Author: Anthony Cophen-Willis
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The creation of The last track of the song
For this assignment, I decided to create a full jungle track at the end to further show the sound of jungle and what that has meant to me. i also wanted it to sound abit smooth and cinematic almost to finish of the end of the radio piece. Things that When producing this piece, I…
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what drives me in the creation of sound?
What drives me to the creation of sound is something that feels deeper than simply enjoying music. Sound has always been present throughout my life, so in many ways it feels like a natural part of who I am. Growing up, music was never something that existed only through headphones or speakers; it was part…
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The oroborus and what does it mean
The ouroboros is an ancient symbol that depicts a serpent or dragon consuming its own tail, creating a continuous circle. Despite its simple appearance, the symbol has carried many meanings throughout history and has appeared in a variety of cultures and belief systems. According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, some of the earliest known representations of the…
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The idea behind the ending part of my piece
For the ending of my piece, I would like the electronic section discussed in my previous blog to gradually transition into the final atmosphere. This final atmosphere will represent the environment of London. The reason for choosing London is that it is the city where I live, and since the main objective of the project…
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The ideas behind the electronic part of my piece
For the middle section of my piece, I want the transition from the natural Caribbean environment into the atmospheric electronic section to feel almost as if the listener’s mind is being transported into another space. The environmental sounds from the opening section will gradually fade into layers of evolving synthesizers and textures, creating a feeling…
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Researching Caribbean Environments for Sound Design
For this blog, I will be investigating the environment of the Caribbean, including its wildlife and natural surroundings, to identify sounds that I can incorporate into my piece in order to create a more authentic and immersive atmosphere. While researching online, I decided to begin by exploring the different animals that inhabit the Caribbean and…
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Equipment within the ual facilities.
While studying on campus, I have had the opportunity to use a wide variety of equipment and facilities that have significantly enhanced my understanding of sound production. This ranges from analogue synthesizers and professional studio monitors to physical hardware effects processors that I had previously only experienced through digital plugins. Having access to this equipment…
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The creation of sound and how i will make things work
For the creation of my piece i wanted to create a peice that describes where i am from in a more literal sense. In compasrison to the interpratation of the type of music that was created in the country i was born. sine i was born in london i also want to include aspects of…
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Pirate Radio in Britain: A Programming Alternative. Journal of Communication
After reviewing the contents, I’ve put together some bullet points on key takeaways and important information from this material. According to the ERIC database, this article is a peer-reviewed study by Douglas A. Boyd, published in Spring 1986. Context & Broader Picture The 1980s in the UK experienced a surge of land-based pirate radio—broadcasting from…
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The timeline from 80s to 90s
Timeline of UK Sound: 1980s to 1990s Key Sounds from 80s to 90s: Punk, Jungle, Techno Late 1970s – Early 1980s: Punk and Reggae FusionPunk bands like The Clash mixed reggae with punk, influencing multicultural music scenes across the UK. This fusion laid groundwork for later bass-driven genres and reflected the diverse urban communities that would…