Creating a Modern Musician by Lorin Xavier Rivers Background • I am a pianist from Columbus, Ohio • Played piano for as long as I can remember, but started lessons at age 7 at Capital University • Graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2017 Artist Identity • As I see myself now - I see myself as a musician that is versatile and can adjust to many different situations. As well as a curious musician. • Where I want to be - I see myself in the future as a musician that is as complete as possible. In performance, composition, production, and also being involved in film and television Inspirations • The inspirations for this this project are some of my favorite overall musicians. Musicians who are versatile and can flourish in any environment. Performance, composition, production, and writing commercially as well • Terrace Martin, Quincy Jones, Kanye West, Hans Zimmer, Olafur Arnalds, Questlove Goals of the Project • Artist Identity and Analyzing the Music that moves me • Studying music in 3 different areas (performance, composition, and production) • Increase my knowledge and understanding Performance Bill Evans • The melodic and harmonic depth of Bill Evans • Transcriptions, analysis, and charts • Implementation of these phrases and shapes into my own musicality Bill Evans Characteristics • I looked for characteristics of Evans’ playing. Numerous things appeared but I focused on a few • One for instance is his use of 11ths on major chords as the start of his phrase. Use of Quarter Note Triplets • Another major aspect of Evans’ playing is his rhythmic sense, and specifically his use of quarter note triplets. • This is interesting because it really adds a breath and width to his playing and stretches the bar Composition Moonchild • Transcription and analysis of chord progressions • Finding the characteristics that make a song sound like a Moonchild song • Taking this information and use it in my own way Moonchild Characteristics • One very big characteristic is the prevalent use of minor chords and on those minor chords the use of the 11th. Use of These Ideas • With these ides in mind I wanted to write a bit with these concepts at the forefront It Means To Me Production James Blake • Specifically the vocal production of James Blake • Develop a template to create vocal harmonies • Sounds that I think are interesting and see how many voices are possible • Create a template for both the live stage and for the studio • To be continued Conclusion • In conclusion, I hope that this project will be a resource for musicians that are looking to expand the understanding on any particular concept. That they will take this template and interoperate it. • To Be Creative