Proposal Form

Candidate Name	Harry Wilkinson
Candidate Number	10648981
Pathway	Music Performance and Production
Project Title	Project 4 – Extended Project

Section 1: Context (approx. 300 words)

For my final project I want to record (on Logic Pro X) a 3 track alternative rock EP of covers by bands and artists I like. I will record everything myself such as drums, bass, guitar, piano, vocals and keyboard as well as setting and micing it all up. I will also mix the finish product and produce it all myself. I will be covering the 3 songs the way they were made as they’re already perfect the way they are. I will also create some artwork for the EP with the assistance of Paul. I am choosing to do this because I really enjoy doing full band covers on my own by bands and artists I like and also because I want to have even more experience and knowledge about recording, sound engineering and mixing. When it comes to actually doing the context side of things, I will be talking about the 3 bands (who created the 3 songs I’m covering) with things such as their history and journey as well as what genre they do and who’s in the band and what they play and stuff like that. I will also talk about why I like them and I will do all of this on a page called context.

Section 2: Research (approx. 50 words)

When it comes to research, I will be using articles and YouTube videos to research how to improve my recording engineering and mixing skills (specifically on Logic Pro X) so I can use them to enhance the quality of my covers. I will also be using YouTube videos, tabs, lyrics and my ears to research the 3 songs so I can learn them as well as learning any unique recording or producing techniques that will help recreate these songs as best as possible.

Section 3: Problem solving (approx. 100 words)

When it comes to problem solving, I could potentially face physical or theoretical problems and I need to know how to solve them. One problem I may encounter is not having enough time in the studio. A solution for that is too practice and learn the songs at home so when I’m in the studio I can do it in one take. Another problem I may encounter is having too much of a workload. A solution for this may be to work out what I should priorities to prevent any stress. I could also reduce my workload if I feel like it is necessary.

Section 4: Planning and production (approx. 50 words)

When it comes to planning, I will be doing a main action plan which will be detailed and be my main plan of what I will be doing every week. I will also use a weekly target planning sheet which will help keep me on track and organised as I complete my final project.

Section 5: Practical skills (approx. 100 words)

When it comes to practical skills I will need drumming skills, guitar skills, keyboard skills, vocal skills and recording skills so I can record the instruments for the songs. I will also need mixing and mastering skills so I can enhance the sound of the songs to make it closer to the original songs as possible. I will also use all the skills, research and techniques I learned last year which will help me even more without using anymore of my time.

Section 6: Evaluation and reflection (approx. 100 words)

When it comes to evaluation and reflection, I will do my main evaluation and reflection at the end of the project so I can evaluate and reflect on everything I have done for this project and this one will be very detailed and will be spending around 2 weeks on this to go over every single thing I did for my final project and this will be the very last thing I do before I hand it in. I will also use a weekly target sheet to evaluate and reflect on my progress every week and this one will be very brief and straight to the point as that’s all that will be needed for what I will be doing every week.

Section 7: Presentation (approx. 100 words)

When it comes to presentation, I would like to present my project with artwork to accompany my covers and put them on YouTube. For my artwork I would like to experiment more with it compared to last year and put more effort and thought into the artwork. I want to experiment with different ideas and potentially do a small photoshoot with Paul and get a few drafts before finalising on one and use photoshop to edit the imagery and create the typography and do any finishing minor details.

Proposed Research Sources and Bibliography (Harvard Format)

Fightstar – Topic. (2020, January 22). 99 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x63pB3262fU   LyricsMan2005114. (2012, June 10). Fightstar 99 Live Unplugged at The Picturedrome 1080p [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLOCnrWhMfw   DonBrocoVEVO. (2013, February 25). Don Broco – Whole Truth [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ2ia4_nnSI   Panic! At The Disco. (2013, September 30). Panic! At The Disco – The End Of All Things (Official Audio) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSWIfX_MNCY   Fightstar – 99 Lyrics | AZLyrics.com. (n.d.). AZLyrics – Song Lyrics from A to Z. https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fightstar/99.html   Don Broco – Whole Truth Lyrics | AZLyrics.com. (n.d.). AZLyrics – Song Lyrics from A to Z. https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/donbroco/wholetruth.html   Panic! At The Disco – The End Of All Things Lyrics | AZLyrics.com. (n.d.). AZLyrics – Song Lyrics from A to Z. https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/panicatthedisco/theendofallthings.html   AlexFSFG. (2012, December 15). Don Broco – Whole Truth (Drum Cover) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwhMpApNQs8   benaltdrum. (2012, September 27). Don Broco “Whole Truth” Drum Cover [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVS4elQYcOc   antonismbass. (2013, March 11). Whole Truth – Don Broco [bass cover with tabs] [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO0Gm91dJfs   ChiliPeppersAreBoss. (2015, March 5). Don Broco- Whole Truth Guitar Cover [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WAz8_oKf-k   TutorialsByHugo. (2015, August 7). Panic! At The Disco – The End Of All Things – Piano Tutorial + SHEETS [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7x_WyOb7Is

