Pop Music in Practice Assignment

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Recital Assignment - 11th January 2017

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Listening Assignment - 23rd November 2016

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(please note: there will be one or two more tracks added in the next week or so)


Track 1:



Describe the texture of the music (please note - it is not the same throughout).

Is the instrumentation and texture of the music suitable for the acoustic environment? Why?

As the camera (and its microphone) moves around the band, do you notice any difference in the sound? Describe the difference.


Track 2



In the first 1 minute and 13 seconds you hear 3 different textures. Describe them, including how many and what type of voices are present.

Describe the acoustic environment in which it is being performed.

Is the music appropriate for this environment? Why?


Track 3



Describe the texture of the music.

What is the effect of the acoustic environment on the music?


Track 4:

Faulty version:

 

And to help you find the errors, here is a "good version":





List all the errors you notice in the faulty version. In each case, describe exactly what is wrong and suggest ways in which the problem could have been prevented, fixed or both.


Track 5

Here is the original version of the song:




And here is the one about which you are answering questions:




Give an account of the vocals in this track. Things to consider: effects, timing, style, articulation/phrasing, improvisation etc.


Compare this track with the original version above. Does the track feel different? If so, why?


Track 6



Describe the harmony in this song. (Try and describe the pattern even if you cannot pick the chords - eg. the first chord lasts for two beats then it changes to a chord that last for 8 bars). Is the pattern familiar at all?

This song has "Blues" in the title. Is it a blues song?

Styles - 16th November

Give an account of the styles we have covered so far (and add classical next week), particularly focusing on the musical components (eg. melody, rhythm, harmony) as well as instrumentation.

Finding Faults - 21st September

On your blog, note the faults (sonic and musical) in the following recordings/performances.

In each case, mention how the problem may have arisen and/or how it may have been prevented.






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






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