Project 3 FMP Proposal

Final Collaborative Performance Project

Introduction

This project will focus on recording 3 Jazz tracks which will be made up of a mix between audio and midi that I will record . With possible vocals from the level 3 performance class. I will get advice from my peers on how to improve my tracks.

Context

This will be useful to me because it will increase my skills of using a recording studio, mastering and producing. I have some knowledge on recording studios and producing already so this will help me further improve those skills and understand mastering better as I will be setting up a recording studio for the singers and . Since I've produced midi more than I've recorded audio, I think adding audio will be interesting to see how I will develop within music production.

Outline Research Plan

My research will heavily be influenced by Miles Davis, Herby Hancock and Nina Simone because these artists have had such a huge impact in Jazz,Since my work will be primarily Jazz I could possibly use some melodies from their songs to further my research. I will look at the different arrangements the artists used in their Jazz pieces. In addition I could possibly look at more Jazz artists to add some more ideas to my work.

Case Studies

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This will be the main source of my research for my first track, I'm interested in the running base and the way the horns comes and goes. In addition the hi-hats throughout the song is also a nice touch. It's almost like there's a conversation with the instruments talking to each other which i want to be able to create.

  This track really interests me due to the vocals overpowering the rest of the instruments, which is why in this track i would like to add the vocals from a level 3 singer, furthermore I really enjoy the build up with the drums and horns.  

I added this track to the case studies list because i like how the piano, bass and hi-hats are non stop and only change for the swing, furthermore there is almost no change throughout the song but it still sounds good due to the horns leading and having control of the song.

Methodology

I will achieve these goals by improving the way I set up recording studios, so I don't waste time, I will research further Jazz artists too see how i can improve my producing, Ask the performers to sing and/or play instruments that I can add to my work.

Timeline 

Week 1 - By week 1 I would have liked to discussed my ideas with all the possible level 3 performers I would like to have in some of my tracks. I would like to have the basis of my research found so I can get back to researching a lot easier.

Week 2 - By week 2 I would like to know what my tracks will be based off of and how i will go out about producing them.

Week 3 - By week 3 i would like to have at least one of the tracks done so I know I am moving at a healthy pace. I would also like to have done quite a bit of research by this point.

Week 4 - By week 4 I would like to consider the notes from my peers that we'll be given during our presentation, I would like to have rounded up my major research so I can focus on producing the music and if I wanted to add further research later.

Week 5 - By week 5 i would like to have added all the possible audio that I will be using from the level 3 performers to ensure I have time to master the track with the audio. At this point I would also like to be sure whether I would like to perform my music live some how.

Week 6 - By week 6 i would like to have completed all my tracks and be mastering them at this stage and adding any tweaks I may want to along the way, if more research is too be added I would like to have the links and knowledge of where I will find it at this point.

Week 7 - By week 7 I would like my project to be worthy of handing in, incase something wrong happens in week 8, I would like all research to be complete and to be finishing my bibliography. I would like to add any final tweaks to the tracks to insure everything is up to standard.

Week 8 - By week 8 If I'm going to be performing my tracks, they will be ready to be performer and I will be submitting the project on this date.