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.
We’re rounding up the best iPad apps for making, mixing and playing music. We’ve even chucked in a few that are just plain fun! After just over a year of being released we’re already seeing some gems.
So Percussion is an exciting band, enthusiastic about performing new music and keen collaborators with some of the worlds current leading composers. I talk with Jason Treuting about their work and gain an insight to contemporary percussion music.
Danny Elfman is one of the most prominent film composers of the last thirty years. He is one of those rare composers who’s music is widely popular not just among film music fans but film and music lovers in general.
The string section is the backbone of the media composer. It defines the cinematic sound that we love. Deciding which library is right for you can be a minefield. This roundup will give you an overview of the string libraries that are available today.
Thankfully, despite the crippling budgets and restrictions of the modern media scoring climate, some composers still get the amazing privilege of working with a live orchestra to record their work. While the excitement and transcendental sound makes it completely worthwhile, the process also adds some steps to your workflow.
Of the many ways to add color and variety to a composition, harmony can be one of the more elusive. With a seemingly infinite palette of chords available to you at every turn, knowing which one to choose can seem like a combination of instinct and good fortune.
The flood of file formats in today’s audio industry can be a headache for those who haven’t kept up with the developments. If you’re looking for a one-stop reference for what the major formats are, what all the terms mean, and when you should use each, then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s get started by clarifying some terminology.