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Tell the Tale Songwriters Retreat
No full textThis culminating experience consisted of planning, organizing and executing a songwriters retreat that aimed to bring songwriters, producers and artists into a creative setting. Not only in a collaborative space, but this retreat also aimed to reconnect the participants with nature, a healthy lifestyle and community. Participants had the opportunity to write songs for pitch, meaning for other artists from labels that are looking for new music and sync (music for TV and advertisements). During the camp there were mentors advising the participants on production, arrangement or lyrics. This way the participants were guided towards a product that they can be proud of. In addition to the creative process, the camp was fully documented, capturing the essence of the three-day event. This led to valuable materials that can be used for promotion of future editions of Tell The Tale Songwriters Retreat.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-production-technology/1403/thumbnail.jp
Energy Of Its Own: An EP Exploring Hip-Hop Vocals Within Contemporary EDM Production
No full textEnergy Of Its Own is an electronic EP that explored the fusion of hip-hop vocals with club music subgenres such as techno, house, and UK garage. The purpose of this project was to develop a signature production style rooted in skills such as drum machine programming, sampling, synthesizer patching, and sound design, as well as develop vocal production techniques such as recording, comping, and mixing. In addition to in-the-box production, the project incorporated studio recording and real-time audience feedback through DJ club performances. A key element of the EP was the collaboration with South Indian rapper Anohnymouss, alongside the development of the author’s role as his producer; re-imagining his vocals within the context of club music. The resulting EP presented a signature production style that contributed to the growing fusion of hip-hop vocal performance within EDM club spaces, and demonstrated the author’s career pivot from a performance background into an electronic producer.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-production-technology/1406/thumbnail.jp
Blue Line Sessions
No full textThis project centers around creating a portfolio presented through live sessions, developed to highlight and demonstrate my capabilities as an engineer. Titled Blue Line Sessions, the concept is more than just a recording project, it’s a brand built around collaboration, creativity, and technical experience. The sessions aim to feature a diverse range of musicians, each bringing their unique style, allowing me to adapt and apply various recording and mixing techniques. This variety not only showcases my versatility but also reinforces my commitment to quality sound and authentic musical expression.The focus is on capturing the essence of live performance in its purest form. By recordingin live room settings, I aim to bring out the natural energy, emotion, and dynamics that cansometimes be lost in multi-tracked productions. The brand’s identity is rooted in delivering high-quality audio that feels real and engaging, supported by a visual aesthetic that matches the sonic experience. Blue Line Sessions serves both as a creative platform for artists and a professional showcase of my engineering skills, combining technical precision with artistic collaboration.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-production-technology/1415/thumbnail.jp
Solace
No full textOnce, in a quiet corner of the world — between soft songs and pages yet unwritten — Solace began to bloom. Solace is a woven work of music and story — five original songs and a fantasy novel-in-progress, both growing from the same thread of wonder and warmth. In this world, care takes many forms: the kindness of a mother, the gentleness of the earth, the strength of loyal hands, the quiet love of faith, and the fire that awakens when someone finally believes in their own light. Each song carries a flicker of that — a melody shaped by nature and feeling. I made this project for the ones who feel a little lost. The ones who carry too much softness in a world that doesn’t always make room for it. I hope these songs feel like a friend sitting beside you, reminding you that love still exists, that nature is watching over us, and that you are never meant to walk alone.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1107/thumbnail.jp
WHAT NEXT???
