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I am currently waiting for a film lock so I can score. So I sometimes stay busy by learning and practicing. Sometimes I study scores but more often (as I mentioned here some years back), I like to listen to other people's material and if it is a song or otherwise melody based, I like to transcribe i...
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May this year bring all the Composers in this Lounge lots of work, creative expansion and success.
Thank you so much, Navid Lancaster ! And I wish the same to you and to all the amazing composers in the lounge!
Like they said! :-) Tunes ahead!!
100%, Navid Lancaster! Are you working on anything new currently that you're excited about?
Thank you! I wish you the same! Navid Lancaster...
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Happiest New Year to you and the entire community, Navid Lancaster!
It's that time of year and the music of the German mystic, Hildegard von Bingen, for me sums up the mystery and transcendence of this season.
'O vis eternitatis' (O force of eternity) took me by surprise when I heard it for the first time last night. The voices simply elevate us and has the potential...
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Wow - this is hypnotic and conjures deep emotions. Amazing that it's almost a thousand years old. For some reason it made me think of Annaud's "The Name Of The Rose". I will listen to this again. Than...
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Thanks, Sam Sokolow that’s a great reference. I love that film. It made me think of Harry Gregson-Williams and the choral music on ‘Kingdom of Heaven’.
...and all with the white notes.
So moving and inspiring. Thank you for another of yours great shared, Geoff Hall . And Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Elena Maro I’m glad you liked it. I was amazed when I first heard it. It just elevates the soul.
Tomorrow, Stage 32 is hosting a webinar focused on everything you need to know about how to source and use music in TV and film productions with Alan Brewer, who is the President of New Brew Entertainment. Alan has extensive experience in every aspect of music for film and television including Music...
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Two years ago, I purchased Native Instruments Komplete 13. NI is now on 14 and I have barely touched all the products in Komplete though I have to admit my main interest was to enhance my samples with percussion and guitars which I have did. Now Komplete 13 is VST2 compliant and works perfectly fine...
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I checked out the two xlutop.com links above. The second will not download and anyway is unnecessary though I will leave that link in the above post -- do not bother clicking on it. The top zip file i...
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Joel, I transitioned from Sibelius 7.5 to Dorico a few ago. It’s great !!
If you could upgrade to version 3 or 3.5 like I Have, it would be great. Version four and five use the M chip, whereas version...
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Fun fact: The name Stage 32 has ties to Citizen Kane which was Hermann’s first score. Read our mission statement at the footer of our site and you’ll see the Stage 32 origin story:
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Thanks for the share. I didn't know about the name and the connect.
Wow, Amanda Toney ! I recently visited Hearst Castle and so this year my usual classic movie to watch on Christmas Eve ( a tradition I have since as a kid) was Citizen Kane! I didn't connected the dot...
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Very cool to hear Elena Maro!!
Hey everyone - Alan Brewer, a veteran music supervisor whose worn just about every hat in the music-for-movies/TV arena, is hosting an AMA for the next 24 hours in the Post-Production Lounge. Alan has worked on everything from TOKYO POP to David Bowie’s ZIGGY STARDUST & THE SPIDERS FROM MARS. If you...
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Fantastic!
Incredible AMA! I'm learning a lot!
Hey, Composers!
Don't miss today's newest installment of award-winning filmmaker, James Kicklighter's vlog series, Filmmaker Files! James and film composer, Nick Repetto, discuss the Director and Composer relationship and offer their tips for successful collaboration!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/film...
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This is a great episode, Ashley Renee Smith! The insight and advice James and Nicolás share in the video will really come in handy for filmmakers and composers. Looking forward to the next episode!...
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I just read an article about John Williams and Spielberg and their symbiotic relationship that has elevated so many of his films. This is an awesome share! Thanks, Ashley Renee Smith!...
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Thanks, everyone! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
You're welcome, Ashley Renee Smith.
Looks like great video to check out.
I remember reading in ‘On the Track’ how important the Director/ composer relationship is.
Even the other post-production team members like the music Editor can hav...
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John Williams is always amazing. Thanks, Linwood Bell!
Linwood Bell Excellent article thanks!
Great share, Linwood Bell! I didn't know John Williams made the music for HOME ALONE. It's some of the most iconic music I've ever heard in a movie and whenever I hear the music, I know it's from HOME...
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A Christmas movie with the score by John Williams is more than perfect for the season! Thanks so much for sharing, Linwood Bell
episode 1
Rock n around the Christmas tree opening theme
run run rudaph from home alone of 1990
o holy night walking in a winter wonderland by Brad paisley
Santa looked like daddy
away in a manger
honky tonk Christmas by Allen Jackson
silent night by Celtic women
little drummer boy Celtic women
epis...
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I rescored the chase scene from ratatouille when I was learning from big hollywood composers, let me know if you like it!
"In Love With a Fighter" is incredible, George Ioannidis! My favorite part is the intro of the song. I can see the song being in a big Adventure movie, a big Fantasy Adventure movie. or a big Animatio...
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Super cool. George Ioannidis - great work.
Thanks Maurice I will!
Thank you Sam for your words
You're welcome, George Ioannidis. Ok, great.
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This is great, thanks @Joel!
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Elena Maro Yes! ....and some things I always have to write on paper to get the results I want and other things I just want to play it in. Some things are just fun to write on paper and explore it. Man...
Expand commentElena Maro Yes! ....and some things I always have to write on paper to get the results I want and other things I just want to play it in. Some things are just fun to write on paper and explore it. Many times it will just write itself and I'm as surprised as the next guy watching and listening to it unfold right before my eyes/ears. Stuff like this....and please forgive the mess and the mockup. It was just for fun playing with different interval combos. Point is...it's another tool in the toolbox. Be gentle...lol https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/199365529
That's great, Linwood Bell! Thanks for sharing! Especially when you are going to record it is good to know what you are writing and for what instruments, but I have found along the way that even for e...
Expand commentThat's great, Linwood Bell! Thanks for sharing! Especially when you are going to record it is good to know what you are writing and for what instruments, but I have found along the way that even for electronic music or projects "in the box" it is a great thing to set up an "ensemble" for the film that is staying consistent, so that the score is more cohesive and balanced.
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Thanks. It’s nothing. Just an old piece of homework actually, but it shows how you can get something from nothing by just working interval relationships and leading tones. You can go anywhere with it...
Expand commentThanks. It’s nothing. Just an old piece of homework actually, but it shows how you can get something from nothing by just working interval relationships and leading tones. You can go anywhere with it and different interval combos will yield different vibes. Writes itself. Sure, you have to be clever, but the intervals do most of the work for you.
this is awesome Joel Irwin! I love being able to find a song in a film and stumbling across something I wouldn't have known!