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Have been in the studio, cutting tracks, writing new material. Lately, have been using an SX, for writing and recording. Great guitar to use for alternate tunings and create overtones with the whammy bar. The tracks are dry now, but thinking about adding some delay and reverb. When I was writing/rec...
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Hello professionals!
I listened to your advice and created this music for the film. Now what do you think?
It's terrific work, Shahriar Vaghfrahmani, and really helps bring the piece to life. I do agree with Maurice Vaughan that the music in that section may benefit from a little tone down as its a slice o...
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Sounds great, Shahriar. Great work.
dear Pamela Jaye Smith Thank you♥️
Thank you Sam Sokolow for your detailed comment. I wanna read again next time
really thank Rich Terdoslavich for your kindness message and comment
Hi!
I recently discovered this amazing cartoon series by Kunio Katō and re-composed the music for this episode, "Midnight Cafe".
Did you know this works?
Let me know what you think about the soundtrack I created.
Hi, Alessandro Sicardi. I'm not sure if I've heard of Kunio Katō's work. You did a terrific job on the soundtrack! It's a unique piece! My favorite part is the ticking clock in the background....
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thanks Maurice Vaughan
You're welcome, Alessandro Sicardi.
Hey, All!
Check out this video where a working Composer is sharing tips for how to network remotely:
Sounds interesting … especially when he moved to LA - ;-) yep - networking is key in this bus. Last night a guy at the Film meeting shared a place in this area I need to check out.
Good advice in several areas. Reach out and offer your assistance. Then, being reliable and "delivering the goods," well done and on time is key. Do a great job for one person and referrals will likel...
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I love that advice, Alan Brewer! Thank you!
Always great advice from Alan Brewer - thanks, pal!
This is a fantastic article about film composer Anna Rice! I've always been incredibly impressed by her work, particularly her ability to create emotionally resonant scores.
Anna's scores consistently captivate me with their innovative use of instrumentation. Her music is a testament to the power of...
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Hannah Woolmer I listened to I Dream In Photos today. Loved it! Thanks for the share. :)
Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday break. Besides doing storyboards and concept art, I also record/write music for film. When I do music production work, I use a Danelectro bass to work with drum loops. I still play guitar, but decided to branch out into bass, a few years ago. It has a great de...
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So many. A lot to list. Can’t pick one. At the moment, been listening to post punk stuff. I am a fan of the Beatles and thought George played some great solos and licks. McCartney is an incredible bassist, great melodic lines and Lennon played some great parts too.
Cool, Rich Terdoslavich. I don't know a lot of guitarists by name, but Aerosmith is my favorite rock band.
Hi, Maurice and happy new year! Great band. Joe Perry and Brad Whitford play some great licks. Been listening to post punk, The Psychedelic Furs and Siouxsie and The Banshees.
Happy New Year, Rich Terdoslavich! Aerosmith's music is so unique to me. I had the Aerosmith video game growing up. I haven't heard of those bands. I'll check them out....
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Several years ago I got to do an arr of Dream On for orchestra. Total blast to do.
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I was sent an email this morning from a friend, whose son did the animations for this film on Nik Baertsch’s band Ronin, called ‘Ingredients for Disaster’.
It now means I’ll have to watch the documentary on Prime, but I can cope with that.
It’s the first time I’ve heard of this guy, but I reckon that...
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Merry Christmas, Linwood Bell and Shahriar Vaghfrahmani!...
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Merry Christmas, guys ! So many little things to make a great day. :~). Maurice Vaughan Geoff Hall Linwood Bell - the Merry Christmas post, lol. :~). Can't let our manager see this - she'll take down...
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Merry Christmas to you all! My son and his wife got here last night and are staying with us for a few days. Everyone is coming over to my house tonight for dinner and Linda is already in the kitchen d...
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Right, Linwood Bell!
thank you, Linwood Bell We had a great Christmas, with a party for our friends on Christmas Eve, a quiet meal with the three of us on 25th and 11 of us on Boxing Day. Just chilling now and getting rea...
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hello everyone, this is a track from the short film i'm making all by mysellf. Looking for advice or opinions on it, thanks!
This is incredible, Giovanni Terranova! I think it would fit in a Fantasy movie, Adventure movie, Superhero movie, etc.
Sounds really nice, Giovanni Terranova. Simple and effective and pulls the listener in with the drone-like effect of the harmony/common tones over different roots. What synths did you use?...
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Hi Linwood Bell , thank you kindly!
I mainly used some heavy modified presets from a VST called ATOM (specifically for the xylophone-like drone and the organ-like one) along with flangered and reverbe...
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Giovanni Terranova You created a nice "space" with all of it. When I first heard your piece it instantly reminded me of cues I hear on a network show here called Chicago Fire. Always before they go to...
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Hi, Shahriar Vaghfrahmani. The music feels gloomy. I think it fits the scene.
Hi Maurice Vaughan , thank you for your comment!
You're welcome, Shahriar Vaghfrahmani.
Yea, nice ! the last instrument makes the scene. Maybe it's my Yamaha monitors .... at 1:17 the instrument(s). sounds a little bright, though it fits the scene. Like she says, ... It maybe me; I'm getting detail oriented the older I get. Good job ! KK
Hi my dear pro friends! first of all, Thank you!
I like your music, Shahriar Vaghfrahmani! It feels like a Fantasy Adventure type song, so I think it fits the picture of the door/forest more than the island picture. I think there's too much going on...
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"An interview with Harry Gregson-Williams, composer of the music for films like The Chronicles of Narnia, Kingdom of Heaven, The Last Duel, the Shrek films, The Equalizer, and most recently Gladiator 2. We discuss his work alongside legendary directors like Ridley Scott and Tony Scott, coming up in...
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Thank you, everyone.