The document describes the key elements that are typically included on the front and back of a CD cover. These elements include the artist's name in bold to catch attention, the album title below the artist name, a barcode to enable searching and purchasing the CD, copyright information, the record label logo, and lyrics from the songs on the back of the cover in a consistent font and style. The same image is often used on both sides of the cover, though sometimes faded on the back.
Slides from my talk about Creative Commons and the Sharing Economy at DLD 2009.
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Incidental and theme music play an important role in films. Composers work with directors to create music that enhances the emotional tone of scenes and gives audiences cues to process what is happening. Theme music allows audiences to associate a recognizable musical piece with a specific film or TV series. It is essential that both incidental and theme music match the intended tone and atmosphere of their associated visuals for the work to be effective. Examples of well-known theme music include the orchestral themes from Star Wars and Avengers films and the subtle guitar-orchestral theme from James Bond films.
Colin O. Griffin is a professional drummer, producer, and creative director. He has recorded and toured with numerous artists since 1988, playing drums, percussion, and vocals on various albums and soundtracks. He co-produced and performed drums on The Borgnines 2012 EP. As a creative director, he has done branding, design, and video work for companies like Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative, Urban Flowers, and Fresh Market Place. He currently owns his own creative agency, Anglerfish Creative.
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The document analyzes the Guns N' Roses music video for "Paradise City" across several elements:
1) The target audience is teens, young adults, and older adults who enjoy loud, guitar-driven rock music.
2) The lyrics reference the band's memories of the Midwest but were also inspired by the rough streets of Los Angeles where they lived.
3) The tempo starts slow and increases throughout the song to match the increasing energy shown in scenes of chaos at their live shows.
- Sound editors add sound effects to make nature documentaries more realistic and intense for viewers since they cannot capture authentic animal sounds. Extra sounds are added to fights and other scenes.
- Foley artists create fictional sounds, like Chewbacca's voice, by combining animal noises. They aim to engage audiences through believable sound effects.
- When editing sound, software like Logic Pro and Premiere Pro are used along with keyboard shortcuts to trim clips, adjust volume levels, and organize audio files. Multiple takes may need to be recorded and edited to achieve the best quality.
The document outlines concepts for a music video to depict the deeper meaning of song lyrics through symbolism. The first concept features an actor walking along a narrow ledge to represent life, with various shots showing the symbolism. It would have a natural setting and makeup to portray feelings of distress and loneliness. A second concept depicts a boy hanging from a monkey bar, with each step representing a growth period in his life.
Jake Kirby chose to do his senior project on learning how to record songs and understand the recording process. He spent time with his project facilitator, Jimmy Anderson, who owns a recording studio and has experience engineering for popular bands. Jake learned how to set up microphones and configure the equipment to record a local band called Anonymous. The process took 10 hours and involved recording each instrument separately, adjusting levels and effects, and mixing the final product. Through this project, Jake was able to further his passion for music and hopes to pursue a career in recording others.
The document describes the key elements that are typically included on the front and back of a CD cover. These elements include the artist's name in bold to catch attention, the album title below the artist name, a barcode to enable searching and purchasing the CD, copyright information, the record label logo, and lyrics from the songs on the back of the cover in a consistent font and style. The same image is often used on both sides of the cover, though sometimes faded on the back.
Slides from my talk about Creative Commons and the Sharing Economy at DLD 2009.
Video is here: http://video.dld-conference.com/watch/dTMYg3z?t=dld09%2C2009-01-26&gal=sessions
Incidental and theme music play an important role in films. Composers work with directors to create music that enhances the emotional tone of scenes and gives audiences cues to process what is happening. Theme music allows audiences to associate a recognizable musical piece with a specific film or TV series. It is essential that both incidental and theme music match the intended tone and atmosphere of their associated visuals for the work to be effective. Examples of well-known theme music include the orchestral themes from Star Wars and Avengers films and the subtle guitar-orchestral theme from James Bond films.
