I'm seriously thinking about organizing a contest for film composers. I'll keep you up-to-date. (2024)
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THE KILLER - The Killer: Why David Fincher Chose a Surprising Band for the Soundtrack, Explained
Just watched this movie - it's amazing - and was curious why he chose the Smiths: https://movieweb.com/the-killer-the-smiths-soundtrack/
Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
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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Linwood Bell
- 6 months ago
This one has been in my queue for a week or two. Looking forward to watching and hearing the music.
Amanda Toney
- 6 months ago
Elena Maro Linwood Bell let me know what you guys think after you watch it!...
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Linwood Bell
- 6 months ago
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! :)
Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
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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Newbie question
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!
Linwood Bell
- 6 months ago
You'd negotiate or have someone go to bat for you, I imagine. :)
Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
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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Linwood Bell
- 6 months ago
I think the first time I heard him was his Sail Away "record" in '72.
Maurice Vaughan
- 6 months ago
Thanks, @Linwood Bell. That's a great song! Wait. Did Randy Newman sing "You've Got a Friend In Me"?
Linwood Bell
- 6 months ago
Yup
Ashley Renee Smith
- 6 months ago
I love Shark Tank Linwood Bell! I'll have to track down some Pizza Cupcakes to try!
Maurice Vaughan
- 6 months ago
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."
Sourcing Royalty-Free music for short film
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?
David Laguillo
- 6 months ago
Arhynn Descy I agree 100% :)
BlindººCoyote (Drem Bruinsma)
- 6 months ago
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!
Amanda Toney
- 6 months ago
I second Pond5 - it is a great resource used by many of my colleagues.
Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
Hi Buck Estes. I totally agree with Arhynn Descy .
Ashley Renee Smith
- 6 months ago
Love that idea, Arhynn Descy!
Poor Things - Score by Jerskin Fendrix
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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Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
Wow! Thanks for sharing, Arhynn Descy !
Arhynn Descy
- 6 months ago
Elena Maro yeah, it's worth listening to....really interesting score.
Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
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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Favorite Composer And Why
I'm not a composer. Rather a writer, director, and cinematographer. However, when I write a story, I'm always listening to the same movie soundtracks, to get the create flow going. I love Nick Caves and Warren Ellis. So, I'm curious, for the composers out there, who is your favorite composer? And wh...
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Pamela Jaye Smith
- 6 months ago
John Williams is always impressive. Good choice, Greg.
Arhynn Descy
- 6 months ago
Well, hello Stephen....lovely to see you in this lounge! It usually depends on my mood and what music/composer that I feel like listening to. I have a lot of different favourites, but I always have ti...
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Stephen Folker
- 6 months ago
Arhynn Descy - hope you been well! :) We'll have to catch up soon. Wonderful composer - thanks for sharing. Best wishes with the horror film!
Arhynn Descy
- 6 months ago
Stephen Folker thank you and yes, let's catch up soon.
David Laguillo
- 6 months ago
Vangelis and John Williams. Vangelis because he was able to get the perfect intimate feeling of movies, and John Williams for his epic and wonderful themes that will survive for generations.
Thanksgiving
Christmas theme songs
a white Christmas
I’ll be home for Christmas
Celtic women
frosty the snow man
here comes Santa clause
jingle bells
rocking around the tree
the Carl of the bells
let it snow Celtic woman
o holy night Celtic woman
the little drummer boy
sled ride
dad leaves my apartment theme
Chr...
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Song project for an Ocean Life advocacy script
Hey guys! I am doing a pro bono song project for a screenwriter advocating for Ocean Life, She wrote the lyrics, and I set up the vocals and melody. The song is to go along with the screenplay she wrote that is currently making the festival circuit. All we need is someone to provide either acoustic...
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Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
Maria Restivo Glassner I am sending a direct message. Thank you :)
Maria Restivo Glassner
- 6 months ago
Elena Maro wow!! I just listened to once upon a time. Incredible! It was transcendent with gorgeous subtle touches. Honored to make your acquaintance.
Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
You are so kind Maria Restivo Glassner , thank you very much. That piece has a special place in my heart as it comes from the last piano sketch I wrote before I left Italy to move to Los Angeles and p...
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Maria Restivo Glassner
- 6 months ago
Elena Maro, I can feel the hope in this piece. It shakes away the weary dust of everyday life and reminds me of what I am searching for. I am so glad you took the leap! The world will be better for it...
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Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
Maria Restivo Glassner , you are so kind you made me blush. Thank you :)
The Work of Arvo Pärt (a video with limited subtitles)
I was driving back from Plymouth to Bristol late one night, many years ago when I had an unexpected encounter on Classic FM radio and the music of Arvo Part - a piece called ‘Summa’. Perhaps his music is understood best, in the darkness, or our darkest hours. It was one of those haunting experiences...
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And for your delectation, here is ‘Spiegel im Spiegel’.
Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
I discovered Arvo Part's sublime compositions in the early 90s, when I was working as a professional dancer and we performed on his music. It might be for that experience, but I think that a few compo...
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Geoff Hall
- 6 months ago
You are welcome, Elena Maro
Prince - on Music and Filing Cabinets
The success of music is in its being made, not what the critics think about it. After all, we create for our audience and not for the critics out there.
https://youtube.com/shorts/qJJkVV6Dqf4?si=UJhZQ10p6kOn47Ux...
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Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
The gems you find, Geoff Hall. Thank you for sharing.
Elena Maro
- 6 months ago
And thanks for sharing, Linwood Bell !
Geoff Hall
- 6 months ago
Elena Maro thanks Elena. Thank you for watching it!
David Bowie - never play to the gallery
This I think is true, not just for musicians, but for screenwriters too.
Thoughts please…
Geoff Hall
- 6 months ago
“Go a little bit out of your depth…then you’re in the right place.” Yup, that’s where I am just now!
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That sounds like a great idea, Andrew Fly.