Category: Music

Folk music, by its very nature, defies singular definition. The term “folk” acts now almost as an umbrella term, encompassing a vast array of sub-genres – each with its own distinct character. From the introspective intimacy of indie-folk to the experimental spirit of free-folk and the pop-infused melodies of folk-pop, the genre thrives on its inherent flexibility. This study focuses on a specific subgenre ‘folktronica’ that emerged alongside these sub-genres during the early 1990s folk revival. Folktronica, a subgenre of indie and alternative music that emerged in the early 1990s, juxtaposes traditional folk instrumentation and lyrical themes with electronic music production techniques. This fusion creates a soundscape that bridges the organic and synthetic realms (Reynolds, 2011).
This revival arose amidst a rock-dominated music scene, a stark contrast to the “great boom” of American folk music witnessed in the mid-1950s to mid-1960s (Rosenberg, 1993, pp. 2-3). However, that earlier revival met its demise with Bob Dylan’s controversial electrification at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. “Electric Dylan” (Wald, 2015) sent shockwaves through the folk community, dividing purists who saw it as a betrayal of the genre’s traditional acoustic roots. Dylan’s political alignment with the New Left further complicated the issue. His embrace of electric instrumentation alienated those who saw folk music as a pillar of authenticity, and further angered the New Left as they had lost the political figure they saw in Dylan through this shift.
Fast forward to the present day, and the landscape and audience reaction has dramatically shifted. Contemporary artists like Bon Iver, Francis and the Lights, The Japanese House, and Phoebe Bridgers are celebrated for seamlessly blending their folk sensibilities with contemporary genres like punk, pop, electronic music, and even hip-hop (Keenan, 2003). This willingness to experiment and push boundaries exemplifies the enduring spirit of folk music – a genre that thrives on evolution and reinterpretation. Bruno Nettl and Helen Myers, in their seminal work Folk Music in the United States (1976), declare that ‘folk culture is inherently dynamic’, undergoing ‘continuous evolution’. While the influence of the past remains evident, the practices and aesthetics of folk music are subject to ongoing transformation, driven by both the active participants in the tradition and the scholars who study its ever-evolving repertoire.
The focus of this work is to delves into the way contemporary indie musicians within the genre of ‘Folktronica’ utilise extreme processing techniques like the use of harmonisers, formant and pitch shifting within their music. I will be doing so alongside three supported case studies, wherein I have recreated tracks from the stated artists as per the practical output of my project. These artists will be Bon Iver, The Japanese House and Imogen Heap, however I will also be delving into techniques used by other artists within the genre. 
Furthermore, I will explore and discuss the ramifications of these techniques and of the ‘Digital Voice’ on the established association with authenticity and emotional expression within music, begging the question – ‘By manipulating the human voice through extreme processing, does the act of vocalisation lose its physicality and the emotional resonance traditionally associated with the embodied voice?’.
Literature review must compare sources and provide answer to question: By manipulating the human voice through extreme processing, does the act of vocalisation lose its physicality and the emotional resonance traditionally associated with the embodied voice?’.