Colin O. Griffin is a professional drummer, producer, and creative director. He has recorded and toured with numerous artists since 1988, playing drums, percussion, and vocals on various albums and soundtracks. He co-produced and performed drums on The Borgnines 2012 EP. As a creative director, he has done branding, design, and video work for companies like Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative, Urban Flowers, and Fresh Market Place. He currently owns his own creative agency, Anglerfish Creative.
Paradise city music video analysis work sheetkendellburgess
The document analyzes the Guns N' Roses music video for "Paradise City" across several elements:
1) The target audience is teens, young adults, and older adults who enjoy loud, guitar-driven rock music.
2) The lyrics reference the band's memories of the Midwest but were also inspired by the rough streets of Los Angeles where they lived.
3) The tempo starts slow and increases throughout the song to match the increasing energy shown in scenes of chaos at their live shows.
- Sound editors add sound effects to make nature documentaries more realistic and intense for viewers since they cannot capture authentic animal sounds. Extra sounds are added to fights and other scenes.
- Foley artists create fictional sounds, like Chewbacca's voice, by combining animal noises. They aim to engage audiences through believable sound effects.
- When editing sound, software like Logic Pro and Premiere Pro are used along with keyboard shortcuts to trim clips, adjust volume levels, and organize audio files. Multiple takes may need to be recorded and edited to achieve the best quality.
The document outlines concepts for a music video to depict the deeper meaning of song lyrics through symbolism. The first concept features an actor walking along a narrow ledge to represent life, with various shots showing the symbolism. It would have a natural setting and makeup to portray feelings of distress and loneliness. A second concept depicts a boy hanging from a monkey bar, with each step representing a growth period in his life.
Jake Kirby chose to do his senior project on learning how to record songs and understand the recording process. He spent time with his project facilitator, Jimmy Anderson, who owns a recording studio and has experience engineering for popular bands. Jake learned how to set up microphones and configure the equipment to record a local band called Anonymous. The process took 10 hours and involved recording each instrument separately, adjusting levels and effects, and mixing the final product. Through this project, Jake was able to further his passion for music and hopes to pursue a career in recording others.
The document discusses the music video created for a song that is a hybrid of dubstep and rock/metal genres. To reflect this, the video incorporates conventions of both genres - it features shots of a live band performance with close-ups of instruments, like in rock/metal videos, and uses surreal visual effects and footage of nightclubs/dancers like in dubstep videos. It also includes snippets of a political speech sampled in the song. Editing and effects were used to match the visceral impact of the song and transition between shots based on the music's rhythm and beats.
The digipack for The Kooks album "Inside In / Inside Out" uses a consistent black, white, and red color scheme throughout. Photos on the cover and inside show the band practicing and performing in a casual, unposed manner to portray themselves as focused on their music rather than appearances. The images and product details are arranged to clearly display the band name and album title while maintaining the simple, monochromatic aesthetic.
The document provides information about a music video and album release including character costumes, profile shots, group name, album title, track listing highlighting two songs, availability on CD and download, and logos for the record label, iTunes, and HMV.
This document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions of real media. It analyzes album covers, magazine advertisements, and music videos that were used for inspiration. For the album cover, colors and fonts were selected that aligned with conventions from examples. Handwritten text was used instead of computer fonts to match the loose style. The music video included shots of the singer and band performing that are common conventions, though additional shots could have improved it. Overall, the media product was informed by conventions but also challenged some through stylistic choices.
This document provides an overview of DJ hardware, software, and techniques. It covers turntables, CDJs, digital vinyl systems (DVS), controllers, and software-only systems. It discusses building an MP3 collection through listening, tagging, organizing by key, and analysis. Mixing techniques like harmonic mixing using the Camelot wheel are demonstrated. Hands-on experience is provided with Serato Scratch Live on turntables to mix tracks. Contact information is provided for booking requests.
