Alejandro had good information on the Black Keys. Although I have not listened to any of there music and I am not really into rock I feel as if he gave me enough information to make me want to listen to the Black Keys. He discussed the characteristics that the Black Keys had such as the guitar sounds they created. The black Keys sound like a band that I would definitely enjoy because they are also working with some hip-hop artist. Alejandro speaks about the drums that were recorded and how the way they recorded made the drums sound muddy and beefy.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Independent Research Entry
Marshall Mathers is one of the best selling artist in the world and one of the best selling artist of the 2000s. He is a rapper, actor, producer, and songwriter. Marshall was born in Missouri in 1972. His career has been very successful and a great asset to the hip-hop community thanks to the help of super producer Dr Dre. Marshall Mathers also known as Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady is a solo artist but also has a group project with a rap group called D12. Eminem made D12 a part of the mainstream music that is on in our century. Marshall is also one half part of the group Bad meets evil. Mathers is one of the most influential figures in Hip Hop. The color of his skin definitely brought much controversy to the ears of listeners who later became great fans of his music. Eminem put out a variety of albums such as Infinite, Slim Shady LP, Marshall Mathers Lp, The Eminem Show, Encore, Curtain Call, and Relapse. All of Marshall’s albums were multi platinum. In 2005 Eminem was considered retired but those were wrong speculations. Instead of the retirement he came back after six years of not releasing an album with the Curtain Call Album witch was most of his hits along with some new material that he put out. Marshal is also an actor and was in films such as the wash and his film about his life called 8 mile. Eminem is an outstanding lyricist and all of the lyrics he writes have a meaning or an emotional connection with him or the millions of fans that listen to him.
As a listener I must say I am a fan and he leaves me with a hope to someday be as successful as him. His music moves me and I enjoy the songs that he composed. When I was about Eleven was the first time that I heard Eminem and right away I fell in love with the new sensation that came into the hip-hop community. As an engineer Eminem is a great example of creativity. He has many albums in witch he made skits and songs in witch he made stories. The way he performs his vocals on the beat is phenomenal and I can feel the message that he is trying to perceive. As a recording engineer I am exited on how the music has gave me ideas and ways to come about issues in the studio.
Electronic Music Innovations
Edgar Varese was a French composer who emphasizes his music in rhythm and timbre. Edgar is credited to have invented the term “organized sound”. This organized sound meant Rhythms and timbre all grouped in one. Also known as the father of electronic due to his use of new instruments and Electronic Resources, Edgar Varese was one of the most influential composers of his time. One of the tracks that Edgar composed for two fingerboard Theremins bass singer, winds and percussion instruments in the early 1930s was called Ecuatorial. This track was an orchestral track full of impact and sot of a creepy vibe. Sound almost as if it was a track for a movie. In 1934 Ecuatorial was premièred under the baton of Nicolas Slonimsky. Some of the characteristics that made Edgar Varese stand out from most were the use of the instrument the Theremin. He promoted the Theremin in his western travels. Edgar had many influences such as Medieval and Renaissance Music and composers such as Eric Satie and Richard Strauss. Edgar also founded and conducted several choirs in witch he used for his compositions. Edgar died in 1965 but his memory and influence to the Electronically world will never fade.
As an engineer I am very impressed with the instruments used in the song Ecuatorial. I am not really into orchestral music or composing music but I do see professionalism in what Edgar Varese did. His sounds make emotions pop out and seem to be very nerve moving. I like the choirs he placed in his compositions and the way that they were recorded. I am sure he used different micing techniques or maybe he just made his sounds in a unique matter. Edgar Varese partitioning of the octave in the first ten bars, initiates the beginning of a new mainstream tradition in our century.
Peer Comment Entry 2 (Jonathan Ball, David Bowie)
The content in this post was very interesting and was very influential. Jon did a good job on discussing about David Bowie who was and English Producer who made a large impact on popular music. His determination and all the information provided were very accurate. Also I enjoy the music that David Bowie did and that is the reason I selected this entry to comment on. I like how Jon detailed his information and included dates and facts that informed me of the talents of a genius that David Bowie had. David Bowie liked to use ideas from other bands and use them to his advantage.
Peer Comment Entry 1 (Ubong Akpan, The Beetles)
I really like your post Ubong, I like that all of the information you provided was accurate and well though out. I liked the way you wrote things and the order in witch you provided the information. Most of the post was incredible and had much of what I wanted to hear. You might say that you can be a professional blogger. The beetles are definitely a like for me because of the engineering that took place in that album. One thing that I did not like that much and that is the text you used. The reason why is because it is hard to read. Other then that your post was awesome.
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