Initially for my FMP I wanted to make a Bhangra Ep, but I looked at the time constraints we were under to make our projects. I decided this wasn’t really time effective, so I changed my mind and decided to make a Soulful House Ep instead. Changing my mind automatically made me behind target as I had already started to work on my first idea.
In terms of strengths and weaknesses, I think we each had different strengths and weaknesses, so I can’t really comment on everyone else’s. I think personally one of my main weaknesses was recording in generally, as normally I’m reliant on midi and sampling. To overcome this, I conducted research prior to my studio sessions, on microphone choices, and microphone placement. I think my strengths were in my mixing and actual compositions; I was able to do both of these with very little assistance.
Through out the year, we came across a lot of problems, such as the snow, which delayed us by a few weeks. Also we had alot problems with absences, resulting in a shortage of musicians in our studio sessions. As well as these problems we often came across a lot of problems with the studio equipment not working, such as microphones.
I think overall from this whole experience, I have learnt a lot from many sectors of the music technology spectrum, and also time management and planning skills. Compared to when I first started this year at college, my compositions have made vast improvements, due to these skills I have learnt.
I’m really pleased with the two products, which I have produced for my FMP. Overall I think they’re possibly the best pieces of music I’ve ever composed. I feel as is if I’ve actually incorporated all the skills I’ve learnt over the last 2 years into these two compositions.