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Cirencester Deer Park School - Music Technology
The aim of this project is for you to demonstrate some key DAW skills in the context of a remix project. You will choose a vocal only track (stem) to work with, your task for the project is then to create all of the instrumental parts to create your own remix of the track.
As you create your work you are going to need to keep a Log of Evidence. The purpose of this is to prepare you for the NEA exam as you are assessed on your written work as well as your practical work.
Your written evidence should focus on:
What have you done
How have you done it
Why have you done it
Here is an example of what your notes should look like.
Sabrina Carpenter- Espresso
Sabrina Carpenter- Espresso
Original Song
MP3 file to import in to Logic
To download the file below, click on the pop up icon in the top right of the media player window, the file will load in a new page, you can then download the file.
Tasks
Make sure you set the BPM to 104
Import the vocal audio file, make sure it is lined up with bar 1 beat 1
Input long chords to base the rest of the piece on
Add a low bass part
Try making your chords in to a rhythmic pattern
Experiment with different types of sound (strings, synths etc)
Organise your piece in to a structure, trying to get some contrast between verse and chorus sections
Add some automation (volume, pan, sweep)
Add some effects in your piece
Try experimenting with the synth controls
Chords
Don't worry about the numbers after the chord shapes- Just use the chord information, for example for Dm9-Just use a Dm chord
The timing of the chords with the lyrics are just a guide, chords usually change on beat 1 of a bar.
Structure of the Song
Myles Smith- Stargazing
Myles Smith- Stargazing
THE BRIEF:
You have been asked to demonstrate your re-mixing skills. You have been
given some commercial vocal tracks and you have been asked to create your own remix.
selection and editing of software instruments
use of audio and MIDI editing tools
use of plug-ins
export to a stereo audio file.
Original Song
MP3 file to import in to Logic
To download the file below, click on the pop up icon in the top right of the media player window, the file will load in a new page, you can then download the file.
Tasks
Make sure the BPM is set to 124
Import the vocal audio file, make sure it is lined up with bar 1 beat 1
Input long chords to base the rest of the piece on
Add a low bass part
Try making your chords in to a rhythmic pattern
Experiment with different types of sound (strings, synths etc)
Organise your piece in to a structure, trying to get some contrast between verse and chorus sections
Add some automation (volume, pan, sweep)
Add some effects in your piece
Try experimenting with the synth controls
Chords
The timing of the chords with the lyrics are just a guide, chords usually change on beat 1 of a bar.
Structure of the Song
Kendrick Lemar- Luther
Kendrick Lemar- Luther
THE BRIEF:
You have been asked to demonstrate your re-mixing skills. You have been
given some commercial vocal tracks and you have been asked to create your own remix.
selection and editing of software instruments
use of audio and MIDI editing tools
use of plug-ins
export to a stereo audio file.
Original Song
MP3 file to import in to Logic
To download the file below, click on the pop up icon in the top right of the media player window, the file will load in a new page, you can then download the file.
Tasks
Make sure you set the BPM to 138
Import the vocal audio file, make sure it is lined up with bar 1 beat 1
Input long chords to base the rest of the piece on
Add a low bass part
Try making your chords in to a rhythmic pattern
Experiment with different types of sound (strings, synths etc)
Organise your piece in to a structure, trying to get some contrast between verse and chorus sections
Add some automation (volume, pan, sweep)
Add some effects in your piece
Try experimenting with the synth controls
Chords
The timing of the chords with the lyrics are just a guide, chords usually change on beat 1 of a bar. A# is the same as a Bb chord which an be found in the F major chord grid. You will mainly be using the D Major grid. Click on the link below
Structure of the Song
Alex Warren- Ordinary
Alex Warren- Ordinary
THE BRIEF:
You have been asked to demonstrate your re-mixing skills. You have been
given some commercial vocal tracks and you have been asked to create your own remix.
selection and editing of software instruments
use of audio and MIDI editing tools
use of plug-ins
export to a stereo audio file.
Original Song
MP3 file to import in to Logic
To download the file below, click on the pop up icon in the top right of the media player window, the file will load in a new page, you can then download the file.
Tasks
Import the vocal audio file, make sure it is lined up with bar 1 beat 1
Input long chords to base the rest of the piece on
Try making your chords in to a rhythmic pattern
Add a low bass part
Experiment with different types of sound (strings, synths etc)
Organise your piece in to a structure, trying to get some contrast between verse and chorus sections
Add some automation (volume, pan, sweep)
Add some effects in your piece
Try experimenting with the synth controls
Chords
Structure of the Song
Imaging Dragons- Thunder
Imaging Dragons- Thunder
THE BRIEF:
You have been asked to demonstrate your re-mixing skills. You have been
given some commercial vocal tracks and you have been asked to create your own remix.
selection and editing of software instruments
use of audio and MIDI editing tools
use of plug-ins
export to a stereo audio file.
MP3 file to import in to Logic
To download the file below, click on the pop up icon in the top right of the media player window, the file will load in a new page, you can then download the file.
Tasks
Make sure you set the BPM to 84
Import the vocal audio file, make sure it is lined up with bar 1 beat 1
Input long chords to base the rest of the piece on
Try making your chords in to a rhythmic pattern
Add a low bass part
Experiment with different types of sound (strings, synths etc)
Organise your piece in to a structure, trying to get some contrast between verse and chorus sections
Add some automation (volume, pan, sweep)
Add some effects in your piece
Try experimenting with the synth controls
Structure of the Song
Chords
The timing of the chords with the lyrics are just a guide, chords usually change on beat 1 of a bar.
Video Guide
Video Guide
Here is a video to help you if you get stuck with any of the initial setting and and creating of the project. I made this a while ago so the opening doesn't match how to set up your project but the rest of the video might be of some use.
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