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The first short film I made in college was based on the song "Suspicious Minds". RIP Mark James. Thank you for the inspiration. Have you ever been inspired by a song in a way that led to a script?
https://variety.com/2024/music/obituaries-people-news/mark-james-dead-so......
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Hi everyone,
I saw this Composer talk at Facebook and wanted to share it with the composing lounge here at Stage 32.
There’s some good points throughout the interview.
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I (Tim Horemans) have had the opportunity to talk to composer … Amelia Warner. She is a British female composer for film. Her de...
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Thank you!
Alan Brewer - you're welcome.
Hey, Composers!
There are 2 FREE Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up this Thursday, June 13th! I'm including links to the meetup pages for you all below. If you live in any of these cities or are nearby, be sure to RSVP and seize this opportunity to meet with other creatives in person and...
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Looks like light clothes needed for these two meetups, lol - Austin seems like a nice City. I was there for a percussion conference / PASIC.
Yes, it's been pretty warm here lately, Kerry Kennard! Although this week it's pretty rainy, which has helped cool things down. I just hope it doesn't storm tomorrow. Last month, there was a HUGE stor...
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This is very cool. Aside from the regular music a teenager listened to in the 90s, I would often do my homework at night while listen to scores by Danny Elfman, John Williams, and James Horner.
https://deadline.com/2024/06/2024-sound-and-screen-television-streaming-......
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I'm definitely gonna check this out, Tom Lapke! Thanks for sharing!
Extremely cool.
Is it streaming services- or something competing against composers? Thr link feels more like good history from composers- like your text does.
I have not had a chance to try it yet, though I am excited to, but as I understand it, it is a streaming service for previously produced film scores, not a replacement for new ones.
Yesterday I heard someone recommend this podcast. I listened to two episodes: Jurassic Park and Blade Runner and I think I will listen to other episodes from the list. I think it is very interesting and fun how they talk about the melodies, how they take tracks from a movie and explain things, how t...
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I think next to acting, scoring has the most immediate effect on our emotions when we watch films. I will definitely check this out.
This is so cool, thank you for sharing, Florin Şumălan!
Sam Sokolow , Ashley Renee Smith , please excuse me. Sometimes I wanted to reply to your comments to other posts too, but I start writing the reply and it seems to me that it's stupid what I wrote or...
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Yes, Episode 28 covers a lot of ground / comparisons with other movies.
The Days of Han and Leia - there’s like 3 different movie themes for the Williams theme.
Theres a lot of content in this Podcast- thank you, Florin.
K. Kennard
Happy to again be the Composer of the theme of Africa Film Trinidad and Tobago. This is their 10th year anniversary. For this theme I combined African Rhythms and sounds with the National Instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, the Steelpan. My logo as one of the Partners is at the end of the video as well. Edited by Shea Best.
Sam Sokolow Thank you very much. Quick note: I'm from Trinidad and Tobago so we don't call them Steel Drums but Steel Pans - even the large ones.
Maurice Vaughan Thank you so much. It made sense to do it like that since the Steelpan has commonality with African Percussion.
You're welcome, Navid Lancaster.
Ashley Renee Smith Thank you so much. I have been doing the theme music for Africa Film Trinidad and Tobago (AFTT) for the past few years. Since this was their 10th year I decided to combine two secti...
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Kerry Kennard Thank you so much. Unfortunately there are no Brazilian instruments/patterns in this composition. This was all Djembe and Afrobeat Drums with two sections from the Steelpan Orchestra (Te...
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Yes, nice article, Amanda.
I skimmed through, the lots of great content, and seems like he likes The Period Music. Period music usually needs research, since so many things happen in a certain time pe...
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Mackenzie Kristjon describes the surprising secrets of a successful viral music video in today’s blog.
His band's music video “Operators Are Standing By” has been viewed over 200,000 times on Youtube, spawned more videos, created occasions for him to perform in places as far-flung as Reykjavik, Ice...
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What an inspiring story! I loved the sentence "Have A Plan & Be Prepared To Not Follow It At All" because you never know what magic may occur but you have to start somewhere. Great share, Maurice Vaug...
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Check out this great video where composer Ludwig Göransson, producer Sounwave, and Senegalese musicians Baaba Maal and Massamba Diop map out the creation of the 'Black Panther's score and official soundtrack!
What are your thoughts about the process that they shared?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs...
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Great share, Ashley Renee Smith! Ludwig Göransson said he went to West Africa to study and learn more about African music. I wonder if that’s a common thing that composers do....
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I also thought that was so interesting, Maurice Vaughan! I'm glad he took it that seriously and exposed himself to the music and culture as much as he could.
"If you’re a director who has become too attached to the temp score, you’re essentially falling in love with something you can’t have. While it may feel impossible to let go, but it is possible. Let’s look at some ways you can break up with your temp score and move on.
In today’s episode, No Film Sch...
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Yes, this topic touches on many areas. In On the Track book, they say not to use music until later, to avoid the Director - or anyone else- getting used to the sounds / music. Sometimes the composer m...
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I stepped outside St. 32 yesterday ;-) and Listened to the three lady composers talk how they made the Marvels last movie.
It was good. You need to go into knowing some of the processes to follow along at times, … and overall it was a good learning experience. The link is here if you’re part of the...
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Actually, ... No. :~). I'm def. more music creative. I did play drums with an Elvis Impersonator in Nashville, TN and we played this song. The 6/8 feel was def. a challenge then, though can do it well...
Expand commentActually, ... No. :~). I'm def. more music creative. I did play drums with an Elvis Impersonator in Nashville, TN and we played this song. The 6/8 feel was def. a challenge then, though can do it well today. It's more like the same pulse from the original tempo, though I think it's a bit slower during the 6/8 section. Good luck with your scripts and composing chops.
K. Kennard