Producers Podcast

Bryant's Producer Podcast

Choosing Timbaland was a no brainer for the Producers Podcast assignment. Timbaland is such an amazing producer,song writer, and overall musician. Timothy has evolved from just creating outlandish Hip-hop and R&B  to opening the gates genres such as Pop and Electro.Mid-90's is when Timbaland stunned the industry with amazing style and continues to release unorthodox hits in the music world.Timbaland has raised the bar of music, in my opinion.

Timbaland helping Kanye West with the single"Stronger" sampled from Daft Punk

Peer Comment

Hello Joel I feel as though you have gave a great synopsis on Dr.Dre’s life. From reading your post I have learned a countless amount things to keep me focus as a producer/composer. Just a little fact if you didn’t know, but Andre Romelle Young first started in a group named “World Class Wreckin’ Cru from 1984 to 1985.The crew signed under the independent record label by the name of Kru-Cut Records. Mr. Castro keep the useful post coming. There were very few punctuation errors and words placed in the wrong place, but overall your post was helpful and informative.

March 28, 2011 4:06 PM 

Podcast Project Two

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Independent Research Entry

Hello today I will be informing my audience about the composer, Super-producer, and technical innovator Timothy Zachery Mosley. He is better known as Timbaland to the rest of the world. Timbaland has been in the music industry since 1990. In that time he has worked with artist such as Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, and Ginuwine. Mr. Mosley has been looked at as an icon to hip-hop, R&B, and pop, pop-hop, and electro community. Timbaland started in the 90’s producing and composing hip-hop music. After years of hit single after hit single Mr. Mosley decided to take a break. Approximately to years later Timbaland surfaces with a new style and sound that is new to the music industry. Returning from a small retirement Mosley began to work with artist such as Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Flo-Rida, Katy Perry, and Keri Hilson. Speaking of Ker Hilson leads me to my next point.

One of Timbalands hottest singles out, off of his first album named “Timbaland Presents Shock Value” Which was released on July 9^th, 2007. The year before is where Mosley decided to take a break with Hip-hop projects and started to experiment with Electro-pop, and Pop. On July 7^th 2006 is when his Electro faze started releasing Justin Timberlake’s “Sexy Back”, from J.T.’s second album FutureSex/LoveSounds.The sound of Pop music would sonly be altered to an Electro genre. Justin Timberlake’s “Sexy Back” single was on Billboard Top 100;the song stayed seven weeks at the top spot making it his first number-one single of 2006. Timbaland continued to push forward with his career, by making hits and becoming more diverse. Timbaland is looked at as the Guru, the go-to-guy, the God of producing amazing instrumentals by millions of fans not only in the United States, but Worldwide. Especially other artist, producer, composers look Mr. Mosley at this way, ECT in the music industry. Timothy has inspired me in so many ways its beyond believe. It started as a child when I got my first boom box with a cassette player and FM tuner. I remember listening to the late night radio shows and wait till a hit song of Timbaland ‘s would be played. At that time I felt when he used his beat box noises with his mouth was so creative and out of this world! Cassette tapes were the only way to record. So there I would wait with my fingers on play and record simultaneously for hours. I feel as though at that point my passion and awareness for music began. Timbaland has such an unorthodox way of putting a piece of his self in his music and admire that. Mr. Mosley is my favorite producer and always shall have that position. Thank you

Peer Comment 2

 I like to acknowledge the fact that this a overall great post. I feel as though the choice of Trent Reznor was commendable. I know very little about Reznor and who he was. From the information of your post, I could get a clear synopsis of who and what he has accomplished in his career. As for your Electronic Music: Kraftwerk I like the way that each paragraph transitions into each other. Andy you have a well-written paper. The only thing you might want to prevent are spelling errors. There were a few; you should consider using spell check. You seem to know how to write a well-structured essay.

