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Week 1 For my podcast research I'm going to research and discuss the history between two of my biggest influences - Metallica and Megadeth and research the techniques they have used in their music and how I have used it in my own personal practice. I will title it after one of their songs like "Holy Wars" or "Master of Podcasts" or something like that.  Danish drummer Lars Ulrich and Guitarist James Hetfield started a band along with bassist Ron Mcgovney named "Metallica". Mustaine sees an ad in the newspaper about a metal band looking for guitarist and he gets the job by only warming up on his guitar.  Week 2 To fully understand the topic of my podcast, I must learn about the history of Metallica and Megadeth and how they helped pave the way for thrash metal .  My research is loosely coming from a YouTube video where someone gathers loads of clips from people in Metallica and Megadeth and they tell the story themselves.  Metallica and Megadeth have ...

  Podcast name: Fleetwood Mac - Go your own way Topic: The song "go your own way" Who did it feature? Hrishikesh Hirway and Lindsay Buckingham What did I enjoy about the podcast? I enjoyed listening to Lindsay Buckingham talk about his experiences in the band. I liked how he broke down every instrument in fine detail Was there anything I didn't enjoy? there wasn't much to be honest, a very solid listen What did I learn from the podcast? I learned about what Fleetwood Mac was like during the creation of the album "Rumors". I also learned about isolated vocals and harmonising Were there any ideas in the podcast that i would consider using in my podcast? using a lot of music to illustrate what he is talking about.  My podcast will be about Thrash metal and the bands that inspired me to become the musician I am today. It will mainly discuss the history between Metallica and Megadeth and how they both rose to fame despite being their biggest rivals For my podcast...

For this here assignment I created a track in logic using the following features Bussing MIDI Software instruments Logic loops Automation Basic use of effects (reverb, delay) I started of dead slow, I couldn't figure out where to start and I couldn't seem to get the ball rolling but once I got going its was as easy as anything.  Here is the song in full Here are the drop in and fade in effects I used for the guitar and monkey noises Here are the stereos for the tracks I used. Also highlighted in this is the bussing feature I used This is the MIDI instrument I used to create the ending to this track. I just played a simple piano thing and got this The track is very rudimentary as I used the bare minimum required to complete this assignment. I was familiar with the logic drummer and made sure I put it to good, simplistic, and effective use in this track. I let the drums drag out until the end of the track which led to it being 2 minutes long which was a lazy strategy but it worke...

 Affordances definition :  the quality or property of an object that defines its possible uses or makes clear how it can or should be used   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affordance The  music industry  has seen some of the most significant changes thanks to technological advancement. Here are some of the most significant breakthroughs in commercial music technology: 1. Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) DAWs have revolutionised music production, replacing analogue tape recorders. These software applications offer a versatile platform for recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. With features like virtual instruments, effects and automation, DAWs have empowered musicians and producers to create complex productions in home studios. 2. Auto-Tune Popularised by its use in hip-hop and pop music, Auto-Tune is a pitch correction software that can drastically alter a vocal performance. While often associated with a robotic sound, Auto-Tune has evolve...