Orchestration is a fundamental tool for all types of composers. Great orchestration books are few and far between so we’ve roundup the 5 best to get you on your way.
Trevor Morris – Interview
How did a composer go from writing jingles for TV and radio to working with some of the most respected composers in the industry. Trevor Morris is the composer of the popular TV series The Tudors and The Borgias and his debut blockbuster score for The Immortals was released last year. I talk with Trevor about his career so far and get an insight into his work approach.
The Music of I Am Alive
Jeff Broadbent is a sonic artist whose passion for music and sound has found expression with blockbuster games such as Transformers: Dark of the Moon and the much-anticipated game I Am Alive. We talk with Jeff about the music of I Am Alive.
The Music Of Dragon Age
Inon’s award-winning music for BioWare’s dark fantasy franchise Dragon Age features a wide range of dynamic music styles. From ethereal and mystical to bombastic and lyrical, his original score for Dragon Age II befits the dramatic story and visuals and helps drive the heart-pounding action. I talk to Inon about writing the music to the Dragon Age] series.
Insight: Galaxy
Galaxy was composed as an attempt to challenge the ideologically entrenched thinking in contemporary music, the struggle between the speculatively technical and the spiritually sensual. I talked with Anders Brødsgaard about this landmark work.
The Music Of Mass Effect
Sam Hulick is a multi-award winning and BAFTA award-nominated composer who co-wrote the music to the highly acclaimed video game series, Mass Effect. I talk to Sam about writing the music to the Mass Effect games.
The Music of Dead Space 2
Jason is responsible for creating the innovative, unique soundtrack for Dead Space, which has become Electronic Arts’ best-selling original title and called “the scariest game ever made.” Jason’s groundbreaking score has been hailed by critics as a “truly original soundtrack” and “the best score of the year.” I talk to Jason about writing the music for the sequel Dead Space 2.
8 Unique and Unusual Sample Libraries
Are you looking for something that’s a bit different for that next track or cue? We’ve roundup a list of unique and innovative sample libraries that deliver something different than the polished Hollywood sound.