Throughout this class, I've noticed one thing on which I really improved: melodies. Before the Melody composition, I was absolutely terrible at melodies. Now, I know how to make a melody flow within any piece, even if it's awkwardly out of key. 

So, that's what I wanted to demonstrated with this last composition. The project is done all in Logic Pro X with the exception of the third section. For that section, everything that is not the piano melody was created using Maschine and Komplete, then bounced from Pro Tools and finally imported to the Logic file.

I guess I'm also showing my increased understanding of layering and subtleties; the reason for choosing to compose such a techno-electronic styled piece, at least when compared to my other compositions.

I definitely like this piece. Mainly because when I sat to start it, I had no idea what I wanted to do, then, within an hour, I was half way done and knew exactly where I was going. The working title of the song was "Scary Pop" and I think that's fairly self-explanatory. Almost cliche progression and sounds coupled with some weird, non-chordal tones and modulations on the key.

Enjoy!? ya

MMeLLoDDieSS

This phrase was also recorded for a mic shootout project. This clip was recorded with a Blue Kiwi, large diaphragm condenser microphone, through a Chandler TG-2 pre-amp. The vocalist is Sarah Luther.

Mic Shootout - Blue Kiwi - Vocal

The last phrase of the mic shootout saga. A classic -- the Shure SM57 -- a dynamic microphone. Recorded through a Chandler TG-2. The vocalist is Sarah Luther.

Mic Shootout - Shure SM57 - Vocal

These tracks are both from a drum mix I did for recording class. One has a controlled reverb while the other has a more epic and huge reverb.

RIH - DrumMixing - Epic

The main song here is Network by The Chad. I took three DI guitar tracks and re-amp them to sit in the mix as best I could. This first track in the playlist is the full song plus my re-amp guitar tones with nothing but level and panning mixing. The next track is a clip of just the re-amped clean tone followed by a clip of the distorted tones.

Distorted Guitars

TheChad - Network - ReAmp Project

I play drums on this track with Brian Brodie playing guitar and bass and Ryan Coyer on vocals. This was actually the first time I've recorded drums to analog tape. Serious respect for the art of analog recording.
The song is High Road by Mastodon

High Road - Mastodon Cover

These tracks were each recorded through a different compressor to gain insight into how each compressor colors the track differently. 

Api 527

Dbx 160

I learned how to better use the time manipulating tools in Pro Tools, so I went back and fixed this track. Enjoy

RIH - DrumMixing - Revisited + Time Manipulated

This is the second Mastodon tune I've covered with these guys. Ryan Coyer on vocals and Brian Brodie on guitars, bass, and vocals. I played drums (imagine that) and did some harmonies... AND tambourine. Recorded at RecW and mixed by the Brodsauce. 

MMeLLoDDieSS

Robertian8

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