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Hannah Woolmer
Anna Rice on winning the Camille Award

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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Linwood Bell

Hannah Woolmer I listened to I Dream In Photos today. Loved it! Thanks for the share. :)

Ashley Renee Smith

Hannah Woolmer, Anna Rice's passion and dedication to her craft really shine through, and it's amazing to see her hard work recognized with the Camille Award. Her journey is a great reminder of the pe...

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Hannah Woolmer

Ashley Renee Smith She's so inspirational

Ashley Renee Smith
Hans Zimmer Discusses His Most Unusual and Underrated Film Scores

Renowned composer Hans Zimmer has crafted numerous iconic film scores throughout his career. In a recent interview with Vulture, Zimmer reflects on some of his most unique and underrated works, providing valuable insights into his creative process and the art of film scoring.

- The O...

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Hans Zimmer on His Most Unusual and Underrated Scores
Hans Zimmer on His Most Unusual and Underrated Scores
For our latest Superlatives, composer Hans Zimmer reveals his most unusual and underrated scores. 'I don't think an audience is interested in playing it safe. They want to be right at the edge of disaster.'
Maurice Vaughan

Hans Zimmer is one of the best film composers in my opinion, Ashley Renee Smith. My favorite Hans Zimmer scores are from THE LION KING, BATMAN BEGINS, THE DARK KNIGHT, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, GLADIATOR...

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Ashley Renee Smith

All great ones, Maurice Vaughan! I actually think that my favorite may be The Prince of Egypt. That music goes hard and the score is leagues ahead of what most animated films of that era were doing, e...

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Maurice Vaughan

I haven't seen THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in a long time, Ashley Renee Smith. I need to rewatch it. This time focusing on the music.

Leonardo Ramirez

There's a story out there Ashley Renee Smith about the theme for Batman Begins (the two notes). It initially was a set of four notes ending on a high note that sounded like a triumphant end progressio...

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Nick Phillips
TOMORROW 4/22 at 4pm PT! LONGLEGS Writer/Director Osgood Perkins joins The Writers Room for an In-Depth Interview and Q&A!

Hey Composing Lounge! THIS IS IT, THE TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE WRITERS ROOM HAS COME! Please join us for a very special edition of The Writers Room TOMORROW 1/22 at 4pm PT!

We will be talking to LONGLEGS writer/director Osgood Perkins and taking questions from our members. The film features a hauntin...

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Sam Rivera

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to view our live webcast with our very special guest Osgood Perkins!

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Maurice Vaughan
Annette Bening Lays Out Financial Help Available From Entertainment Community Fund For Industry Workers Decimated By L.A. Wildfires

As the wildfires continue to incinerate homes, Annette Bening wants those who work across the entertainment community to know that the Entertainment Community Fund is here to offer immediate short term help.

Entert...

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Shahriar Vaghfrahmani
The result of your advices:

Hello professionals!

I listened to your advice and created this music for the film. Now what do you think?

Rich Terdoslavich

Sounds great, Shahriar. Great work.

Shahriar Vaghfrahmani

dear Pamela Jaye Smith Thank you♥️

Shahriar Vaghfrahmani

Thank you Sam Sokolow for your detailed comment. I wanna read again next time

Shahriar Vaghfrahmani

really thank Rich Terdoslavich for your kindness message and comment

Kerry Kennard

Yes, very nice. lots better from the others. At 2:27, if you had a more clearer tone where you have the focus between the two people (kid and adult eye moment), it might bring the story more to life -...

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Rich Terdoslavich
Tools Of The Trade and Music Production

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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Maurice Vaughan

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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Linwood Bell

Several years ago I got to do an arr of Dream On for orchestra. Total blast to do.

Rich Terdoslavich

Congrats, Linwood! Sounds great. How long have you been arranging music?

Rich Terdoslavich

Thank you, everyone.

Linwood Bell

Rich Terdoslavich I guess you could say forever. I started playing gigs at 12/13 years old and did it most of my life. I’ve only been a musician through life. Jeez, you’d think I’d be better by now. :...

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Rich Terdoslavich
Gear

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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Rich Terdoslavich

Thank you, everyone.

Alessandro Sicardi
"The Diary of Tortov Roddle - Midnight Cafe" (Kunio Katō) - Music by Alessandro Sicardi

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.

Maurice Vaughan

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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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Alessandro Sicardi.

Ashley Renee Smith
Composer Networking Tips

Hey, All!

Check out this video where a working Composer is sharing tips for how to network remotely:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zVn0ZPAPDZk

Kerry Kennard

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.

Alan Brewer

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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Ashley Renee Smith

I love that advice, Alan Brewer! Thank you!

Sam Sokolow

Always great advice from Alan Brewer - thanks, pal!

Kerry Kennard
Free educational videos

Free video - some are film music focused !

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Just saw this today !

I did - one original price was $30 !

Only 6 hours left !

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Geoff Hall
Nik Baertsch - Ronin

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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Maurice Vaughan
Kerry Kennard

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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Linwood Bell

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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Maurice Vaughan

Right, Linwood Bell!

Geoff Hall

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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Giovanni Terranova
A Track From The Latest SoundTrack i Made

hello everyone, this is a track from the short film i'm making all by mysellf. Looking for advice or opinions on it, thanks!

Maurice Vaughan

This is incredible, Giovanni Terranova! I think it would fit in a Fantasy movie, Adventure movie, Superhero movie, etc.

Linwood Bell

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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Giovanni Terranova

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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Linwood Bell

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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