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File:Bmills finalcomp without VOX.mp3

2021-12-14T16:01:36Z

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Electronic Music Composition 2021

2021-12-14T16:01:04Z

Bcmills: /* Benjamin Mills */

This page contains final compositions by students in Prof. Manzo's Electronic Music Composition class from B Term 2021. 

=Instructions for Students in Prof. Manzo's Class=
*Save your audio file as an MP3 with your name included in it (Example: MY_PIECE_MY_LAST_NAME.mp3)
**[https://lmgtfy.com/?q=save+audio+as+mp3+in+audacity&s=g How to do this step]
*Click the '''Upload file''' link at the left and upload a file
**Copy the filename the Wiki gives you once it's uploaded (Example: File:MY_PIECE_MY_LAST_NAME.mp3)
*Return to this page, and click the '''Edit''' button next to one of the "Your Name Here" sections below; '''Do not''' click the edit button at the top of the page.
*Replace the placeholder FILENAME and descriptive text
*Note the specific sources of inspiration (game titles, images)

''''''Note:'''''' If you have more than one piece to showcase, duplicate (triplicate, etc.) all of the code beneath your name, but don't edit an additional '''Your Name Here''' section.

==Braden Arnold==
<mp3player>File:Arnold_FinalProjectDraft1.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' For this piece I was inspired by a game I am making as a final project for another class, which is a space heist adventure. I wanted to make something that sounds semi-futuristic, so I chose to use synth sounds that I made in the chiptune lab, and certain parts of the composition utilize randomness. The key for the piece was determined by a random number generator and a coin flip, and the notes and the order of those notes for specific instruments were also decided by a random number generator.
 
 

==Ben Mangold==
<mp3player>File:FINALBMANGOLD.mp3</mp3player> 
I've wanted to make a piece that incorporates high level music theory concepts for a while, so I figured I would give it a shot here. I used metric modulation as well as complex chords and key changes in order to achieve this. As for previous topics discussed in the class that I incorporated, I sampled the saxophone part.
 
 

==Nathan Dynko==
<mp3player>File:Final_Dynko.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' A piece I created with chaotic emotion in mind; I had my roommate play a chord progression on some simple drums I made that I turned into a full-length piece. Purposefully, it grows more chaotic as it progresses. Hope to add lyrics in the future.
 
 

==Jaden Smith-Borne==
<mp3player>File:Bad Apple Dirge_final.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' Inspired by the melancholy lyrics and energetic tone of [https://youtu.be/9lNZ_Rnr7Jc Bad Apple], I wanted to make the song fit the subject matter.
 
 

==Eli Hoffberg==
<mp3player>File:1-2-3-X_HOFFBERG.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' After about an hour of thought, I decided it wouldn't be too big of a deal to write a piece in 3/4. I was very wrong about that, as I figured out while my brain kept telling me to make sections in 4/4, which I had to go back and fix when they didn't sound right. Honestly, through all the pain and suffering I put into this, I ended up having a lot of fun. For inspiration, I used Mario Kart OST and Kingdom Hearts OST, and I took some midi samples of both and included them, albeit slightly edited to fit my project. I used some of the sounds I recorded for project 5 as part of this piece as well. I also used some of the skills I learned in editing midi instruments on my labs and other assignments. This piece cannot be looped. Hope you enjoy :)
 
 

==Duncan Soiffer==
<mp3player>File:Final_comp-Duncan_Soiffer.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' What's always been most appealing to me about the prospect of composing music is making tracks with simple but very emotionally sad/nostalgic/melancholy feels. This class was my introduction to music composition, so for my final project I wanted to give this my best shot.
Seeing as the only instrument I know how to play is the trumpet, and I am a narcissist, my choice of instrumentation is obvious. In more seriousness, I wanted to give a brassy melancholy feel a try, sort of like looking back upon something that was once great that has now been ruined, literally or metaphorically. As this was the final project for the class, I wanted to try writing some big, loaded chords completely by myself (previously, I had mostly or partly gone off of chord progression charts to form the basis for my compositions, since I don't know much music theory). With a trumpet carrying the piece forward, interrupted by simpler, more solitary phrases, I intended to introduce a contemplative feel to juxtapose the confident lead tinged by something heavier. The ending is meant to be the hardest-hitting part of this, though ultimately I don't think I accomplished exactly what I was going for there, though the gradual detuning resolving to an in tune final note does give the piece a sense of resolution I like. There are still a number of things I would change if I had more time, but alas, time is fleeting and glory is transient. We will all turn to ruin someday.
 
