Track 1 - Pitt State Marching Band - Gangnam Style
Track 2 - Tallis Scholars - Allegri: Miserere
Track 3 - 102.9 The Buzz Acoustic Session: Phoenix - Trying To Be Cool
Track 1
Is the instrumentation and texture of the music suitable for the acoustic environment? Why?
Yes, because of the quantity of instruments that are being played at one time, If these instruments were to be played inside it would be too loud and not nice to listen to but because it is outside the sound has to travel quite a distance to be heard.
As the camera (and its microphone) moves around the band, do you notice any difference in the sound? Describe the difference.
Yes, the sound changes as the band move away from the camera as the microphone will be picking up sound from the building to the far side rather than picking the sound up from the band. It also decreases in volume because of this, it sounds filtered at times because of the buildings and the soft materials, such as the grass.
Track 2
In the first 1 minute and 13 seconds you hear 3 different textures. Describe them, including how many and what type of voices are present.
In the 1st minute & 13 seconds you hear 3 different textures, those textures are; Monophonic, Polyphonic & Homophonic. There is a monophonic texture in the song because there is a part where they are all singing the same line but at different pitches and then it goes into Polyphonic. And another melody starts taking place with the main one continuing. And then finally there is a Homophonic section that is in this piece of music, This is noticeable because the singers are singing the same rhythm and same time. There are 7 voices present, Ranging from High to low this adds variation and achieving a better overall sound
Describe the acoustic environment in which it is being performed.
It is being performed in an wet open space with a high ceiling and hard materials that are dense, This will create a atmospheric sound and very strong reverb. There will be strong reverb because there will be no materials to absorb the sound, so it will have more strength and be able to bounce around the room quicker.
Is the music appropriate for this environment? Why?
This music is perfect for this environment because it was written for it. The composer wanted the sound to be atmospheric and relaxed and the reverb and the whole resonance of the environment has accomplished that. Also
Track 3
Describe the texture of the music.
I think this piece of music has two textures as it has hints of homophonic and polyphonic sounds. In the homophonic definition a example is given that matches that of the song. There is one performer helped by the band. I also say it is polyphonic because it has subtle hints another melody, there is a piano that backs up the guitar.
What is the effect of the acoustic environment on the music?
The recording is in a studio so the reverb will generally be low but as the room is built with wood panel the sound will bounce back and create some reverb because its a dense material and sound won't be absorbed. Also its got carpet flooring so this will absorb some of the sound but not a lot. It seems to be an open space so overall I feel the acoustics are good for this recording as there isn't any unnecessary reverb.
