Newest song: 8PM

28 August 2016

• Song

Name: 8PM

Programme used: Logic Pro X

Instruments used:

• Steinway Grand Piano
• Vibraphone
• Wurlitzer Classic
• Steel String Acoustic
• Glockenspiel
• Caribbean Steel Drums+
• Polka Accordion
• Neo Soul+ (Drum Kit)
• Boutique 808 GB (Drum Kit)

8PM is created from scratch. Its bpm is 180. It is a serene and dreamy piece of music, designed to put the listener at ease and at rest.
Throughout the song there is a gentle, silky-like piano being played. With it plays a harmonious guitar and soothing electric piano.
To begin, the piano starts and most of the other instruments join shortly after. This introduction is then repeated again with additional instruments being introduced, such as the steel drums and the accordion.
It then suddenly progresses into a different, deeper key of guitar notes, and consistent maracas, to introduce a mystified feel.
After this strange, mystifying section, the key then changes again and the song is closed off with a soft and tranquil piano, vibraphone and accordion progression, much like the one in 7PM.

 Overview

 The piano. It is soft throughout the song and all of the notes are of a high tone.

 The vibraphone that accompanies the piano at the end.

 The glockenspiel that occasionally plays with the piano to give the song a 'glistening' feel.

 The steel drums.

 The accordion.

 The Wurlitzer Classic (electric piano).

 The Wurlitzer Classic key change.

 The dreamy Steel String Acoustic.

 The deep key change of the Steel String Acoustic. I feel as though this section, while sudden, is very significant to the song, as it feels like the 'bridge' to the ending (of the song).

The 2nd key change of the guitar, where the song ends.

(Please note: the screenshots show a different instrument in the green box to what they actually are. This is an error caused when the instrument is changed after the green boxes are created and the name does not update)

Newest song: 6AM

17 August 2016

• Song

Name: 6AM

Programme used: Logic Pro X

Instruments used:

• Elevation Wurlie
• Steinway Grand Piano
• Polka Accordion
• Marimba
• Caribbean Steel Drums
• Synth E-Bass
• Neo Soul+ (Drum Kit)
• Boutique 808 GB

The song is created from scratch. The song is very laid-back and slow. The bpm is 160. 

The Elevation Wurlie, together with the piano creates a very sublime, angelic atmosphere, in an effort to produce an overall gentle and serene song. The tempo is slow, to signify peacefulness and tranquility, even tiredness.

The accordion accompanies the piano during the second bit of the song, allowing the music to continue fluidly.

The key then changes, introducing a sequence of broken marimba chords as the drums come to a halt, and a new set of piano notes are played, coupled with an accordion, finishing the song off.

Overview 

 Elevation Wurlie. The echoey effect creates a 'big' and 'lost' atmosphere.

 The very simple piano octave chords. The ambience and reverb is turned all the way up to ensure the celestial atmosphere.

The bass notes, that plays consistently with the bass drum notes. They are amplified to give that uplifting feeling.

 The steel drums that are introduced alongside the accordion.

 The accordion. Very simple sustained notes to give a smooth finish. There are no chords here because I feel like that would make it too harsh.

 The ending piano notes. The very last bit has piano notes 2 octaves up, creating low/high chords.

The ending accordion that accompanies the octave chords. 

The marimba that replaces the drum kit near the end of the song.

(Please note: the screenshots show a different instrument in the green box to what they actually are. This is an error caused when the instrument is changed after the green boxes are created and the name does not update)

Title change

6 August 2016

The title has changed from

• Does relaxing instrumental music have a calming effect on people? 

          to

• Does relaxing instrumental music have a concentrating effect on people?

This change is due to the EPQ write-up being focused on whether relaxing music causes people to concentrate. The word 'calming' is a bit vague so it has changed.