BLOG 3 – AIMS & OBJECTIVES + FIRST SESSION

The main aims and objectives of this project both in a collaborative and individual way, is to (see fig 3.0.)

Figure 3.0. – Individual and Collaborative Aims & Objectives

MEET UP SESSION

After talking with Connor via Facebook, we organised to meet up as soon as possible (12th February) in order to discuss and begin planning the project.

During our first meet up session, we firstly looked at Connor’s past work to explore the WIP (work in progress) of creating each track. This was really helpful and Connor was able to provide me with face-to-face advise and information on the process of creating a 4 track EP, something he has experience in. I was also able to take some notes down in order to research further into how EP’s are created in terms of: production, mixing, mastering as well as looking into more musicological elements such as genre, instrumentation, structure, melodies and lyrics.

Below are some examples of Connor’s previous tracks, demonstrating in particular the quality of his work in terms of production and working with other artists!

DISCUSSING GENRES

Below is a Spotify playlist me and Connor have put together in order to gain an idea in the direction of styles we would like to explore for the EP. This is also to gain a sense of production in dance/pop songs and an insight into how collaboration works between producers and singers.

This playlist is also a really great idea as we will both be able to add varying song ideas to this playlist throughout the progress of this project. I will also really appreciate hearing Connor’s input of his own song suggestions and ideas rather than just my own selection.

COLLABORITIVE CHECK:

Below is our collaborative schedule that we have put together during our first session. However, at times, we will still need to discuss both of our availability due to Connors individual work schedule. I have also added my own schedule in terms of what day I will be working on this blog and other days that I will further work on this module in terms of contextual study and development.

Figure 3.1. – Collaborative & Individual Schedule

From our first session, it seems our collaboration has begun really well! Connor has shown his reliability through face-to-face meet up and we have been successful through organising a schedule for our next session (23rd February). I also really value Connor’s input of ideas and experience which is enhancing my understanding of what will need to be achieved to make this project successful.

What Next?

1. Further plan the EP
2. Research into methodologies/music industry
3. Continue to search for other collaborations