Music Law Suits
Ed Sheeran/Marvin Gaye
Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke to pay $7.4m to Marvin Gaye's family over Blurred Lines
Jay Z Grey Album & The Beatles White Album vs EMI
Jay Z Grey Album & The Beatles White Album vs EMI
You should be able to do the following in You.DJCrossfader UsageEQ/Filter UsageSample DropsScratchingLooping (Different Beat Lengths)
The drum break from James Brown's Funky Drummer is the most sampled drum sound. It has been sampled more than 1,400 times. Click here to see the list of songs
Select ONE song only
Create a Live Performance mix of that song
Must have EQ/Filter Use
Sample Drops
Scratching
Looping of different beat lengths
Pad usage (next to turntable) must use at least 2 of the 18 effects.
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Audio Mixing Page
Height vs Width in mixing
Tall vs Wide? - What can you hearCrea
You will take files from the song "Mystery" in the network folder and mix them.
This will take time! Be patient! You are new at this.
Load all the tracks into Garageband and save the file as Your initials mystery
Order of tracks to work on
1. Drums - Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Tamb, Clav
2. Bass
3. Guitar
4. Synth
5. Lead Vox
6. LowBV
7. High BV
Sampling is the reuse of a portion or sample of a sound recording in another recording
Discussion Questions
Should original artists of the sample be paid for the use of their music?
Why is sampling used?
Is sampling creative use of music or musical laziness?
Why are songs from the 60's and 70's used most in sampling?
Why are George Clinton & James Brown are said to be the foundation of Hip Hop?
How are samples used? As the original? How are the changed?
Discussion Questions
What are your thoughts on Peer to Peer file sharing?
How has this changed the music industry?
AirDrop is the best way to transfer files from your iPhone to the computer
- Choose Go AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder. Or select AirDrop in the sidebar of a Finder window.
- The AirDrop window shows nearby AirDrop users. Just drag one or more documents, photos, or other files to the recipient shown in the window.
Overview
Discussion Questions
How are the Song Walkman & Apple iPod the same?
How did they change the music industry?
What was the target audience for each device's marketing campaign?
Future devices will have.......?
What would you like to see?
If you need this website translated
Class and lab rules
Course Outline
Real World Applications of Music Technology
Music Marketing, Marketing Mix the 4p's
In Google How do I ?
Access the Music Technology Google Drive
1. Log in Google.com
2. Click on Grid in upper right hand corner
3. Click on Drive icon
4. Click Shared with me.
5. Select your Music Tech Period
Access Google Drive on my device
1. Go your device's app store
2. Download Google Drive App
3. Log into App.
4. Access your Music Tech Period.
ALL your files can be accessed on your device
All completed assignments must be uploaded into the Music Tech Network Folder
You will receive a "0" for assignments not uploaded
Music Technology II at Torrington High School
Music Technology II is an advanced level class.
You will be required to work independently and have time management skills with each project.
Topics will include but not limited to:
Audio Engineering, Music Productio & Music Business/Industry
How is Music Technology II different from Music Technology I?
More emphasis on independent work, projects are more in depth, there will be required readings, tests/quizzes
Youtube summaries, reading responses, listening assignments and more.
Week of April 8, 2019
Read: Art of Foley
The Same Scene 5 Ways video is the same scene showed 5 times. Each time the music changes to create a different mood/theme.
In this assignment you will do the same. You will create 5 separate moods/themes. What moods/themes you compose are your choice. Each one MUST be different.
Each mood must have the following:
At least 5 tracks
Volume and Pan automation
Audio effects - optional
You must mix each mood!
In the notepad function write down what you do to each track. EQ, Effects, Volume/Pan, etc
In this assignment you will do the same. You will create 5 separate moods/themes. What moods/themes you compose are your choice. Each one MUST be different.
Each mood must have the following:
At least 5 tracks
Volume and Pan automation
Audio effects - optional
You must mix each mood!
In the notepad function write down what you do to each track. EQ, Effects, Volume/Pan, etc
Video is located in the Music Tech Lab Network folder.
For this last part of your DJ Business project you will create a sample live set
Using the playists you created on your website you are to create the following using youdj.com
Create 2 - 5 minute Live Performance mixes using
Create 2 - 5 minute Live Performance mixes using
Must use songs from your sample playlist on your website
Must have EQ/Filter Use
Sample Drops
Scratching
Pad usage (next to turntable) must use at least 2 of the 18 effects.
Must have EQ/Filter Use
Sample Drops
Scratching
Pad usage (next to turntable) must use at least 2 of the 18 effects.
