5 of the Most Unusual “Instruments” Used in Musical Scores
From natural sounds to mechanical devices, many unusual things have been incorporated into musical scores by daring composers. Here are 5.
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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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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.”
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Mixing Notes: Time Correction for Cinematic Strings in Logic Pro
Whether you’re dealing with live strings or VSTs, legato or staccato passages, to create fluidity you may have to use time correction tools.
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The Cutting Edge: 10 Film Scores That Push the Boundaries of Composition
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.
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Work 1-on-1 With Film Score Composer Andre Madatian to Enhance Your Skills
Improve your composing, orchestration, arranging, and music theory skills with Soundfly Mentor Andre Madation in four weeks.
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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.
