Very useful. Some things sound obvious to an old dog, but *extremely* useful for novices.
I too love to do collaborative work. Now I just need someone to collaborate with :-)
I've had a listen to your music and love it all.
I'm not a young composer but all who are should drop by here and learn.
Regards
Ray
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What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
film, television, web, multimedia, Choir, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Big Ensemble, Songs, Contemporary Ensembles
What is your favorite genre or style of music?
Anything good, with energy
Is music your main income source?
Yes!
Where do you live?
UK
About Me:
I'm a composer specialising in film soundtracks. Also a cello soloist, and a Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Latest commissions include Olympic Games closing ceremony, In-I with Juliette Binoche and 'In the Shadow of the Moon' - winner at Sundance.
I've just condensed a lecture I gave to young composers into a few salient points:
http://radiomovies.wordpress.com/2009/02/08/how-to-be-a-composer/
Hope it's useful!
best
Philip