Electronic Music Innovations

The Artist’s that I feel innovated new ideas that’s people never heard of was phenomenal group by the name Daft Punk. Daft Punk has a massive effect on not only the electronic music, but also genres like hip-hop. For example the electronic style of music inspired Hip-hop artist Kanye West with the sample from their single “Harder, Better. Faster, Stronger “from the Discovery album released in October 13,2001. As a kid, the single was very inspirational to me because of the robotic vocal performance, which was performed by Daft Punk themselves. The group created by French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, they became popular in the late 1990’s movement in France. Daft Punk later started combining elements of house with Synthpop. Daft Punks funky electro feel brings life to any musical piece they’ve influenced. Another great example would be the final single on the Discovery album named” Something About Us”. This song to me gave a modern band by the name of “ Owl City” the innovations with their vocal robotic filter presentation resembles Daft Punks. Not only did the music sound futuristic for it’s time, it was somewhat of a foundation of where electronic music really started to become popularized. Being born in 1989 I was luckily born around the time Daft Punk was becoming more known. As a kid I would listen to hip-hop, rock, and pop. At the time there was a song that I loved. At the age of twelve I could determine whether music was good or wasn’t. A song that reminded me of Daft Punk is Modjo’s Lady (hear me tonight). A song I distinctly remember as kid was Daft Punk’s “ One More Time”, I loved that song with a passion.

Electronic Music Entry

Electronic and Pop Music today was most likely in some way shape or form influenced from the very unique band by the name of Kraftwerk. Kraftwerk is German for power plant; they are from Düsseldorf, Germany. Ralf Hutter and Florian Schneider formed the band in 1970. Kraftwerk moved the world with electronic instrumentation and their futuristic sound. The sound they created was not yet discovered and was ahead of its time. The image of Kraftwerk was different. They wore suites and had short haircuts. They were a German band that created electronic music, but after time added lyrics which changed the genre of there music. Unlike other bands they spoke in their native languages, which set them apart from the other pop and rock bands in Germany and the United States. Kraftwerk released the album that changed pop music as a whole at the time. The Autobahn was Kraftwerk’s first world wide released album in 1974. this album was said to be one of the first synthesizer pop records. In 1977 they released Trans-Europe Express. This album landed on the first top ten electronic music tracks in the United States. Kraftwerk’s “The Model” was released as a part of “The Man-Machine” in 1982. Prior to that” Computer World” was released in 1981,and was electronic music’s most hailed and copied offerings. Kraftwerk was one of he most influential bands in many genres. Kraftwerk’s distinct and unorthodox sound was revolutionary, and has had a long lasting effect across many genres of modern music and will proceed to do so for years to come. From listening to The Autobahn I recognized some of the instrumentation and melodies. Growing up my mother and step-father would listen to some old school hip-hop and I remember it like it was yesterday. The vocals to the hip-hop song had sampled the Kraftwerk’s Trans- Europe Express. Kraftwerk has a large effect on my life and I didn’t even know who they were before this course.

Peer Comment

For starters the I feel the way you write is amazing. If I've never heard of Marvin Gaye, your synopsis would've have informed me on who he was.  Just from reading your passage, I know have a sense of how to write more fluently. Might I say that your transitioning were on the button. My only concerns where the few spelling errors. As for The Velvet Undergrounds and Nico your way of describing each character, (as to where I had a visual representation of the member of the band) allows me to give this entry a positive comment.

Jonathan Eng

What's going on Podcast

The Velvet Underground and Nico

After careful research and reading dozens of articles The Velvet Underground and Nico seem to have summoned a trend amongst the past and present musicians of all genres. Being that The Velvet Underground was a success with the visual arts, I feel as though they lacked in the actual music department. In the sixty’s their music caught the attention of very little people. For some they just didn’t have the wow factor, to others they encouraged to start their own band. The Velvet Underground and Nico’s style of music was unique at the time. It is said “hardly anyone bought the album when they were originally released.” In my opinion this shows that the Velvets sound was ahead of its time. The Velvets image was created with the help of artist Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol owned his own loft he named The Factory. The band would shoot music videos in the Factory. Warhol introduced famous supermodel named Nico in which she later becomes the singer of the Velvets. The Velvets were made up of five talented individuals; each with played a specific role in the band. Lou Reed was the guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. John Cale studied composition at the London University Goldsmith College, and had experience in drone and classical music. Holmes Sterling Morrison would play the bass, but usually stick to electric guitar. Morrison also was also responsible for backing vocals. Last would be Maureen “Moe” Tucker was known for being the unconventional drummer. Maureen would play a specific drum kit; she would do this with mallets instead of drumsticks. The Velvet Underground as we already discussed had their own sound. But in my opinion there were two characteristics’ that set them aside from other known bands in the mid sixty’s. They were not only driven by art but the knowledge of the amazing and intelligent John Cale. John Cale’s understanding of multiple complex genres gave the band certain structure. As for the sound being set apart from other music in the sixty’s was Maureen Tucker’s unorthodox way of playing with the mallets. Playing with the mallets instead of the standard drumsticks gives me as musician a different mood/sound.

