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So, with East West Opus just around the corner, I figured I'd make a video detailing the orchestration and MIDI techniques used to create one of the product demos for Hollywood Choirs from East West. If you're interested in orchestral MIDI programming, you might find this helpful! I should note...

So I've got a Christmas album I want to release next year and this is sort of a concept piece. I don't know of any orchestral Celtic Christmas albums out there so I figured I might take a whack at it. Whistle is a bit difficult to record/mix; lots of harsh frequencies. Would love to hear your...

Messing with a new mix template. Uploaded this track a few months ago but just remixed it and replaced the file. I'm not accustomed to this style; I typically do more "Disney" type film scoring that needs a more natural sounding orchestra. Thoughts are appreciated. Unholy Crusaders by Ryan...

Hey all, just thought I'd share a new piece I wrote for the 8dio standout competition. This was done with all sampled instruments as well as a live oboe and tin whistle. Enjoy, and let me know if you have any thoughts on what could be improved; I have until the 20th to make adjustments...

Well it's been a while since I've posted; been super busy with projects that I unfortunately can't post on Soundcloud...I guess that's a good thing :guitar:. I finally found some time to get back to work on a personal project that has been sitting on the burner for the past 2 1/2 years. I feel...

Hey all, so a few of you know what I typically do (orchestral stuff) so this is waaaaay beyond me. I found myself with a bit of free time last week--quite the rarity these days--and decided I needed to start getting more into synths. I've obviously used them before, but mostly just pads to...

Hey all, so a few of you may be familiar with some of my stuff, which is mostly orchestral and done with sample libraries for media. I just got done engineering, mixing, and mastering for my first full band project. They're a local band here in town and a lot of the guys were my friends, so I...

"Come and Get Them" is piece I just finished up for a TV series. It's got a bit of the "epic trailer" kind of vibe in a few spots, but it's mostly just a standard "action" type cue. Let me know if you have any criticisms or thoughts, particularly with regards to the mix. Thanks...

*Just realized I posted this in the wrong forum--this should be in "Mixing Clinic" Hey all, so East West is having a demo competition and I figured I'd throw my hat in on this as I'd love to have Ghostwriter (even if you don't win, you still get 50% off the Ghostwriter library--not too shabby...

Hey all, as always I'm looking to stretch myself as a composer. I started this piece as a brief section in a documentary score I'm writing for a client, but I decided to adapt it to a library piece since they seem to dig this kind of stuff. I'll admit this kind of stuff is definitely out of my...

Ok, so I pretty much do orchestral scores exclusively (I write for film and advertisements). I had a bit of free time this week and had a theme that I decided to turn into something more of a modern "pop" piece. I'll admit I don't have an ear for this stuff...curious to know what others think of...

Hey friends, so I wrote this piece for the "Bleeding Fingers" composition competition. I would love your input both on the composition as well as the mix. It has not yet been officially submitted, so I can still make changes (deadline is February 20th). Thanks for any insights you can offer...

Perhaps I've been working--nay, obsessing--over this piece for too long (spend the past 6 hours mixing it) but I just can't seem to get it. I'm writing it as a demo to submit to a particular sample company, so I want it to be as good as I can get it. The mastering is really what's getting me. I...

Hey folks, as always I'm looking to improve my mixes, so I humbly submit "On Brighter Shores" for your listening pleasure (or disgust)--and more importantly, your feedback. Obviously, I'm working with VST's (primarily), Kontakt stuff on the first half and primarily East West stuff for the...

Hey folks, not quite sure if this is the right place to post this--if not, my apologies--but I just uploaded a comparison video of Hollywood Strings and LA Scoring Strings 2.5 on Youtube and wanted to make this available to anyone considering either or both of these libraries. Let me know if you...

Hey friends, so I just finished up a score for a documentary I got contracted for. The more I get into the soundtrack business, the more I'm trying to perfect my mix. At this point I have a pretty stable mixing (and mastering) arrangement, but I'm just curious to get your input. Here are a few...

This is my latest piece, “Journey Through Narnia.” It’s my first attempt at writing a piece with a John Williams-esque vibe, but I wasn’t just going for John Williams; I was after a JW/Harry Gregson-Williams hybrid feel. Did it turn out or did I just waste 2 days of my life lol?? There is of...

So I wrote this piece as (part of) my demo reel that I'm about to start sending out to some video game companies. This is my first attempt at an orchestral/electronica hybrid. It's kind of Hans Zimmer-ish, but I think it's got some unique elements. Thoughts? I should note that for some reason...

So I just finished this up. Please keep in mind, it's my first "real" orchestration, so forgive me if it sounds a bit amateurish. This does, by the way, feature live tin whistle, oboe, and trumpet. I played whistle and oboe, and my bro played trumpet (you an see more of his stuff here: Sing...

Ok, this is a piece I recorded for a client. It's a bit out of my, er, comfort zone. I usually record indie rock, folk, and acoustic stuff for folks. Guitar was played by a contracted musician; I did all the other instrumentation (Damage, LASS 2, etc.)...