Project Title: Music, Math, & Memes: A Deconstruction of Frequency
BASIS Advisor: Mr. D'Amato
Frequency is integral to how we interact with music, whether revisiting a classic record, grooving to a breakbeat, or humming melodies. During this research project, I will investigate the impact of audio frequency on the human psyche. The scope of the project encompasses all different ranges of perceivable frequency, from songs replayed across decades, to harmonic tones resonating at thousands of times a second. I will intern with a company that specializes in Audio Post-Production. Drawing from my academic background in math and science, I will deconstruct how repetition and patterns of sound translate phonetically into a musical experience. This research could be useful to audio producers who want to convey stronger messages or experiences with sound, or anyone who is curious about how music works at its scientific core.
My Posts
Band Practice :D and Surprise Leak D:
Jun 07, 2019
The band I practice music with has just doubled in size. While previously it was just me (Electric Bass) and my friend Rex (Guitar), a second guitarist and a drummer came to practice with us on Wednesday, and we clicked so well that we had a songwriting session on Thursday! Also on Thursday, I reorganized […]
An End to My Internship – Next Steps
Jun 03, 2019
As the senior project comes to a close it was sad to say goodbye to my colleagues at the company. I had such an amazing time with everyone during my time there and learned a great deal about audio, advertising, and working with other people. This week, I will be putting my focus into this […]
We Dance to Music Because It Lets Us Predict the Future
May 10, 2019
Recognizing a sound vs grooving to a sound is a totally different kind of experience. In one instance, your reaction is based in familiarity. In the other, your reaction is based in… something else??? Ever since I started making music I was puzzled by how sounds can be arranged in time in a way that […]
Neural Synthesis Leads to Computer Generated Black Metal
May 03, 2019
I’m going to shift the way this blog is organized. A curriculum-style blog that narrows from recognizing to harmonics isn’t reflective of my internship or musical career. Instead, I’ve decided that the final presentation will take that form. For the blog, I’ll spend more time talking about my experiences and internship, tying that into the […]
My Internship is Revitalizing How I Manage My Passions
Apr 20, 2019
I haven’t brought much attention to this so far, but in between research and interning, I continue to focus on my own personal music hobby/career. I run a small community and indie label called A Bit of Chiptune. Members of this group are passionate about music created with the sounds of old home computers. The […]
Motif: How to Tell a Story with Music!
Apr 08, 2019
Last week’s discussion about exposure was a good intro to what happens when we hear sounds more than once, but this week I wanted to take that topic a step further and look at how composers use repetition to amplify a story. I focused on cinema, since many film compositions use repetition to supplement the […]
Replay: The Effects of Familiar Music and Sound
Apr 01, 2019
This week has been a flash of changes for me. I’m still adjusting to the idea that I am not longer taking classes at my high school. I’ve spent the last five years building relationships with students and teachers. Not getting to see those people every day is, in a word, weird. I no longer […]
Can we Translate the Universal Language of Music using the Universal Language of Math? – Introductory Blog Post
Mar 21, 2019
Heyo! You might know me as a friend, a student, the owner of A Bit of Chiptune, or maybe you have no idea who I am. Regardless, welcome! I’m Cass Adams. This blog acts as a log for Music, Math, and Memes, an insane project I’m doing this Spring. I’m going to intern at an […]