 

==Adam Kalayjian==
<mp3player>File:UnderwaterSomething-Kalayjian.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' After listening to a lot of atmospheric/dark/electronic music from the Boneworks game soundtrack, I was inspired to make this piece using a slower tempo and focus on developing a dark sound using an upright piano and several synths.
 
 

==Devin Patel==
<mp3player>File:EMC_TRUE_FINAL.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' 1:00 AM the day before the presentation I decided, right as I finished the project, to scrap it all and start over from scratch because I didn't like the song. Thus, this was written from 1AM to 5AM Tuesday morning. I don't know what I'm doing with my life. there was no inspiration. only pain
 
 

==Jacob Byrnes==
<mp3player>File:Jacob_Byrnes_Music_Final.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' Action/Adventure theme inspired by music from the Dark Knight Trilogy and some fantasy shows.
 
 

==Sebastian Nycz==
<mp3player>File:Dark synth Nycz.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' This is a piece inspired by a lot of my favorite music I usually see described as "dungeon synth". I stole most of the instrumentation from one of my previous works, but this time I put a lot more thought into refining the arrangement and mixing of the song.
 
 

==Kai Nakamura==
<mp3player>File:Kai_Nakamura_Final_Composition.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' For this piece I took several short unfinished projects that I had made before taking this class and remixed them all together in the style of a chiptune song.
 
 

==Benjamin Mills==
<mp3player>File:bmills_finalcomp_without_VOX.mp3</mp3player> 
'''Description:''' I wanted to make a pop song similar to "STAY" by The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber, and "One Right Now" with Post Malone & The Weeknd. Currently this track is without the vocals. I plan to record vocals very soon.
 
 

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==Your Name Here==
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==Your Name Here==
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==Your Name Here==
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==Your Name Here==
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==Your Name Here==
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==Your Name Here==
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[[Category:Electronic Music Composition (3620)]][[Category: Advisor:Manzo]]

File:Bmills comp4 halo soundtrack.mp3

2021-12-01T03:47:05Z

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Affordable Home Studio

2021-05-18T03:07:22Z

Bcmills:

[[Category:Music (popular, contemporary, non-classical)]]
[[Category:Foundations of Music Technology (2300)]]
Partners: Josh Caron & Ben Mills

For our MU2300 Final Project, we decided to invest in and implement an affordable home studio into our apartment. To demonstrate the capabilities of the studio, we created an original composition ( a song ) and applied techniques that we learned both during the course as well as through independent research.

Home Studio Gear:

- VOX AC10 Tube Amp.

- Shure SM57 Dynamic Mic.

- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface.

- MXL 770 Condenser Mic.

- M-Audio Air 192 Audio Interface.

- Soundproofing panels

- Various Electric & Acoustic Guitars

- Akai MPK Mini MkIII Midi Keyboard

- Macbook Pro.

- Logic Pro X.

Presentation Video:

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Song:

[[:File:MU2300 Final Project Song Demo.mp3]]

File:MU2300 Final Project Song Demo.mp3

2021-05-18T03:07:17Z

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Affordable Home Studio

2021-05-17T22:42:39Z

Bcmills:

Partners: Josh Caron & Ben Mills

For our MU2300 Final Project, we decided to invest in and implement an affordable home studio into our apartment. To demonstrate the studio, we created an original composition ( a song ) and applied the techniques learned during the course.

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Affordable Home Studio

2021-05-17T22:36:42Z

Bcmills:

Partners: Josh Caron & Ben Mills

For our MU2300 Final Project, we decided to invest in and implement an affordable home studio into our apartment. To demonstrate the studio, we created an original composition ( a song ) and applied the techniques learned during the course.

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Affordable Home Studio

2021-05-17T22:36:29Z

Bcmills: For our MU2300 Final Project, we decided to invest in and implement an affordable home studio into our apartment. To demonstrate the studio, we created an original composition ( a song ) and applied the techniques learned during the course.

Partners: Josh Caron & Ben Mills

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