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I posted this on the Intro Wall, but relevant here too! I am primarily a film composer working on film and advertising, but I was asked to join an audio team to chop/edit/rearrange/deliver playable stems from popular songs to be used in the latest chapter of Fortnite, for a mode called Jam Stage in...
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Learn everything you need to know about how to source and use music in your productions from 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 Supervision, Music Clearance & Licensing, Music Pro...
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Thanks Sam, appreciate the information and link.
Sam Sokolow looking good Sam, I’ll check it out.
Geoff and Sam, is this webinar more for producers or composers- or both ?
Kerry Kennard by the look of the webinar information, it’s for producers, Kerry.
From Eire/Ireland - Another post for a lazy Sunday. This is one of my favourite U2 songs, but this time ‘Running to Stand Still’ is an acoustic piece sang by The Edge.
My romance with words goes back decades, to a time when I was a singer/songwriter. In the 80s, I travelled to LA for the Olympics and...
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This is my first time hearing "Running to Stand Still," Geoff Hall. Deep lyrics. My favorite U2 song is "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For."
Geoff Hall - As a U2 fan since my teen age days, The Joshua Tree” is probably my absolute favorite LP of theirs and I love this song. U2 lyrics inspired me to become a songwriter and their songs fuele...
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Maurice Vaughan Maurice, “I Still Haven’t Found…” was a song that rocked me to the core when I first heard it. I marvelled at a song that could sum up my life. Deep calls to deep, eh?...
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Elena Maro oh, fantastic. I’m always amazed to hear a person’s story on how they found their gift, their cultural calling. That’s quite a journey, Elena.
I was talking to my son about early influences...
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Music for a chilled Sunday - As we know, our community is one million strong. We are a world-wide phenomenon and so I thought I’d celebrate songwriting from around the world; posting the lyrics and any videos I can find on YT.
I thought I’d start with New Zealand and the talents of Crowded House and...
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Incredible song, @Geoff Hall! And catchy! You said, "They are not mere process or utility, but catalysts for change, in me and the world." You're right. Even though a big part of a screenwriter's job...
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Thanks so much for sharing, Geoff Hall . And Maurice Vaughan , couldn't agree with you more....
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Maurice Vaughan Elena Maro I included the words because I want us to cherish, to value them more. Finn writes sheer poetry!...
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Fellow composers,
Just joined Stage32 and it's great to be here! I'm hosting a score study this Saturday for the Perspective Forum members on Facebook. We will be studying The Rocketeer by James Horner, published by Chris Sidall Music. If you're interested in attending, here are the details below. I...
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It's been so long since I've seen "Duck Tales," Nicolás Repetto. I need to revisit it. Did Ron Jones write the theme song?
Maurice Vaughan If I remember correctly, he just wrote the underscore for the TV show, not the main title song.
Ok, gotcha, Nicolás Repetto. Hope everyone has a great time at the score study!
Thank you, Nicolás Repetto :)
Welcome, Nicolás Repetto! I'm so glad to see you here in the Composing lounge! Thank you for sharing about your score study.
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the documentary Tim’s Vermeer. I watched it just to hear Conrad’s score, but it also gave me the crazy idea to buy art supplies and a few things from Edmund Optics.
Thank you so much for sharing Linwood Bell . It is always so inspiring to listen to Conrad Pope. I was lucky to meet him while I was attending a film conducting workshop ( he was part of the faculty)...
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Yes…and then there’s Nan. She’s another one that I admire so much. I love how she writes. One of my favorites along with greats like Jorge Calandrelli. I was at Jorge’s masterclass a couple years ago....
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Wow, Linwood Bell and I am familiar with that “chicken feeling” Lol
Great share, Linwood Bell!
I'm seriously thinking about organizing a contest for film composers. I'll keep you up-to-date. (2024)
That sounds like a great idea, Andrew Fly.
Just watched this movie - it's amazing - and was curious why he chose the Smiths: https://movieweb.com/the-killer-the-smiths-soundtrack/
Thanks for sharing, Amanda Toney ! Looking forward to watching the film and to hearing how The Smiths soundtrack and the score byTrent Reznor and Atticus Ross work together. It all sounds very interes...
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This one has been in my queue for a week or two. Looking forward to watching and hearing the music.
Elena Maro Linwood Bell let me know what you guys think after you watch it!...
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I will. We just watched Family Switch because I wanted to see what Pinar Toprak would do with it. She's so great! next...I know Linda wants to see the last 2 episodes of Virgin River. I imagine after those we'll be ready for The Killer! :)
Linwood Bell , Family Switch is on my to watch list for the same reason! Very busy with a project right now… I have been watching repeatedly the same film for the past month and a half ;)...
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Hi everyone. I’m new to all of this and would love to get advice from professionals in the industry.
My question is, are there any scenarios where I can maintain some creative control over my story and select some of the music if I sell my life rights?
Thanks so much!
You'd negotiate or have someone go to bat for you, I imagine. :)
Hi Lisa M . Welcome! I agree with Linwood Bell . I'll be working on a film based on the true life of an artist and we have a consultant nominated by their heirs, so I guess this was negotiated and agr...
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I think the first time I heard him was his Sail Away "record" in '72.
Thanks, @Linwood Bell. That's a great song! Wait. Did Randy Newman sing "You've Got a Friend In Me"?
Yup
I love Shark Tank Linwood Bell! I'll have to track down some Pizza Cupcakes to try!
I've listened to "You've Got a Friend In Me" so many times, Linwood Bell, but I didn't realize Randy sung that song until I heard "Sail Away."
Hi. Where is a good website to source music (at a decent price) for a short film that I am hoping to sell to a distributor?
Arhynn Descy I agree 100% :)
I can subscribe to that. Give those young music composers a chance. They are present on the web with their personal pages and lots of music excerpts from their catalogue to get an idea of the style and genre they are working in!
I second Pond5 - it is a great resource used by many of my colleagues.
Hi Buck Estes. I totally agree with Arhynn Descy .
Love that idea, Arhynn Descy!
Jerskin Fendrix has scored his first feature film - Poor Things, directed by Yourgos Lanthimos. It's a completely mad film as is typical of Lanthimos, with fabulous sets and costumes and a truly amazing, unusual and interesting score by Jerskin. Here's an article about it and a sample of one of the...
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Wow! Thanks for sharing, Arhynn Descy !
Elena Maro yeah, it's worth listening to....really interesting score.
Definitely, Arhynn Descy . Sounds like a great example of a distinctive music voice for a movie! (And we were just talking about that in your amazing AMA ;) ) Looking forward to watching the film and...
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The release cap
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And the lineup from release the other week. New songs are being added often!
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Still a cool piece of history to be involved in. Probably a fun gig and you pick up a few editing chops to boot. Yet another hat to wear!! lol
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I just watched some videos of Jam Stage, Chris Joye. It looks like a fun mode. A video I watched has a Gangnam Style remix. It's a great remix. One of the characters in the video is a Ninja Turtle. Ha...
Expand commentI just watched some videos of Jam Stage, Chris Joye. It looks like a fun mode. A video I watched has a Gangnam Style remix. It's a great remix. One of the characters in the video is a Ninja Turtle. Haha