You may know the theremin as the sci-fi sound of aliens and robots, but it’s been used by composers all over the world in concert music too. Let’s explore!
Tag: film score
How Do You Make an Audience Feel Nostalgic with Music?
Writing music for a show or film? Check out this beginner’s lesson on creating a sense of nostalgia in your music to fit the narrative.
Talking Points: Ryuichi Sakamoto & Alva Noto Explain Working with Images and Sound
In this edition of “Talking Points,” composers and electronic artists Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto discuss the nature of collaboration and improvisation.
How Jonny Greenwood Uses Materiality, Clusters, and Aleatoricism in His Film Music
We break down a handful of composer Jonny Greenwood’s go-to techniques in examples from his scores to Phantom Thread and There Will Be Blood.
How Thomas Newman’s “American Beauty” Score Flipped the Script on Film Music
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How to Get Your Music to the Top of the Pile When Submitting It for Licensing
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How to Score an Epic Movie Trailer for Global Nuclear Armistice
By now you’ve probably seen this epic, Hollywood-style movie trailer that the White House National…
Essential Tips for Orchestral Positioning and Mix Panning
Having been a music director for a couple of open source game projects, I’ve reviewed…
Mixing and Processing a Virtual Orchestra
When mixing music on a computer, you have a ton of advanced tools and processing…
Here Are Our 8 Favorite Films About Jazz Horn Players
Horns are a prominent piece in the puzzle of modern music. When it comes to…