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MRS: Mid-Project Feedback
Feedback from others:
Our group got a lot of positive feedback. The feedback about me was " You sounded excellent", "You have a very strong voice when it's louder", " The hormonies added in sounded amazing."
The teacher's feedback: make more eye contact during the performance with the audience and also briefly with other band members. Ensure for any future dress rehearsals that I do not need my lyrics or use my phone for lyrics so that I can concentrate more on my sound and the sound of the band. Make sure the mic is placed away from blocking my face so that audience can see me. Find more opportunities to harmonise with Jenna.
How this feedback helped with my evaluation of the performance:
The feedback made me feel more confident when signing in front of an audience like I don't have anything to worry about. The improvement feedback also helped me because I now know what I can work on for next time so I can improve and sound bette, it will also help me not to make the same mistakes.
Individual feedback: Bryony, although you were absent for this performance, I have included the group feedback/peer comments below for you to read through and analyse - it will hopefully be useful given that you have rehearsed with the group each week. From what I have seen so far in your performances, you clearly have a lovely voice and have a good ear for pitching and harmonies - however you need to project more in order to be heard above the other singers, especially seeing as you have four in your group. This will come with confidence as time goes on, but ensure you make a conscious effort to become a greater presence within the group so your musicianship can shine through.
ReplyDeleteGroup comment: You work very well as a group of musicians and have a LOT of potential as a band. I think your tracks have been chosen well as they have a lot of potential to showcase your individual talents - and already have in this rehearsal performance. I particularly enjoyed your version of I See Fire and think this will be a very impressive performance once it is perfected; I also really liked how your 2-part melody fitted together in Iris. You all clearly know the songs well, they just need to be polished in places and at times I think you could all push yourselves a little harder in terms of your musicianship, for example with three singers there is some real opportunity for some lovely close harmonies, which I know all of you would be able to do. In general, I would say the main aspect of your performance you need to work on is your stage presence - it was a rehearsal but more visible enthusiasm would you a long way, as would knowing the lyrics off by heart - no phones next time! Other than this, great work.
Peer feedback:
- Iris: I like that the guitar and drums meant that it was simple and mixed the layered vocals and made the song good. To improve, the drums could include more fills, for example to build up to the chorus. I See Fire: The tempo could be more steady, however I liked the dynamics used as there was a crescendo up to the chorus and the end which was clever. Also, the ending was clear - especially the vocals which were always in pitch.
- Every instrument was in sync and sounded really good. Louis - good movement on the guitar. Jenna/Amy - excellent vocals. Ollie - good timing.
- Iris: Good formation and combination of singers. I don't think it could be improved. I See Fire: I like the beat, but singing could be a little louder.
- Iris: It was a great piece of music, everyone took part and it was very good to listen to. Would be even better if the balance was adjusted ie. the singers were louder and the drums were quieter. I See Fire: It was really good and everyone could be heard well.
- Very good, well timed drum beat, amazing guitarist, good contrast of singers voices, really good outro - nice build up. To improve you could think about adding another instrument.
- It was a good performance however perhaps another instrument could be added. To improve: Ollie - put a fill in and mix the beat up a bit. Amy/Jenna - could sing louder. Louis - all good.
- Great performance, singing was clear.
- Iris: Ollie is keeping a steady beat, the group has a nice sound and were all in tune. I See Fire: All I have to say is Wow! This is awesome. Love the harmony.
- Iris: Timing was excellent and the group stayed in time throughout. Good execution of technique with no mistakes. Louis played guitar very well and vocals were great also. Drums were good but a little variation would be better. I See Fire: Guitar worked well with the more complex drum pattern. Singers needed to work a tiny bit more on the tone modulation as sometimes the tone fluctuated a bit too much.
- Iris: Good/fantastic singing. The guitar was incredible. The drum beat could fit in a bit better. I See Fire: What an emotional piece, very good. The guitar was very good, drums beat could also fit in a little better.