Recording

Chapter eight of the text Sound and Recording by Francis Rumsey and Tim McCormick, discusses the principles of digital audio, and contrasts digital with analog. The text also illustrates how digital and analog work together to produce desired sound. In the world of audio there are two types; digital and analog. Analog can be described as physical or tangible in a sense, being etched onto some type of media. Digital however, is a representation of the audio waveform, which is converted into a…

The aim of this essay is to look into contemporary means of music distribution, and identify which is currently the most profitable and widely used, and why they are used and the effect they have on the music industry. This information will then be used to predict which method of distribution will survive the test of time, and potentially be the means of distribution that could still be in use 15 years from now. This essay will explore the profitability and popularity of three different…

After recording my hours of sleep, I realized that I am not getting enough; especially because the week of October 6, 2015 was considered a good week- I did not have as much homework as usual. This worries me because I am a growing teenager who needs sleep in order to be healthy. I tend to daydream a lot and I am also forgetting information in a short amount of time. Due to tracing my sleep, I have come to realize why this is occurring. I try to go to bed as early as possible, but with all of…

Queen B Can’t Beat RiRi Most people, if they had to choose between Beyoncé and Rihanna, most of them would choose Beyoncé. Both Beyoncé and Rihanna have been recording music nonstop since they were teenagers. Although they both are very talented, have had several number one hits, Rihanna has a better taste in fashion than Beyoncé. Rihanna in my opinion is a better singer and has great fashion taste. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, formerly known as Beyoncé or Queen B. She was born on September 4,…

Have Your Film and Tape Recordings Converted to a Digital Format If you have any film or tape that contains footage of events that are important to you, it is a good idea to have them converted to a digital format. There are many reasons for doing this. The following are a few of the reasons that should give you motivation to take action as soon as possible. Your equipment will not last forever There has been a lot of different technology used in the past for recording on film and tape: Super…

Beyoncé Runs the World as she Performs in Coachella Festival Photo Credit: Pedestrian TV Beyoncé is making headlines once again. This time because of her performance in Coachella last weekend. It doesn’t matter if she didn’t bring her hubby Jay-Z, her sister Solange or her Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Queen Bey delivered a smoking hot show on Coachella festival’s center stage at California. Last year, she bowed out from performing and was replaced by Lady Gaga…

I conducted my in-person interview with my father, David, who is 64 years old. He was born in 1951. He grew up in the little town of Racine, Wisconsin. My father refers to Racine as being more decent than Santa Monica, California. He lived there for five to ten years upon finishing college, and he felt that the people there were superficial. Furthermore, my father was the middle child, and he has two brothers. While being interviewed, he informed me that his family was customarily exposed…

The amazing band that I chose for this project is called Daft Punk. The album that I chose from this band is called Random Access Memory. The album came out in May 17, 2013. Daft Punk produces electronic music. The music in this album though is very upbeat getting you excited and making you want to dance. However, if you’re ever tired, this album has some relaxing music too. In the band, there are two men named Guy Manwell Decristo and Thomas Bangualtor. The two guys play bass, drums,…

Recording Engineer Most people think that going into careers in music isn’t wise, due to the fact that they think only a few careers are available. They also are under the impression that the jobs either require you to be performing, managing or producing and that they don’t pay well. But what they don’t know is that there is actually a wide variety of Jobs available in the music industry. Jobs that, not only, are suited to all strengths but also pay well and are very capable of supporting you…

Charles in 1955. This recording was different and inspired by a gospel song “It Must Be Jesus” by the Southern Tones. Ray Charles was able to take the gospel song and add a jazz and rhythm and blues to it. Though, this recording was not a cup of tea for everyone, it was able to sell in two different markets of music and be a success. This analysis will look at the genius Ray Charles who combine the elements of jazz, gospel, and blues structure to create this top-charting recording. Firstly,…