Hammer and Tongs, directors Garth Jennings and Nick Goldsmith, have a signature simple yet humorous style in their music videos. The document analyzes two of their videos - "Cousins" by Vampire Weekend and "Pumping on Your Stereo" by Supergrass. Both videos use unconventional props and camerawork in a minimalist setting to comedic effect, such as visible camera tracks and distorted body proportions. This simplistic style is unusual for music videos but draws viewers in through creative humor, lighting, and fast-paced editing. The consistent unique style of Hammer and Tongs is what has led to their success and popularity directing many videos.
- Sound editing involves adding or removing sounds to make scenes more realistic, intense, or dramatic for viewers. Foley sounds are often used to recreate sounds that were difficult to capture during filming.
- Documentaries and nature shows frequently edit sounds to focus on specific animals or noises and remove unwanted background sounds. Scripted shows may add punches or impact sounds to action scenes.
- Star Wars famously used creative foley work to develop Chewbacca's distinctive vocalizations by combining animal sounds. Foley artists strive to make fictional sounds believable through experimentation.
- Editing sounds requires specialized software and removing extra noise at the start or end of audio clips to focus on dialogue. Adjusting levels ensures all audio
The video pitch proposes filming a music video for the song "Bounce" by Calvin Harris featuring the artist as a DJ. It will include shots of the artist mixing music on a DJ deck and cut between performance shots and a narrative of a main character gaining followers across various outdoor locations at night until they form a large group. The narrative will end with the character waking up from a dream where he sees the group outside his window.
Tobias Freestone proposes a music video concept for his band Black Page and their album "Priestess". The video would feature montage edits of the band playing in a dark studio, showing the instruments and amplifiers to create a raw, genuine performance. Consistency across promotional materials would be maintained through a branded typography and imagery, including using the album cover. Potential problems that could arise include actors or studio space not being available or insufficient video quality requiring reshoots.
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This video is different than typical music videos as it uses simple animations and graphics rather than live footage. It displays the song's lyrics in various abstract animations that match the pace and tone of the music. While there are no direct shots of the artist, the lyrics and visuals have a relationship that draws the viewer in. Motifs like the blue screens and rapid transitions build tension until reaching a climax at the song's peak.
1. The document outlines the English alphabetic code and its complexities.
2. It shows that one sound can be represented by different letter combinations and one letter can represent different sounds.
3. It provides a table that maps phonemes to graphemes and examples to illustrate the inconsistencies in the alphabetic code.
This document outlines plans for the design of an album cover and digipak. The front cover design takes inspiration from a horror film poster and features band members drawn in a similar style. Alternate cover designs include band members in black and white with duct tape over their mouths, inspired by silent films. Inside panels will feature text in a style resembling title cards from silent films. The back cover will feature band member photos in vintage costumes along with copyright text and logos. Overall, the designs aim to theme the album around ideas of horror and silent films.
The document discusses various topics related to music such as the fusion of technology and artistry in music, the benefits of listening to music while exercising, and how rock music encompasses a wide variety of subgenres that sound very different but evolved from the same ancestor. It also provides examples of how genres like dubstep are defined by their tempo, time signature, and use of bass drums and snare drums, while allowing for infinite possibilities within those parameters. The document advocates that electronic dance music is the future of music.
Here are potential responses to the questions:
1. Dubstep is an electronic music genre that has developed a following for its unique sound characterized by bass drops and wobbly basslines. As with any genre, it appeals to some but not others.
2. Dubstep's popularity likely stems from it capturing the imagination of a generation that has grown up with technology and electronic music. The glitchy, robotic sounds resonate with some listeners and complement the pulsing rhythms. It also found a community online to cultivate fans.
3. What defines dubstep is the emphasis on bass weight and rhythmic complexity. Tracks make prominent use of sub-bass frequencies and half-time drum patterns. They also often
Tech house is a genre of house music that emerged in the 1990s and combines elements of techno and house. It features prominent kick drums, rhythmic buildups, and sampled vocals from 1980s/90s songs. The tempo typically ranges from 120-128 BPM, making it suitable for dancing but not as fast as other genres like hardstyle. The tech house scene involves young adults dressing uniquely and dancing at festivals, clubs, and warehouses often while using drugs like MDMA. Album covers for tech house EPs tend to be abstract with minimal text and colorful shapes that match the underground and groovy nature of the music.
