Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Term 2 - Lesson 1 - 22th April 2015

Ensemble rehearsal 

So far, we are sticking to some points of the rehearsal plan; we've printed out the lyrics and annotated each sheet with the harmonies and other adaptations. This was useful so that we can learn the lyrics by heart. However, we did not do a run through without looking at the lyrics. This means we still have to practice the singing it without lyrics. 

One issue in our group was starting the first line of the song and the first line to the choruses as it comes in at a fast pace. 

We chose another song to work on 'American Boy' British rapper and sing Estelle. This song is great in terms of adapting harmonies and different melodies, especially in the chorus. It is a more upbeat music which creates a variety in the song choice. Although, I do think that this song is hard when it comes to the rapping. I think it is long, and the possible solution is to cut down the rapping section. I knew the chorus of this song, which was good as it meant that I was more confident in singing it. However, we haven't finished choosing who is going to sing which verse. 

As a feedback of the rehearsal today, I think that we spent too long on the first song. It is important for everyone to learn their parts and the lyrics by heart. I would have began choosing the singers for each verse and worked out the harmonies so that we had the second song sorted out. 

For next week, we need to ensure that everyone knows there lines and the song by heart. Decide who is singing which verse and add the harmonies. We also need to choose another final song. 

Ensemble for Presentation

The Tourists (1977 -1980) were a British rock and pop band

  • Peet Coombes (1952- 1997) - vocal and guitarist 
  • David A. Stewart - guitar
  • Annie Lennox - vocal and keyboards
  • Eddie Chin - bass guitar
  • Jim Toomey - drums



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