Mixing the RNC Jingle with Soundforge

For the past few weeks in the Music Technology unit, as a team, we've been working on a jingle for RNC Radio, using different types of software and equipment.
After making the jingle soundtrack, and the vocal parts, it was time to mix it all up to have a possible jingle idea. For this we used a software called Soundforge Pro 10.0. A professional audio editing software.
This software is really good for people with sight loss, as it's accessible with lots of it's operations not requireing the use of JAWS. The only functions that JAWS operates with are the menu and mixing functions.
this week, we were given the different audio parts to our jingle, our task was to mix it all up and to have a possible mixed jingle idea by the end of the session.
As I was exploring different sound affects that I was able to use to help me mix and creata a jingle, I came up with a few ideas. My first idea wasn't good as the timing was a constant issue, so I decided to think of another more creative idea which may not feature as many timing issues. At the end of the session, I've managed to come up with an idea, however, due to issues with JAWS, I wasn't able to do a final version of my idea. However, I will try to put it together next time and have a listen to hear how it sounds, and if it's actually a good idea.

Exploring a radio programme: Clips

Today I was working on my Exploring A Radio Programme Presentation.
I was looking at audio clips I've managed to download. So that I can choose the best clip to use in my presentation.
I've decided to go for the archive clip of JK and Joel's Official Chart countdown from June 2007. Then I edited the clip in soundforge.

Exploring a radio programme: The Running Order

I'm still working on my presentation for my Exploring a Radio programme part of my coursework.
The aspect of the show I was looking at today, is the running order of the show, and here it is:

The Official Chart Running Order

 

The show starts with a short introduction from the presenter, introducing themselves.

Then the show features the top 3 tracks as revealed on the Official Chart Update.

This is then followed by the countdown of the UK top 40.

First, are the tracks 40-11.

Then the short collection of this week’s number one contenders is played.

The show then changes it’s format, playing all the tracks in the top 10 together with the videos.

Usually during the live video top 10, there will be the short countdown of the album chart, + a live guest in the studio if possible, or a pre recorded video chat with the artist.

 

Chapel Recording session 11th November 2013

For our Chapel recording session this week, we were split into 2 bands, our task was to record 2 theme tunes. The task for my band was to record a theme tune for the RNC Open Mike Night.
At first, we started working on an idea of the tune we can work, experimenting with different ideas and combinations. We used a piano, set of drums and guitar. Me and another member of the team were moved to the control room of the studio, mean wile the other members of the team were practising different ideas in the recording studio.
After the team came up with an idea, and worked on it, they would tell me to record it. Then after the recording the whole team would get together and listen to the idea, and decide if they want another take in order to make the best decision, or if this idea should be continued.
At the end of the session, we've managed to come up with 2 possible theme tune ideas, one of them was decided on, with the other one, the team decided on another take next session before making the final decision.

Exploring A Radio Programme Presentation update Friday 15th November 2013

Today I was once again working on my Exploring A Radio Programme presentation. I was researching the history of The Official Chart, including the presenters, dates, and the constantly changing format of the show.
I've discovered that the format of The Chart Show wasn't always the same, it was constantly changing and developing throughout the years.
I found that the first ever presenter of the chart show, Alan Freeman was doing the chart show from the 1st October 1967 till 24th September 1972. The show was back then called Pick Of The Pops, it's format was to play all the new entries between 30 and 21, then the full top 20

Exploring A Radio Programme: My programme choice and possible presentation resources

After the radio station presentation that I did on radio 1, now my next task is to explore and annalise a radio programme. I've decided to pick the programme that puts 2 of my biggest interests together, music and radio. I've chosen The Official Chart on BBC Radio 1.
I've so far managed to find some audio resources online, the links to the videos can be found below, together with what video or audio resource it is:

The old Official chart radio bed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3cKIzSho2k

The current Official Chart radi ob3ed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpmBy62xLrk

The Official Chart video top 10 jingle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHhMnkx5rkI

These are the possible audio resourses I will use in my presentation about Radio 1's Official chart after they're edited to only leave the relevant sections. Also I'll get the list of the official charts presenters and how the Official Chart changed throughout the years since 1967.
This presentation will also be uploaded on the blog as a video recording.

