Author: Nika Mikhaylichenko

Throughout this module I have faced many challenges, gained knowledge about various producers, developed analytical, researching and writing skills.  To begin with, from the very first lesson we had I knew that I am going to enjoy this module more than any other, because I have always had passion for learning about music from the…

For this week’s blog I have decided to analyse a track “Dark Is The Night” by Mark Bernes, which was written for a movie about the Great Patriotic War (The World War II) “Two Soldiers” (Wikipedia contributors, 2024) (Музыка на советском телевидении, 2021).  This song gained immense popularity and became one of the most beloved…

In this week’s class we have explored Rashad Becker’s production by learning the basics of modular synthesis, as it is the main ‘tool’ that Becker uses in his music. In order to do so we have worked in VCV rack which is an application that allows it’s users to actually build an instrument from scratch,…

In this blog I will be looking at Moor Mother’s production and describing the work that I did influenced by her techniques.  Moor Mother is a producer who experiments with fusion of genres, unique lyrics with deep messages behind them, exploration of sound effects and moving rhythms. I took inspiration from her track “ALL THE…

Moskowitz, D. V. (2015) The 100 greatest bands of all time: A Guide to the Legends Who Rocked the World [2 volumes]. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. pp. 204-211. For this blog I chose to read and summarise a part of the book “The 100 greatest bands of all time” pages 204 to 211 that talk about the…

In this blog I will be talking about the production process behind the work of RZA. During the workshop the class learned how to use an Akai Sampler, putting together some drumbeat samples from the Wu-Tang Clan. Unfortunately, I was not there for this workshop as I was ill, however I tried to experiment with…

In this blog I will be analysing a song “Themes V” by Rashad Becker. It is the first track on his 2016 album called “Traditional Music of Notion Species Vol. II”. In my opinion the whole album and mostly all of the music that Rashad Becker produces has a very unique sound and approach to electronic…

“Ramesses II” by Moor Mother is a searing song of musical rebellion that combines politically motivated lyrics with avant-garde soundscapes. The song combines spoken word, free jazz, and hip-hop elements, with layered prolonged vocals, which creates a contrasting feeling for the listener. It’s simple, unconventional shape demonstrates Moor Mother’s dedication to pushing artistic and ideological boundaries.  The…

“C.R.E.A.M.,” from the Wu-Tang Clan, produced primarily by RZA “ rooted in a grinding narrative of inner city survival and densely packed sonics (with no samplers) is one such example 1990s hip-hop landmark. Titled after the acronym for “Cash Rules Everything Around Me”, it’s a statement about poverty and temptation in tough conditions of the…

Music has always been one of my main interests and passions and I have always strived to learn and develop my skills and understanding of music as much as possible in my free time. It was only recently that I decided to pursue this interest further and study it full-time, academically at university as it…