“Danse Macabre”: The Art of Musical Storytelling
Taken from our “Themes and Variation” companion course on Soundfly, this lesson uses Saint-Saëns’ to explore how stories get told musically.
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What Songs Give You the Chills?
That’s the question we’re asking, answering, and passing along with Ari Stidham in Episode 6 of Soundfly’s podcast, “Themes and Variation.” Check it out!
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Orchestral Works for Children’s Education: Britten, Prokofiev, and Saint-Saëns
+ Pursue your dreams faster with a Soundfly Mentor! Share your musical goals with us and we’ll pair you up with a professional musician, engineer, educator, or music industry veteran who will help you achieve them in a customized four-week session. Inventive, exciting music plus an educational angle? Now that’s a Soundfly super combo! Here’s a topic we’ve wanted to […]
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Breaking Down Radiohead’s Orchestration in “Burn the Witch”
Radiohead’s new release “Burn the Witch” marks the end of a long period of silence from the band. It is a patient, driving piece with an engaging form that seamlessly incorporates orchestral string instruments into the music. Often when rock songs use strings, they feel like an extra topping daubed on at the end of […]
