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This thesis proposes and explores an adapted approach to music recommendation and
event promotion, aimed at providing streaming users more accessibility to local artists,
performers, and events. By focusing specifically on the enrichment of local music ecosystems,
this research is undertaken with the express interest of local music artists, venues, and
streamers in mind. It seeks to serve a multifaceted goal: revitalizing local music scenes by
making them more visible and accessible through streaming platforms; empowering local music artists by providing them with a broader audience and new opportunities for engagement; reconnecting artists with the community, thereby fostering a stronger sense of local identity and cultural cohesion; and providing economic benefit to local venues through increased attendance and engagement. In essence, this thesis intends to harness the power of streaming platforms to rekindle the localized relationships between listeners, artists, and venues, thereby contributing to the renaissance, sustainability, and vibrancy of local music cultures. These outcomes will be achieved through a two-pronged theoretical and practical approach, incorporating Proof of Concept (PoC) algorithm with the Business Model Canvas
(BMC). A Proof of Concept recommendation algorithm was developed as a tool to empirically demonstrate the viability of the proposed strategies. This prototype music recommendation
algorithm was designed and tested with the explicit goal of creating a novel music recommendation algorithm that biased users towards exposure of smaller local artists and
events.
ContributorsBradley, Robert (Author) / Clarkin, Michael (Co-author) / Ellini, Andre (Co-author) / Mancenido, Michelle (Thesis director) / Sirugudi, Kumar (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Tempe City Roots is an upcoming music festival that aims to promote sustainability and community in the City of Tempe. Accessibility has been notably absent from the ideation process for this festival, despite being essential for a sustainable and community-oriented festival. Equity and justice are core to sustainability and disabled people are important members of the Tempe community. I have undergone a thorough research and ideation process to create nine accessibility-centered ideas for Tempe City Roots based on the thoughts and experiences of the disabled community. These ideas would make Tempe City Roots more accessible and inclusive for all, and allow each attendee to have a safe and enjoyable experience.
ContributorsColucci, Melody (Author) / Reeves, James Scott (Thesis director) / Kuhn, Anthony (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Sustainability (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The flute is a unique instrument for a multitude of reasons. Culturally, the flute has existed for centuries and spanned continents. Musically, it is unlike other woodwind instruments in that it requires no reed to produce sound. Physically, the acoustical properties of the flute follow that of an open organ pipe and there are numerous variables that can affect the flute's sound. By gaining a fundamental understanding of the history of the flute, the physics of music, and how a flute produces sound, we can begin to look at these variables, such as material, bore, and size, and understand the physics behind the flute and piccolo. This knowledge can then be applied to our own analysis of flute and piccolo playing to examine if these conclusions hold true.
ContributorsConnolly, Grace (Author) / Foy, Joseph (Thesis director) / Hannon, Mikaela (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Physics (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The local music scene has seen a decline in audience size and song streams ever since the pandemic. The goal of this report was to develop two proof of concept algorithms and leverage those algorithms to recommend an improved business model for large music streaming services, specifically Spotify, that is more evenly biased to recommending smaller artists. A k-nearest neighbors and k-means algorithm were both created, using generated features from Spotify data such as audio features and genres to generate both single and clusters of live event recommendations. Statistical and survey analysis was conducted on the results to determine if the proof of concept could be developed into a full-fledged algorithm.
ContributorsClarkin, Michael (Author) / Ellini, Andre (Co-author) / Bradley, Robert (Co-author) / Mancenido, Michelle (Thesis director) / Sirugudi, Kumar (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Life, Death, and Ecstasy is a series of 3 musical works to form a triptych which is an ekphrasis on the works of Caravaggio. This triptych seeks to cover Life, Death, and Ecstasy all in varied and complex methods. The painting that represents life is The Raising of Lazarus, and the corresponding song I wrote separates Lazarus in death and in life; the lyrics represent his thoughts before and after the transition back to the world. The painting that represents death is Judith and Holofernes, and the song is from the perspective of Judith; it shows her plot against holofernes and represents the cruelty of quick death, no matter how justified. The painting that represents ecstasy is Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy, and the song captures the sexual nature of representations of religious experiences, specifically the controversy of Mary Magdalene’s character. All of the lyrics to the songs in this project are sung from the perspective of what I believe to be the main character of the painting, and all of the musical choices of the instrumentation represent aspects of the paintings which I will be discussing within this paper. With this project, I hope to demonstrate that art transcends not only boundaries of form, but also generations. I hope my music enhances the listeners’ perspectives and interpretations of the paintings.
ContributorsByers, Andrew (Author) / Fette, Donald (Thesis director) / Hoyt, Heather (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Computing and Informatics Program (Contributor) / Computer Science and Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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A virtual exhibition featuring four vignettes telling the story of how a certain group of friends met and are then later reunited to recall their story. Each vignette, with a duration of 2-3 minutes, will screen a different perspective of each member's recollection about their first meeting. Each of the four vignettes will be heavily influenced by each group members' favorite musical genres along with selected films to mirror these musical themes. The project will utilize 4 different film genres and each vignette will have their own distinctive color grade, cinematography, and musical score to compliment the characters’ personality and perspective. The exhibit is non-linear, giving viewers the freedom to explore the vignettes in any order they choose. The non-linear vignettes will be able to tell a single, cohesive story, but still preserve the freedom to view a single character’s perspective without taking away from the experience. This approach allows each visitor to craft their own narrative timeline, enhancing their engagement and investment in the experience. This will be achieved in the set up of the exhibition with each vignette displayed on individual screens in order to allow each vignette to be played simultaneously. There will be a total of four different screens that will play one of the four vignettes and will be displayed to allow multiple people to experience the exhibition. The overall goal is to create a unique viewing experience that showcases the creativity and technical skills of the team through unique visual storytelling techniques.
ContributorsVazquez, Paola (Author) / Kautz, Luke (Thesis director) / Kirtz, Jaime (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Arts, Media and Engineering Sch T (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Music festivals are a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community, attracting global audiences and creating memorable experiences. However, the environmental footprint associated with these events from waste production, energy consumption, transportation, and water usage, poses significant sustainability challenges. This thesis proposes the development of a sustainable festival event management software designed to enhance and support sustainability practices at music festivals. The software enables real-time monitoring and analysis of key environmental strategies in waste management, energy use, transportation modes, and water management, assisting organizers in making informed decisions towards reducing ecological impacts. The research encompasses a detailed review of existing sustainable practices in the festival industry, identification of critical monitoring areas, and the integration of relevant algorithms for data analysis within the software. By facilitating better management through technology, this software aims to set a new standard for eco-friendly festival operations, promoting a balance between operational needs and environmental mindfulness.
ContributorsGulaya, Ashwin (Author) / Kuhn, Anthony (Thesis director) / Hedges, Craig (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Arts, Media and Engineering Sch T (Contributor) / Computer Science and Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05