Instruction of the Research project for Music Education Master: to plan, implement and report a small-scale research project with a specific topic in music education. The research should be reported in a dissertation in no less than 5000 words, which is presented in a Departmental Research Seminar.
Marking scheme:
The study provides a strong rationale on a critical issue relevant to music or music education.
The literature review contextualizes the study within the existing body of knowledge on the
topic.
The research problem or issues are clearly focused and concisely stated.
The research design and/or methodology are appropriate for the issues being investigated.
English writing
The method of data collection and analysis is appropriate.
The interpretation of data or texts is appropriate.
The findings are discussed thoroughly with implications to theory and practice.
The conclusion contextualizes the findings, particularly in terms of how they relate to either
thinking in the discipline, teaching practice or the student’s own professional development
The references are organized in order and correctly cited as suggested by the department.
These are the instruction for my research project, I have enclosed with my interview questions, and 7 interviewee’s answers. The introduction document includes the other parts of my research project, missing the part of results (data analysis and other thing else), discussion and conclusion, can you help me finish out my research project? 
Results (data analysis)
Overview of Data Collection: Briefly recap the interview process, participants, and the method of data collection as described in the methodology section.
Thematic Analysis:
Themes Identified: Present the themes identified from the interviews. This could include motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic), challenges, support from family and peers, educational influences, etc.
Illustrative Quotes: Use quotes from the interviews to exemplify each theme. This provides credibility to your findings and allows the voices of your participants to be heard.
Comparison and Contrast: Highlight any notable similarities or differences in experiences or opinions among the interviewees. This could relate to age, instrument type, or educational background.
Discussion
Interpretation of Findings:
Discuss how the findings relate to the existing literature on music education cover in your literature review.
Analyse the significance of the themes, particularly how they contribute to understanding the critical issues you are investigating in music education.
Implications
Theoretical implications: how do you findings refine, extend, or challenge existing theories?
Practical Implications: What can music educators, schools, or policymakers learn from your findings? How can they apply these insights to enhance learning and teaching practices?
Limitations: Acknowledge any limitations of your study, such as sample size, participant diversity, or methodology constraints.
Conclusion
Summary of Key Findings: briefly summarise the main findings of your research
Contribution to Discipline: Explain how your findings contribute to the field of music education. Discuss any new insights or perspectives your research has introduced.
Recommendations for further research: suggest areas for future research that could build on your findings or address gaps that your study was not able to fully explore
Personal reflection: reflect on how this research project has influenced your own understanding of music education and your professional development as an educator or researcher.
This is an outline of how it can be done, but not required to be the same with this outline.

no sources other than video.
here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HgqPpjIH5c&t=3s
follow the rubric

Watch this video

and create a report based on the instructions

I have a list of questions that need to be answered by 3 different pieces
Title # 1: Nocturine in E. minor, Op. 72, No. 1
Composer: Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
Instrumentation?
Any soloists?
Musical Texture?
Tempo?
Dynamic contrasts?
Language?
Is it sacred/secular?
Title # 2: I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing 
Composer: Diane Warren (b.1956)
Instrumentation?
Any soloists?
Musical Texture?
Tempo?
Dynamic contrasts?
Language?
Is it sacred/secular?
Title #3: Georgia on my mind
Composer: Hoagy Carmichael (1899-1981)
Instrumentation?
Any soloists?
Musical Texture?
Tempo?
Dynamic contrasts?
Language?
Is it sacred/secular?
I dont need paragraphs I just need these answered for each title 

Hello, I am a college student looking for a detailed non AI written argument research essay that is required to use outside sources, from my college library data base to complete. The research data base is the cerritos college data base

Title page, 10 pp of content(Times New Roman size 12), and Bibliography (Chicago Manual of Style formatting). The Develp-ment and advancement of Composing Musicals in the US history. Please inlcude the information on the pp slide attached

Listen to Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vbvhU22uAM)
Listen from the beginning section where every instrument group repeats the statement of the Theme. Listen through the Variations section. However, don’t worry about the last section, the fugue section

This is where you will submit the brief (700 words) written component of your final project. (This assignment description has 232 words, so you can see that your paper will be brief.)
Please select a classical composer, performer, instrument, or genre (like opera, the concerto, the symphony, art song, etc.) and research and write about what you discover. This brief paper is to help prepare you for your video presentation that will be on the same topic. 
Plagiarized work will receive an instant zero. 
Written document:
50 points: Mechanics: spelling, grammar, punctuation, no run-on or incomplete sentences
50 points: Minimum length of 700 words observed (more is fine)
100 points: Content: quality and depth of information; clear explanation, organized thought, citations given to any outside sources (not to be used in word count, and a single citation is NOT to be placed at the end of the essay—this does not cover the law. Cite anything that is not your own original thought or idea.)
Resources for written assignments:
Word count tool: https://wordcount.com/
Our library is a great place to begin your research! You can chat with research librarians online or by phone who can help you find the resources you need.
https://www.sbcc.edu/library/
I have found this source to be very helpful in knowing how to cite your sources and do your bibliographies
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/Links to an external site.  

I invite y’all to spend some time with these beautiful songs 😉
Atilano López: Male Adelaidita
Dance of the Shepherds
Son de la mariposa (butterfly)
Grupo Tumbiecha: Arriba Pichátaro