HOW to SCORE a FILM in 7 DAYS theme One question that comes up

One question that comes up repeatedly is how best to modulate and develop ideas - within a single cue or piece and over the course of a long-form project like a film score

If there’s one thing all the greats have in common it’s a mastery of the power color and drama afforded by great rhythm and masterful use of percussion instruments

For those of us who grew up listening to Oingo Boingo Danny Elfman's first forays into film scoring were met with surprise and skepticism

Not a lot of theory just a lot of easy-to-use formulas to get you instantly in the vibe

So often we trigger pre-built effects from a library

HOW to SCORE a FILM in 7 DAYS theme One question that comes upRecently I had to score a sci fi action adventure film 70+ minutes of music in 7 days. I couldnt rely on endless ostinatos or ambience beds to eat up minutes at a time and I had a full spectrum of emotions to convey. In this class well break down how I did it how I structured my approach musically and logistically. Well look at the thematic and motivic anchors and how to bridge them in the midst of action and drama. Well examine the practical