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The Instrumentalist vs. The Musician Mindset
The trap References are meant to guide, not dictate Easy to slip from “informed by reference” to “forcing mix to match reference” Two mindsets Instrumentalist: only hears own part, copies reference note for note, ignores that arrangement/tracking/instrumentation differ, boosts highs just because reference curve is bright, ends up harsh/brittle Musician: hears whole piece, knows where Read More …
The Week I Switched DAWs
I had a few short pieces finished. I was into a fourth: “Haunted House”, and the music was already set in my head. The hard part was never going to be the writing or figuring out the melodies, chords, whatever. The hard part was getting a video file into Ableton without it choking. I spent Read More …
Video Sync on a Budget
A guide for film, TV, and potentially game composers who need two computers to stay together, without spending money you don’t have. The Problem Scoring to picture means your DAW and your video player have to agree on time, frame for frame. Studios solve this with dedicated video hardware. I’m not a studio yet so Read More …
A Monologue
BASS PLAYER – (always tuning the same string throughout) (not looking up) Go away. <beat> What? Go away. <Beat> What, a chick. Fuck No! A toy? (Stops tuning for a moment) I don’t need a toy. I do this. This note. Watch. (plucks, listens, winces, goes back to tuning) Almost. Almost, you hear that? No, Read More …
Tom Read Bass Transcriptions
The Tom Read Bass transcription library is a standout resource in the bass-playing community that you should know about. It is managed by professional bassist Tom Read, and the site serves as a massive repository of transcriptions crafted from experience. These are formal transcriptions designed for a professional. Some are tailored for specific arrangements so Read More …
Your Submit Hub Masterclass AI Guide
Unlock Spotify Success Tired of your music getting lost in the Spotify shuffle? The key to breaking through isn’t just great music – it’s smart strategy. A recent masterclass with SubmitHub CEO Jason Grishkov laid bare the secrets to leveraging their platform for algorithmic success. The core takeaway? Teach Spotify where your music belongs, and Read More …
FMNM – RAW Footage Layer 2
Quickly Now project in Shotcut. Please remix and reuse if you so choose. This idea started from a shot of our inflatable pool, but then I started focusing on the waves in the video instead. After some cropping, coloring, and other manipulations, I started to get some base video tracks to start piecing together. For Read More …
Pensive Movie Theme – RAW Footage Layer 1
Inspire by the minimalist composers, here is a rock tune fit for a soundtrack. Where would you use this in a movie?
Dark Future Layer 4 Video
Dark Future Layer 4 Video – #1bb #visualart #collage #fireplace #dark #future