Achievement Standard 90270 version 2

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of music works

All tasks

Phlex
must be
completed
in order to
achieve in
this unit. By NZ Rock Band Blindspott

Part one of two Music Works study topics this year

NAME _______________________________

KEEP ALL NOTES INSIDE THIS BOOKLET

Achievement Criteria
Achievement Standard - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
music works (AS90270)

Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with

• Demonstrate knowledge of
the social/ historical/cultural
contexts of music works.
• Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works
and/or contexts making
appropriate links.
• Demonstrate detailed
knowledge of the social/
historical/cultural contexts of
music works.
• Demonstrate detailed
knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works
and/or contexts making clear
and coherent links.
Excellence
• Demonstrate comprehensive
knowledge of the
social/historical/cultural
contexts of music works.
• Demonstrate in depth
knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works and/or
contexts making clear
coherent and insightful links.

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 2008
Achievement Standard 90270 version 2

Internal Assessment Resource

Subject reference: Music 2.7

Phlex by Blindspott
Drown by Blindspott
Achievement Standard 90270 version 2
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of music works
Credits: 5

Student Instructions Sheet

In this Achievement Standard you will study two music works of differing genres,
styles or eras. Both works include score analysis.

You will compare music works in order to demonstrate your knowledge and
understanding of:

• social/ historical/cultural contexts of the music works

• analysis of the features (including elements, compositional devices, and
performance techniques) of the music works

These particular assessments involve the study of two music works. One is Phlex
by Blindspott and the other is Concierto de Aranjuez ‘Adagio’ by Rodrigo.
The comparison component of this Achievement standard will be compared within
the topic- Not between works (Concierto De Aranjuez- Adagio separate ‘work’)

Music Works
2 topics

1. Phlex- Blindspott
2. Concierto de Aranjuez-
(Comparing it with Drown by
Rodrigo
Blindspott)

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Teacher Guidelines:
The following guidelines are supplied to enable teachers to carry out valid and consistent
assessment using this internal assessment resource.

Context/setting:
Work for the standard will be occurring over Terms 2 and 3.

Students will study at least two music topics or larger works of differing genres, styles or eras in
order to meet requirements for 90270 v2.

At least one work for this standard will be from a New Zealand context.
(Note: This topic DOES include a NZ work.)

This assessment does not include score analysis.

Focussed listening will be an integral part of acquiring background knowledge, and analysis.

The whole of the work Phlex by Blindspott will be studied with comparison to Drown by Blindspott.

The music chosen for study will allow students to compare the musical output in order to
demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of:
o social/ historical/cultural contexts of both works;
o the features (including characteristic song features, relationship between mood, characterisation
and musical material, and performance features) of the works.

This particular assessment involves the study of selected music for differing periods of Blindspott’s
career. One is Blindspott’s ‘Phlex’ and the other is Blindspott’s ‘Drown’. The comparison concerns
the similarities and differences of the composers/band members in portraying emotion through
musical output, the comparison in the qualities of the varying genres, the comparison of the
popularity of each piece and the comparison of the specifications ‘specs’ of both works.

Conditions:
• Both class time and homework time will be used to prepare for the assessment.
• Requiring students to complete work in class time will assist in ensuring authenticity of their
work.
• Students may bring any notes or extra materials they have researched to class for ongoing
work.

