Hello everyone! I am back with an update.
A Quick Thesis Summary
My thesis is making a mixtape. This mixtape will consist of 4 songs in total. If you want a rundown on why I am making a mixtape instead of an album the link to my previous post is here:https://www.immtcnj.com/thesis_fall_20/2020/10/09/donna-jungs-thesis/
This mixtape will consist of a photo cover and plan to be uploaded on social media.
Any Changes?
From the previous post, there have been changes to my project. I was set on having: 2 of the songs relating to current event issues 1 song about someone who inspires me and 1 song that is personal, but that is no longer in the works. I am now just going to have 4 personal songs.
Why did I change my idea?
I realized that it was hard for me to write songs when I was constraining myself with a specific topic. It was easier for me to write whatever I wanted and in a free space. I felt trapped in a sense and my ideas weren’t flowing as much as when I had no specific topic to write about.
What are the themes to the songs?
I am not sure yet. Honestly, I have only worked on one song so far. I have been jotting down some ideas whenever I get an idea or in the mood for songwriting. There have been songs where I starting writing, but I wasn’t for it or only liked it at the time. This is still in the works, but I’m sure towards the final thesis show, it will be finalized.
Update/Progess
I will be real honest here. I haven’t made much progress as I wanted to. Throughout this whole semester, I have been on a rollercoaster with my thesis. Before finalizing that I wanted to make a mixtape, I had trouble finding my ground. However, once I found my place I got caught up in other work. I realized that this semester I had a lot of group work instead of independent work, meaning I had to work my time around others rather than myself. These group work were taking more time than I intended, getting myself very overwhelmed and tired. Once I adjusted to my schedule, I wasn’t motivated with my thesis. I didn’t feel the fire and flames that I had felt when I decided to go with my idea. I was interested in another idea which was to do a podcast. However, I soon realized that doing a podcast wouldn’t be an IMM thing, so I pushed that idea aside and started to push myself to write songs. Therefore leading me to tweak my mixtape idea.
What have I accomplished with my thesis this semester
If we are talking material wise, I have one song that is currently in the works. I have half a melody that is recorded on my phone in the notes section. There are little snip-its that I have been working on my phone, but there hasn’t been a full song that is finalized. I had other song ideas written and other melodies, but because of the tweak I made, I scratched those
What is in hold of the future?
Well I have a set plan that I am planning to follow. I will work on most of my thesis during winter break, because that is the only free time where I can solely focus on my thesis. I plan to have three songs that are fully mastered and produced during this time. I plan to write/finish the last song during the spring semester. Any worries or concerns with my thesis will be mostly figured out during winter break like the album cover, how to work the social media thing, etc. Don’t worry I have everything planned out. I am just not sharing with you all here!
Why are you withholding a lot of information about your mixtape?
Now to be frank, I am not a very forward person. These songs that I am writing pertain to my own thought and to let my thought out in the world is a bit frightening. I will not be sharing anything about my thesis until I am ready to show. I am not confident with my writing skills as I haven’t really written a song before with lyrics. But I have wanted to for a while so, this thesis is the perfect push for me. Therefore I will not share my music until closer to the final senior thesis show. Yes, receiving feedback is important and constructive criticism would be helpful in the process, but I am worried that if I put something out and it is not perceived well, that it might discourage me from doing the project. That is something that I do not want to be doing. Maybe perhaps in the future, I might share a sneak preview of my mixtape, but for now this is all you are getting
Thanks for reading and hearing my update! I’ll sure be back to update you on it again 🙂