At 12:00pm on October 29, 2009, Ben Corrigan said…
Cool! Is that the cues you were writing at the moment? How did it go, success?
Oh no man!! I think the music overall is a great combo with the program, it makes it much more dramatic, without the music, some guy selling camels might seem a bit dull!!
I've just been to Guildhall for an open day today! How come you particulary like guildhall??
I went on youtube last night and thought the music for the doc was great :D I'll check that this other website in a bit!
That's what they say, hopefully if I get to study in London that's when the real networking will begin!!
So are you a registered composer on Screened Music?
I've heard of that! I'm going to see if I can find any clips. Is some of the music on your page from it, or have you not put it up yet?
You hear that a lot when reading about film composers, how they get given one little chance and then do it forever!!
I play guitar (yet another guitarist, I know!) and I've applied to Trinity College of Music, Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall and Royal College.
Is kingston Uni in London?
Wow! So are you working your way up then? What was the documentary?
At the moment i'm just waiting to audition to the conservatoires in London, hopefully i'll start next September!! So basically I have nothing worth mentioning haha! All im doing is studying...
Did you study anywhere?
A lot of film music, particularly Powell and James Newton Howard. And I try my best to keep an open mind and let the influences come from all over the shop!!
So what kind of work do you do? (I noticed you said music was your main income. Which isn't suprising after listening to your tunes!)
Wow!! Really cool you like my stuff ;)
Thanks.
The sample you speak of is incuded in the EWSOPlatPlus. I used it because I was looking to get that heart renching sadness into it. I think it's pretty cool and glad you agree!
I have to admit to being a little underwhelmed with VSL, but as SO many of us are using it I guess it's up to me to find the best way to use it.
LA Strings sounds pretty cool though!
I might check that out once I've been payed!!
Loving your work mate! Your production is immence ; )
What packages are you using and how do you find them?
I've recently upgraded to EastWest, Vienna and Symphobia.
Still trying to get the best out of 'em!!!
I was reading your conversation with Anthony Wakefield as I too, am stuck in the Doc doldrums! It's all for retail, which is frustrating as what I'm really seeking are some broadcast credits!
However, It does pay extremley well! LOL
Cheers
Sean.
Quick reply Matthew. Something adrift with my upoad, as I was still waiting to receive the 'msg sent' confirmation. But you did get it, which is good to know.
Pub was indeed Royal Oak.
My writing? Have just contacted a film doc company, but have been told that my music`s unsuitable. Nice that isn`t it?!! I sent them mp3s 'Close Your Eyes' and 'Wish I`d said Hello'. They must be looking fer drum`n`bass. Well they can look elsewhere in that case :) But have just sold a couple of big band arr to Australia. And another publisher who already has something is now looking at other stuff of mine. And I`m trying to revise one or two things, which I find boring, boring, boring.
See ya,
A
Hello Matthew,
Have only just seen your msg. Yes not far apart as the crow flies. I used to visit a pub past the railway bridge (high st) on left, where they used to have a rehearsal band playing. I did a little bit of keyboard, but the room was upstairs, and it became too much to carry the gear. I also visited the Clarinet Choir a few times also. Can`t remember where they payed. Good to meet you.
Best, Anthony
Hey Matthew, thanks for the reply. It's interesting you say about how more and more producers are going to Eastern European orchestras for better value - there are some really able ensembles over there now. I guess with a good conductor and leader of the orchestra, a better-than-average group can really excel to great result.
With regards to the guide tracks, I imagined it would work as you mentioned on occassion.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. Catch you soon.
Hey Matthew, I'm very happy to have you on my friends list. :) Your cues are really great and varied - I imagine they support the visuals brilliantly. Some really nice Tchaikovsky-esque colours coming through in some of the fragments and conversely the high-octane drama of other sections. Great versatility.
Question: on the whole, how often do your clients afford you the luxury of real performers? I completely understand the value of software instruments and music programming and I'm very much trying to get up to speed with this element of the industry. However, to have an orchestra at your disposal.... whoa!! Secondly, when you have spotting sessions to define cues with directors on projects, do they suggest guide tracks or even cut film to existing works? Do you find that if they do, instead of being a starting point it actually becomes the finishing point?
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Oh no man!! I think the music overall is a great combo with the program, it makes it much more dramatic, without the music, some guy selling camels might seem a bit dull!!
I went on youtube last night and thought the music for the doc was great :D I'll check that this other website in a bit!
That's what they say, hopefully if I get to study in London that's when the real networking will begin!!
So are you a registered composer on Screened Music?
You hear that a lot when reading about film composers, how they get given one little chance and then do it forever!!
I play guitar (yet another guitarist, I know!) and I've applied to Trinity College of Music, Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall and Royal College.
Is kingston Uni in London?
At the moment i'm just waiting to audition to the conservatoires in London, hopefully i'll start next September!! So basically I have nothing worth mentioning haha! All im doing is studying...
Did you study anywhere?
So what kind of work do you do? (I noticed you said music was your main income. Which isn't suprising after listening to your tunes!)
Thanks.
The sample you speak of is incuded in the EWSOPlatPlus. I used it because I was looking to get that heart renching sadness into it. I think it's pretty cool and glad you agree!
I have to admit to being a little underwhelmed with VSL, but as SO many of us are using it I guess it's up to me to find the best way to use it.
LA Strings sounds pretty cool though!
I might check that out once I've been payed!!
What packages are you using and how do you find them?
I've recently upgraded to EastWest, Vienna and Symphobia.
Still trying to get the best out of 'em!!!
I was reading your conversation with Anthony Wakefield as I too, am stuck in the Doc doldrums! It's all for retail, which is frustrating as what I'm really seeking are some broadcast credits!
However, It does pay extremley well! LOL
Cheers
Sean.
Pub was indeed Royal Oak.
My writing? Have just contacted a film doc company, but have been told that my music`s unsuitable. Nice that isn`t it?!! I sent them mp3s 'Close Your Eyes' and 'Wish I`d said Hello'. They must be looking fer drum`n`bass. Well they can look elsewhere in that case :) But have just sold a couple of big band arr to Australia. And another publisher who already has something is now looking at other stuff of mine. And I`m trying to revise one or two things, which I find boring, boring, boring.
See ya,
A
Have only just seen your msg. Yes not far apart as the crow flies. I used to visit a pub past the railway bridge (high st) on left, where they used to have a rehearsal band playing. I did a little bit of keyboard, but the room was upstairs, and it became too much to carry the gear. I also visited the Clarinet Choir a few times also. Can`t remember where they payed. Good to meet you.
Best, Anthony
With regards to the guide tracks, I imagined it would work as you mentioned on occassion.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. Catch you soon.
L
Question: on the whole, how often do your clients afford you the luxury of real performers? I completely understand the value of software instruments and music programming and I'm very much trying to get up to speed with this element of the industry. However, to have an orchestra at your disposal.... whoa!! Secondly, when you have spotting sessions to define cues with directors on projects, do they suggest guide tracks or even cut film to existing works? Do you find that if they do, instead of being a starting point it actually becomes the finishing point?
Sorry for the 'noobie' questions. Haha
Leslie
Great music, great production, we're glad to have such talent in the membership here,
Ray
paul
Cheers -
Susan
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