Why Is THIS the Most Influential Music Cue in Hollywood?
From 20th century minimalism to early Gregorian chant structures, this film cue has it all…and it’s probably not the one you’re thinking of.
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Is Timbre Actually the Most Important Factor in Orchestration?
Not sure what instrument fits best? Here’s a guide to understanding how to employ and experiment with timbre when orchestrating musical work.
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New Course Out Now on Soundfly: Intro to Scoring for Film & TV
Soundfly’s wide-reaching new course, Intro to Scoring for Film & TV is out NOW. Get started learning to write, orchestrate and produce cues.
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The Well-Tempered Clavier at 300
An audit of where one of Bach’s most important works, his 1722 Well-Tempered Clavier, stands after three centuries of influence.
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Who Needs a Conductor?
A delightful OpEd tackling the debate surrounding the myth and mystery of the orchestral conductor’s role, from anecdote to history.
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10 of the Most Beautiful Concert Halls in the World
Today we’re taking a look at 10 of the most beautiful, acoustically pristine, and historically significant concert halls in the world.
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Out Now: A New Course With Ryan Lott (of Son Lux) on Designing Custom Instruments
Soundfly’s foundation-shattering new online course with Ryan Lott (of Son Lux), Designing Sample-Based Instruments, is out NOW. Check it out!
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Bach and Bitcoin
A dramatic slice of musical history that touches on counterpoint wars and private dabbles in alchemy, the Bitcoin of the 18th century.
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What Are Études, and Why Do Composers Write Them?
An in-depth look at the historical foundations and the compositional development of the étude, and why musicians still use them today!
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How Erik Ian Walker Is Creating the Music of a Changing Climate
Read our interview with composer and arranger, Erik Ian Walker, which explores his data-driven environmental composition, “Climate.”
