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JAWS has one of the greatest film scores ever; instantly recognizable and key to the film's success. But one of the film's (and cinema's) best and most famous jump scares works because Williams didn't use any music for that particular moment.
Take a look:
https://youtu.be/iSYDsrx65m0?si=xJlZpDCWDByFWe...
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I’m definitely a night owl—my best stuff shows up when the world is finally quiet and I should be sleeping. But I know some of you are up at sunrise, writing full scores before I’ve found my coffee.
What about you—when does your creative zone hit?
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I'm a night owl and early bird, Kat Spencer. I'm mainly an early bird though.
as I get older, I'm more and more an early bird :)
Hahaha Maurice Vaughan - Ok. I did not know you could be both.
Julien Ober - I'm still waiting for that to kick in. I don't think I'll ever be an early bird.
As a musician and composer, I have made my own music for film / video work (and as the music writer for a synth band named RAILER).
I have been experimenting with different AI sound / music composition tools like Suno and others but so far have felt they are "Meh". Diffusion has been my favorite and...
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If someone scored this chapter of your life, what would it sound like? Have you ever scored your own?
I've been resting and relaxing more lately, Kat Spencer, so the soundtrack for my life right now is something relaxing. What's the soundtrack for your life right now?...
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Back in February, the Indian Screenwriters Association and the Composers Association of India signed a groundbreaking fair credit deal to ensure that screenwriters and composers receive equal recognition alongside directors and producers on all future productions.
You can read the full article here:...
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When composing music for a film I have made a sheet arrangement music cues how and in what style I want it sung how do I make a recording as how I wanted exactly sung or that’s part of the composer if the feature gets chosen just a few questions. Also this our original songs crafted exactly for the film Thank you for any feedback
Hi Tania Ocasio -sounds like a cool project! Just to clarify—are you asking if you should make a demo showing how you want it sung, or if that’s up to the composer later? If you have a clear vision, e...
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There will never be another artist like Prince.
Not because of the hits.
Not because of the mystique.
But because of the way he could whisper and make the whole world tremble.
"Damn U" is not just a song.
It’s an act of surrender.
A man, vulnerable, undone, confessing love like a prayer no one else can he...
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If you’ve ever struggled with how to musically elevate your sci-fi scenes—or just want to level up your cinematic sound, this one’s for you.
This quick breakdown walks through a dramat...
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Great share, Ashley Renee Smith. I don't have any experience scoring, but this video would come in handy if I made Sci-Fi scores for sizzle reels.
i use nave by Waldorf, great tool. check out my alien stuff done with nave : https://www.pond5.com/de/royalty-free-music/item/137539565-alien-spaceship-cave...
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I've got a massive sound SFX collection - lots of libraries - and would love some suggestions on software you use to organize and then access individual clips when you need them.
For instance, let's say you are editing footage and you think, hey, I need a breaking bottle against a wooden bar, so what...
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Sign up for the July Community Open House on July 30th. These are always fun and a wealth of information! https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-july-community-open-....
Hope to see you there!...
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I will be there and this is a great Open House for the newbies and all of us :))
I think in some areas Sandra Isabel Correia, I'll always be a newbie! LOL
Ahahaha you and myself lol :)))
Sad to hear - I watched some of those episodes growing up.
Florin Şumălan Oh that is sad :(
Thank you for sharing this, Florin Şumălan!
Do you compose inside the box or deliberately outside it?
Rules, structure, theory... or pure instinct and feeling?
I'm pure instinct but only after my rituals
Love that Dylan Lee!
Haha Mike Hall - you know I never follow them!
With a Rebel yell. :~). ha ha . It's my R&R coming out.
More of an Pop Rock / Jazz and RnB guy now.
I usually go with what's on screen - writing to what's there.
Though, this last Gravity scene from t...
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It's brilliant what John Williams did, Tucker Teague! The scene works better without the music. I'm gonna try it in a script. Maybe have a sound happen every time the villain/monster shows up, but not...
Expand commentIt's brilliant what John Williams did, Tucker Teague! The scene works better without the music. I'm gonna try it in a script. Maybe have a sound happen every time the villain/monster shows up, but not during a big scene. Thanks for sharing the video.
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So true, Tucker Teague! I love this, thank you for sharing!
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Impressive!
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Silence during distressing scenes is much more effective than the presence of music in emphasizing the danger of the situation because this silence brings us back to reality. When we ourselves are exp...
Expand commentSilence during distressing scenes is much more effective than the presence of music in emphasizing the danger of the situation because this silence brings us back to reality. When we ourselves are experiencing a distressing situation in our respective lives, there is no music to accompany it...