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...
by Adam Galloway | Nov 14, 2019 | Film Composing, Logic Pro, MIDI, Mixing, Music Production
In part I of this “Creating Orchestral Music In The Box” series, we’ll outline best practices for to composing a song completely within one software program, such as Pro Tools or Logic Pro. Mixing “outside the box” means you are using physical...
by Adam Galloway | Oct 14, 2019 | Film Composing, Mixing, Music Production
In the the last part of our “How to Be a Film Composer” series, we dive into the mixing process. As an independent film composer, mixing is a crucial part of your role in the filmmaking process. Being able to deliver full scores, mixed in a way to where...
