Entry 3

Editing has become a major venture for this project.  After using automation on the vocals, I decided to automate the instruments so that they would be softer during the verse and louder during the chorus.  This seemed to create a better balance, but the trick for me is trying to make it sound less choppy and sudden.

For the video, I have decided to do a pastiche of different clips from freshman year up until now as I go into my senior year.  The song is about memories, and I think that this type of format will mesh well with the intentions of the song.

Entry 2

Recording the song was interesting.  I used my own Apogee condenser mic in the Madstop Records studio space.  I started by constructing the accompaniment tracks;  I played the piano and converted it into a MIDI track, then used digital audio for the guitar and drums. For the vocals, I did several takes to ensure note accuracy and synchronization with the accompaniment.  I may or may not get rid of some of the takes due to my preference for certain ornamentations/riffs.

Final Project: Entry 1

For my final project, I have the opportunity to do one of two things: compose a new song or cover an existing song.  I have several songs that I am working on now that I could use, but I also know that it is safer to cover a song that is already successful.

I am using Logic Pro X as my DAW and Finale as my notation software.  I began notating my ideas for my new song and playing around with length, key, and melody while trying to awaken the poet within me to write original lyrics.

The film is tricky, because I do not have any production staff to follow me around and film me/events.  Luckily, I recently acquired a so-called "selfie stick," and it should help with the stationary filming that I want.

Right now, I am attempting to give the work direction, but I find myself struggling to come up with a definitive idea.