What This Document Is
This document, “Week Four Listening, Step A” for Full Sail University’s History of Recorded Music (AUD 3311) course, presents focused listening exercises centered around key production techniques and influential artists. It explores the production styles of Prince, Phil Collins, and the emergence of American Hardcore Punk, specifically highlighting Bad Brains and Black Flag. The document uses specific song examples to illustrate these concepts.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is designed for students enrolled in AUD 3311 to develop their critical listening skills and understand the historical context of music production. It’s used as a component of weekly coursework, likely to prepare students for further discussion or assessment. Understanding these production techniques and artists is crucial for grasping the evolution of recorded music.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document provides specific examples and questions, but it does not offer a comprehensive history of these artists or production techniques. It’s a focused listening exercise, not a complete lesson. Users will still need to engage with broader course materials and independent research to fully understand the topics presented.
What This Document Provides
This document includes:
* Analysis of Prince’s production style, with a focus on the Linn LM-1 Drum Computer and its “Shuffle” mode, exemplified by The Time’s “777-9311” (with a specific timestamp for the drum break).
* An explanation of the SSL 4000E console and the “Phil Collins” drum sound, using Phil Collins’ “I Don’t Care Anymore” as an example (with a description of the technique and a song to compare).
* Overviews of the stylistic traits of Bad Brains and Black Flag within the American Hardcore Punk scene.
* Targeted listening questions related to each example.
This preview does *not* include answers to all questions, a full analysis of the provided songs, or a broader historical context beyond the artists and techniques mentioned. It also does not include information on Minor Threat, which is mentioned but not fully explored.
