Writing a concert report can be difficult, but this article will provide you with some advice to make it much more manageable. First and foremost, let’s talk about the best way to choose what to write about. You should always start by picking one of the three things: set-list, fan reactions, or your thoughts/observations on the show itself. After that is done, you need to decide how many paragraphs you want to use for your report—three would be an appropriate number, in my opinion (but feel free to add more if needed). Finally, don’t forget which songs were played and what time they started!
How long does a concert report have to be?
Writers generally produce a concert report that is between three and six pages. This includes the cover page but not any other attachments. The information should be typed and double-spaced with no extra space inserted to present a clean appearance.
Title of the First Piece
The success of an excellent report is determined by the strength and clarity with which it communicates information. Focus on the physical description in paragraph form that includes essential details but does not distract from the music being performed.
You might want to include three paragraphs. The first should be about how you felt when entering the concert space; what state you were in while watching the performance; and how you feel as soon as it is over. The second could highlight specific moments of interest in rhythms, dynamics, instrumentation, or other vital musical elements. Thus, readers have an idea of what they might expect if they attended a live performance.
A concert review should have three sections: objective description, subjective reaction, and quality of performance. The most critical component is the first one, where you describe what happened in detail.
The conclusion of your concert report should evaluate the whole performance rather than dissecting individual aspects. Did the performers do a good job? Were they entertaining or not? What particular elements ruined an otherwise excellent show?
Think About Context
When deciding on what to write about, think about the music’s genre and artist history. How does it compare with other songs in that genre? Is this a classic example of bubble gum pop, or does it bend the metal and hardcore punk boundaries? Comparing this song to previous work by the same artist can help anyone know where they want their article.
Be Honest
To get started, you need to do some research. Find out who is playing and what people are saying about the performance, or buy a CD with reviews on it, so you have them available when writing your post.
After the concert, muster up all the adjectives at your disposal and put something together that reflects how you feel. You don’t want to get bored sitting around watching concerts every night for three months; instead of recapping each set as they happen- start enjoying them! Not just another little old review- give readers a chance to sit back and enjoy themselves right along with you from home!
Tips for Giving Songwriting Criticism
Being a former writing major has taught me a few things about bad criticism. For one, it holds writers back and doesn’t help make their pieces better. It also makes the person giving bad feedback look inconsiderate of what they’ve written to feel like garbage and unhappy with themselves on top of that. In music-related tasks, where there is so much passion from everyone involved, negative opinions take their toll on this element. Here are four tips to use when you get asked for your input next time somebody records something at home.
Differentiate talent from taste
Though it can be difficult to rate music you generally don’t listen to, the best approach is to listen for attributes in the song that typically appeal.
If you don’t think that a person is talented in the genre they are performing, try to avoid saying anything bad about their song.
What is a referential listener?
Music that evokes feelings of past events is what’s called referential listening. This music may be specific to the listener, or it may recall a memory felt by many people, like these three songs everyone remembers.