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- CommentTimeMay 19th 2009
Add to those two short films (the music for the first I am 98% done with today), a third short film (animation).
Always up for the challenge.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeMay 19th 2009 edited
justin boggan wrote
Add to those two short films (the music for the first I am 98% done with today), a third short film (animation).
Always up for the challenge.
I assume you'll be posting MP3s of the scores for all these short films? I'm quite interested to hear how you write in the context of film (though I'm pretty sure we all know the answer to that ). -
- CommentTimeJun 25th 2009 edited
New piece:
Synphonette 5:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BnvqA3TQAs
I have permission to share the music for the short film before it's viewing, so I am deciding if I am going to do it, how much, what quality, so forth.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeJun 25th 2009
This is what you've been waiting for, Erik!!!I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeJun 25th 2009 edited
justin boggan wrote
I have permission to share the music for the short film before it's viewing, so I am deciding if I am going to do it
You should
justin boggan wrote
how much
Everything
justin boggan wrote
what quality
I'm sure it will terrible regardless
justin boggan wrote
so forth
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- CommentTimeJun 26th 2009 edited
Zipadeedoo! From the 40 second mark to the end... BLOODY BRILLIANT!
Bring on your film score! I see comparisons to Herrmann and Doyle coming your way!
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentTimeJun 26th 2009
Anthony wrote
justin boggan wrote
what quality
I'm sure it will terrible regardless
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- CommentTimeJul 20th 2009
I'm assuming this thread can be used as a general compositions thread? If not, I apologise.
Anyway.
As of next year I will be studying composition more in-depth as I go into my second year of my degree. One of the tasks we will be set is to simply create a 4 minute long track for four or more instruments in whichever style we choose (and record it with live players, a daunting task if you ask me). I will obviously opt for an orchestral/acoustic sound, and perhaps even more obviously it will be very film music influenced. I don't profess to be a particularly good composer, but I do relish a challenge!
So what will I base it on? Would you believe it, string theory! Well, why not? It is a proposed theory of everything after all, and one of its fundamental features is analogous to the different notes heard from different vibrations on a cello. It's often described as The Cosmic Symphony.... so why not name a piece of music after the theory? (Perhaps "The Cosmic Symphony: A Piece for String Theory" ) Pretentious? For me to attempt it, most definitely. But I thought the idea itself was fascinating, and gave me some sort of context for whatever I come with, even if a mere mortal like me is quite clearly unable to express the magnitude of such a theory through music.
Just thought I'd share something that's been swimming around my head for a couple of days now. -
- CommentTimeAug 15th 2009
Untitled 10:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUkwqFGHGgc
When I have money and actual musical skills, I am dumping FL Studio. Sure it's good enough to practice on an hone, but it's a terrible program for scoring, and as I found out a few days ago -- it's got two more large set backs to creating music:
1. Since it's a pain in the ass to enter quick each note manually, you can use your keyboard, but sadly it's got a delay from key to play, and even if you compensate, the program still can't produce quick notes right.
2. Even if you slow down the note, say you are going G, A, G, A -- repeating those in a semi quick fashion -- it doesn't matter if you keep rhythem, the program hs this weird way of disrupting the rhythmic pattern.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeAug 15th 2009 edited
justin boggan wrote
When I have ... actual musical skills...
So you're admitting that you currently lack musical skills?! That's the first step! I'm proud of you! -
- CommentTimeAug 15th 2009
You still listened to the music. William = Internet FAIL.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeAug 15th 2009 edited
justin boggan wrote
You still listened to the music. William = Internet FAIL.
No - we listen to your music because... JUSTIN BOGGAN "MUSIC" = FAIL!!! and it's just so Goddamn hilarious!
SYMPHONETTE #2 BITCH!
-Erik-host and executive producer of THE CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO PODCAST | www.cinematicsound.net | www.facebook.com/cinematicsound | I HAVE TINNITUS! -
- CommentTimeAug 15th 2009
Erik Woods wrote
No - we listen to your music because... JUSTIN BOGGAN "MUSIC" = FAIL!!!
Yes. -
- CommentAuthormarkrayen
- CommentTimeAug 15th 2009
Steven wrote
I'm assuming this thread can be used as a general compositions thread? If not, I apologise.
Anyway.
As of next year I will be studying composition more in-depth as I go into my second year of my degree. One of the tasks we will be set is to simply create a 4 minute long track for four or more instruments in whichever style we choose (and record it with live players, a daunting task if you ask me). I will obviously opt for an orchestral/acoustic sound, and perhaps even more obviously it will be very film music influenced. I don't profess to be a particularly good composer, but I do relish a challenge!