Resource requirements:

• CD of Blindspott’s ‘Phlex’.
• CD of Blindspott’s ‘Drown.’
• YOUTUBE – Clips of Blindspott’s video clips.
• Texts from the internet about the band.
• Interview, workshop and access to Brandon Reihana
• Internet access in class.
• Band equipment- drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, microphones.
•

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 Achievement Standard 90270 version 2
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of music works

Phlex
TASK ONE
Life and music career of Brandon Reihana

NAME _______________________________

Achievement Criteria

Achievement Standard - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

music works (AS90270)

Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with

• Demonstrate knowledge of the
social/ historical/cultural
contexts of music works.
• Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through analysis.
• Compare music works and/or
contexts making appropriate
links.
• Demonstrate detailed
knowledge of the social/
historical/cultural contexts of
music works.
• Demonstrate detailed
knowledge and understanding
of features of music works
through analysis.
• Compare music works and/or
contexts making clear and
coherent links.
Excellence
• Demonstrate comprehensive
knowledge of the
social/historical/cultural
contexts of music works.
• Demonstrate in depth
knowledge and understanding
of features of music works
through analysis.
• Compare music works and/or
contexts making clear
coherent and insightful links.
 Achievement Standard 90270 version 2
TASK ONE

You are to write a report/essay based on the interview and sessions you have had
with guitarist Brandon Reihana from the New Zealand rock group Blindspott.

You are to write a report/essay about his life and career as a professional
musician in the New Zealand/international contemporary music scene.

Essay requirements/expectations

1. You should briefly explain his childhood and music education growing up. (1 Paragraph)

2. You should mention his musical influences. (1-2 Paragraphs)

3. You should describe what life was like for him ‘on the road’ working with Blindspott. (2
Paragraphs)

4. You should give details of his experience in the NZ music industry. (2 Paragraphs)

5. You should explain the processes in which he composes his music- when he was with
Blindspott and/or in his solo music career. (2 Paragraphs)

6. You should outline his musical goals for the next 5 years. (1 Paragraph)

7. Lastly you should sum up your whole experience with working with Brandon Reihana and
what you have learnt about him/ his music/ about yourself etc (2 Paragraphs)

Word Count Approx 600-800 Words

Due Date _____________________

Task One- Evidence Statement

Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence
Demonstrate knowledge and Demonstrate detailed knowledge and Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge
understanding of the life and career of understanding of the life and career of and understanding of the life and career
Brandon Reihana. Brandon Reihana. of Brandon Reihana.

AT LEAST FIVE requirements of the essay AT LEAST SIX requirements of the essay ALL SEVEN requirements of the essay are
are completed to a sufficient standard are completed to a competent completed to a high and in-depth
standard standard

Makes appropriate responses Makes a range of informed responses Makes a range of in-depth and informed
Relevant knowledge Detailed and relevant knowledge responses
Comprehensive knowledge
 Achievement Standard 90270 version 2
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of music works

Phlex
TASK TWO
Compositional analysis of Phlex
You have 50mins (this period) to complete this assessment.

NAME: _______________________ CLASS: ________

Achievement Criteria

Achievement Standard - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

music works (AS90270)

Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with

• Demonstrate knowledge of
the social/ historical/cultural
contexts of music works.
• Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works
and/or contexts making
appropriate links.
• Demonstrate detailed
knowledge of the social/
historical/cultural contexts of
music works.
• Demonstrate detailed
knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works
and/or contexts making clear
and coherent links.
Excellence
• Demonstrate comprehensive
knowledge of the
social/historical/cultural
contexts of music works.
• Demonstrate in depth
knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works and/or
contexts making clear
coherent and insightful links.
Achievement Standard 90270 version 2
TASK TWO
Compositional analysis of Phlex.

1. As you listen to extracts from the song ‘Phlex’ by Blindspott, you are to
identify the key elements and features of the extract.
Note: There are 3 Extracts

Features
Timbre Melody and/or
(Instrumentation, Rhythm Dynamics
effects, colours, Harmony
Extract
1. 1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.
Extract 1
2.

3. 3. 3.

1. 1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.
Extract 2
2.

3. 3. 3.

1. 1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.
Extract 3
2.

3. 3. 3.
 2. What is the chord sequence in Phlex?

1st Chord 2nd Chord 3rd Chord 4th Chord

3. List ALL of the notes/chord tones found in the above chords.

1st Chord notes 2nd Chord notes 3rd Chord notes 4th Chord notes

4. How would you describe/explain the chord sequence used in Phlex?

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5. How is the chord sequence interpreted/performed by the band?

