

Song sound cloud link Medusa: https://soundcloud.com/james-moran-527274217/medusa Padlet page link: https://en-gb.padlet.com/jmoranmt/vupnsqbbtazm
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My Strengths and weaknesses in general

Strengths: I am good at sticking to plans Once I'm focused its hard to deter me I can make a decent track  When I focus my lyrics can be quite good Im good in the studio with rapping and singing Im a quick learner I don't always need help If someone is stuck I have helped them out Weaknesses: I can get distracted easily Sometimes I turn up late in spells Sometimes I'm not the best at making beats or lyrics Ive been told that I seem to enjoy singing more then rapping and that sometimes my pronunciation and delivery make it sound like I'm mumbling but when its time to record or perform I perform it perfectly. I feel like sometimes I can get nervous which makes me mumble or not pronounce as well but I feel that the more I do it I'll be used to it and my songs will be performed perfectly
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7/06/18 FMP Research update

I have researched how to officially record my lyrics and produce them, then release the song as a d.i.y artist. I have Harvard referenced the website. It has very good tips to help you. Website Link:   https://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-promotion/it-all-starts-with-a-song-10-strategies-for-releasing-a-single/ Referenced site: Robley, C., Warner, M., Robley, C., Baby, C., Kusek, D., Robley, C., Robley, C., Robley, C., Robley, C., Robley, C., Robley, C., Robley, C., Robley, C., Andrew, J., Robley, C., Robley, C., Andrew, J., Robley, C., Robley, C., Warner, M., Baby, C., Robley, C., Robley, C., Robley, C. and Robley, C. (2018).  10 strategies for releasing a single song . [online] DIY Musician Blog. Available at: https://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-promotion/it-all-starts-with-a-song-10-strategies-for-releasing-a-single/ [Accessed 7 Jun. 2018]. I have also researched how to get my songs on streaming sites like, Spotify, Google play,  iTunes, Ama...
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Today I have changed my plan because I couldn't come in to sequence this morning due to an exam. My plan for the rest of my time is underneath: Monday PM- Sequencing-  Work on 2nd melody Thursday PM- Research- How to effectively record my lyrics and officially produce the song. Friday AM- Sequencing-Nothing at college as exams were taking place. Friday PM- Blog & Evaluate Monday PM- Sequencing- Finish 2nd melody Thursday PM- Research- How to prepare for a studio session/practise rapping my lyrics to my instrumental Friday AM- Sequencing- make sure everything is finished and perfect/practise rapping to the instrumental Friday PM- Blog & Evaluate/record lyrics in studio.
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