"The Mixtape" and how to reinvent a subject in Radio Production

If the past semester had been part of a regular course, the subject of Radio Production, which many 3rd and 4th year students of the School of Communication usually choose, would have followed a fairly simple plan: a weekly theory session with the whole class and another internship where students would be divided into groups and develop their skills in the more technical part of radio. 

However, due to the limitations of this course, Iñaki Llarena, professor at subject, decided to turn his attention to other ways of making radio. From the production table and the programs of study, he moved on to sound editing and mixing programmes. This time, the students had to learn how to use programmes such as Reaper, Adobe Audition or Pro Tools and create a piece that was original, diverse and a whole sound experience. From all this work was born "La Mixtape", a programme in which all the pieces created during the past semester are collected.

French electronics by Adrián Olalla

This mixtape developed by Adrián Olalla, student , 4th year Journalism student, delves into French electronic music, one of the most listened to genres in French dancefloors and clubs. In The mixtape by Adrián Olalla some of Le Wanski's great tracks such as Poule Renard Vipère, Du Sale or La Dune Aux Épaves.

From Kingston to Euskadi and from Harry Styles to Kaso O, by Amaya Méndez

In her first piece, Amaya Méndez, also a 4th year Journalism student, presents us with an eclectic mixtape ranging from Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles and Be Honest by Jorja Smith to the R rap of Rumba with Porcel and Kaso O. In the second, The history of Ska we go from Jamaican music and reggae from the 50s in Kingston's neighbourhoods, to genres such as ska typical of the Basque Country in the 80s.

British Football and Rock, by Asier Antelo

In his two pieces: Asier Antelo's mixtape y British rock and football, Asier Antelo, student , 3rd year Journalism student, brings us a mix of English rock classics and the great British football songs such as London Calling by The Clash, Wonderwall by Oasis or Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five.

Between Bad Bunny and the origin of Hip Hop, by Jabier Lizoain

Jabier Lizoain, a student of Audiovisual Communication, sample at The mixtape of Jabier Lizoaina product in which artists such as Bakemat, Anuel AA and Bad Bunny or Charly Rodríguez predominate. In addition, in a second piece, The origin of Hip Hophe brings us closer to the main names that made possible the development of this culture in the 70s. 

sample of "The History of Ska", by Amaya Méndez

James Doorly with Boards of Canada and Anti-Success

James Doorly takes us into the world of Boards of Canada, an enigmatic group who says he is more focused on his creative side than on success itself. In his two projects: Boards of Canada and anti-success and The mixtape of James Doorly, this student of Audiovisual Communication immerses us in sound creation. 

El development del Rock and the music of Pavement, by Juan Arias

We find here the two works by Juan Arias (3rd year Audiovisual Communication): The mixtape y Pavement and the alternative rock of the 90s. In the first, he takes a trip through the decades through bands and artists such as Mr Big, King Gizzard and Lizard Wizard and The Voidz. In his second piece, he focuses on Pavement, one of the most important bands of this movement.

Tusk, the decline of Fleetwood Mac, by Kevin Rodrigo

In these two projects, Kevin Rodrígo, also a 3rd year Audiovisual Communication student, proposes a piece based on the music of Arca, Shygirl, Grimes or Dorian Electra with Kevin Rodrigo's mixtapeand another mix focused on the ins and outs of Tusk, the first album that Fleetwood Mac released after their greatest success Rumours, under the name of Tusk, the decline of Fleetwood Mac.

Musical and Panamanian sounds from the hand of Mafe Quirós

The mixtape by Mafe Quirós delves into Panamanian music through this mixtape. Here, the Audiovisual Communication student presents songs from the musical by Juliette Roy and 1903, Señor Loop, Pash feat. 

Daft Punk, Rihanna and Taylor Swift, by María González

We move on to the pieces by María González Escrig, a 4th year Journalism student, who in her first mix, Maria Gonzalez's mixtapeShe takes us on a journey through the music of Daft Punk, Dj Asto and DJ Paul and Rihanna. Then, with Taylor Swift Shake it off, she delves into the musical and creative degree program of Taylor Swift from her beginnings in Nashville.

sample from project by María González made with Audacity

Spanish Indie and talents from Zaragoza

At The mixtape of Natalia Pérezthis Audiovisual Communication student presents a mix full of Spanish indie with artists such as Carolina Durante, Love of Lesbian and Sidonie, among others. In her second piece, Zaragoza, music factoryshe takes us to Zaragoza to introduce us to some of the great musical talents that the city of the Ebro has to offer. 

Manolo Tena, the sea and Spanish classics

With the mixes of Emilio Linares we take a look back at the musical classics of the 80s and the great sounds of the 90s, from the hands of John Walk, Dire Straits and Mumford and Sons. All this in The Emilio Linares mixtapeLater, in Manolo Tena, his music and the sea, Emilio, student , 4th year Journalism student, looks at the career of the composer from Madrid, focusing on some of his songs and their relationship with the sea.

Experimental Music, by Santiago Lorenzana

Student of 4th year of Audiovisual Communication, Santiago Lorenzana proposes in The mixtape of Santi Lorenzana an experimental and diverse piece that mixes tracks by Alice Longyu Gao and Bladee with remixes by Danny L Harle.

sample of the edition of a project

Discovering sampling with Endtroducing, Dj Shadow

Endtroducing, Dj Shadow brings us closer to one of the most illustrative sampling works of the 90s. In this mixtape elaborated by Pablo Alcalde (Audiovisual Communication) we discover a record that has served as inspiration for many later musicians in both electronic music and rap... 

The sounds of each generation

The music of those born in the 70s has little to do with that of those born in the early 2000s. Marcos Ausejo, a student of Audiovisual Communication, presents Music as a representative of their generationA mixtape that compares the music of two generations to demonstrate that musical styles are representative of the differences in a society.

Discover Europe's musical top

On What Europe listens to: top 20 from the north to the south Santiago Jiménez compares the music listened to in the different countries of the old continent. We go from the indigenous and rock music of the northern countries to the Latin rhythms that triumph in Spain. 

Between speed, engine and music

What does Lewis Hamilton listen to before a degree program, what did Nikki Lauda calm down with, what would a playlist made by Ayrton Senna be like? The piece by Javier Estenaga (4th year Audiovisual Communication), Music and F1tries to answer some of these questions by exploring the relationship between music and this world.