Summer Never Ends

Asleep At The Wheel

NATURE OF THE PROJECT:  This assignment specifies that we adapt a harmonic structure from an existing song, in this case "That Thing You Do," and create a new song applying the harmonic structure from "That Thing You Do," but with an original lyric and melody.  (FYI, chord progressions are not copyrightable events.)

Written and performed by William Carlson.

Macbook Pro, Logic Express, Mackie Onyx 1640i, Mojave MA-201fet Condenser

This was my first time writing a Spoken word, it was a good exercise to help me focus on getting clear vocals, as well as no room noise.

Tonight

Tired, I dragged myself out of bed, for the job that lay ahead
I had waited so long, that now was the time
For I knew if I didn't act now, it would all be gone
Yet wish i could be like everyone else
At home, in bed, dozing through the night
But I must do what I need do
Tonight

Assignment#01 - Tonight

NATURE OF THE PROJECT:  Write an original free-verse poem /  Record yourself reading it as a performance / Write and record an original piece of music on a single instrument.  The length is to be EXACTLY 60".  

Written and performed by William Carlson.

Macbook Pro, Logic Express, Mackie Onyx 1640i, Mojave MA-201fet Condenser

Assignment#03 - I Want You Now

Assignment#4:  Record and produce a cover of an individually assigned song.  Use only one instrument and one voice.

Performed by William Carlson and Walker Thompson.

Macbook Pro, Logic Express, Mackie Onyx 1640i, Mojave MA-201fet Condenser

I found this project difficult, due to that I do not listen to this type of music often.  I ended up inviting my friend over to jam with it, and we just ran with it and this cool medieval-esque song came out.  It was a fun challenge!

Assignment#04 - Kiss From A Rose

Performed by Johnny Flores.  Produced by William Carlson.

Assignment#05 - Ain't Nobody's Fault But Mine

NATURE OF THE PROJECT: This assignment specifies that we adapt a harmonic structure from an existing song, in this case "That Thing You Do," and create a new song applying the harmonic structure from "That Thing You Do," but with an original lyric and melody. (FYI, chord progressions are not copyrightable events.)

Written and performed by William Carlson.

Macbook Pro, Logic Express, Mackie Onyx 1640i, Mojave MA-201fet Condenser

This was my first time writing a Spoken word, it was a good exercise to help me focus on getting clear vocals, as well as no room noise.

Tonight

Tired, I dragged myself out of bed, for the job that lay ahead
I had waited so long, that now was the time
For I knew if I didn't act now, it would all be gone
Yet wish i could be like everyone else
At home, in bed, dozing through the night
But I must do what I need do
Tonight

* Assignment#1 - Spoken Word

NATURE OF THE PROJECT: Write an original free-verse poem / Record yourself reading it as a performance / Write and record an original piece of music on a single instrument. The length is to be EXACTLY 60".

Written and performed by William Carlson.

Macbook Pro, Logic Express, Mackie Onyx 1640i, Mojave MA-201fet Condenser

* Assignment#3 - I Want You Now Remix

NATURE OF THE PROJECT: This assignment was to produce an a cappella recording of a singer, aside yourself.  We then selected a reverb of our choice to apply to the vocal.

Performed by Johnny Flores. Produced by William Carlson.

Macbook Pro, Logic Express, Mackie Onyx 1640i, Mojave MA-201fet Condenser

* Assignment#5 - Ain't Nobody's Fault But Mine

We were assigned to use all of our knowledge acquired over the year, so I chose to record my band.