Other Possible Tracks/Artists

    I used Bribry as a possibility for my music video as i enjoy his music, and all my other possible options so far have been bands rather than an individual artist. This therefore adds more variety to my possible options, as well as the fact that it has quite a different sound to the other tracks i've picked. Although, I also thought that it might be very similar to some other people's choices for their own music video.

Vocaloid: Do we need real life performers to keep the music industry going?

     Vocaloid is a singing voice synthesizer which originally was not intended to be a full commercial project. Backed by the Yamaha Corporation, it developed the software into the commercial product "Vocaloid." The software enables users to synthesize singing by typing in lyrics and melody. It uses synthesizing technology with specially recorded vocals of voice actors or singers. To create a song, the user must input the melody and lyrics. A piano roll type interface is used to input the melody and the lyrics can be entered on each note. The software can change the stress of the pronunciations, add effects such as vibrato, or change the dynamics and tone of the voice. Each Vocaloid is sold as "a singer in a box" designed to act as a replacement for an actual singer.

                  Kagamine Rin & Len                                                                                   Kaai Yuki

    The software is intended for professional musicians as well as light computer music users and has so far sold on the idea that the only limits are the users' own skills. Japanese record label Exit Tunes of Quake Inc. have released compilation albums featuring Vocaloids.



     One of the most iconic software from Vocaloid is Hatsune Miku. Hatsune Miku is a Japanese developed humanoid persona voiced by the singing synthesizer application. She is portrayed to be a 16-year-old girl with long turquoise bunches, and has become very popular with fans all across the world. The name of the title and character for the software was chosen by combining Hatsu (初, first), Ne (音, sound), and Miku (ミク, future), thus meaning "the first sound from the future." 

Hatsune Miku

     Due to the popularity of Vocaloid and the many personas they have created for their software, there have been 'live concerts' of Vocaloids such as Hatsune Miku and Megurine Luka. These shows consist of 3D animations of these personas performing their songs being projected on a thin, transparent screen on stage; backed by a live band. Such shows primarily take place in Japan, but have also recently been in LA. 

Hatsune Miku

Due to software such as Vocaloid and sibelius, people can create songs without even picking up an instrument. Development of technology and software such as these bring about the possibility of creating music of which appeals to quite a large audience and could generate a large income whether it's via sales of tracks or 'live shows', all with very little-if any- real-life performers. 

                             

Hatsune Miku & Megurine Luka

Possible Tracks/Bands

Cast of Lions






  
 I decided to have Cast of Lions as a possibility for the band I might use for my music video as they have quite an eclectic sound as their style can range from one song to another. Therefore I thought they would be a good choice as I could go in a very different direction for my music video in regards to which track I would use, giving me more variety of options to go with for my music video. I also decided to use this band as a possibility as I personally enjoy their music anyway, so it may subsequently result in a better production as I am working with something I enjoy; similar to the other tracks posted below.




Atlas&i



 
  I used Atlas&i as a possibility for the band I could use for my music video as they are a local band from Norwich, although they aren't making music anymore. I also thought that it might be quite different to other people's choices, so once again giving me variety and something possibly quite challenging to work with.




Avosetta




    Similarly, I used Avosetta as a possibility for the band I could use for my music video as they are a local band from Norwich, but unlike Atlas&i they are still active. I also chose this track as a possibility as it is a bit different to the other tracks I had already decided to use, but not too different that I would find it difficult to come up with ideas for.

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