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Collaborating on film music

Let's take a little dive into collaborating on film music. How does it look like - in real life, with a real project?

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The first meeting

A creative project requires a lot of trust, therefore, I think, personal chemistry is very important. Let's get to know each other in our first meeting! Additionally, we will define our project finish line. Some of the most important questions are:

  • What exactly is the end product?

  • How exactly should our collaboration look like? Who will provide feedback, and when?

  • With what kind of total music budget are we working for the composition, production and recording?

02

Gathering inspiration

We will work together to create a sound universe in which the production should live in. How should the music sound? Should it be genre-specific our out-of-the-box? Part of this step is researching other media projects that inspire us. Let's share our joy and find out in which direction the music should go.

03

Feedback, Feedback, Feedback

After our project kick-off, we will do as many rounds of feedback as necesarry to create the best soundtrack possible. It is this collaborative effort that I always look forward to the most. Let's throw everything against the wall and see what sticks! I love the process of turning our vision into a musical reality.

The different approaches to creating a soundtrack:

Synthesizers and Sample Libraries

Music from "inside the box" does not need to sound mechanical. Sample Libraries, combined with attention to detail in programming and effects, can sound magnificent these days!

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And on a different note: Electronic music can be a great fit for certain projects! I am sure you have heard of Blade Runner...

Hybrid
Production

The best of both worlds. Acoustic instruments played by professionals combined with excellent sound design. This is how to create a modern score that can respond to every film world imaginable.

Recording with an ensemble

We all know music that touches our heart deeply. And often times it is the human factor, that makes the difference. No matter if it's an intimate ensemble or a symphonic orchestra: professionals that bring their combined musical experience to a project always create magic!

Of course, working with professional musicians is the non-plus-ultra. To make that possible with smaller budgets, hybrid productions are great. A small number of instrumentalists will be able to breathe life into the music, but you don't necessarily need to hire a whole symphonic orchestra.

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Nevertheless, the hybrid approach is more expensive then working exclusively in-the-box. For example, when working solely on the computer, you don't have to create sheet music or hire recording engineers.

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