This document summarizes a phenomenological analysis of musical engagement when recording, performing, and rehearsing with the James Taylor Quartet. It discusses research questions around how musicians employ listening to recreate past styles authentically. The summary describes the band's intentional/extensional listening process and how it impacts composition, arrangement, and is shaped by social parameters and the environment. Comparisons are made between album tracks and live performances focusing on elements like grooves, harmony, form, and collective texture.

1. A Phenomenological Analysis Of Musical Engagement When Recording, Performing and Rehearsing With The James Taylor Quartet Dr Paul Carr University of Glamorgan

2. JTQ Recordings 1989 - 90

3. Research Questions What are the means through which musicians employ listening to recreate ‘pastiche’ sounds of the past? How and why do musicians incorporate listening skills to integrate authenticity into their work by ensuring specific sounds, styles, production techniques and performance conventions comply with the canon? How does creative listening impact composition and arrangement activities? How do environmental factors impact creative listening?

5. The Intentional/Extensional Listening Process

6. Band Personnel Forcing Original Interpretation of Music Provides Stylistic Framework NEGOTIATION PROCESS

7. Comparison of tracks from Wait A Minute album and ITV broadcast Extensional Basic Grooves (in both) Harmonic progression Melody Intentional Form Tempo Improvisation Instrumental Timbre Melodic and Rhythmic variance Collective Texture

8. The Potential Impacts Of Social Parameters on Music Making

10. Conclusions

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