Analysis and Reproduction (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student gets acquainted with works of songwriters and composers from different eras and styles. The student can analyse the musical content of the works and place them into historical and stylistical context. The student becomes familiar with the recording, mixing and production techniques by doing production exercises using reverse engineering techniques.

Content

According to the objectives

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Seminar Work
Assignments
Studio Work

Location and time

Lectures and seminar work on Fridays at 9:00–12:15 in room AK245. Reproduction and pastiche sessions in Arabia Studio according to a separate schedule (TBA). The schedule for the whole course period is to be confirmed in the beginning of the course.
The course begins on Friday, 6 September, 2019 at 9:00 in room AK245. Last day of tuition is Friday, 13 December.
Plus common seminar for all on Wednesdays at 13.00-14.30, room AK245 and Arabia-studio.
Teachers: Jere Laukkanen and Julius Mauranen

Learning materials and recommended literature

Cunningham, Mark: Good vibrations (Sanctuary)
Massey, Howard: Behind the Glass I & II
Emerick, Geoff: Here, there and everywhere
Scott, Ken: From Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust
Milner, Greg: Perfecting sound forever
The Wrecking Crew (DVD)
Standing in the shadows of Motown (DVD)
Muscle Shoals (DVD)
Aiello, R. & Sloboda, J. A. (toim.) 1994. Musical Perceptions. New York: Oxford University Press.
Zollo, Paul. 2003. Songwriters on Songwriting. Expanded 4th ed. Cambridge, USA: Da Capo Press.
Eerola, T., Louhivuori, J. & Moisala, P. (toim.) 2003. Johdatus musiikintutkimukseen. Vaasa: Suomen musiikkitieteellinen seura.
Aho, M. & Kärjä A-V. (toim.). 2007. Populaarimusiikin tutkimus. Tampere: Vastapaino.

Student workload

Lectures and seminar work on Fridays at 9:00–12:15 in room AK245. Reproduction and pastiche sessions in Arabia Studio according to a separate schedule (TBA). The schedule for the whole course period is to be confirmed in the beginning of the course.
The course begins on Friday, 6 September, 2019 at 9:00 in room AK245. Last day of tuition is Friday, 13 December.
Plus common seminar for all on Wednesdays at 13.00-14.30, room AK245 and Arabia-studio.
Teachers: Jere Laukkanen and Julius Mauranen

Content scheduling

Musiikin havaitsemisen tavat ja tasot
Johdatus musiikin tekemisen historiaan
Johdatus musiikin tuottamisen ja musiikkiteknologian historiaan
Teosanalyysi ja reproduktio: alustus
Omat tutkimukset esitellään – populaarimusiikin merkkipaalut (-50–80-luku)
Omat tutkimukset projektina – pastissit (-80–2010-luku)
Reproduktioiden ja pastissien toteuttaminen
Arviointi ja palaute

Further information for students

Lectures and seminar work on Fridays at 9:00–12:15 in room AK245. Reproduction and pastiche sessions in Arabia Studio according to a separate schedule (TBA). The schedule for the whole course period is to be confirmed in the beginning of the course.
The course begins on Friday, 6 September, 2019 at 9:00 in room AK245. Last day of tuition is Friday, 13 December.
Plus common seminar for all on Wednesdays at 13.00-14.30, room AK245 and Arabia-studio.
Teachers: Jere Laukkanen and Julius Mauranen

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Learning assignments
(total 100%)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the assessment framework