A personal reflection on the power of composer Joe Hisaishi’s music, combined with Studio Ghibli’s stories, to enchant and touch the viewer.
Tag: score
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.
Student Spotlight: Kevin Gundlach on Scoring “Space Desert Western” Game Music
In this edition of our Student Spotlight series, we chat with composer/sound designer Kevin G on his score to the game, Desert Moon of Karth.
The Best and Worst Songs of “Cop Rock”
Newly bolstered by the internet, we take a closer look at 1990’s TV series, “Cop Rock” — and try to determine its best and worst songs.
Why Do We Like Sad Music So Much? On ‘Life and Death’ From ‘Lost’
Let’s look at how music can make a song sound sad even when there are no lyrics — and why we like that so much.
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 to Score an Epic Movie Trailer for Global Nuclear Armistice
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Write It Tight: Tips for Writing More Successful Notation
Standard music notation isn’t quite as standard as it once was. For many types of music,…
A Drummer’s Guide to Learning New Music
When I first started playing drums, I had to learn how to play songs just…