by Adam Galloway | Jan 17, 2022 | Film Composing, Music Production
Video Game Music Composer Spotlight: Grant Kirkhope If you were ever a fan of the Nintendo 64, you most likely spent hours and hours listening to our spotlight composer’s music on loop, whether in Goldeneye or Perfect Dark, Banjo Kazooie or Banjo Tooie, and even that...
by Adam Galloway | Feb 20, 2020 | Film Composing
The following are actually some of the only instances of these situations having actually occurred, so this is a rare scenario. However, it’s important to know these cases as a composer in order to understand your rights as a career musician. Marty...
by Adam Galloway | Feb 12, 2020 | Film Composing, Music Production
Have you ever watched scenes where the music is an integral part of the scene and have the music removed or changed? Well, let’s analyze the following examples of this and see what we learn! STAR WARS: THRONE ROOM (No Music) Yikes… Awkward haha. Star Wars may be...
by Adam Galloway | Dec 5, 2019 | Film Composing
Some of the world’s biggest composers all share similar steps in their development. Check out these quick four steps for developing a “composer mindset” in anyone with the passion and talent. Passion and talent can only take you so far, but a pure...
by Adam Galloway | Dec 2, 2019 | Film Composing
Having at least one score rejected is a rite of passage for film composers. You would be shocked to find out that many of the most notable composers who score movies have actually had their scores kicked to the curb for a number of reasons at least once. Hollywood...
by Adam Galloway | Nov 30, 2019 | Film Composing, Logic Pro, MIDI, Mixing, Music Production
This article will help those who read “Composing Orchestral Music In The Box: Part I” by providing detailed information in regards to orchestral realism using virtual instruments. The only thing better than having a section or solo instrument being played by a group...
