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Music Analysis and the Elements of Music
Like I have done for the last few years, I gave my annual lecture to my musicology class regarding the ways that the Elements of Music (EOM) can be a good starting point for analysis. In the UK, the EOM … Continue reading
Posted in Musicology
Tagged dynamics, elements of music, form, groove, harmony, lyrics, melody, mix, Music, national curriculum, paul carr, tempo, texture, the elements of music, timbre
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Music, Public Engagement, Widening Participation and Impact. A Study from The University of South Wales
Over the last several years I have been involved in a number of Public Engagement/Widening Participation projects, all of which have had a specific focus on how music can assist the University of South Wales (Previously the University of Glamorgan) … Continue reading
Truth and Method: How Can We Be More Objective When Analysing Music
I read a review of Frank Zappa and the And this week – and despite its negativity, it got me thinking about the ways in which our world views impact the ways in which we interpret meaning in music. Being … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Musicology, philosophy
Tagged analysis, Frank Zappa, frank zappa and the and, Gadamer, Music, musicology, paul carr, Truth and Method
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Les Paul and Mary Ford: is it still possible to be successful and truly experimental?
A year or so ago, I wrote a blog about how the singer Rumer sounded like Karen Carpenter – and how the music industry could be seen to be using a proven formula (i.e The Carpenters) to sell the public … Continue reading
Posted in Musicology
Tagged analysis, Karen Carpenter, Les Paul and Mary Ford, Music, musicology, paul carr, rumer, the carpenters
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Some Philosophical Thoughts About Music
I have decided to document a few posts about the philosophy of music. So – to get things going – here are a few questions I am currently thinking about. I would be interested in any responses Do you agree … Continue reading
Posted in philosophy
Tagged epistemology, Music, ontological, ontology, paul carr, philosophy
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Plunderphonics: Mashups and Primary Meaning
Due to DIY responsibilities at home, I have spent most of the day listening to some great music – something that has prompted this post. The main album I listened to today was the 60 track Plunderphonic compilation by John … Continue reading
Posted in Musicology
Tagged analysis, copyright, John Oswald, Mashup, Music, musicology, paul carr, Plunderphonics, primary meaning
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A Synopsis of What I Have Been Up To
Well, I thought I would never get around to writing another blog. A mixture of a broken laptop and ‘life in general’ has resulted in me not writing a post for a couple of months. I intend to change that … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged big scott, ergo phizmiz, Frank Zappa, live music, loops, Music, paul carr, welsh music industry, zappa family trust
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More Meaning in Music: How does form impact music?
My last musicology lecture focused on the basics – how do the elements of music impact form. Firstly, the presentation for this can be found here. These are the questions I want students/interested parties to discuss on the blog •Examples … Continue reading
Posted in Academic, Frank Zappa, Musicology
Tagged form, frank, meaning, Music, musicology, paul carr, zappa
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Free Foundation Degree in Music For Wales
I got some good news this week. Over the last couple of years or so I have been working on developing a Foundation Degree that facilitates anyone working within the music industry to gain credit for the skills they already … Continue reading
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