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6. List 3 technological/electronic devices that are used in Phlex.

7. What is the basic structure/form of Phlex? E.g. verse, intro etc

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 8. What Genre of music is Phlex?

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9. How do you interpret this work? Lyrically/musically etc

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10. What award was Phlex a finalist for in 2003?

__________________________________________________________

THIS IS THE END OF TASK TWO

Task Two- Evidence Statement

Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence

Evidence of Achievement in EIGHT Evidence of Achievement Evidence of Merit in 4 questions

questions Plus TWO further pieces of Merit Plus THREE further pieces of
Excellence

11 opportunities offered. 6 opportunities offered. 5 opportunities offered.

 Achievement Standard 90270 version 2
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of music works

Phlex
TASK THREE
Comparison of Phlex and Drown by Blindspott
You have 50 mins (this period) to complete this assessment.

NAME: _______________________ CLASS: ________

Achievement Criteria

Achievement Standard - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

music works (AS90270)
Achievement
• Demonstrate knowledge of
the social/ historical/cultural
contexts of music works.
• Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works
and/or contexts making
appropriate links.
Achievement with Merit
• Demonstrate detailed
knowledge of the social/
historical/cultural contexts of
music works.
• Demonstrate detailed
knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works
and/or contexts making clear
and coherent links.
Achievement with
Excellence
• Demonstrate comprehensive
knowledge of the
social/historical/cultural
contexts of music works.
• Demonstrate in depth
knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works and/or
contexts making clear
coherent and insightful links.
Achievement Standard 90270 version 2
TASK THREE

You are to compare the composition ‘Phlex’ to ‘Drown’ by

Blindspott. You will compare social, historical and cultural contexts
of the two works.

COMPARISON
Note: ‘Work’ refers to the study piece

PART ONE: Short Answers

QUESTION PHLEX DROWN

What year was the work

composed?

Who were the band

members at the time of the
release of the work?

Which album is the work

found on?

What year was the album

released?

Who is the record label

attached to the work?

What is the recording

studio that the work was
recorded in?

What was the highest

number in the NZ charts
that the work reached?

What genre of music is the

work?

What key is the work in?

e.g. Cmajor

What instrumentation is
used in the work?
 PART TWO: Longer answers

1. How is the mood of each song (and/or its lyrics) expressed musically?
(eg. instruments, vocal timbre, tempo, key, chords etc)

PHLEX
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DROWN
__________________________________________________________
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2. In which context (setting) would you expect to hear this work and why?

PHLEX
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DROWN
__________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

3. How do you interpret the historical context (the different times that the
works were created) of the works and the musical output? Explain in full.

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4. Explain the following Genres of Music associated with Blindspott.

Nu Metal
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Alternative Metal
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Dub
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5. With regards to Phlex and Drown, which song do you prefer and why?
Please answer this as a musical analysis type question.
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THIS IS THE END OF TASK THREE

Task Three- Evidence Statement

Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence

Evidence of Achievement in EIGHT Evidence of Achievement Plus Evidence of Merit in 3 questions Plus
questions THREE further pieces of Merit THREE further pieces of Excellence

11 opportunities offered 6 opportunities offered 5 opportunities offered

 Achievement Standard 90270 version 2
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of music works

Phlex

TASK FOUR
Performance of Phlex and Drown
Assessment Date __________________

NAME: _______________________ CLASS: ________

Achievement Criteria

Achievement Standard - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

music works (AS90270)

Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with

• Demonstrate knowledge of
the social/ historical/cultural
contexts of music works.
• Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works
and/or contexts making
appropriate links.
• Demonstrate detailed
knowledge of the social/
historical/cultural contexts of
music works.
• Demonstrate detailed
knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works
and/or contexts making clear
and coherent links.
Excellence
• Demonstrate comprehensive
knowledge of the
social/historical/cultural
contexts of music works.
• Demonstrate in depth
knowledge and
understanding of features of
music works through
analysis.
• Compare music works and/or
contexts making clear
coherent and insightful links.
 Achievement Standard 90270 version 2

TASK FOUR

You are to perform Phlex AND/OR Drown in front of the class.

