Today we take a look at 10 essential scores that changed the game for what roles and responsibilities composers take to bring a film to life.
Tag: film
How Brian Losch Creates Big, Immersive Mixes of Orchestral Film Music
Here’s how pro audio engineer Brian Losch achieves a big, immersive sound mixing cinematic, orchestral film score music.
When the Music Doesn’t Trust You
When film music becomes continuous wallpaper so aggressively it doesn’t even let the viewers think for themselves, everyone loses.
Thinking Inside the Box: “16 Bars” Director Sam Bathrick on Producing in a Jail
A heartfelt OpEd by the director of the music documentary, “16 Bars,” on the challenges, solutions, and revelations of producing in a prison.
Groundhog Day: How Theme and Variation Connects the Music to the Drama
In this article, we explore how the score music to Groundhog Day uses theme and variation to reflect elements of repetition, cycling, and resolution.
When Film Music Is a Mickey Mouse Operation
What exactly is “mickeymousing,” and how do we know whether it’s a good or bad addition to your musical score? Let’s find out.
3 Ways “The Office” Theme IS Michael Scott
The Office Theme music couldn’t be more indicative of Michael Scott’s character persona, it functions almost as a leitmotif for three reasons, here’s how.
When Truman Touches the Wall
We break down the small yet significant harmonic effect that makes the climactic scene in The Truman Show break down all of our emotional barriers.
Step Up Your TV/Film Scoring and Sync/Licensing Skills with a Soundfly Mentor
Meet your new soundfly Mentor, Rafael Torres, whose list of TV/film scoring and music production credits will make your jaw drop!
György Ligeti’s ‘Musica Ricercata’: Is It Possible to Compose with Just One Note?
We look at Ligeti’s famous composition in order to decide how much, or how little, the use of music’s foundational parameters really matter in composing.