So what will I base it on? Would you believe it, string theory! Well, why not? It is a proposed theory of everything after all, and one of its fundamental features is analogous to the different notes heard from different vibrations on a cello. It's often described as The Cosmic Symphony.... so why not name a piece of music after the theory? (Perhaps "The Cosmic Symphony: A Piece for String Theory" ) Pretentious? For me to attempt it, most definitely. But I thought the idea itself was fascinating, and gave me some sort of context for whatever I come with, even if a mere mortal like me is quite clearly unable to express the magnitude of such a theory through music.
Just thought I'd share something that's been swimming around my head for a couple of days now.
Steven, I find that very interesting. I had no idea this what what you did. Good luck!
I know of string theory, but don't know anything except what I've heard from the documentaries that explain everything without mentioning the mathematical reasonings behind it. I'd be very interested to hear what your ideas are for this. I love the title idea "piece for string theory". My old teacher used to warn me that a title's importance today is 50%, so based on that you could more or less sell your piece on the strength of the title alone. -
- CommentTimeAug 15th 2009
Is the String Theory still standing then? I thought it was now less commonly accepted than some time ago.
I should be enlightened.Kazoo -
- CommentTimeAug 16th 2009 edited
Cheers Mark.
It's born more out of my shear enthusiasm for string theory (and physics in general) rather than my belief that I could actually pull it off with any style. But as I said it does at least give me some sort of context to build any ideas -good or bad- upon.
And yes, string theory is still very much standing. In fact, it's sometimes criticized for being a "bandwagon theory", perhaps meaning that its popularity should in no way be tantamount to its validity. (But does at least appear to work wonderfully in theory, though there other theories too like quantum loop gravity.) -
- CommentTimeAug 17th 2009
I need someone with a bit more musical knowledge than I have to look over an (not wholly finished) orchestral arrangement of a Russian folk song that I did. Any voluntaries? -
- CommentAuthorPawelStroinski
- CommentTimeAug 17th 2009
PM mehttp://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website -
- CommentAuthormarkrayen
- CommentTimeAug 17th 2009
Steven wrote
Cheers Mark.
It's born more out of my shear enthusiasm for string theory (and physics in general) rather than my belief that I could actually pull it off with any style. But as I said it does at least give me some sort of context to build any ideas -good or bad- upon.
And yes, string theory is still very much standing. In fact, it's sometimes criticized for being a "bandwagon theory", perhaps meaning that its popularity should in no way be tantamount to its validity. (But does at least appear to work wonderfully in theory, though there other theories too like quantum loop gravity.)
I think that makes a great theme. In musical terms perhaps you might experiment with things such as the collision of different metres, different keys, different tempos. A juxtaposition of contrasting musical parametres that might give an idea of how the various dimensions fit together in a single puzzle of physics? -
- CommentTimeSep 17th 2009
Action 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtKx53bmjsE
Untitled, #13:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9kWkf5gc9EThe views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeSep 20th 2009
Symphonette 6:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apdzPtCR4IAThe views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentAuthorPawelStroinski
- CommentTimeSep 20th 2009
This one is much more melodic than your usual stuff, still nowhere near Zimmer's talent and knack for melody in a similar sound. Did you plan that dissonance though.
Orchestrations suck a bit. And what's a pizzacato?http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website -
- CommentTimeSep 20th 2009
PawelStroinski wrote
what's a pizzacato?
Garfield's italian cousin.'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentTimeSep 20th 2009 edited
PawelStroinski wrote
Did you plan that dissonance though.
Orchestrations suck a bit. And what's a pizzacato?
In the last section piano piece I aimed for some kind of dissonance, but since I don't have the precise knowledge to pull itt off, I just did the best I could. I felt it went well over piano which never really fully resolved and just kept going.
Pizzacato is a one letter mispelling of pizzicato.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeOct 29th 2009
Playful 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZN7sOqXu7k
Piano 8 (turn the volume up some):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUFcnxwkmUo
Off Putting 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1BBjRVoTX8The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeOct 29th 2009 edited
justin boggan wrote
Playful 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZN7sOqXu7k
Piano 8 (turn the volume up some):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUFcnxwkmUo
Off Putting 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1BBjRVoTX8
That last title....I'm waiting....someone has to say something.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeOct 29th 2009
Thor wrote
That last title....I'm waiting....someone has to say something.
He's putting Chris Young out of a job. -
- CommentTimeJan 2nd 2010
Piano 10:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl5a-M8McTM
Symphonette 7:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN0i4JlYzLgThe views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeJan 2nd 2010
wow, I like that "Symphonette 7". Well done!
Would love to get ahold of a midi of that actually. -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeJan 2nd 2010
It's taken four symphonettes inbetween, but we're finally there.