#funk1

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extremely cursed

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went through some drafts what happened to me august 4th 2022

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(via https://soundcloud.com/leo-squiccia/funk1-by-leosquiccia)

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Loop Song Process

Which loops did you use and why? 

Loops:

SFX- Sweep- This comonent of the song added texture and a nice background sound. It was small enough, yet noticeable, making it a useful, unique tool. 

SYNTH- Vocomember Em- I this additive was the most interesting and importance part of the piece. As far as character goes, this loop was that one friend who livens up the party. Originally I was basing the entirety of my song off of this one loop. I figured it’d serve as a good back bone. Then I thought it’d be better as the “solo” component. Similar to the main character of a TV show who isn’t always featured in every episode, but the title of the show is based off of it’s name. So as I was finalizing the project, I felt that I made the right decision bringing this loop into the limelight. 

BASS- Retro Funk1 EM- This bass line is that on ingredient that doesn’t have to be used, but always makes the cake taste just a little bit sweeter. Towards the end of finalization, I felt that there was something missing in the song. It was lacking fullness. That’s where this bass line comes in. It’s typical only to have one bass line, but this worked very well with the other bass line, so I just had to incorporate it. It’s this only component of the song that isn’t in Em. It’s the parallel major, E major. 

BASS- Blast4 Em (Only component of the piece that never ceased to play)

So, this loop is the back bone of the entire piece. There is never a moment in the song where it isn’t playing. Back bones are the strongest components of any piece. But their strengths can also be used for things other than the basis of a song. For example I chose to use this loop as a strong beginning hook, grounded middle beat, and “cliff hanger-like” ending; in hopes that it urges the listener to want more, but is also satisfying enough to use as closure for the piece. Also, it was a subtle enough that I could pair it with a second bass line and not overwhelm the listener with a lot of lower-register depth. Despite it’s subtleties, it was noticeable and predictable enough to use as the grounding for this song.  

PIANO- ADK Electric Grand 1 Em- 

To me, this loop was a necessity. Being chosen as my second loop in the piece, I was immediately intrigued by it’s texture and how it lays out. If you listen to the track individually, the loop starts out on the E, the tonic. For every measure there are 4 beats, and every beat is sub divided into 16th notes. The 16th notes are all apart of individual scales. For example: Beat 1 starts on E and the ‘e + a’ of the 1st beat ascend in a scale on degrees 1, 2, 3, & 4. The second beat moves down a major 4th to B, and from there the ‘2 e + a’ ascend on scale degrees 5, 6, 7, & 1. The third beat moves down a m3 and the ‘3 e + a’ are on scale degrees 3, 4, 5, & 6, then the measure concludes when the last beat, beat 4 hits the G above E2. These musical components were important because it added flare to the piece. The combination of downward leaps with ascending scales was completely different from all of the other loops, there by adding creativity and purpose to the sound. Additionally, it’s fun to listen to.  

PIANO- ADK Electric Grand 4 Em 

This sound is super funky, like a distorted electric piano, but I added it because I needed a piece to compliment the Electric Grand 1 piece. This did the job. 

BEAT- FlashDrums 2 ST- Lastly, I added the drums as per suggestion from a friend. I hadn’t thought the piece needed it because some of the components had offered just enough percussive texture, with out actually using percussive ‘instruments’. But once I added the drum kit to the piece, it immediately brought it to life in a way I didn’t even think was possible. Although I was reluctant at first, I’m glad the beat was added. The song itself was already fairly full, but the groove of this “hip-hop” beat was like the extra layer of cookie crumble on-top of the cake’s icing. Not necessary but much appreciated.

How did you approach creating a structure? 

My dad listens to a lot of ‘groovy’ music, and so when I found the first loop, I immediately thought of a song he would like. I started building from there, and actually sent the piece to my dad for critique. He actually said “wow, sounds like one of my funky tunes”! 

Do you feel like creating music in this way is a legitimate form of musical creativity? 

I absolutely do! I believe there are more options that could allow from more creativity, but as far as ‘this way’ being legitimate, I certainly think it is. Music is heavily based on repetition and these loops are created on just that... hence the name ‘loops’. Of course you’re options as an artist would be limited to some extent, but a good number of people don’t really look that deeply into pieces, they more listen for enjoyment, some even put music on as background noise. If an artists was looking to get creative and express creativity to “original” works, I believe they could do it! 

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FUNK YOU VERY MUCH | MIXED BY K-$ADILLA & CURATED BY BLR AND K-$ADILLA (12/22/16) by THUNDERSTONE RADIO on #SoundCloud

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Fungus Malady

I take my place in the cue And I wait for the cure to Eternal boredom Of the mediocrely confused They say we’re are all terminal A mosaic of inconsequential parts The fungus malady of the anima Turn it on And imagine you are already dead.

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Cowplant berry achieved!

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Break into a sim's home ✅

Arielle broke into the Sigworth's house and stole the child's bear. After the wheel spin, the Grody lot trait was removed!

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Very scary first night in the new home

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Arielle adopted the first animal she befriended and it's a sphynx named Cashew!

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Funk house

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In an attempt to get the night wraith curse, Arielle died from overcharge!!!

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- Bring Patchy the Scarecrow to life ✅ - Befriend Guidry and Bonehilda, and max the medium skill ✅ - Fight paparazzi ✅

Filthy and volcanic activity lot trait was removed, and we no longer live in a haunted house!