First piece in portfolio 1 of CMC 2A. 

At this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gvke4x0gusfdnwz/AADXeELJp1srsHj9M_XB5Eu_a?dl=0, the commentary can be accessed, which explains the compositional process and setting.

Mark for CMC 2A module: 74

CMC 2A - Mixolydian Marvel (Soundtrack)

Second piece in portfolio 2 of CMC 2A.

At this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gvke4x0gusfdnwz/AADXeELJp1srsHj9M_XB5Eu_a?dl=0, the commentary can be accessed, which explains the compositional process and setting.

Mark for CMC 2A module: 74

CMC 2A -Prog Fest (Progressive Rock/Metal)

Seamless E.P concept in Synth-Rock style for CMC 2A. Turn up, the track is unmastered due to plug-in failure.

Very personal and reflective, background and musical context can be found here: 

https://www.dropbox.com/home/Greg%20Davies%20-%20Year%202%20CMT%20Portfolio%20Work/CMC%202A

Mark for CMC 2A module - 74

CMC 2A - The Vessel (Synth-Rock Concept EP)

Filmic portfolio based on 'Transhumanism' narrative, in the style of EPIC soundtracks. 

Commentary (strongly recommend reading for full effect) can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fgq0oxdl5frk1a8/AAAvmEz4mFf8-p7iX7E34q7ca?dl=0

Mark for CMC2B module: 75

CMC 2B - Epic Portfolio ('Epic' Soundtrack)

48 hour exam to write music and sound design to unheard audiobook.

Given a huge number of requirements in the brief: 
- Only use Logic instruments
- Create your own fully functioning sampler instrument (with articulations) for main instrument (trumpet for me)
- 48 hours to complete entire task 
- Sound design in Reaktor

Mark for work: 70


Synthesis and Sampling 2A - Stick-man Audiobook (48 Hour Logic exam)

If I were Spanish. Based on a Cuban poem; 'La Nina de Guatemala'. I played trumpets etc. 

My world music research project on the Cuban "Son" can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/u9wtkn8evc9dor2/AAArXijwZPhUzew2hZlg4eTUa?dl=0

Mark for project: 72

World Music Research Portfolio - La Niña De Guatemala (Cuban Son Variants - World)

Arrangement task with Gareth Loh and Stefan Fletcher to change 'Pop' song into different genre. 

Commentary and Feedback here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cf3xahra4rexi9j/AABZlQcg_w9mKxVArqXNoXs1a?dl=0

Mark for work: 90

Orchestration and Arrangement - Kiss From A Rose (Latin-Funk Arrangement)

Task to arrange any pop tune into horns and strings. 

Commentary here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/39l19v0w9yvir4r/AABo5nvg0aTpWkYsC6yeL4dMa?dl=0

Mark for OandA module: 75

Orchestration and Arrangement - The Flood ('Epic' Arrangement)

First track in Advanced Popular Music Harmony Portfolio 1. Written in homage to Chet Baker. Imagine a smoky club. 

Commentary here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2et1teprcg4lebl/AADiY-vdJvehgidDOxN6MW5Ma?dl=0

Mark for APMH module: 75



APMH Portfolio 1 - I Am The Baker (Jazz Standard)

Second track in Advanced Popular Music Harmony Portfolio 1. A bit Herb Alpert like. 

Commentary here: www.dropbox.com/sh/2et1teprcg4leb…idDOxN6MW5Ma?dl=0

Mark for APMH module: 75


APMH Portfolio 1 - Tickled Tuesdays (Bossa Nova)

First track in Advanced Popular Music Harmony 2. Written like Sophisti-Pop 80's hits. 

See commentary and feedback here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ryagw9vomvi525g/AACbsjv8TICWSkNvCtS4n4zOa?dl=0

Mark for APMH Portfolio 2: 83

APMH Portfolio 2 - Broken Class (Sophisti-Pop)

Second track in Advanced Popular Music Harmony Portfolio 2. Based in style of Pat Metheny, Tribal Tech, Toto and other fusion artists.

See commentary and feedback here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ryagw9vomvi525g/AACbsjv8TICWSkNvCtS4n4zOa?dl=0

Mark for APMH Portfolio 2: 83

APMH Portfolio 2 - Chapters (Jazz Fusion)

Final track in Advanced Popular Music Harmony 2 Portfolio. Based in style of 90's Chill (Ministry of Sound) tracks like those of Jakarta. 

