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"The Last Repair Shop" a love letter to young musicians in the Los Angeles public school system and the craftspeople who repair their instruments for free, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film last night. Very moving and close to my heart. You can watch it for free on The Los Angele...
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anyone want to weigh in on IMDB PRO?
worth it, not worth it, has anyone made viable and positive connections via IMDB PRO and had any success stories come from it?
I am thinking about pulling the trigger on the yearly subscription but wanted some feedback from you all here first.
all the best to you al...
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From one of our own, Nicolas Repetto.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBTKSYR28_U&t=3s
Gaelen Meier you'd be surprised how many email addresses are up there! i think it's useful!
I find it invaluable and use it every single day. If you are reaching out to some of the larger agencies, they do give a general email address versus a targeted one though.
Agree with Amanda Toney - I find it an enormously valuable platform to see what artists and reps are doing and find contact information that's tough to find elsewhere.
It's an indispensable tool for finding producers, actors, directors and more! Industry pros most often check out your IMDbPro platform before hiring folks..
All of us here in the Composing Lounge would like to wish Maestro Terence Blanchard a very Happy Birthday! Big ole piece of cake, T.
Happy Birthday, Terence! The webinar sounds incredible, Linwood Bell!
Thanks, Linwood Bell. Wow! Incredible. Terence and everyone!
Happy Birthday, Terence, you legend!
Happy birthday, Terrence Blanchard! Thank you for sharing your talents with the Stage 32 community and with the world!
Thank you for this link - honestly it is the first time I heard this song. In my opinion the "magic" comes from the whispering voice with the breathing. That creates an intimacy. in melody or chords I do not see something special.
Interesting read, Linwood Bell! Thank you for sharing! I'm not the biggest Billie fan normally, but I do find something very captivating about this song.
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, infamous film composer John Williams breaks down how he has come up with some of the most iconic film scores of all time.
In the second video, director Damien Chazelle of “La La Land” and “Whiplas...
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I'm working on a spec script, and I'm listening to the "Jaws" theme as I write it, Leonardo Ramirez. Perfect score to listen to when working on a suspenseful script.
That's awesome, Maurice Vaughan. For each script, I've fallen into the habit of picking one piece that influences the overall screenplay and run with that.
Like listening to the same score/song over and over as you write, Leonardo Ramirez?
I know that sounds odd but in some cases, it's worked very well Maurice Vaughan. It keeps the tone consistent throughout the script.
Definitely, Leonardo Ramirez. I do the same thing.
Great news!! Maestro John Williams and Composer Terence Blanchard (who has a webinar called 'Masters of Craft: The Film Composer's Process' in Stage32's Next Level Education section) are now members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
See the link below
https://www.abc27.com/news/entertainmen...
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Loong overdue for both of them!
I've been a Terence Blanchard fan since Malcolm X, his score for that was amazing and it was one of his first!
For those that might not know...here's John's son. https://youtu.be/s021m2C7-aI?feature=shared&t=2001
Thanks for sharing, Navid Lancaster ! So well deserved! And Terence Blanchard's webinar is fantastic!
Navid Lancaster Thaks Man !
Yessss, very cool article. Thanks for posting Linwood Bell!
What a great read! Thank you so much for posting, Linwood Bell !
Awesome share, Linwood Bell! Thank you!
Linwood Bell Thanks !
Hi fellow Composers. Have you tried out the Jacob Collier/Native Instruments collaboration 'Audience Choir' yet? It's a free download from Native Instruments for Kontakt or Kontakt Player. I have my views but it would be nice to know how other Composers intend to use this new VST.
How cool!
Thanks so much for sharing, Navid Lancaster. I haven't used them yet, but the moment I do I will let you know how it goes ;)
Yes, please update us when you do, Elena Maro!
I didn't know about this, sorry. I have been using the Musio and East West Plugins for Cinematic Material....I'll go to the page and check it out. Thanks for sharing!!!
Navid Lancaster thanks !
Just now seeing this 3 week old article, but it's worth the read. Robbie Robertson was obviously not only a great musician in his own right, but his decades long collaboration with Scorsese was so unique and fruitful.
https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/martin-scorsese-robbie-robertso......
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I’ve been a fan forever. I’m old enough to have bought Big Pink and still have it.
Same here Linwood Bell!
Using stock music in film can be limiting for several reasons, particularly when compared to having a composer create original music that is tailored specifically for the project. I have used it, yet I understand the principles of synchrony. There are moments you certainly would not want to use it....
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These are excellent points you make.
100% spot on. Thank you so much for sharing Mario Leone !
i absolutely agree with you. Stock pictures and stock music really starts to annoy me and could really result in disliking the video or movie
Good points about stock music. What I wonder, as I play game apps with stunning soundtracks, apparently programmed by developers with no musical background or training, is how do sound libraries not f...
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Hi There I have a great love instrumental song for a love movie
how can i offer or conect with some one who can help me?
thanks!
Nathaniel Leivas , congratulations on finishing your song! If you are looking to connect to filmmakers to pitch your song to, well, you are in the right place! Have fun networking here on Stage 32 and...
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Hi, Nathaniel Leivas. I agree with Elena Maro about having fun with networking on here. I treat networking like having fun and building relationships.
Networking is one of the most important things for...
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Congratulations on your composition!! Well done Nathaniel!!
Nathaniel Leivas, Elena is right! The best way to network here on Stage 32 is to be more involved and active within the lounges regularly. That’s the best way to be seen and noticed. The most effectiv...
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Thank you very much for your advice
regards
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What a great short doc - well deserved and fabulously expressed.