House music originated in Chicago in the 1980s and is characterized by repetitive 4/4 beats centered around drum machines. It grew popular in the mid-1980s and by 2012 became the most popular form of dance music worldwide. Common instruments used in house music include samplers, drum machines, synthesizers, turntables, sequencers, and personal computers.
The document discusses the music video created for a song that is a hybrid of dubstep and rock/metal genres. To reflect this, the video incorporates conventions of both genres - it features shots of a live band performance with close-ups of instruments, like in rock/metal videos, and uses surreal visual effects and footage of nightclubs/dancers like in dubstep videos. It also includes snippets of a political speech sampled in the song. Editing and effects were used to match the visceral impact of the song and transition between shots based on the music's rhythm and beats.
The digipack for The Kooks album "Inside In / Inside Out" uses a consistent black, white, and red color scheme throughout. Photos on the cover and inside show the band practicing and performing in a casual, unposed manner to portray themselves as focused on their music rather than appearances. The images and product details are arranged to clearly display the band name and album title while maintaining the simple, monochromatic aesthetic.
The document provides information about a music video and album release including character costumes, profile shots, group name, album title, track listing highlighting two songs, availability on CD and download, and logos for the record label, iTunes, and HMV.
This document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions of real media. It analyzes album covers, magazine advertisements, and music videos that were used for inspiration. For the album cover, colors and fonts were selected that aligned with conventions from examples. Handwritten text was used instead of computer fonts to match the loose style. The music video included shots of the singer and band performing that are common conventions, though additional shots could have improved it. Overall, the media product was informed by conventions but also challenged some through stylistic choices.
This document provides an overview of DJ hardware, software, and techniques. It covers turntables, CDJs, digital vinyl systems (DVS), controllers, and software-only systems. It discusses building an MP3 collection through listening, tagging, organizing by key, and analysis. Mixing techniques like harmonic mixing using the Camelot wheel are demonstrated. Hands-on experience is provided with Serato Scratch Live on turntables to mix tracks. Contact information is provided for booking requests.
Hammer and Tongs, directors Garth Jennings and Nick Goldsmith, have a signature simple yet humorous style in their music videos. The document analyzes two of their videos - "Cousins" by Vampire Weekend and "Pumping on Your Stereo" by Supergrass. Both videos use unconventional props and camerawork in a minimalist setting to comedic effect, such as visible camera tracks and distorted body proportions. This simplistic style is unusual for music videos but draws viewers in through creative humor, lighting, and fast-paced editing. The consistent unique style of Hammer and Tongs is what has led to their success and popularity directing many videos.
- Sound editing involves adding or removing sounds to make scenes more realistic, intense, or dramatic for viewers. Foley sounds are often used to recreate sounds that were difficult to capture during filming.
- Documentaries and nature shows frequently edit sounds to focus on specific animals or noises and remove unwanted background sounds. Scripted shows may add punches or impact sounds to action scenes.
- Star Wars famously used creative foley work to develop Chewbacca's distinctive vocalizations by combining animal sounds. Foley artists strive to make fictional sounds believable through experimentation.
- Editing sounds requires specialized software and removing extra noise at the start or end of audio clips to focus on dialogue. Adjusting levels ensures all audio
The video pitch proposes filming a music video for the song "Bounce" by Calvin Harris featuring the artist as a DJ. It will include shots of the artist mixing music on a DJ deck and cut between performance shots and a narrative of a main character gaining followers across various outdoor locations at night until they form a large group. The narrative will end with the character waking up from a dream where he sees the group outside his window.
Tobias Freestone proposes a music video concept for his band Black Page and their album "Priestess". The video would feature montage edits of the band playing in a dark studio, showing the instruments and amplifiers to create a raw, genuine performance. Consistency across promotional materials would be maintained through a branded typography and imagery, including using the album cover. Potential problems that could arise include actors or studio space not being available or insufficient video quality requiring reshoots.
