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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Listen Up! 5 Films That Put Sound in the Spotlight
Sound is often as much a part of the cinema experience as music, but doesn’t always get to be part of the “plot”—here are 5 films about sound.
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Ryan Lott: Creating an Instrument Using Vocal Samples (Video)
In this new video from Ryan Lott’s Soundfly course, we see him creatively transform vocal samples from a collaborator into a playable synth.
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How to Set up a Film Scoring Session in Your DAW
Nervous about getting started on a film or media sync project in your DAW? Here’s everything you need to know to professionalize your session
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How Scary Film Music Actually Comes Across as “Scary”
From sound design to music theory to auditory phenomena, here are the reasons why horror film score music can actually spook us to death!
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What Are Your All-Time Favorite Theme Songs?
In Episode 58 of Soundfly’s podcast, Themes & Variation, Carter and Mahea discuss “Theme Songs” with LA-based film composer Tangelene Bolton.