No full textWHAT NEXT??? is the third EP from Slovakia-born singer-songwriter and producer Tamara Kramar. It is a heartfelt exploration of love, vulnerability, and self-discovery. From the dizzying rush of new connection in Forest Greens and the ecstatic declarations of commitment in Indigo Gold, to the quiet inner questioning of No Pressure and the emotional turbulence of Back to Earth, the project traces the arc of a young heart learning to feel deeply and honestly. It closes with Silence, a poignant plea for stillness amid life’s noise — a reminder of the importance of finding peace within. Tamara’s characteristic voice and lyricism are allowed to shine through the minimalist instrumentation featuring gently captured acoustic guitars, saturated sample-based drum grooves, catchy bass lines and lush pianos. This, together with the dry lead vocals sitting on a thick bed of backing vocals with heavier processing, create Tamara Kramar’s unique and cohesive sound. Sonically rich and lyrically intimate, WHAT NEXT??? blends indie-folk and soul-pop sensibilities with poetic storytelling, capturing the beauty and complexity of growing up emotionally.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1146/thumbnail.jp
Can\u27t Read Her Mind
No full text‘Can’t Read Her Mind’ was inspired by the statement “I can’t read your mind” that she has heard throughout many different times in her life. After hearing the statement again a couple of months ago, It made her realise that possibly it’s true. Maybe it is quite hard to read her mind? After a bit of reflection, It was made clear that writing songs has been always been a therapy for her, telling all within the music compared to keeping her cards close to her chest in reality. Thus confirming the statement of how people can never read her mind. This then sparked inspiration for this project. A way to let people into her mind, if only for 27 minutes.‘Can’t Read Her Mind’ blends ethereal dream pop with glitch hyper pop to create its own world of dream glitch pop. This 9 track LP tells the stories of her concealed romantic feelings, conflicting emotions and the desire to break patterns from situations that she tends to find herself in.This project truly is the inside of Hannah Berry’s mind. This is a progression from her more dream pop led projects. Hannah has been able to retain her familiar self analytical lyrics, catchy melodies and dreamy atmosphere whilst being more experimental within her production, leaning more into the hype pop world.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1111/thumbnail.jp
Where She Floats
No full textWhere She Floats is a title that captures the emotional and sonic essence of my culminating Experience project, both in its sound design and lyrical storytelling. It paints a world that I float in — suspended between feelings, memories, and imagination. The five songs in this culminating experience project explore themes of unrequited love, self-love, and school life. Where She Floats tells the story of soft-core dreams of a cyber girl. “Softcore” reflects the emotional softness, daydream-like quality, and gentle textures in my sound. “Cyber Girl” represents the version of myself shaped by the internet era: expressing emotion through technology, filters, and fragments of digital memory.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1136/thumbnail.jp
[RE]:STRUCT
No full textLike every compelling story, this one is anchored by a central character whose perspective guides us through the narrative and helps uncover deeper meaning along the way. In our show, that character is an invisible observer whose journey not only shapes the story but also reflects an internal search for identity and purpose. The narrative follows this presence as it attempts to take on an advanced physical form, drawing inspiration from the natural elements and textures that define life on Earth. It seeks to shape its identity through the very materials, patterns, and energies that make the planet so vibrant. It began as a presence without physical form or developed consciousness. From an unknown dimension, it observed the human world from a distance, deeply fascinated by the beauty of nature and the behaviors of Earth’s organic lifeforms. One day, a rare portal appeared, connecting its realm to Earth. Without hesitation, the entity stepped through and gained access to the planet’s organic elements, setting the stage for transformation. This new world revealed itself as a place shaped largely by water—a vital force that sustains nearly all life. Inspired by this element and the environment surrounding it, the visitor begins its journey. From this point forward, we call this new presence on Earth: BLU.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1178/thumbnail.jp
Frances Sullivan on Cuba\u27s Cosmpolitan Enclaves: Imperialism and Internationalism in Eastern Sugar Towns
No full textJudy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with Frances Peace Sullivan, Lecturer of History and Literature, about her book -- Cuba\u27s Cosmopolitan Enclaves: Imperialism and Internationalism in Eastern Sugar Towns. Video editing by Stacey Snyder.https://remix.berklee.edu/library-books-at-berklee/1032/thumbnail.jp
Figures:
No full textA figure can represent many things. Beyond being a number, a figure can be an outline or a shape. As people, we can use figure of speech to help us communicate. We can strive to discover, understand and figure things out. Most importantly, a figure embodies a human being. Andrew Riezebeek’s debut EP “Figures:” (released under the moniker Mannahatta), is a study of important people in his life. It has served as a mirror for Andrew to delve deeper into his own being by reflecting on others. Beyond the project’s self-reflective nature, it has also gained a purpose in allowing Andrew to experience the artistic process from the artist’s perspective. It has become a gateway into developing a deeper level of empathy for his loved ones, while simultaneously strengthening his understanding of what it means to be an artist.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1166/thumbnail.jp