MUS329G Lab Assignment Three

 

DUE Tuesday, March 21st, 2006

 

 

Creating Gestures

 

Using only the sounds from the library you created for Assignment One, generate three different multi-timbral gestures, whose rhythmic structures, amplitude envelopes, and spectral morphologies are similar to those of the following three words:

Note that it is not necessary to try to imitate the exact sound of the spoken words, only their dynamic shapes, accents, and approximate rhythms. You may also exaggerate (for example, by extending either the initial or final sounds, or by expanding the pitch range), as long as you maintain the basic shape of the gesture.

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Use Cubase to construct your gestures. They should be turned in as a single project, with each gesture on a separate set of tracks, and spaced out in time such that they will play back in the following order: Saskatchewan, Minneapolis, Renssalaer. Place the whole project in a folder, which should contain the entire Cubase project, including all the audio files. Turn in a CD-ROM with a rendered version (.wav or .aif) that can be played back in class, plus the folder with the Cubase project.
  2. Use at least 3 sounds from your library for each gesture. You may re-use the same sound multiple times, if you like.
  3. Strive to get “dynamic morphologies,” especially in the longer notes. Use dynamic EQ and/or other effects, modulation, etc., to create spectral and dynamic motion. Pay attention to stereo placement and panning.

Your grade will be based on the following elements: