The Glow Inc. Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I figured I'd create this thread to post all my orchestral songs / demos / arrangements in a same place, so I don't create a new thread everytime something needs posting. Currently working on arrangements inspired by particular soundtracks or in the style of specific composers, to broaden my abilities as a composer.Let's start with this small arrangement in the style of Jason Grave's "Dead Space 2" OST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Loved it. As Always, you know how to create a dense atmosphere. Good job, as always! This would also fit games like Twinsen's Odyssey just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Thanks ! LBA was a great game.I have a rather visual approach to music because, well...I'm a fucking nerd love SF OSTs, videogames OSTs, concept art, matte painting etc...Used to hide my orchestral arrangements behind industrial/electronic synths for years to give them the illusion of depth ( and because they were easier to mix and master that way ) but now it's time to improve my orchestration ! Edited April 21, 2013 by The Glow Inc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Star Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Great work!You should definitely compose soundtracks for movies and games Twinsen? talk about an old game chewie Wasn't it your crooked teeth friend who presented the game to you? having a nostalgic moment right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gunns Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 whats your hardware/software setup?its pretty good man, you use kontakt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks guys !My setup is mostly software and other than the libraries listed in the video, I use the main professional cinematic scoring libraries that composers use ( stuff by companies like East West, Project Sam, Audiobro, Heavyocity ... ).Half of them use Kontakt but my favourite libraries, the ones developped by East West, use the "Play" engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB. Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) You are very talented Glow. I liked it.I agree with the others, composing soundtracks would suit you as well. But never limit yourself only to that. Did you have any scholing in composing? Edited April 22, 2013 by MBRose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thank you MBRose !Composing soundtracks is my dreamjob and I'm regularly taking small steps toward that goal.Never had any schooling in "composing" per se. I received a classical training from age 6 to 15 ( violin, theory, sight-reading ... ), which allowed me to teach myself how to play guitar, improvisation, and then to get into computer-assisted compositon.Wasn't trying to become a composer at first, just wanted to record some demos with some friends but one thing led to another and I found myself a true passion for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB. Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I love classical music, do you still play the violin?You can hear you have that background. That's why I asked actually.Why didn't you proceed the schooling? You really should go further with this and make it your priority (if it not already is)Sorry for the questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 I haven't played the violin since the day I picked a guitar ( yes, really...it might not be too late because after 13 years, I still have finger memory from the violin but, I just love the guitar ).I didn't proceed with the schooling because I disliked the violin and more or less sabotaged my classical studies ( it was my father's idea, he's a professional violonist ). Huge mistake retrospectively but meh, I was 15 and without it, I wouldn't have learned the guitar...or at least not for a while.It is definitely my priority but I'm focusing on securing a stable job ( teacher ) for the years to come so I can pay the bills while getting my name out there, scoring projects and, hopefully, touring with my band from time to time.Thanks for asking and for your support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) And here is another one, still inspired by Dead Space, but way more agressive. Edited April 23, 2013 by The Glow Inc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB. Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Really good! My father is a classical music expert and even knows a few really worldwide famous dutch musici. He forced classical music on us. So my brother had to play the violin and I had to take ballet lessons. My brother was very bad From an early age I restisted, but now I love classical music. So I get how that worked for you.This last piece is modern 'classical' music almost. You should try to make a longer piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feconroses Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 You are really talented. You should do like a 20 minute piece! 50 second stuff is not enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 And here is another one, still inspired by Dead Space, but way more agressive. Great stuff as usual, as is the first track. I could definitely see you getting a career in doing game and film soundtracks. You have a good ear for unique melodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thanks guys. Really means a lot ! Credit also goes to the companies that make those fantastic sound libraries. I know older composers sometimes look down on that technology ( though they all use it ) but I'm amazed by some of the software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 A theme I created for a MMORPG called Ashes of Pheonix but which they won't use because it is too dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Star Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 A theme I created for a MMORPG called Ashes of Pheonix but which they won't use because it is too dark. Really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 A theme I created for a MMORPG called Ashes of Pheonix but which they won't use because it is too dark. No sense, besides darker stuff suits this kind of game so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Well, to be fair, the gameplay of their game has more to do with PvP and epic battles than with the bleak apocalyptic setting so they may be right.It doesn't matter though because I'm still scoring it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riot Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 A theme I created for a MMORPG called Ashes of Pheonix but which they won't use because it is too dark. Really good +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Been updating my gear :Hope you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Nice. Are you using any guitar synthesizer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Aboard the Icarus sounds damn great.Are these original compositions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Yes they are. Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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