It Begins / My FMP Track Update #1

I'll start by talking about my role in my group and what I have done so far in the Final Major Project. I have been working on my track called Crash Landing, the fifth and final track in our EP. All of our songs will tell a story of a journey, they will keep a constant space theme but not necessarily keep the same genre. So far I have created and managed most of the MIDI data for the first part of my track before it transitions into a different style midway through.

It starts as an 'epic' styled orchestral piece, using the musical tones of stringed instruments and orchestral percussion (timpani etc.). I intend on transitioning my piece into a metal style, utilising electric guitars and a different drum kit. From there I want to transition it into an electronic style but still keeping elements from the two previous styles (I only plan to create the electronic bit if I have time to spare). I am using Logic 10 to create the orchestral parts and to record guitar. I plan on using Reason 7 to create the electronic part as I am more familiar with its synthesizers and instruments.

So far I have played the role of studio engineer in a recording session for Mathew Quinn. Alex Ross performed drums for Mat's piece on the V-Drums. The original plan was to use the standard acoustic drum kit, but there were complications due to the chain on the hi-hat being broken. During my role I operated Logic 10 on the MacBook and we got the recording done on time. 

Alex Ross preparing for his role while Dan Allen poses like he was born to do.