- I started by listening to the original piece whilst following the progression with the guide sheets. This gave me some familiarity with the structure.
- I opened up Garageband and searched for vocal samples. This part took a while because I was searching for just the right voice that would not be too annoying when looped yet still make some sense in context to the whole song. I ended up settling with Fynn Lyric 9, 10 and 32.
- From this choice of vocal sample, I searched for a drum pattern with an RnB/Hip Hop feel which would compliment the voice. It had to be energetic yet simple.
- Next came the synth chords. I wanted something that contrasted the other two loops yet was still coherent to the rest of the piece.
- The final part of this section of the song was the bass. None of the bass parts that garageband offered in its loop/sample library fit the song as they were either too complicated, which clashed with the other parts, or their melody simply didn't go with the synth. As a result, I created my own simple bass part through MIDI instruments, playing the root of every chord in the synth.
- Through this process of composing using the existing loops on garageband, I have developed a late 2000's pop piece and thus should maintain this throughout the rest of the piece.

Screenshot of project: http://imgur.com/INU5iet

New piece based upon structure of The Gun (DRAFT 1)

- I have further developed the piece, adding the other 2 sections
- It felt really restrictive having to find a synth loop that complimented the first one. The tools on garageband don't offer the amount of editing that I would be used to on Logic, but it was an interesting experience to work within such restrictions. I ended up using a loop that came from the same pack as the original. It offered enough of a similarity to the original whilst still making a contrast. 
- The transition from the second section to the third does not feel smooth yet, it feels very forced. Though my addition of a riser in this part does aid it a little. It still requires a lot of work.
-  I will work on the transitions tomorrow by adding filters and possibly integrating more fills. I am 100% certain that I will use a filter to transition from the synth chords in the first section to the second. On the other hand, for the transition from the second section to third, I will experiment with different ways and hope to find a solution.

Screenshot of the completed sections: http://imgur.com/INU5iet

New piece based upon structure of The Gun (DRAFT 2)

- This the final bounce of the piece.
- Since the last upload, I've moved some of the loops to different parts to fit more with the original structure. 
- Some new loops have been added: new bass part for the second section and more vocal samples in the second and third section. [ http://imgur.com/FjeitPJ ]
- I have added simple cut-off and resonance filters and automated them to make the transition between section 1 and 2 much more smoother. [http://imgur.com/zAe2JuP] + [ http://imgur.com/aS2VYNs ]
- Risers added in the transitional section between 2 and 3.
- Simple EQ and Compression in tracks to make space for other tracks as well as to make them more prominent. This was heavily done on the first Bass part as it wasn't cutting through to well in the mix.
- EQ on the master track to add another boost to the low end.
- Compression and a limiter put on the master track to give it a more polished and finished sound.

IMGUR album of all screenshots: http://imgur.com/a/g4LLX

Screenshot of updated project structure: http://imgur.com/FjeitPJ

Screenshot of added automation throughout track: http://imgur.com/zAe2JuP

Screenshot on cut off automation in transition between section 1 and 2: http://imgur.com/aS2VYNs

Jordon

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