The principles of orchestration have been presented in several classic texts by Kennan, Adler, Piston and others. In what ways do these principles apply when considering the virtual orchestra?
- By Jerry Gerber
- In Composition
- By Editorial Team
- In Roundups
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.
- By Jerry Gerber
- In Production
The Art of MIDI Orchestration (Part 1)
The principles of orchestration have been presented in several classic texts by Kennan, Adler, Piston and others. In what ways do these principles apply when considering the virtual orchestra?
- By Editorial Team
- In Interview
Insight: 1-Bit Symphony
Tristan Perich’s 1-Bit Symphony is an electronic composition in five movements on a single microchip. Though housed in a CD jewel case like his first circuit album (1-Bit Music 2004-05), 1-Bit Symphony is not a recording in the traditional sense; it literally “performs” its music live when turned on.
- By Editorial Team
- In Interview
The Music of Crysis 2
The recently launched action game from EA sets new levels of quality across the board. I talk with Borislav Slavov Music Director & Composer of Crysis 2 about working on the soundtrack to this landmark game.
- By Editorial Team
- In Interview
Interview: Ryan Leach
Award winning composer Ryan Leach’s music has been heard on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and MTV. He has scored eleven feature films including Pastor Shepherd starring Danny Trejo (Robert Rodriguez’s Machete), Serbian film Skinning co-starring Bojana Novakovic (M. Night Shyamalan’s Devil), and Anacapa by writer/director Nicholas Tolkien.
- By Adrian Ellis
- In Composition
Music in Film: Ideas on Analyzing Narratives and Creating Themes (Part 2)
Themes. They are what give a musical work it’s signature. They’re what people hum when they exit the theatre, and they can help give your score structure unity. Whether abundant or few, simple or complex, themes can add a compelling layer of meaning to music for moving pictures.
- By Editorial Team
- In Roundups
Choir Sample Library Roundup
The choir has grown in popularity in recent years and has become a staple of the cinematic sound. With such a wide range of libraries available picking the right one for your needs can be difficult. We roundup the latest offerings from top library producers.