Hello, colleagues, I’d like to share my updated music portfolio with you. I hope I’ve chosen the right place to post it. Thank you. Wishing everyone a great day and weekend. p.s. And yes, I would be happy to hear your honest feedback. I really appreciate when people speak the truth, as it helps us grow.
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Executive Liaison/Producer at Stage 32/PBR Streetgang ♦ Producer
2 days ago
A VERY SPECIAL WRITERS ROOM WEBCAST THIS WEDNESDAY 2/19 AT 4PM PT | The Academy Award Nominated Producers of A Complete Unknown Alex Heineman & Fred Berger Join Us for the Exec Hour!
Composing Lounge! How are you??
If you were looking for a chance to experience The Writers Room Webcast on Wednesdays at 4pm PT, then this is the week to do it! We will be joined by the Academy Award Nominated producers of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, Alex Heineman and Fred Berger, for t...
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Acestudio
I have a track which has been fully arranged and scored electronically with samples. Got a lyricist to write words. I thought this would be a great opportunity to try a samples-based virtual vocal to compare it against another track I am currently creating a demo with a live singer this coming tue...
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Fan film I scored
Hi everyone I'd like to share a link to a fan film clip that I scored. It's the opening sequence to the film and includes the opening credits. The film is a Secret Agent / Spy thriller in the vain of James Bond. I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
https://youtu.be/F92_7NgQ-EI?si=CKSlr-wPLxE4Y7m...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 2 days ago
Hi, Mark Gosney. Great to meet you. You did a fantastic job on the score! It definitely has the 007 feel.
Mark Gosney
- 2 days ago
Thank you Maurice!! It’s great to meet you and thanks for the connection!!
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 days ago
You're welcome, Mark Gosney. You could post your video on your profile so more members can hear your score. You can add them by moving your mouse over "Profile" on the bar near the top of Stage 32's h...
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How to understand Composing?
I'd love to start understanding the world of composing and music for movies and films. Could you suggest some resources? And I’d love to hear from any composers here—what’s a common mistake new filmmakers make when working with a composer?
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 days ago
Hi, Aiden Barr. Stage 32 has Education for composing. www.stage32.com/education/search?term=Composing...
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Head of Community at Stage 32 ♦ Creative Executive, Script Consultant, Producer
5 days ago
Renowned composer Kris Bowers has been nominated for an Oscar for his score in the animated film “The Wild Robot.”!
Bowers, known for his work on “King Richard” and “Green Book,” crafted a score that captures the emotional journey of Roz, a robot striving to connect with animals. He drew inspiration from early sketches and personal experiences, including fatherhood, to compose the film’s music. Bowers credits Joh...
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Hannah Woolmer
- 3 days ago
I haven't heard this score yet, but love Kris Bowers' work and would love to see him win
Managing Director at Stage 32 ♦ Director of Operations, Producer
2 weeks ago
Sam Sokolow
- 2 weeks ago
I miss seeing the Oscor nominated songs performed - it's a highlight. After last night's Grammys, which were so cool IMO, perhaps they can do a medly like we saw with the New Artists category performe...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 2 weeks ago
Agreed, Sam Sokolow! The performances of the Best Original Song nominees have always been a highlight of the Oscars for me too! These songs are an essential part of the films they represent, and showc...
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Writer Liaison at Stage 32 ♦ Screenwriter, Producer
2 weeks ago
The ‘Conclave’ Score Relied on an ‘Otherworldly’ Instrument That Must Be Played with Wet Hands
Composer Volker Bertelmann tells IndieWire about creating an air of political paranoia in his fifth collaboration with director Edward Berger.
(https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/conclave-music-making-of-score-...)...
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Kerry Kennard
- 2 weeks ago
I like how he wrote about creating Uncertainty-
Def an idea how to create this mood / emotion.
KK
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That uncertainty is trickier to create than it might seem. Bertelmann’s score balances imperious cla...
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Writer Liaison at Stage 32 ♦ Screenwriter, Producer
2 weeks ago
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 weeks ago
I'm looking forward to seeing THE WILD ROBOT, Pat Alexander! Kris Bowers said in the article, "“I always watch a film many times before I write anything." Do you do the same thing, composers?...
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Writer Liaison at Stage 32 ♦ Screenwriter, Producer
2 weeks ago
The Brutalist Composer Daniel Blumberg on His Striking, Oscar-Nominated Score
The British musician and visual artist spoke with Pitchfork about the extensive, globe-trotting work behind his dynamic compositions.
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From: Ed Hartman's Adventures in Music Licensing & Scoring!
I found this work nicely done from Ed Hartman's email today.
It's nice. - esp. the 2nd movement. The BD def. is present in it.
Scroll to what you like ... It's an hour + Long.
Enjoy !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=130gcJdHZr4...
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Sibelius and VST3
As another year has started and I have 'note to self' to check, I believe I asked/discussed last year my disappointment after using Sibelius since 2003 that it did not support VST3 (and hence I can not use VST libraries with Kontakt 7/8). As I recollect last year I tried a 'hack' that allowed me to...
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Linwood Bell
- 3 weeks ago
Another option is to move to a Mac then you could use AU and be done with it. Or export the midi and do your realization in your DAW. It's more flexible anyway. I know it's not what you want to hear, but that is the fix.
Joel Irwin
- 3 weeks ago
Here is the Avid response I received this morning:
"While some VSTI are supported, VST3 is not. We hope to see support in the future but are not sure that it will be this year."
As far as Apple... Back...
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Linwood Bell
- 3 weeks ago
I know what you mean. I spent $5.6k on a Mac Studio two weeks ago. Before that I was working on an intel iMac that I paid maybe $2.7k for and it worked perfectly for 5 years doing this stuff. It ran S...
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Kerry Kennard
- 2 weeks ago
This is what I found out from a search now on Dorico - VST 2.
https://helpcenter.steinberg.de/hc/en-us/articles/206899770-How-to-use-V......
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Kerry Kennard
- 2 weeks ago
I' not really using Sib. 7.5 anymore; I made the leap at beg. of the Dorico announcement, and I'm able to use NI 11 +, and other 3rd party software: Enbertone strings, and Spitfire programs. Wow, lear...
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Here's the link to Sergei's music portfolio, Kerry Kennard (www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIhO9CrLxRI). Can you see it?...
Expand commentHere's the link to Sergei's music portfolio, Kerry Kennard (www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIhO9CrLxRI). Can you see it?
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See it now in browser- not on the St 32 app.
I don't see Sergei's link in the phone app, but I can see it in my comment in the app, Kerry Kennard.
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How do you acquire the film clips with dialog without the original score for the purpose of re-scoring?
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Shawn Donahoo, Hello, there are videos like that on YouTube. I also open movies in a video editor that have separate tracks for Blu-ray, AC-3, and you can try to extract the required tracks from there...
Expand commentShawn Donahoo, Hello, there are videos like that on YouTube. I also open movies in a video editor that have separate tracks for Blu-ray, AC-3, and you can try to extract the required tracks from there, but it's not always possible. That's why I often have to re-record the audio myself. Typically, the music track is present in all channels, so I have to manually separate it. There might be other solutions, but this is the way I do it.