First Advisor

Caroline Louise Miller

Date of Award

Spring 6-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sonic Arts and Music Production and University Honors

Department

Music & Theater

Language

English

Subjects

Popular music -- Writing and publishing, Composition (Music), Popular music genres

DOI

10.15760/honors.1368

Abstract

This craft essay examines the inspiration and creation of the song "Rearranging," which was written, recorded, and produced by Ryan Elliott in his home studio over the course of four months. The project's goal was to create a piece of music that challenged the songwriting conventions in modern popular music, while also exploring the fluidity of genre in modern music. The final piece of music is over 22 minutes in length, and explores a variety of styles within the spectrum of rock, pop, and jazz music. With lyrics attuned to the simultaneous anxiety, responsibility, and power of being a young adult in the 21st century, "Rearranging" is the culmination of the personal and societal growth he experienced over the past few years.

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Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/40271

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Audio file of the song "Rearranging"

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