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This video is different than typical music videos as it uses simple animations and graphics rather than live footage. It displays the song's lyrics in various abstract animations that match the pace and tone of the music. While there are no direct shots of the artist, the lyrics and visuals have a relationship that draws the viewer in. Motifs like the blue screens and rapid transitions build tension until reaching a climax at the song's peak.
1. The document outlines the English alphabetic code and its complexities.
2. It shows that one sound can be represented by different letter combinations and one letter can represent different sounds.
3. It provides a table that maps phonemes to graphemes and examples to illustrate the inconsistencies in the alphabetic code.
This document outlines plans for the design of an album cover and digipak. The front cover design takes inspiration from a horror film poster and features band members drawn in a similar style. Alternate cover designs include band members in black and white with duct tape over their mouths, inspired by silent films. Inside panels will feature text in a style resembling title cards from silent films. The back cover will feature band member photos in vintage costumes along with copyright text and logos. Overall, the designs aim to theme the album around ideas of horror and silent films.
The document discusses various topics related to music such as the fusion of technology and artistry in music, the benefits of listening to music while exercising, and how rock music encompasses a wide variety of subgenres that sound very different but evolved from the same ancestor. It also provides examples of how genres like dubstep are defined by their tempo, time signature, and use of bass drums and snare drums, while allowing for infinite possibilities within those parameters. The document advocates that electronic dance music is the future of music.
Here are potential responses to the questions:
1. Dubstep is an electronic music genre that has developed a following for its unique sound characterized by bass drops and wobbly basslines. As with any genre, it appeals to some but not others.
2. Dubstep's popularity likely stems from it capturing the imagination of a generation that has grown up with technology and electronic music. The glitchy, robotic sounds resonate with some listeners and complement the pulsing rhythms. It also found a community online to cultivate fans.
3. What defines dubstep is the emphasis on bass weight and rhythmic complexity. Tracks make prominent use of sub-bass frequencies and half-time drum patterns. They also often
Tech house is a genre of house music that emerged in the 1990s and combines elements of techno and house. It features prominent kick drums, rhythmic buildups, and sampled vocals from 1980s/90s songs. The tempo typically ranges from 120-128 BPM, making it suitable for dancing but not as fast as other genres like hardstyle. The tech house scene involves young adults dressing uniquely and dancing at festivals, clubs, and warehouses often while using drugs like MDMA. Album covers for tech house EPs tend to be abstract with minimal text and colorful shapes that match the underground and groovy nature of the music.
House music originated in Chicago in the 1980s and is characterized by repetitive 4/4 beats centered around drum machines. It grew popular in the mid-1980s and by 2012 became the most popular form of dance music worldwide. Common instruments used in house music include samplers, drum machines, synthesizers, turntables, sequencers, and personal computers.
The document outlines the origins of house music, explaining that it emerged from DJs in Chicago in the 1980s playing dance music styles like disco, Ital
Jamie Renton is given the opportunity to DJ at a local bar called Darbucka. With no prior DJ experience, he nervously agrees. At his first lesson, the resident DJ Karim shows Jamie the basics of fading between songs and mixing beats. For his debut, Jamie struggles at first but eventually finds his rhythm. The party crowd enjoys Jamie's global music selection as well as more familiar hits. Karim advises Jamie to play what he loves rather than just pleasing the crowd. Jamie interviews several expert DJs for tips, including Dave Hucker, a pioneer of world music DJing, and Eric Soul, who blends global beats for clubs.
The document provides an analysis of the Marshmello music video for the song "Alone". It summarizes the following key points:
- The music video was directed by Daniel Burke and has characteristics typical of EDM genres like upbeat pacing, vibrant colors, and dark lighting.
- The video tells a concept-based story of Marshmello as a loner who gains popularity after his secret talent as a DJ is exposed.
- Visuals like lighting, shots, and colors change dramatically during the beat drop to match the music and draw in viewers.
