7 Instrumental Combinations in Hollywood Film Music

[@avalotikeshwara6136]

Wow, thumbs up for the list of used sample libraries!

[@composingacademy8270]

My pleasure! Someone previously asked about the libraries in the comments, so I thought I should add the list of libraries used 😀

[@classical-music-lab]

The way you demonstrate the examples is fantastic. What I like most about your videos is that you provide not only the piano roll of MIDI data but also notation. Thank you.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes making the notation means it takes a little longer to produce, but its what I would want from an educational music tutorial

[@nicomuziek]

So clearly explained, as always. I think you are the best teacher or certainly one of the best on YT.

[@jorstad2194]

So simple but sounds epic

[@ShamStalin]

Woahhh... More of these contents please

[@spokansas]

Great information, Simon!. It's amazing how much the 'colors of instrumentation' can change a pieces vibe. Essential information!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much - yep the orchestral colors you use can really make a difference. Sometimes when a director has notes on a score, all that needs changing is the instrumentation!

[@michaelwolf9620]

Hey Simon! Your Tutorials are really great and help me a lot with my own music! Thank you very much! 😃👍👍👍

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi Michael, My pleasure - glad they are useful! I've just had a quick look at your channel - you have some awesome music on there!

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

@michaelwolf9620 Really good stuff, Michael. Just subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to more great content in the future.

[@TiagoNugentComposer]

Something to note about pizzicato, it's the first technique you learn when playing a string instrument, which I think is where it's association with youth and carefreeness comes from.

[@composingacademy8270]

Ah yes, you're absolutely right. It certainly must be easier to pluck the string then to get to grips with the initial bow technique. Thanks for watching!

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

Love your teaching method. So much so, I purchased your "Cinematic Music Made Easy" course. Money well spent!

[@composingacademy8270]

Oh wow, thank you so much!!😀

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

@composingacademy8270 Yep. A couple of months ago. Haven't had a chance to dive into it yet though. Work has been eating up too much of my time at the moment. But having watched all your KZbin videos, I know my music will only improve once I get started on the courses.

[@PianoIn21Days]

This is SO well done ,Simon!

[@clydesight]

Thank you for such an informative and instructive video, filled with great ideas and suggestions!

[@composingacademy8270]

My pleasure - thanks for watching!

[@DanieleMiani-bp3qn]

very useful as always❤ great job!😊

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@gianni1646]

Fabulous! Just the inspiration I needed to kick off the new week. Thanks, Gianni❤

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much! I hope the inspiration proves to be fruitful!

[@Kingchord2000]

Fantastic stuff here, Simon!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@composingacademy8270]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@ricardohernandez2771]

Gracias!.. usted es un verdadero maestro!

[@acerxldn]

nombre éste es el canal que he estado buscando, todo tu contenido es muy valioso! gracias por hacerlo ja. podrías hacer un video explicando la producción y composición musical detrás de las canciones de league of legends, o valoran porfavor 😭😭 he estado buscando por mucho tiempo eso

[@reziahamed9255]

INCREDIBALLY explained mate .... Much Love.. Cheers !!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Andrewstolarski]

Your a very talented musician who knows what tools to use and where to use them 😊😊😊

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@carminepastore3274]

Hi Simon, Thank you once again for a great video!!

[@aarondjacob]

Would love to know which libraries you’re using. Amazing work! Really helpful tips!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks so much! I've just added a list of the sample libraries used to the video description!

[@javierestevez9680]

great amazing content for new composers

[@medlemine6717]

We hope, our dear professor, that you would be so kind as to explain to us the musical language you use, which is what is preventing me from understanding your unique lessons.👌👌❤

[@wpaganperez]

Thank you one more time! I will use these tips soon.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much! Hopefully the tips will be easy to incorporate into your own music

[@jsfotografie]

Awsome Video looks so easy and sounds amazing GRRRR :D

[@composingacademy8270]

Haha, thank you!

[@jsfotografie]

@@composingacademy8270 and soon i will compose similar stuff at the moment i starte modul 2 of your great course! glad i found it my head is burning hahahah :D

[@gondiulaurentiu3804]

very concise and on-topic

[@composingacademy8270]

Appreciate it, thank you for watching!

[@FLH3official]

Thanks for the video. Regarding the celeste, 3:32, I adore it but beware in a "real world situation", I mean with a real physical celeste and a real orchestra (yes, think about this personnal achievement!😉) its volume is quite low and it has to be played with a light orchestration. For instance with a lot of brass and forte strings it will not be heard. In these circonstances the glockenspiel with has a higher sound pressure, can help you. Obviously with plugins and gain control we can make the celesta as loud as we want 😁

[@composingacademy8270]

Very good point! I played a lot of percussion at Music College - I remember playing a glockenspiel in a tutti section of an orchestral piece and unfortunately hitting a wrong note. Of course it could be heard over everything. I'll never forget the look I received from the conductor 😬

[@FLH3official]

@@composingacademy8270 The inherent nature of the percussions, often very few notes to play but when it's the wrong one... the TPNB, (Triangle Player Nervous Breakdown 😁)

[@DileepaMangala]

Wow. Thanks for this lovely video ❤ Love from Sri Lanka ❤❤

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@tswyn]

Can you PLEASEE do a tutorial on modulation and velocities, thankss ❤

[@xoundsbythimo4614]

Please please make more videos❤

[@composingacademy8270]

I will get better at posting more regularly!

