Humanities Homework Help

Overview

You have been commissioned to work on the theme music of the movie Singapura Love.

In Part 1, you will compose a melody for a solo singing voice and make a recording.

In Part 2, you will use the free software Microsoft Song Smith (which you can download fromhttps://aka.ms/songsmith–education–installer) or some other software to generate a musical instrument track for the singing voice track that you created in Part 1.

In Part 3, you will create an audio edit plan to combine the vocals (created in Part 1) and musical instrument backing track (created in Part 2).

In Part 4, you will edit and combine the singing vocal track with the musical instrument backing track and export the completed song to a single MP3 file.

In Part 5, you will produce a transcribed score of the song in PDF format.

In Part 6, you will create a “Making of” presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint or some other presentation software to reflect on the entire process from Part 1 to Part 5, highlighting the challenges encountered and how you overcome them.

Part 1 – Create the singing vocals part for the song (20 marks)

Part 1a

Compose and create a complete melody for a solo voice. Create and use your own original lyrics. Create a singer’s voicetrack using software such as Garageband, Audacity, or any other audio recording software. You may choose to record your own voice or another singer’s voice. Try to minimise background noise by recording in a quiet environment.

Take at least FIVE (5)screenshots of your production process inside the software and provide descriptions under each screenshot to clearly explain the steps you have taken. Include the screenshots and descriptions in the document (in Microsoft Word .doc format).(10 marks)

Part 1b

Export the singing vocal track as a WAV or MP3 file.

(Hint: You can convert a WAV file to a MP3 file using the software Apple iTunes. Click on iTunes > Preferences and then click on the “Import Settings” button, then choose “MP3 encoder”. Next, right click on your song in iTunes, and then click on “Create MP3 version”. Finally,right click on the song and choose “Show in Finder” or “Show in Explorer” to locate the mp3 file on your computer’s hard drive.)(10 marks)

Part 1b marks distribution:

Appropriate use of Music Tempo(max 2 marks)

Construction of a narrative: a clear beginning, middle and end, giving a sense of ‘story’(max 3 marks)

Overall quality as an audio experience for the audience (max 5 marks)

Part 2 – Create the musical instrument backing track(20 marks)

Required: Experiment with the free software Microsoft Song Smith (download it fromhttps://aka.ms/songsmith–education–installer) or some other software to compose and create a musical instrument backing track for your singing voice track which you have created in Part 1. The complete melody for the musical instrument track should be at least 24 bars long.

Part 2a

Take at least FIVE (5)screenshots of your production process inside Microsoft Song Smith or any other software, and provide short descriptions under each screenshot to explain the steps taken. Include the screenshots and descriptions in the document (in Microsoft Word .doc format).(10 marks)

Part 2b

Export the musical instrument backing track as a WAV or MP3 file and name it as, for example, “yourName–yourStudentId–part2.mp3”(Hint: You can convert a WAV file to a MP3 file using the software Apple iTunes. Click on iTunes > Preferences and then click on the “Import Settings” button, then choose“MP3 encoder”. Next, right click on your song in iTunes, and then click on “Create MP3 version”. Finally, right click on the song and choose “Show in Finder” or “Show in Explorer” to locate the mp3 file on your computer’s hard drive.) (10 marks)

Part 2b marks distribution:
Appropriate use of Music Tempo(max 2 marks)

Construction of a narrative: a clear beginning, middle and end, giving a sense of ‘story’(max 3 marks)

Overall quality as an audio experience for the audience(max 5 marks)

Part 3 –Editing Plan to combine vocals with backing track(20 marks)

You may use the Sample Audio Plan in the Appendix section to create your own Audio Editing Plan to help you to appraise and compose your song. Please also insert this Audio Editing Plan of your music into your word document.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of timing of audio tracks(max 2 marks)

Clarity of layout (max 2 marks)

Clarity of description (max 4 marks)

Creativity of content (max 4 marks)

Use of descriptive track names (max 4 marks)

Demonstrated attention to detail and planning(max 4 marks)

Part 4 –Combine the Vocal and Musical Instrument tracks(20 marks)

Combine the singing vocal track from Part 1 and the musical instrument track from Part 2 to createyour song. You may use Garageband or any other software to accomplish this.

You can place your singing vocal track on one track. Then place the musical instrument track on another separate track. You can try to change the tempo of the music (without changing the pitch of the notes) using Garageband or some other software.

Here are some additional suggestions:

•Use the Sound Loops Library inside GarageBand to enhance your music.

•Explore ways to add “cadences / turnarounds” to your music using GarageBand.

•Try to transpose suitable parts of your composition to add contrast and texture.

•Use the various software amplifiers, stomp boxes and sound effects inside GarageBand to make your music sound like other musical instruments. Explore ways to add sound effects like reverb, chorus, delay, etc.

•Export your music from GarageBand to iTunes.

•Inside iTunes, right–click on your file and convert your music file into MP3 format.

Important: Please do not use any music or loops which are copyrighted work of other people in your music composition. For example, it is absolutely not allowed to perform “covers” of a famous pop star’s music; even if it is performed entirely by you. Neither would you be allowed to “sample” copyrighted music from commercial musicians’ albums. Your music must be totally original and contain at least some musical elements in the Singapore style.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of length of music according to Audio Editing Plan(max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Music Tempo(max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Track volumes(max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Multiple tracks (max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Pan controls(max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Effects and manipulation of sounds(max 2 marks)

Construction of a narrative: a clear beginning, middle and end, giving a sense of ‘story’(max 4 marks)

Overall quality of the soundscape as an audio experience for the audience(max 4 marks)

Part 5 –Transcribing the Score of the Song(10 marks)

Apply your knowledge and use the free web application at Noteflight.com or any other software to generate the score sheet of your music composition. At the minimum, you must include the main melody of your singer’s vocal track, the lyrics of the song, and the notes of the musical instrument back track inside your score sheet. Add performance directions into your score sheet. You may use the Composer’s Checklist in the Appendix section to prepare the performance directions. Please also insert the score sheet of your music into your word document. Make sure you can visually see the musical notes of your score sheet inside your Word document.

Marks distribution:

Accuracy of transcription of main melody of song(max 4 marks)

Transcription of accompanying chords(max 2 marks)

Appropriate use of Music Performance Directions in score(max 4 marks)

Part 6 –Create the “Making Of” Presentation(8 marks)

Using PowerPoint or any other presentation software, create a Project Management / Reflection Journal document of your music composition, music recording, music transcription and editing processes. Document and discuss how you use music audio technology in each stage of your music creation process.Mention the music and audio and computer problems you faced technically and how you managed to solve them.

Marks distribution:

Clarity and Conciseness(max 2 marks)

Citation of resources used in APA, Harvard or MLA format(max 2 marks)

Technical content & presentation material(max 4 marks)