Wonder E. P.

Abstract

Research Background

The recent development of the Digital Analogue Workstation has enabled the development of computer–based plugins that emulate the “warmth” and “colour” renowned with the use of vintage audio technology. In the past artists who produce organic folk music have preferred mixers to use vintage analogue audio equipment on their final mixers to colour the sound. Tully John & Liza Jane’s latest release “Wonder Ep” was a practiced based study into the mixing of organic folk tunes completely within the confines of the computer. Within this study the use of computer- based analogue emulation plugins were used to imitate the ‘warmth’ usually generated from vintage analogue equipment. This process was tested by the artist’s critique of the mixes and signifies a successful use of digital technologies on an analogue sounding product.

Research Contribution

This study informs the broad scope of literature currently available on a mixing inside and outside of the computer, and signifies a step in the direction of defining mixing as a by product of the tacit skills of mixing engineers as compared to the use of certain technology. This research is a testament to the value of practice-based investigations into popular music and informs practitioners and pedagogical frameworks in Music technology and popular music education.

Research Significance

Tully John & Liza Jane have successfully launched their “Wonder” Ep to an audience of over 100 people at the “Dust Bowl’ in Currumbin. The E.P is available on many online platforms including ITunes, see reviews here: http://blankgc.com.au/tully-john-and-liza-jane/ “[The] new single, ‘Dust’, delivers a stellar introduction to their sound, and [the] debut EP [is] ready to launch at The Dust Temple on 17 December”