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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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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.
Here'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.
How do you acquire the film clips with dialog without the original score for the purpose of re-scoring?
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...
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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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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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Hi, Mark Gosney. Great to meet you. You did a fantastic job on the score! It definitely has the 007 feel.
Thank you Maurice!! It’s great to meet you and thanks for the connection!!
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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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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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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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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I like how he wrote about creating Uncertainty-
Def an idea how to create this mood / emotion.
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That uncertainty is trickier to create than it might seem. Bertelmann’s score balances imperious cla...
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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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The British musician and visual artist spoke with Pitchfork about the extensive, globe-trotting work behind his dynamic compositions.
(https://pitchfork.com/features/interview/the-brutalist-composer-daniel-b...) Expand post
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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February is here, and with it comes a fresh lineup of educational opportunities to help you elevate your creative skills and take your career to the next level! For more info check out these opportunities here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32s-february-2025-education-schedule-......
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Film music is an art form that demands meticulous craftsmanship. From the initial spark of inspiration to the final polished product, the process is a labor of love, requiring countless hours of writing, scoring, recording, mixing, and mastering. This significant investment often places high-quality...
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Hannah Woolmer, thanks for sharing! This is such an important conversation for filmmakers, especially those working with tight budgets. Film music is absolutely an art form, and a great score can elev...
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I'd also like to add that there are some very good free licensing sites out there. I think they are definitely a good choice when you're on a budget, obviously you get what you pay for and you may hav...
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In practical terms, to me, music - score, stings, songs - remains the cornerstone of how to "tell your audience what to feel and when", as a composer once said to me. If you have the budget for an ori...
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Hello :) I am a professional vocalist and I work out of my home recording studio remotely. I will send you a DM
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Here is my website: www.thevoiceofleeloo.com. I am currently looking for work on any compositions that have the potential to get placed in TV or film.
I will wait for you to accept my request so I can...
Expand commentHere is my website: www.thevoiceofleeloo.com. I am currently looking for work on any compositions that have the potential to get placed in TV or film.
I will wait for you to accept my request so I can send you a message :)
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I haven't used it, but my friend Leo did an amazing demo with it. When you don't have access to singers and little or no budget with high expectations I can sure see where it'd be a welcomed piece of...
Expand commentI haven't used it, but my friend Leo did an amazing demo with it. When you don't have access to singers and little or no budget with high expectations I can sure see where it'd be a welcomed piece of software to master. Of course it would be easier, better, faster, more fun with singers in the studio.
https://youtu.be/XiQRHs8NBKc?feature=shared
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This is what I used to hear say 25 years about Gigastudio orchestral samples, "when you don't have access to instruments and little to no budget with high expectations...."