Would like to collaborate with a musical arranger using A.I Tools such as DAW.
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Are We Listening.... or Just Hearing Production?
Are We Listening… or Just Hearing Production?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we evaluate music—especially in today’s world of highly polished production.
When I listen to a track, I tend to focus first on the song itself:
• The melody—does it stay with me?
• The lyrics/message—does it move...
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Orchestra of Snow – composed in 2003 on a Korg Triton Studio
Hello everyone,
I composed this piece, "Orchestra of Snow", in 2003 using only the 16-track sequencer of a Korg Triton Studio.
It was an orchestral composition created entirely with hardware synths at a time when virtual orchestras barely existed.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
Thank you!
Nice. Big sound always helps convince I think. I'd love to hear some quieter passages. I have some Korg stuff from the mid 90s; sopranino recorder, oboe, bassoon, cello, and trumpet. It took a long ti...
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Perfectionism vs. Progress
You ever spend way too long getting one tiny section right…
and then realize no one listening will even notice it?
Perfectionism… maybe.
But it still has to feel right.
Do you keep tweaking—or move on?
Selma Karayalcin
- 2 days ago
Early on, I obsessed over every detail and it really slowed my progress. As Hemingway said, ‘The first draft of anything is shit.’ Now, I try to write freely and trust the rewriting process--looking b...
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Pat Savage
- 2 days ago
Absolutely it has to feel right.so you must keep tweaking until it feels right then move on.
Kat Spencer Yes! I struggle with this often. Especially when it’s a personal project with no real deadline!
David Carter
- 22 hours ago
Mike Hall that's a great way to look at it... like putting up some shelves in your living room!
Looking for Projects That Need Strong Music Identity
Hi everyone,
I’m Chandan, a composer and music producer based in Melbourne. I create cinematic, electronic, and sound design–driven music for visual media. I’m currently available for new projects and open to Collaborations across film, series, games, and other creative work. If anyone is working on Expand post
Do You Finish Songs Fast… or Let Them Breathe?
Some pieces come through in one sitting.
Others take weeks… or years.
There’s something interesting about both.
Fast feels raw and honest.
Slow feels intentional and refined.
Which one is more true for your process?
Your *Inspiring* (NOT) Quote Of the Day
"Just as the synthesizer, Photoshop and CGI revolutionized sound and visuals, AI will be a boon to the creatives who are ready to lean in,"
Mark Zukerberg
Anybody with a difference of opinion?
Michael Dzurak
- 1 week ago
If he means that AI is a tool to be learned and mastered, then I agree. It's not some miracle tech that will just make magic happen. Photoshop takes time to learn. As does a synthsizer. The possibilties are cool though. Same with AI.
Morgan Aitken
- 1 week ago
The title says it all. Although I am interested in knowing how a synthesize...
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Instrument / Medium for composing
What do you use most when you’re composing?
Piano, guitar, voice notes, full DAW… something else?
And is there a different instrument or setup you wish you used more?
Morgan Aitken
- 3 weeks ago
Phone. It's easier to carry than a pipe organ.
Harold Ferré
- 3 weeks ago
I'm not a music composer, but I still love playing guitar and piano. To all you production guys who can play every instrument? I love you guys. But I'm also a killer DJ!
Hello!! My name is IOANNIS GOGONAS. I am using mostly my MIdi keyboard, I FOCUS A LOT and I use CUBASE. I LOVE MUSIC !!
Hiya Ioannis Gogonas ! Cubase is the bees' knees. What makes it your all-caps DAW of choice?
CUBASE IS VERY GOOD IN THE USER INTERFACE. IT IS A GREAT DAW!! I LIKE IT AND YOU CAN DO MANY THINGS WITH VIRTUAL LIBRARIES ( VIRTUAL STUDIO TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIES ).
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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Brian Tyler Worked on the Movie While in the Hospital
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie composer Brian Tyler kept a secret from the team behind the new Nintendo movie: He worked on “a lot of the main themes” while in the hospital.
(https://www.ign.com/articles/super-mario-galaxy-movie-composer-brian-tyl...)...
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Short Video Game style Animation
Hey folks! Just finished the music for this little gem Created by Blender and scored by moi. Hope you like it!
Morgan Aitken
- 2 weeks ago
Just finished? I'm thinking the wrong video got linked. What played is something I saw on Blender Studio years ago. But it's brill animation and soundtrack.
Michael Teisan
- 2 weeks ago
Morgan Aitken Haha, yeah the video was made a while ago, but the score is original and done by me. I kept the credits proper at the end. The only thing that's different about it is all the music and s...
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The Music of Project Hail Mary, with Composer Daniel Pemberton
Composer Daniel Pemberton discusses his inventive new original score for “Project Hail Mary.” He breaks down how he built a custom musical language for the film using everything from wooden blocks, body percussion, treated vocals, bowls of water, and even a squeaky water tap recorded on his iPhone....
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Music concrete - something I recall from my heady uni daze. Running around getting real world sounds, usually from construction sites, bringing them back to the studio and sequencing them into somethi...
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Hopefully the attached PDF file in length and in detail might give you an indication. Musically Yours. Jan Anthonisz. PS: Though as a composer of the attached works by me, it is without doubt you will be acknowledged as the arranger.
It appears I can only send the PDF file to a nominated address. Any suggestions? jan.anthonisz@gmail.com
Sure, you can send the PDF to my email: chandanyalamanchili19@gmail.com
Thank you for obvious reasons, can you provide some background of yourself etc. This will prevent any communication breakdown. Musically Yours. Jan
Sure, makes sense.
My name is Chandan Yalamanchili, I’m a composer and music producer based in Melbourne, currently studying at Monash University.I mainly work in cinematic and electronic styles, focus Expand commentSure, makes sense.
My name is Chandan Yalamanchili, I’m a composer and music producer based in Melbourne, currently studying at Monash University.I mainly work in cinematic and electronic styles, focusing on atmosphere, emotion and modern sound design. I’ve worked on background scores for short films and personal visual projects, and I’m comfortable handling composition and arrangement depending on the project’s needs.I’m open to collaboration and adapting to different styles.