AUdIoCoUrSeS
Joined: 31 Oct 2002
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| Week 2/3 - Additional Activity - Classical Music |
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Hi all.
This is more activity for you to get your teeth into. Again, these represent typical exam questions.
In this case try to express your answers in short consise paragraphs.
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1)· What types of music are played by an orchestra?
Aidan
2) · What instruments are used in classical music?
Daniel
3) · Describe the classical singing voices
Mike
· Soprano
· Mezzo-soprano
· Alto
· Contralto
· Tenor
· Baritone
· Bass
· Boy soprano/treble
· Castrato
· Counter tenor
4) · What combinations of instruments are used in classical music?
Nancy
5) · Describe the forms of classical music.
Mike
· Symphony
· Concerto
· Opera
· Oratorio
· Sonata
6) · What is the duration of a piece of classical music?
Aidan
7) · How are voices combined with instruments in classical music?
Daniel
8 ) · Where is classical music recorded?
Mike
9) · Who is involved in classical music recording?
Nancy
10) · What abilities and qualifications does a classical music recording producer need?
Aidan
11) · What abilities and qualifications does a classical music recording engineer need?
Daniel
12) · Describe the working conditions of a classical music recording session.
Mike
13) · Describe the working conditions of a live classical music recording.
Nancy
14) · Describe the way classical musicians work.
Aidan
15) · Describe the role of the fixer in classical music recording.
Daniel
16) · What types of equipment are used in classical recording:
Mike
· Microphones?
· Mixing console?
· Recorder?
· Effects?
17) · Where is the equipment set up for a session or live recording?
Nancy
18 ) · How does the producer communicate with the conductor or performers in a session recording?
Aidan
19) · Does the producer communicate with the conductor or performers in a live recording?
Daniel
20) · What does the producer do during a recording session?
Mike
21) · What does the assistant producer do in a recording session?
Nancy
22) · What does the producer do during a live recording?
Aidan
23) · How does the producer prepare for a recording session?
Daniel
24) · How does the recording engineer prepare for a recording session?
Mike
25) · How do orchestral musicians prepare for a recording session?
Nancy
26) · What limitations are there for the producer in a live recording?
Aidan
27) · What limitations are there for the recording engineer in live recording?
Daniel
28 ) · Does a live recording of classical music require a PA system?
Mike
29) · Are there any additional problems caused if a live recording is also recorded on video or broadcast on television?
Nancy
30) · How are microphones set up for solo instruments?
Aidan
31) · How is a microphone set up for solo voice?
Daniel
32) · How are microphones set up for chamber ensembles?
Mike
33) · How are microphones set up for orchestral music?
Nancy
34) · How are microphones set up for music for chorus and orchestra?
Aidan
35) · How are microphones set up for opera?
Daniel
36) · How are microphones set up for a live recording of opera?
Mike
37) · Is classical music recording straight into stereo or onto multitrack?
Nancy
38 ) · If a multitrack recording is made of classical music, what format will be used?
Aidan
39) · Describe the conduct of a recording session.
Daniel
40) · Describe rehearse/record.
Mike
41) · Describe the conduct of a live recording.
Nancy
42) · How much editing is involved in classical music recording?
Aidan
43) · How are decisions taken on the selection of takes and edit points?
Daniel
44) · Who performs classical music editing?
Mike
45) · What equipment is commonly used for classical music editing?
Nancy
46) · What problems are commonly found in editing classical music?
Aidan
47) · Are processors and effects such as compression/reverb/gating etc. ever used in classical music recording?
Daniel
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Thu Mar 20, 2003 10:26 am |
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resol69
Joined: 31 Dec 2002
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| Question 41 |
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Chrish,
In #41, I don't get what you're asking. Is it how an engineer would set up a live recording? |
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Thu Mar 20, 2003 4:21 pm |
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AUdIoCoUrSeS
Joined: 31 Oct 2002
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Resol
Hey
OK so this means how would you conduct yourself and how is the process of live recording conducted? What happens? I mean it's very different to studio recording don't you think?
For example there are no second takes huh?
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Thu Mar 20, 2003 4:49 pm |
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resol69
Joined: 31 Dec 2002
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A-HA, it’s all clear to me now! Thanks to Mike for those classical links in week 1!
4) What combinations of instruments are used in classical music?
I think you could have a lot of different combinations: solo piano, quartet (two violins, Viola and cello) or any combination of strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion.
9) Who is involved in classical music recording?
The engineer, producer (and possibly assistance producer), the conductor, musicians, interns, and maybe a toady from the record company.
13) Describe the working conditions of a live classical music recording.
Musicians are probably in a union, so there is probably a time limit for how long they can play, and there would mandatory breaks. There may also be mandatory number of players. As we found out from the Musicians’ strike in New York a few weeks ago.
17) Where is the equipment set up for a session or live recording?
Mics are placed on stage and maybe around the room. Soloists may be spot-miced. In a session, the mixing board, effects, processors and recorder would be in the control room. During a live recording, hopefully there is a booth, or another room away from the stage. You’d want to be able to listen to only what is being recorded and not be influenced by the live sound.
21) What does the assistant producer do in a recording session?
Log the takes and write down how good they were. Log what’s being recorded so nothing is missed. Harass the interns. 
25) How do orchestral musicians prepare for a recording session?