See handout from Monday May 6, 2019
You are going to create a marketing plan for your DJ Company.
Step One will be to create a website!
Review DJ Company websites.
What do they include? What aspects do you like?
Key Words or phrases used in each?
When creating a website people need to find all the information within the first 3-5 seconds.
What do they include? What aspects do you like?
Key Words or phrases used in each?
When creating a website people need to find all the information within the first 3-5 seconds.
Company # 2
You will create a website for your DJ Company using Wix.com
Use this website to create a logo
Website must have the following
Company name
Cost
What your company will provide
Contact information
List of songs you will perform
Company name
Cost
What your company will provide
Contact information
List of songs you will perform
5 Steps for an Effective Marketing Plan
1. Define the audience for your music
2. Analyze the market
3. Establish Goals
4. Develop an Action Plan
5. Create a Budget
Branding. Definition: The marketing practice of creating a name, symbol or design that identifies and differentiates a product from other products. An effective brandstrategy gives you a major edge in increasingly competitive markets.
Assignment Timeline
Friday April 26 - Website Template selected and Home Page designed.
Tuesday April 30 - Sub pages of website created
Thursday May 1 - Sub pages of website completed
Friday May 3 - Website completed - Business Card Completed
Thu
Technology Institute for Music Educators 2019 Composition Contest We are pleased to announce our 2019 Music Technology Composition contest. The contest is open to students of any age enrolled in school.
The contest is non-competitive. Entries will be awarded gold, silver and bronze certificates Exceptional entries will receive gold awards with distinction. All entries will receive feedback on their work.
Students may enter in one of five categories, original DAW composition, original notated composition, derivative work (covers, remixes, arrangements), multimedia or applied technology. Entries will be judged on musical content, creativity, technical proficiency and reflection. The age of the entrant will also be considered by the judges.
Contest details and the entry form can be found here (https://goo.gl/forms/pL8gelNq8PBHmDJr2) . The deadline for entries is May 1, 2019 with awards announced by June 1. Submit questions to Dr. George Hess (george@georgehessmusic.com)
Assignment 1 - Create the Sound of Fear with one-note
Assignment 2 - Create the Sound of Fear with two-notes
Assignment 3 - Create the Sound of Happy/Joy - Five Notes - Major vs Minor Scaoes
Assignment: The Art of Foley
Foley is the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to film, video, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality. These reproduced sounds can be anything from the swishing of clothing and footsteps to squeaky doors and breaking glass.
You are going to create you own sound effects! Select one item from the Foley pile.
Record that item - using various surfaces, microphone/device. Once in Logic Pro create three NEW sound effects buy editing, EQ, Volume, Pan, Time Stretch, etc.
John has had music placements with The Science Channel, Food Network, Nike, Toyota and Visa, among others. Network television shows that have featured John's work include "Chopped", "Nova", "Practical Jokers", "Hunting Hitler", "Amish Mafia", "Black Ink Crew", "Love and Hip-Hop", "The Island", "WWE Smackdown", and more. In addition to commercials and television, John also composes short and feature film scores, most notably for the documentary "Veil of Silence" and the award winning horror film "Lucifer's Angels"
Before you start read the following.
Add notes on how to mix read track to the Note Pad in your Garageband file
Add notes on how to mix read track to the Note Pad in your Garageband file
This assignment will include asepcts of Music Business and Music Production and Audio Engineering.
Create a 45 second commercial on the topic of your choice.
Product, Service, Concert Promotion, etc.
Product, Service, Concert Promotion, etc.
What is your target audience?
What is your slogan or catch phrase?
Don't forget the Who, What, When, Where and Why?
Create an original script - Use the Notepad feature in Logic Pro
Record on your devices or USB Microphone into the computer
Create a music bed - must be loops and/or recorded tracks. NO MP3 files
Once your script and musical bed are created
Mix and EQ each track - this includes, volume, pan, audio effects, EQ, etc
*You can help others with their commericals but everyone must submit their own assignment
Tips
- Grab the listener's attention in the first 3-5 seconds
- Remember your target audience
- Practice your script - Practice your script - Practice your script, Hint, practice
- Check recording levels twice before recording.
- Be creative - think outside the box - go outside of your comfort zone!
The Art of Foley
In this assignment you are going to download ONE sound effect from Soundbible.com
Open your downloaded sound effect in Logic Pro.
Once in Logic Pro change the original sound effect to create a new sound effect.Edit, EQ, Audio Effects, Volume, Pan, Time Stretch, etcHave Fun and be creative!
Complete this form before the end of class