See commentary and feedback here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ryagw9vomvi525g/AACbsjv8TICWSkNvCtS4n4zOa?dl=0

Mark for APMH Portfolio 2: 83

APMH - Portfolio 2 - Crystal Edge (Chill-Out)

Our second CMC task was to write a "composition", using only segments of our listening past. The idea of the task was to structure the pieces in order of when listened to, so I began with my earliest recollections of enjoy music - kid's TV themes and went on. I found the 2 minute time slot (a lifetime into two minutes!) very limiting, but I think that was the point of the task. If you wanted the samples to be anywhere near recognisable, then only around 60 could be fit in the piece. Therefore, I decided to stick with my absolutely key musical genres (soundtrack, rock/pop/funk) without delving much into the likes of country, reggae, electronic, acoustic, classical and dozens of the other genres that I love. Given that, I think this piece is a VERY poor reflection of my musical upbringing. The samples get closer together at towards the end to reflect the feeling of time getting faster and my music taste expanding at break-neck speed. 

None the less, here are the samples included in the piece, and the phases they represent:

Pre-School Era (Children's TV themes)
 
The Moomins (animated) TV theme, 
Captain Scarlet theme, 
Pingu,
Teletubbies, 
Playdays,
Thomas The Tank Engine,
The Magic Schoolbus
Recess
Wallace And Gromit
Walking In The Air (The Snowman)
Inspector Gadget

Kid Phase (Age 6-10)
 (Disney and Kid's TV Themes)

Aladdin - Friend Like Me
The Little Mermaid - Under The Sea
Lion King - Hakuna Matata
Toy Story - You've Got A Friend In Me
Mulan - I'll Make A Man Out Of You
Pokemon theme
Spiderman (Animated) theme
Power Rangers theme
Buffy The Vampire Slayer theme
Malcolm In The Middle theme

Pre Teens Phase (11-13) (Bond, Bond and more Bond)

James Bond theme
View To A Kill - Duran Duran
Diamonds Are Forever - Shirley Bassey
Goldfinger - Shirley Bassey
The Living Daylights - a-Ha
Die Another Day - Madonna

Early Teens (Age 13-15) 
(Soundtracks/Classical Introduction.....)

Mission Impossible theme
Men In Black theme - Danny Elfman
Indiana Jones theme - John Williams
Psycho Suite - Bernard Herrmann
The Thing - Humanity Part 2 (Ennio Morricone/John Carpenter)
Star Wars theme - John Williams
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly theme (Ennio Morricone)
Signs Main Titles - James Newton Howard
American Beauty theme - Thomas Newman
The Sixth Sense - Run to the Church - James Newton Howard
Lord Of The Rings - In Dreams - Howard Shore
Spiderman - Main Titles - Danny Elfman
Forrest Gump - Main Titles - Alan Silvestri
Hitman 2 - Main Titles - Jesper Kyd
Rodeo - Hoedown - Aaron Copland
5th Symphony - Finale - Dmitri Shostakovich

Teens (14 - Present Day) 
(A Huge Mixture - Focus on Classic Rock/Funk)

Labour Of Love - Hue and Cry
I Want It All - Queen
Africa - Toto
Tom Sawyer - Rush
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Carry On Wayward Son - Kansas
Something Better Change - The Stranglers
All This Time - Sting
Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police
I'll Be There For You - The Rembrandts
More Than A Feeling - Boston
Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who
That Golden Rule - Biffy Clyro
I Believe In  Thing Called Love - The Drakness
Would? - Alice In Chains
You Can't Stop The Beat - Hairspray Cast - Marc Shaiman
The Phantom Of The Opera - Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Sinister Minister - Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
Back For Good - Take That
House Of Fun - Madness
Brick House - The Commodores
Mr. Pink - Level 42







Greg Davies - From Nursery To Now (Listening Chronology)

First piece for CMC1B portfolio. I aimed to create a piece that was simultaneously peaceful and disturbing. 

Greg Davies - Atmosphere (Ambience)

Using music taken entirely from the soundtracks of Hitman 2, Contracts and Blood Money, I formed a new composition. This technique is called Plunderphonics. I adore the music of Jesper Kyd, and his perfect combinations of electronic soundscapes, dark ambience and orchestral beauty. 

Greg Davies - Plunder #47 - A Hitman Homage (Plunderphonics)

For my final project, I decided to follow in the steps of Jesper Kyd (Hitman) and Michael Richard Plowman (Splinter Cell) in an attempt to create music for a stealth action video game. I aimed for a memorable atmosphere, because this is what always pulls me into a game soundtrack.

The piece is divided into 4 sections:

1. Exploration 
2. Action  
3. Main Theme 
4. Loading/ Exploration (Cutscene)

Greg Davies - Stealth Game Soundtrack Montage (Final Project)

Final Year CMT Student; here is my portfolio so far...

All tracks best heard with headphones!

https://www.dropbox.com/home/Greg%20Davies%20-%20Year%202%20CMT%20Portfolio%20Work

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