The Stage 32 Videos: Film Score

I recently completed a new orchestral piece, The White Stone, that experiments with simplicity and grandeur. The composition features a blend of brass, woodwinds, strings, and choir, using mixed scales to create a distinctive emotional landscape. How do you approach the balance between minimalism and richness in your compositions or creative projects? I'd love to hear your perspective!

In this video, I dive into the details of how automation played a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of my original composition for the XSpace project. By leveraging automation in Cubase, I was able to precisely control volume levels, panning, and expressive elements throughout the piece. This technique allowed me to emulate the nuanced performance of real musicians, crafting a sound that feels authentic and alive. As a result, about 90% of the mixing was accomplished during the recording and composition phase itself, creating the impression of a live orchestra performing the piece. This approach enhanced the overall realism and emotional depth of the music, making it sound as though an entire orchestra was playing, despite being produced in a solo studio setting.

Multi-award winning short film, scored by Hannah Woolmer

Hannah Woolmer's score to the multi-award winning film

Demo Reel 4

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Demo Reel 2

Demo Reel 1

music from the movie "Birdless Birds", Composed, Conducted, Edited, Mixed by Matteo Nahum

Music- Selenite 1. From the Instrumental Album "East". https://linktr.ee/daveharnettymusic

Had a few scary late nights and early mornings working on this

Working on three spec pieces for upcoming public projects coming out, and this one is just too good not to share. It's a Western, initially a visual comic series (and maybe possibly film), called "Among the Willows". I'm excited for it, and will be working on a more full soundtrack once ink is on the paper!