Within this first week I have been sitting with producer Faded Wave (Kai) and articulating and debating about how we would like to compose the instrumentals and how we could utilise the
EQ in specific ways to make it sound unique and give it a sense of euphoria. After the first
convocation, we started listening to producers which utilise EQ's very heavily but very uniquely.
We decided to pick out a song from Travis Scott (Artist/Producer).
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxdfwb9wfkoGocVUAJ-Bmg. The song we chose to
analyse is called (90210 Ft. Kacy Hill). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuNBLjJzRoo. The reason we chose this one is because of its psychedelic aura and the way he complements the EQ on the instrumental with the auto tune on his voice; these were all of the facets we were looking out for. We pointed out the deep voice change within the ending word on the verse (candy) this is found at (1:00 to 1:10). We discussed the effect it gave both of us and how it could have have made other listeners feel; I thought it was very head turning and unusual but also a good way to hook the listener for the rest of the song. Travis is known for his beat switches which follows up after that verse (1:07 till. This beat switch was unique even for Travis as it was a more subtle, euphoria feel to it where as most of his beat switches are more aggressive and a lot more heavy on the bass, an example of this is
(Sicko Mode Ft. Drake)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ONRf7h3Mdk. this is found at (50s till 1:10). After we listened and picked out the facets, we had a discussion about how we could interpret that originality.
Within the second week, me and Kai sat and spoke some more about the aspects which make tracks a certain feel. Then we started developing a lo-fi instrumental which we learnt more about by analysing songs such as (Elevate by Nemzzz). By listening to this, it gave us a better understanding on how to utilise the environmental noises. We then structured the instrumental so it would fit the following structure : Chorus, verse, chorus, verse, bridge, chorus. We also included female backing vocals within this track. The reason we done this was so we could create contrast between male and female vocals.
The reason we want the contrast there is so it keeps the listeners intrigued throughout the full track. As Kai was developing the beat further with environmental noise, I started to write lyrics about how the distinct sounds made me feel. They made me feel as if I was taking a stroll in space so I started thinking about how peaceful a stroll is supposed to be and how the setting of space can manipulate that blissfulness sense. after these lyrics, I then talk about flying in a rocket and being able to see the stars and Mars. These lyrics set the image of the previous lyrics meaning the listeners can create their own story from imagery. The reason I wrote these lyrics is to express how my life felt at that point (a peaceful stroll). This was the best way to describe that feeling.
Bibliography:
Youtube.com. 2022. Before you continue to YouTube. [online] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxdfwb9wfkoGocVUAJ-Bmg> [Accessed 20 June 2022].
Youtube.com. 2022. [online] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuNBLjJzRoo> [Accessed 20 June 2022].
Youtube.com. 2022. [online] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ONRf7h3Mdk> [Accessed 20 June 2022].
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