During the process of preparing for this assessment you will learn about the
compositional elements and features in both pieces of music, by performing
them as a group under the instruction of Brandon Reihana.

You will be marked on your individual performance of the piece(s) in relation to

the original recording of both pieces and the arrangement you/we have made
with Brandon Reihana in class.

It is your choice whether you would like to be assessed on just Phlex, or both
Phlex and Drown.

You must make this choice BEFORE the assessment begins.

Check out the assessment criteria/Evidence assessment below!

You must be able to:

Pay your ‘part’ to a confident standard
Make no more than 3 minor mistakes
Understand the form/structure of the song

Assessment Date __________________

Task Four- Evidence statement

Achievement Achievement
Achievement
with Merit with Excellence
Evidence of a performance that shows N/A N/A
preparation and understanding of the
performance elements and features of Phlex
and/or Drown

A N/A N/A

THIS IS THE FINAL ASSESSMENT OF THIS UNIT

 Assessment Schedule – Music 2.7
Blindspott: Phlex

Task Evidence Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence

Completion of The student demonstrates: The student demonstrates: The student demonstrates:
tasks 1, 2, 3 & 4
by the student

1 Brandon Reihana ▪An essay that shows ▪An essay that shows detailed ▪An essay that shows
Essay knowledge of the life and knowledge of the life and comprehensive knowledge of
musical career of Brandon musical career of Brandon the life and musical career of
Reihana Reihana Brandon Reihana

Compositional
2 analysis of the ▪Knowledge and
work Phlex understanding of the
elements and features of
the selected extracts from
the work Phlex with valid
comments made about the
characteristics of the work
▪Detailed knowledge and
understanding of the
elements and features of the
selected extracts from the
work Phlex, with detailed
comments made about the
characteristics of the work
▪In depth knowledge and
understanding of the elements
and features of the selected
extracts from the work Phlex,
with perceptive comments
made about the characteristics
of the work.

▪Knowledge of the social/ ▪Detailed knowledge of the

3 Comparison of
Phlex and Drown
historical/cultural contexts
of Phlex and Drown by
Blindspott; valid information
of the works and genres;
Compare the works with
appropriate links made
between the pieces.
social/ historical/cultural
contexts of Phlex and Drown
by Blindspott; detailed
information of the works and
genres; Compare the works
with clear coherent links
made between the pieces.
▪Comprehensive knowledge of
the social/ historical/cultural
contexts of Phlex and Drown by
Blindspott; in-depth information
of the works and genres;
Compare the works with clear
coherent and insightful links
made between the pieces.

▪Evidence of a performance
4 Performance that shows preparation and
assessment of understanding of the
Phlex and/or performance elements and
Drown. features of Phlex and/or
Drown

This assessment contributes evidence towards the final grade for Achievement Standard 90270 version 2
The final grade will be determined on completion of this and the work ‘Concierto De Aranjuez’ by Rodrigo (score analysis).

Achievement Criteria
Achievement Standard - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of music works AS90270)

Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence

• Demonstrate knowledge of the social/
historical/cultural contexts of music
works.
• Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of features of music
works through analysis.
• Compare music works and/or contexts
making appropriate links.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of
the social/ historical/cultural contexts
of music works.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge and
understanding of features of music
works through analysis.
• Compare music works and/or
contexts making clear and coherent
links.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of
the social/historical/cultural contexts of
music works.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge and
understanding of features of music works
through analysis.
• Compare music works and/or contexts
making clear coherent and insightful links.

Assessor Signature__________

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