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Sound Mixing Techniques for Online Web Audio
This is what I've discovered specifically for mixing sound acceptibly for delivery as audio online via website.
Tips for Composing Music With A Computer
Composing on a computer sequencer with software/outboard synthesizers and samples is quite a bit different to composing for real instruments. There's no substitute for an orchestra when that's the sound you want. However, if you think of your kit as something other than an orchestra-in-a-box, and write instead to its strengths, you might not ever …
Creativity and How To Deal with Mental Blocks
Having a creative career is absolutely the best thing ever. I really do love it. But there comes a point when you've been 'creating' for 8 hours straight and suddenly you hit a brick wall - bam! And that's it. You've no idea what to do next. The well's run dry. It doesn't happen much …
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10 Top Tips – Writing Film Music
So you've got a great commission, composing music for feature film. Congratulations! But now what? Here are a few ideas that I've learned (often from some pretty tough lessons) to help the process go a little more smoothly... Get involved as early on as possible Communicate with your director Communicate with the editor Be really …
Writing Music for Theatre – Helium
The 'short adventure for one', Helium, has completed its run at the Barbican. 4 stars in The Guardian The show is a theatrical installation, or 'box show', where an audience member travels through a number of specially-constructed rooms featuring digital audio, video and live performance. The audience is invited to follow Bella's imaginary journey through …