[@teamtomii]

Useful video!

[@maxgillings1271]

Awesome!! Nice on Mr. Stevens!

[@composingacademy8270]

Haha, thank you!

[@keigoakaitokei_itochan-nel995]

I guess you should add more combination, like for the medieval or middle ages one

[@RalfKurtsiefer]

thanks for the inspiration

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you for watching!

[@ehsananalouei8610]

very very very thank you for this video

[@composingacademy8270]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@lucmohayo6015]

Whouaouhh ❤❤❤ , wonderful,

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much!

[@andreasfranzmann9634]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@composingacademy8270]

My pleasure- I'm glad it was useful!

[@YT2024Hayward]

Great tutorial.

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much!

[@JamesNoteology]

Excellent would like to see more instrumental combination videos

[@adriannass9396]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@composingacademy8270]

My pleasure - many thanks for watching!

[@benitesle]

Hi, how are you! I found your channel really cool and would like to know more about types of Hollywood instrument combinations. Is there any book or course you would recommend?

[@sebastianolivares3021]

Last one contemplative reminds me a lot of The Equalizer Movie Song

[@michaeltablet8577]

Thank you so very much!

[@composingacademy8270]

It's my pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@Umitto]

very valuable video ty

[@composingacademy8270]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@henrique88t]

19:46 what those little balls below the harp notes mean?

[@levbrodkin5964]

Thank you !

[@composingacademy8270]

You're welcome! Appreciate the comment!

[@AliTalaatShehata]

Sinister gives me the vibe of Tim Burton's Batman

[@BG-ok9wi]

I completely agree

[@АлексейРапекта]

Highly educational and inspiring video. Thank you! Could you please tell me which libraries you used for the sentimental part?

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you so much! For the Sentimental pieces it was Berlin Woodwinds (Flute, Clarinet and Bassoon) Requiem (Female Choir) and Pacific Strings for the Violins and Violas

[@loopinglars101]

Great video! I love watching your channel! I have just one question. Do you compose your scores in a notation software (like Musescore) first and export it into cubase then or do you write your pieces just in Cubase? So what is your workprogress? Thank you for your help!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you for your kind words! I will almost always compose first in Cubase, before then exporting the Midi, importing it into Finale to make the notation. I hope that helps!

[@scottfoster3643]

It doesnt appear that spitfire percussion is available anymore. I really want that celeste

[@angelogame2308]

also, one more thing. What about soft and joyful instrumental combinations.

[@quaydcorbridge8426]

The beginning of the magical part soynds like ready player one the scene where wade goes backward in the race. Cool

[@composingacademy8270]

Ah I will have to check it out - thanks for watching!

[@-God_Of_Time-]

Finally 😅😊❤

[@composingacademy8270]

Yes, sorry this one took a while to make! ☺

[@JulianFernandez]

really nice... maybe add the examples as downloadable files? :D

[@composingacademy8270]

That is a good idea...I'll see what I can do....Thanks for watching!

[@omidi.studio]

good

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks!

[@thenorthstar311]

❤👍

[@Videokeys]

When I'm stucked at composing, I just visit your channel. Thanks a lot for this wonderful tutorial.

[@composingacademy8270]

Glad I can help! Thanks for watching 😀

[@SimonTheGolds]

"Contemplative" is my musical hiding place

[@Ken_news5220]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you!

[@antoniostradivalli]

what piano do you use in the last part of the video?

[@composingacademy8270]

Its Keyscape, with the Cinematic Grand Piano patch and some added Blackhole Reverb

[@MichaelSmith-on1ig]

Piccolo flute + bass drum, when the dropping of a bomb is required

[@mura878]

Excuse me, what's library of orchestra to use you?

[@sampraise1]

Upcoming filmmakers gether here let help our self

[@TonyProcure]

Are you writing in GarageBand?

[@composingacademy8270]

Hi, no all of my videos are using Cubase

[@Walid.OnTheTrack6725]

I'm testing that with SWAM bundle, and I'm literally crying my *ss off

[@acerxldn]

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[@franciscoaragao5398]

Hollywood? This existed before Hollywood was founded.

[@stalcher1699]

But "Hollywood", cinematic soundtracks, do use these combinations, no matter if they existed before or after the conception of Hollywood.

[@BenMartinBox]

Thanks for sharing! Stay safe.

[@composingacademy8270]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@BenMartinBox]

@@composingacademy8270 Always! Music is my oxygen and I'm always curious to see how fellow musicians approach the solutions. Stay safe.