Portfolio 7
Full Sail
Student Work, Full Sail University
Location
Florida, USA
Year 2024
Artist/Band Name: Diva Blue Band
Song Title: How Did We Get Here
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Songwriter: Gabrielle O. Thorndyke
Producer: Gabrielle O. Thorndyke
Engineer: Gabz Thorndyke
Recording Location:
Anchorage, AK, DeLand, FL
Recording dates: May 25 – Jun 2, 2024
DAW(s): Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Drums: midi, written by G.O. Thorndyke
Percussion (shaker): G.O. Thorndyke
Bass: G.O. Thorndyke
Guitar: G.O. Thorndyke
Other Instruments: Accordion, midi, written by G.O. Thorndyke
Lead Vocal: G.O. Thorndyke
Backing Vocals: G.O. Thorndyke
Mastering
In this final item, the assignment was to write, record, mix and master an original piece of music.
At the same time, I had two other classes to complete, plus work, plus a 5000 mile trip to make.
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And THEN, both my instrumentalists and back up singer cancelled for family emergencies and health issues. So everything you hear is yours truly.
Did I mention I don't play guitar?
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Bottom line, this was a challenge. Lots of last minute creative decisions and changes, lost luggage, etc. But it's as good as I can make it, and sometimes, that's good enough.
This song is about the ever increasing negativity surrounding national elections. Politics, I want a divorce.