Task 3A: coursework Overview 2014 – 15

Task 3A: Sequenced Integrated Performance

In the following links, you will find a full score for this years A2 Music Technology Task 3A coursework Next to Me by Emeli Sandé.

In these links, you will find a full score for next A2 Music Technology Task 3A coursework piece Ready for the Floor by Hot Chip.

Stimuli

• Next to Me (Emeli Sandé) from the CD Our Version of Events, Virgin – CDV3094 (2012)
• Ready for the Floor (Hot Chip) from the CD Made in the Dark, EMI – 5179172 (2008)

You are required to produce a sequenced integrated realisation using one of the recordings listed above as your stimulus. You must include all vocals, instrumental parts and production features.

This is predominantly an aural task, and no score has been included. You may work from a score if you wish, but be aware that scores of rock and pop songs are often incomplete or inaccurate.

• You should match timbres and performance details as closely as possible to the stimulus.

• You must record a live performance of the lead vocal part and integrate this into the final mix. The piece may be transposed to a different key to suit the vocal range of the singer. It may be sung by a male or female vocalist.

• You may record up to three live audio tracks (including lead vocals). Backing vocals may be recorded live, or sequenced using appropriate techniques and timbres.

• You may use sampling to replicate production techniques where appropriate, though you must not sample the original recording.

• You must be in sole charge of the recording process from capture of audio to mixdown. Sharing of audio files between candidates is not permitted.

• You must input all sequenced data by playing or programming the parts yourself.

• You must not use any MIDI files downloaded from the internet or copied from any
  other source.

• You must not use pre-programmed audio or MIDI loops in this task.

• You must not sample audio from any version of the stimuli.

You should submit your completed performance as track 1 on your Music Technology Portfolio 2 CD.