Project Action Plan and Timetable
Week	Date Week Beginning	Activity / What you are intending to do – including independent study	Resources / What you will need to do it – including access to workshops
1	27/2/23	For week one I intend to start doing some heavy research on Logic Pro X like the techniques and shortcuts and also how to use the different tools like the mixing desk and the metronome but in depth. I also will start thinking about some ideas and possibly getting some inspiration for my artwork and finish the week by doing a brief reflection and evaluation of all my progress.	I will need: A Mac
2	6/3/23	For week two I intend to carry on with the same research to gain more knowledge so I can use even more newly learned techniques and tools. I will also start recording my first cover “99” and will spend the majority of time recording and mixing this and attempting to potentially finish that this week or the start of next week. I will also carry on thinking about some ideas for my artwork and finish the week by doing a brief reflection and evaluation of all my progress.	I will need: A Studio (with a mac and logic pro x); Acoustic guitar; Electric guitar; 2 AT4041SPs; Shure SM57; Groove Tube GT55; Fender Champion 100; s’Es Titan; Mic stands; Jacks and XLRs
3	13/3/23	For week three I intend to carry on with the same research to gain more knowledge so I can use even more newly learned techniques and tools and temporarily stop at the end of that week until I need more knowledge which gives me more time recording. I will also start and finish the context which will talk about information on the 3 bands that I am covering songs by. I will also carry on thinking about some ideas for my artwork and finish the week by doing a brief reflection and evaluation of all my progress.	I will need: A Mac
4	17/4/23	For week four I intend to start recording my second cover “The end of all things” and will spend the majority of time recording and mixing this and attempting to potentially finish that this week or the start of next week. I will also start creating my artwork by using my ideas and inspirations to start the process of the finished piece and also start thinking about the typography side of things such as fonts and names and finish the week by doing a brief reflection and evaluation of all my progress.	I will need: A Studio (with a mac and logic pro x); A MIDI Keyboard; s’Es Titan; Mic stand; XLRs
5	24/4/23	For week five I intend to unpause my research and carry on with the same research and exploring more techniques and tools in Logic that will help my recording and mixing. I will also start recording my third and final cover of my project “Whole truth” and will spend the majority of the time just recording it. I will also continue creating my artwork by using my ideas and inspirations to finish the process of the finished piece and finish the week by doing a brief reflection and evaluation of all my progress.	I will need: A Studio (with a mac and logic pro x); Electric guitar; Shure SM57; Groove Tube GT55; Fender Champion 100; Electric bass; AKG d112; Fender Rumble 100; Mic Stands; Jacks and XLRs
6	1/5/23	For week six I intend to carry on with the same research to gain more knowledge so I can use even more newly learned techniques and tools. I will also carry on recording my third and final cover of my project “Whole truth” and will spend the majority of the time recording and mixing it and finishing this by the end of the week. I will also continue creating my artwork by using my ideas and inspirations to finish the process of the finished piece and finish the week by doing a brief reflection and evaluation of all my progress.	I will need:  A Studio (with a mac and logic pro x); Drum kit; AKG d112; Shure SM57; 3 AKG d440s; 2 AT4041SP’s; s’Es Titan; Mic stands; Jacks and XLRs
7	8/5/23	For week seven I intend to finish all of my needed research on Logic as well as all of my covers being 100% complete and ready to be presented with my artwork and have them completed by the end of the week. I will also finish creating my artwork by using my ideas and inspirations to finish the process of the finished piece including the typography and finish the week by doing a brief reflection and evaluation of all my progress.	I will need: A Studio (with a mac and logic pro x)
8	15/5/23	For week eight I intend to start and finish my final reflection and evaluation which will be talking about the whole and mostly every aspect of my project in great amounts of detail and also finish this week by doing my final weekly brief reflection and evaluation of all my progress	I will need: A Mac