The Modern Composer Blog
Tips and Tutorials on How to Compose Music for Film and Video
Why Is Music ACTUALLY Important To A Film?
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 the...
4 Easy Steps to Develop a Working Film Composer Mindset
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 composer's mindset...
7 Scores by Famous Film Composers that were Surprisingly Rejected
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...
Composing Orchestral Music In The Box: Part II – Rey’s Theme Case Study
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...
Composing Orchestral Music In The Box: Part I
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 hardware such as...
“How To Be A Film Composer” Part V: The Mixing Process for a Composer
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 the music has...
“How To Be A Film Composer” Part IV: The Biggest Myths of Becoming a Composer
In Part 4 of our “How to be a Film Composer” series, we'll debunk some common myths about becoming an aspiring composer when you first get started in the industry. Myth #1: “I need to read and write sheet music” One of the biggest myths out there that stops many...
Case Study: How Music Affects Film
Chances are if you are reading this, you are a filmmaker or composer, so you know without a doubt that picture without music only works in certain instances. Most films really need music to guide the audience, bring added emotion, etc. etc! But sometimes it can be...
“How to Be a Film Composer” Part III: The Director and Composer Relationship
In Part 1 and Part 2 of our “How to be a Film Composer” series, we discussed how to approach composing with the correct mentality and the what tools modern composers are using for scoring films. In this post, we'll discuss the relationship composers have with film...
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