Composition stoof

What is Composition?
Composition in the musical context is when someone composes a piece of music or creates something that relates to music.

What style of composition have you chosen? 
I have chosen to compose a piece of music for a horror film scene because I think I have skills in this area.

What ideas do you have so far and what do you need to work on?
So far I have composed my piece and it is starting to come together. I now have to choose a scene to use.

What is Reggae?

While doing this research project, we also worked on a 30-second performance of Three Little Birds by Bob Marley. I performed with Jaime and Sam, and I think we did alright. I played the guitar and managed to do okay, I fumbled on a few chords but I kept on going and it sounded alright. I think it would sound better if I didn't play the guitar. I think that the overall performance sounded alright we did well!

Focused Listening

Hello by Adele 
What instruments do you hear?
Piano, Voice, Drums and some sort of Guitar, maybe a bass?


How would you describe the singer's voice?
Her voice is slow and deep. It has a really nice depth to it. Strong, powerful very raw and not too forced, it's natural. Really nice vibrato.


What kind of feel does this song have?
This song has an emotional feel to it, very raw emotions and kind of sad. Seems like a song you would listen to after a heartbreak while stuffing chocolate in your face. Very powerful while also being soft and emotional.

Hello by Adele: Reggae style 
What instruments do you hear?
Drums, Bongos, Steelpan? Guitar, vocals


How would you describe the singer's voice?
The voices sound raspy, but strong, with a nice amount of force. Honestly, it sounds sort of autotuned and somewhat synthetic, the harmonies sound fake-ish. The accent used in most reggae songs is quite similar to the ones used in this cover of the song.


What kind of feel does this song have?
This cover of this song is very different. The reggae vibe kind of took away the true authentic meaning to this song. The happy sort of vibe took away from what Adele wrote and the intentions of the songs. When you listen to Adeles version, you can hear the raw emotions and the true meaning of what the song is. This reggae version took away from it. When you here the reggae version, the beat is what you listen to, not the meaningful lyrics that are true and emotional.

Get Smart by the Melbourne Ska Orchestra 
What instrument can you hear?
Trumpets, Sax, Drums, Keyboard, Guitar, Steelpan, Clarinet, Trombone, Ukelele,

Which instruments play a solo?
Trumpet, Sax, Steelpan thing, Trombone,

How many people are in the group?
Too many to count, but I estimate around 50 or so I don't know?

What's the difference between Ska and Reggae
Ska is more complex than Reggae. Although it contains some similar elements and instruments, Reggae has more of a relaxed feel and isn't as calm. Ska is more precise and more "Put together" in a certain order, while Reggae is more simple and loose. They do share some similarities.


Do you like this song? 
Wild World by Maxi Priest
I do like this song... 

• I like the use of Saxophone, one of my favourite instruments. 
• It has a really interesting beat like it has a Reggae feel but at the same time, it has a pop-ish feel to me.
• It sounds like something I would listen to when I'm trying to relax, or doing homework. I don't really listen to Reggae type songs, but I like this one. 

Are we gonna have a problem? Music Assessment

1. Who am I working with?
I am working with Jaime and Sam!

2. What type of performing arts are you doing?
We are doing Musical Theatre! One of our favourite genres of movie and music.

3. What song/theme are you going to use and why?
We are singing/performing Candy Store from Heather's the Musical. We decided to do this song because it had more of an edgier feel than our first ideas did. It also had some awesome choreography and amazing harmonies that our trio would be great at! After listening to the soundtrack, this is what we came up with.

4. What is our first step?
Our first step is to learn all of the lyrics and dialogue, this shouldn't be too hard because once you hear the lyrics, you can't et them out of your head!

Here is the link to a clip that inspired us to perform this song!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n56qse0T-zw

What is Comedy and Illusion?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQI1r3J9Scs

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6avQqZqfMLI

What is Musical Theatre? 🎵

Musical Theatre is a performing art that involves both theatre and music all in one. Musical Theatre combines theatrical acting, music, song and spoken dialogue.

What is Mime?⁇

Mime 

Mime is the theatrical technique of suggesting action, character, or emotion without words, using only gestures, expression and movement.

An example of mime is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qepk-12IbUc
This is an act performed by Richmond Shepard. A man who has devoted his life to the art of mime. If you do not like people such as clowns, I do not recommend watching the video linked.

I couldn't dance to save my life, but these people can! 🕺

Who is Parris Goebel?

Parris Goebel is a 27-year-old internationally renowned choreographer from South Auckland. She is best known for her major roles in choreography for films, as well as owning her own dance studio the “Palace”, her stunning dance crew “The Royal Family” has also made a name for themselves, winning numerous competitions and championship titles.

Where did she grow up?

Born on the 29th of October 1991, Parris Goebel is a Manurewa, New Zealand born choreographer, singer, director, actress, and businesswoman. With her world renowned dance crew “The Royal Family” by her side, Parris Goebel is a Quin threat! She has also choreographed for many other artists and dance crews. LeeAnn and Brett Goebel are Parris’ proud parents. Parris was interested in dance from a young age but is mainly self-taught.

How/When did she study dance?

Parris studied at Auckland Girls Grammar school, but she dropped out at the age of 16 to focus on her passion; dance. It is amazing that she is mainly self-taught! She proves that you don’t need to have all of the fancy teachers or anything of the sort, you just need enough passion to drive yourself towards your goals.

Who is the Royal Family?

The Royal Family is just one of Parris’ dance crews that are found in Penrose New Zealand.

What competitions have they been involved in/won?

The Royal Family have performed at many competitions and have also won many. the gold award at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships THREE YEARS IN A ROW. Other awards the Royal Family have won include silver at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship in 2015.

Which famous singers have they danced for?

The Royal Family, and Parris Goebel herself have danced for many famous singers including, Big Bang Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Black-Pink, Ciara, Little Mix, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj. But there are many more too!