They should rehearse the music and be rested and ready to play during the session. If they are not familiar with the music, it may be broken into sections during the recording. Then they alternate between rehearsing and recording each section.
29)Are there any additional problems caused if a live recording is also recorded on video or broadcast on television?
Yes, since you don’t have the added ambiance of the room, you would want a separate mix for the video or broadcast. You will most likely be adding more reverb in the broadcast mix. Also, you would want an additional mic to pick up applause, etc. that only goes to the video/broadcast mix.
33) How are microphones set up for orchestral music?
You could use the Middle & Side (M&S) technique that Mike described earlier if recording in stereo. If multitracking, you would want to place different mics around the room for each section of the orchestra (strings, woodwind, brass, percussion) and use mics appropriate for each type of instrument. You’d also want to spot mic any soloists and the piano if you have one.
37) Is classical music recording straight into stereo or onto multitrack?
As described above, I think you could do either.
41) Describe the conduct of a live recording.
OK, so you’ve got one shot to make a great recording, or never work in this town again! 8O Before the show date, I’d try to check out another show at the venue to learn the room. Knowing the room sound ahead of time would help me compensate while recording. I’d also go to the rehearsals to get familiar with the songs and how the orchestra sounds. On the day of the show I would get there as early as possible to set up and test the equipment. The night before if possible. I would use equipment that I was VERY familiar with. This wouldn’t be the time for me to try out a new mic or processor. I would record the warm up to work out any bugs. During the show, I’d like to have an assistant near the stage in case a mic falls, or something crazy like that happens!
45) What equipment is commonly used for classical music editing?
Mixing console, effects such as reverb, editing software, tape machine or hard disk. |
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Thu Mar 20, 2003 9:30 pm |
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MIKE_NOSTRADAMUS
Joined: 08 Jan 2003
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Location: Northfork Recording Studios |
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I dont Know sweet nothing about classical music Ive looked at all kinds of sites for an hour and all I can find are sales sites or vaue descriptions that I dont get.
Any how 'm sure I'll get a lot of replies.I hope
3) · Describe the classical singing voices Mike
· Soprano 250hz to 1.3khz
Highest-ranged voice, normally possessed by women or boys.
· Mezzo-soprano
Female voice of middle range.
· Alto
Lowest of the female voices
· Contralto
same as alto
· Tenor
Male voice of high range. Also a part, often structural,
· Baritone 110-420
Male voice of moderately low range.
· Bass 80-350
Male voice of low range
· Boy soprano/treble
Highest-ranged voice, boys.
· Castrato
Male singer who was castrated during boyhood to preserve the soprano or alto vocal register, prominent in seventeenth and early eighteenth century opera.
http://www.essentialsofmusic.com/
Man I'm tired I had to put this one in (I could'nt beleive it!!!)
· Counter tenor
I need help on this one
i know these are voices at different frequencies sung by men and women and also children.makes me think of a human equalizer
5) · Describe the forms of classical music. Mike
· Symphony -many musicians and intruments strings,percussion,wind ect..
Large work for orchestra, generally in three or four movements.
· Concerto
· Opera -can be a symphony acoompanied by vocals-like a play
opera Music drama that is generally sung throughout, combining the resources of vocal and instrumental music with poetry and drama, acting and pantomime, scenery and costumes.
· Oratorio
Large-scale dramatic genre originating in the Baroque, based on a text of religious or serious character, performed by solo voices, chorus and orchestra; similar to opera but without scenery, costumes or action.
· Sonata
Instrumental genre in several movements for soloist or small ensemble.
plus a whole lot more types of sonatas
I'll have to borrow a book from the school.
you have to understand I have to travel 500 miles to see one .(opera)
Ah! now I remember I seen "phantom of the Opera and guess what I fell asleep sorry!!That was a big production in Toronto
· Where is classical music recorded? Mike
in a large hall,church,even city hall
12) · Describe the working conditions of a classical music recording session. Mike
16) · What types of equipment are used in classical recording: Mike
· Microphones? Condensers
· Mixing console?
· Recorder? Multitrack
· Effects? little or no compression/can use a little reverb
Finanally found a site
http://www.essentialsofmusic.com/
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Fri Mar 21, 2003 12:54 am |
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resol69
Joined: 31 Dec 2002
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Mike,
Found some info on countertenor. The trick was to make it one word:
The terminology of what a "countertenor" is has become clouded. It can mean either:
A male alto/soprano--a man using his developed falsetto
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A man with a light, unusually high tenor voice, who may use some falsetto at the top of his range.
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Fri Mar 21, 2003 3:47 pm |
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MIKE_NOSTRADAMUS
Joined: 08 Jan 2003
Posts: 163
Location: Northfork Recording Studios |
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Thanks Nancy for the counter tenor info .
had to take today off of school work.
Big day today!! the band gave it its best shot on Openig day.
this is a High School Rock Band
They had 15 songs well rehearsed and the student body was well organised.
At the Helm they had Mr.Maccintosh as their teacher to guide them.
Everyone new their place and what jobs they had to do and did them well.
a good team effort.
What a difference from the studio to live.
Diff mics/diff compression/the use of monitors just baffled me
But I had a young lady in 3rd year of high school kept me informed on what was happening with the mixing desk.I gave her some of my books to read and her reply was some things may apply but this is a different game.
She was right!!
I should be on track starting tomorow I'm free for a while.
Ps.thank you everyone for some of those answers .
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