What’s Going On

Marvin Gaye…known for his smooth, spiritual like vocals, that put you in a chill state. Marvin Gaye is responsible for some of the R&B soul type genres we have today. Gaye was signed under Motown Record Corporation along with other amazing talented artist. “Artists such as The Jackson Five, The Supremes, and Smokey Robinson contributed to Motown Records success. Berry Gordy Jr. the head of the record label had his view on what was the overall sound of   Motown Records. Gordy was the reason for that specific musical foundation. Gaye started to question his musical role at Motown Records. Marvin went through a massive change in life with the death of his close friend. That close friend Marvin lost was Tammi Terrell in which he did multiple duets with. You might be familiar with songs like ”Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Your Precious Love “defines the close relationship they had as a duo. Marvin’s brother at the time served time in the Vietnam War. His brother conflicted with being drafted. Another part of the problem was that he a black male sent to fight for a country that didn’t except him and others African Americans. Political, Racial, and Personal problems were causing Gaye to fall into a depression state. Along comes Obie Benson of the Four Tops he offers Gaye a song by the name of “What’s going on “The song was perfect for what surround Marvin’s life. Gaye chose to produce the song. The way he produced the song was unlike average producers. Gaye actually mingled with the musicians. The song was recorded in a studio in Motown, but Gordy didn’t like it. Gordy refused the release under Motown Records. He claimed, “The song was too political and weird.” So in return Gaye refused to record any more music for Motown. Gordy came to the realization that it was a good song. So the single was released under Motown Records in January of 71.The characteristics that differentiated “What’s going on “ from other songs in the sixty’s is talking about the current problems that people felt nationwide. As a listener it has a massive effect on me. My mother would play several of his songs.  

Three brothers by the names of Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson started a band. This phenomenom started when they met their cousin Michael Edward Love and his friend Al Jardine.  Collectively they created a band called The Pendeltons.  On December 8, 1961 they released the single “Surfin.”  Currently they are signed with the company Candix Records.  They boys heard their song on the radio for the first time and decided that they would change the bands name to The Beach Boys.  Prior to the song “Surfin,” the boys would write and sing songs about romance and surfing.  They climbed the ladder of success, while going on tour and having a fast paced lifestyle might sound fun, one member of the band couldn’t handle it.   This member was Brian Wilson.  Brian Wilson was what is known as a triple threat times two.  The played the roles of producing, writing, arranging, singing, planning and teaching.  Eventually, Brian stopped touring and decided he wanted to work in the studio. 

            On the morning of February 15, the group had a scheduled photo session at the San Diego Zoo.  The photo session was for the album cover.  The album, needed a name, so the band as a whole decided to name is Petsounds.  The reasoning behind this is because there were animal sounds on the record.  Brian however, felt that they didn’t need to change the formula.  Brian said the reason they recorded pet sounds was because they specialized in certain sounds. 

            In my opinion, the characteristics that blew me out of the water were the arrangements and instrumentation that was throughout the album.  The dynamic choice of instruments chosen came from knowledge and knowing what sounds would fit with the band.  I feel that no other band came close in the arrangement with the songs.  The arrangement of the instruments is what gave the album it’s rhythm and feel.   I believe that the Beach Boys have a very unique sound.  In the twenty first century, we are still listening to this iconic music and will continue to do so for centuries to come.   The music that they have created is used on televisions, shows, major motion pictures, and are still played on the radio.  Though they have been through a vast amount of success and struggle, their music will stand as an icon in the music industry now and in the future.