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
Songwriting, Music Production, Production, Genre, Music, Composition
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
Recommended Citation
Elliott, Ryan, "Rearranging: Songwriting with Multi-Genre Influence" (2023). University Honors Theses. Paper 1339.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.1368
Audio file of the song "Rearranging"