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Adventure, my first film score
Hey!
Check out my first film score. I'd love to get some feedback.
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Permalink Reply by Younes Bahri on -
hello Amalie.
I did personally enjoy the feeling in your music, I'd really would like to see how it was with the movie.
The only thing I would like to mention, is the problem that we have all; the samplers, maybe you should use other samples for some instruments.i think for the music itself, it's very successful :)
Thanks for sharing.
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Permalink Reply by Amalie Skarsgaard on -
Thanks! :)
Do you have any recommendations for good samplers? I've thought of that problem, but I have no idea what to buy ;)
Younes Bahri said:hello Amalie.
I did personally enjoy the feeling in your music, I'd really would like to see how it was with the movie.
The only thing I would like to mention, is the problem that we have all; the samplers, maybe you should use other samples for some instruments.i think for the music itself, it's very successful :)
Thanks for sharing.
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Permalink Reply by James Semple on
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Hi Amalie, I think you would probably get a lot out of the EW samples. They have a nice big sound requiring minimal production and would suit this adventurous style of music. They are also extremely reasonably priced.
I would also recommend doing your final production work in a sequencer (such as Logic, Cubase, Sonar, Pro Tools or Reaper) rather than a notation program such as Sibelius.
Hope that helps!
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Permalink Reply by Pepper Williams on -
Hi Amalie,
I too agree with the other composers concerning the use of 'good' samples. I use EW, VSL and symphobia. These samples are more 'realistic' and will bring out the quality of your compositions much better. I also did my first movie. You can go to it by clicking on this link. http://youtu.be/jELt-vOJ3vU
Good Luck!!!
-Pepper Williams
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Permalink Reply by Aaron McDonald on -
Hey - I just wanted to point out that some times the cheesy sounds work, and even add to the film. I can think of two examples off hand (The Princess Bride, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzo)
It really depends on what you're scoring. I would advise though that if you know that your final score isn't going to be played with a live orchestra - than don't worry so much about realism, persay. Making your limitations look intentional is an excellent skill to have.
that being said - if your employer wants a realistic orchestra score for his film, than do what you can to appease - but at least have the conversation with him/her. "This is a sampled orchestra and at the absolute best it will sound like a realistic sampled orchestra.. will the "close to real orchestra sound" compliment your film? If not than lets figure out another way/another angle to play.
my 2 cts.
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Permalink Reply by Kevin Adams on -
Hey Amalie,
I think this is a very interesting piece and I really don't have any suggestions as far as what you could do to change it. It's very unique..and I mean that in a good way! I really like some of the synth sounds and if you were to translate this to a realistic orchestra sample library, such as East West Symphonic Orchestra Gold, (one of the libraries I use), I would'nt get rid of some the those great synth sounds, I think they could work well with an orchestra. I'd be happy to give you more information about any samples you are thinking about obtaining. If you want to check out my music you can hear what East West sounds like :)
As far as the composition itself, I interpret it as someone being stalked or hunted by some sort of creepy villian through the night. It almost has a freddie krugar vibe to it..very haunting and suspenseful. Again, great work!
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Permalink Reply by Tim Plaskiewicz on -
I loved this!
It reminded me heavily of playing Zelda for super nintindo (link to the past), like I could sit there for 6 hours listening to this as I quested for a magical sword and collected rubies to buy more bombs :D!
A really great work, not much I personally would change.
-would it be at all possible to view the score?
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Permalink Reply by Amalie Skarsgaard on
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Thanks! Sure, what's your email adress?:)
Tim Plaskiewicz said:
I loved this!
It reminded me heavily of playing Zelda for super nintindo (link to the past), like I could sit there for 6 hours listening to this as I quested for a magical sword and collected rubies to buy more bombs :D!
A really great work, not much I personally would change.
-would it be at all possible to view the score?
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Permalink Reply by Tim Plaskiewicz on
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I'll pm you it.
Amalie Skarsgaard said:
Thanks! Sure, what's your email adress?:)
Tim Plaskiewicz said:
I loved this!
It reminded me heavily of playing Zelda for super nintindo (link to the past), like I could sit there for 6 hours listening to this as I quested for a magical sword and collected rubies to buy more bombs :D!
A really great work, not much I personally would change.
-would it be at all possible to view the score?
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