- Close-ups are used to emphasize Marshmello's costume and mixing board during the drop. The video promotes Marshmello's brand
Genre Research on the House Music IndustryJamesGaffney12
The document analyzes the house music genre and four house music artists - Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Lucas and Steve, and Underworld. It summarizes their music, videos, packaging, websites, and star appeal. Key similarities across the artists include repetitive motifs, muted colors, and promotion of performance in videos and packaging. Differences include narrative elements in Lucas and Steve's video and The Chemical Brothers' unique video setting and editing. The analysis provides context on conventions in the house music genre.
This document summarizes the process of creating a piece of recorded music from start to finish. It discusses the following key steps:
1) Composition, where the song is written through lyrics, musical form, and instrumentation. Genre and prosody help guide the composition.
2) Arrangement and instrumentation, where additional elements are added to the song skeleton and it is rehearsed. Collaboration can elevate the song.
3) Recording, where each instrument is captured separately using specialized microphones and equipment. Mixing and editing refine the individual tracks.
4) Mixing, where all tracks are balanced and effects are applied to blend them cohesively into a full song. Techniques like doubling
This document provides ideas and inspiration for a music video coursework project. It discusses potential ideas like a performance video or narrative music video. Example music videos are analyzed for their filming techniques, editing, lighting, locations, and representation. The document outlines plans for the project's mise-en-scene, casting, filming approach, editing, and messaging around representation. Key elements that will be incorporated include lighting effects, location changes, close-ups, and using female performers to challenge stereotypes in rock music genres.
Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. Some key facts about Drake are that his real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, he was born in 1986 in Toronto, Canada, and produces hip hop, R&B and pop music. Drake has collaborated with many popular artists and has released several successful albums, including his debut studio album "Thank Me Later" in 2010. He is known for his melodic rapping style and often sings as well as raps in his songs.
Daft Punk is known for sampling and referencing other artists' works in a respectful manner that brings overlooked styles to new audiences. They frequently employ techniques like borrowing from different genres and time periods ("bricolage") and referencing other songs visually, melodically and stylistically ("intertextual references"). As performers, Daft Punk maintains fictional robot personas and is never seen without their iconic helmets, playing with ideas of image and identity. Their music videos also feature considered concepts and storylines.
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Tempo (beats per minute/BPM). You have to at least be acquainted with playing the keys and scales
about the keyboard for changing the chord of the music piece based on certain beats in the bar. His
pieces are very distinct, and yet fresh. The 4 kick drum beats will appear, and your pattern will look
just like pattern 'A1'.
A genre is really a group of styles of music using a common tradition or common fundamental
values. The main elements of house are the bass drum sound on every beat of your bar, sometimes
accompanied by the snare drum or clap sound on every second beat. Having said that, some would
consider it a fitness in futility to just do it and try to define a list of musical genres. Internationally
famous music producer and DJ, Kaskade, wrote an insightful article about these accusations and
compares electronic music to rock and roll in attempts to enlighten the masses.
Joel Zimmerman adopted the name Deadmau5 after he found a defunct mouse in his computer
system and thought it could make for any cool username. . An animated character modeled after
Skrillex was included as a cameo within the Disney movie, Wreck-It Ralph, which released in 2012,
and the artist himself considers this to become a privilege paralleling, or even greater than, the
Grammy Awards he has won.
Music is your personal experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. For instance, there is the cha-
cha-cha, merengue, and breakdown. Is EDM music the future? Hell yes it is and we are here to bring
it to the forefront! Check out one of our partners over at gloving light and see where we get all of
our gear at!This genre experienced quite an evolution over the years.
To house music, you will need a keyboard/ synthesizer and a DJ audio application. . . Just go towards
the rack/machine screen, REMOVE a synth you're not using, and add another BEATBOX.
In 2007 I stood a revelation. . Another great standout piece for me. . For example, the term
"dubstep" refers to a song which is at a speed of 140 bpm in 4/4 time signature where the bass drum
hits on beat 1 and also the snare drum hits on beat However, with the infinite possibilities of
sounds, dubstep can be beautifully melodic or it can be filled with heavy bass rhythms, or anywhere
in between (same goes for each and every subgenre).