AS Music Technology Coursework 2015 – 16

Using the original Clean Bandit recording as your stimulus (track 1 from Rather Be (feat. Jess Glynne) 2014, Atlantic Records. Copyright 2013 Warner Music UK Limited.) make a sequenced realisation of this song, including all vocals, instrumental parts and production features. (Read The Full Task 1A Instructions)

Make a recording of a piece of music of your own choice in a style relating to Area of Study 2: Popular Music Styles since 1910. You must record a piece of music that has been made available for general release, or an accepted rock, pop or jazz standard. It must not be an original student composition. (Read The Full Task 1B Instructions)

You are required to create an original arrangement between 2 and 3 minutes in length based on one of the following stimuli and in one of the following styles: (Read The Full Task 1C Instructions)

Task 1C: Resources and Guides

Below you will find a range of resources to help you complete this piece of coursework.

Please note: These resources are for guidance only and will in no way violate the Edexcel rules regarding controlled conditions.

Stimuli 1: Happy

STYLE 1 – Electro Pop c. 2009 onwards (suggested listening: Lady Gaga, Owl City, Calvin Harris)

Style 2 – 1950’s Rock’n’Roll (suggested listening: Elvis Presley, Little Richard and The Platters)

Below you will find a range of resources to help you complete the logbook. The logbook, declaration and all three pieces of coursework must arrive with the examiner no later than 15th May. (Download The Logbook)