Exploring A Radio Station: My Findings

Throughout the last few weeks, I've been working on my exploring a radio station presentation. My radio station is BBC Radio 1.
Here is what I've managed to research from the internet and my own knowledge of the station:

Exploring a radio station

 

BBC Radio 1

 

BBC Radio 1 was established in 1967 together with BBC Radio 2.

The station was established as a successor to the BBC Light Programme, which had broadcast popular music and entertainment shows since 1945.

Radio 1 was launched at 7am on Saturday 30^th September 1967.

The first DJ to broadcast on Radio 1 was Tony Blackburn, whose cheery style was first heard on Radio Caroline and Radio London.

His style won him the prime slot on what became known as The Radio 1 Breakfast Show, however, its original title was Disc Delivery, but Blackburn himself referred to it as “The Tony Blackburn Show”

The first words on radio 1 were: “… and, good morning everyone. Welcome to the exciting new sound of Radio 1”

The first complete record played on Radio 1 was “Flowers in the Rain” by The Move.

 

Radio 1 Programmes

Radio 1 has a very wide range of presenters and programmes.

All the Radio 1 programmes are in some way based on music, as this is a current music radio station. However, a huge range of programmes on Radio 1, especially on daytime radio, is based within the entertainment zone.

Radio 1 also has a range of specialist music programmes, for example, the Rock Show with Daniel P Carter, or the BBC introducing shows with Jen Long or Huw Stephens. These shows allow people who want to put their music out there to the listeners to be heard on national radio.

Radio 1 also has specialist new music programmes like the Zane Lowe show where Zane showcases the freshest music around from big names like Jay-Z, Eminem and much, much more.

Apart from general new music, BBC Radio 1 also has specialist new dance music shows as a part of 12 hours non-stop dance starting on Friday at 7pm.

Lots of radio 1 programmes include interviews not only with big names in the music industry, but also with big names from the world of entertainment, film and TV. Also shows like Greg James, Scott Mills, The Matt Edmondson show and the Radio 1 Breakfast show, include lots of entertainment features, such as Call or Delete and Innuendo Bingo.

In Summary, radio 1’s programmes are mainly based on new and upcoming music and on some radio shows entertainment.

 

Radio 1 Audience profile

Radio 1’s official audience target market is young people aged 15-29. However, lots of radio 1 content could suggest that Radio 1 aims to cater for listeners not as old as 29 but younger.

Radio 1’s age range of target market used to go over 29, however, last year a review into radio 1 has enforced some changes to the target age range, and in affect to radio 1’s presenters.

However, Radio 1 is a perfect station for people who like new and upcoming music, and these people are not always matching the desired age range, but still help radio 1’s listening figures.

As for general target audience, BBC Radio 1 is for people who like new and upcoming music, and entertainment.

 

Radio 1 Audience figures

TSA:

This radio station broadcast to a total survey area of 53,205,000 adults (aged 15+).

Reach:

It was listened to by 10,825,000 people (20.%) each week.

Hours:

Each listener tuned in for 6.3 hours per week - a total of 67,899,000.

Share:

In its area, it had a 6.6% market share.

 

 

Production Processes

All radio 1 shows go out live on FM, Digital, TV and online. However, the contents of some radio shows may be pre-recorded. This usually happens in cases of interviews or outside features. Radio 1 also has live sessions from different artists; however, some sessions are also pre-recorded. But the majority of contents broadcast by Radio 1 are live.

Lots of interviews, especially with big names, like the Zane Lowe interviews with Kanye West and Jay-Z this year, are also pre-recorded since the artists may not have time to do a live interview.

Another reason for some interviews to be pre-recorded, is that when some artists, mostly with a large fan base come to radio 1, the fans course trouble outside radio 1, sometimes forcing roads around Radio 1 to be closed off.  

My video presentation on radio 1 will be uploaded to the blog as soon as possible.