Behind-the-Scenes: The Fall

'To Shiver The Sky’ Available Now.
Listen Now: christophertin.lnk.to/TSTSID
Check out the music video of “The Fall” here: vevo.ly/I6ApCm
Take a sneak peak at the creative process behind Christopher's new album in this behind-the-scenes video series. Originally created as part of his Kickstarter campaign for 'To Shiver the Sky', these videos were released exclusively to Kickstarter backers during the composition and recording of the album. We're making them available to all now.
“The Fall” was commissioned by David Byard in celebration of human enlightenment.
With Pene Pati, Tenor
Recorded by: Christopher Tin at Tin Works Studios, Santa Monica
With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Recorded by: Andrew Dudman at Abbey Road Studios, London
Conducted by: Christopher Tin
Orchestral session producer: Gareth Williams
Concertmaster: Duncan Riddell
Managing Director: James Williams
Recording Consultant: Ian Maclay
And with Sean Patrick Flahaven (Co-Producer on the album)
Video directed & produced by: Gabriel Majou
Special thanks to the followings for use of their footage:
Wikimedia Commons
Pexels
Videvo
The National Archives
Other specific public domain imagery/footage include:
• Chart of Hell (painting, between 1480 and 1490), Sandro Botticelli,
• Gustave Doré, (illustrations, 1861), series of engravings for Dante's 'Divine Comedy'
• Inferno (silent, 1911), directed by Francesco Bertolini, Adolfo Padovan, Giuseppe De Liguoro
• Text excerpts from Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy',
- Purgatory, Canto XII, lines 95-96
- Inferno, Canto XXIV, line 52-57
- Inferno Canto XXXIV Line 136-139
Last but not least, our immense thank you to all backers who participated in Christopher's Kickstarter. You all made this record a reality!
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[@NorDank]

I can't wait

[@hawkshot1276]

We all can't

[@thenamelessking2730]

As an Italian I can say that is beautiful that you've used two Italian geniuses, a scientist and a poet, for your works

[@declandally4992]

The background music is already kinda terrifying. I can't wait for the song

[@4875vn84]

My God, Christopher, I never would have expected bringing in Dante here! Please, please keep these making-of vids coming!

[@gavintomasco2275]

I am extremely interested in the creative orchestration techniques that you used including the descending Shepard’s tone, the modified flute timbre, and the inventive use of a bass drum. Also, I’m beyond excited to hear that this album will be similar to Calling All Dawns in its use of leitmotifs. I can’t wait to make a catalogue and analysis of this one as well!

[@christophertin]

Oh that was you!!! I remember! Thank you for doing that!

[@empathqueen6553]

You put me in a state of awe. I have experienced true love and you have helped me connect with God. Your music is the greatest gift on Earth. You’re a literal magician. You are so legendary. I’m extremely grateful for every moment you’ve impacted my life!!!!

[@Raptor747]

Taking inspiration from sources like that, with you as the composer, no wonder it's magical!

[@asadpuppy1259]

I can tell from sogno di volare that this album is going to be the one. It's the one. The one.

[@wadeammons7171]

The visualizer gave me chills and this makes me appreciate it even more, love all that you’re doing for us fans!

[@noneofyourbusiness9489]

It's so kind of you to schedule the release of the album for my birthday!

[@christophertin]

Ah, wonderful!

[@MrStephanieJChia]

man this is way too good and SO underrated

[@garycrump7700]

I usually sleep with the Bose radio tuned to the local classical station that has quite excellent programming, especially during the overnight hours when the hosts have more flexibility to play music that isn't often heard during the day. In the early hours when I was in and out of REM sleep, I happened to hear Sogno di Volare and before hearing the introduction of the music. I turned up the volume to catch the name after it concluded, and have been online since then discovering the mastery of Christopher Tin. Discovering new music is such a deep intellectual experience, and as a licensed pilot, and a humble human, getting turned on the this music is a great way to start a new year after the awful one we just endured. Hearing music that captures the spirits of man's quest for the sky and the universe is truly a quest with no bounds, and his music makes the experience a great one to enjoy (and one that brings tears to my eyes from the pure emotional intensity!)

[@christophertin]

Thanks, and welcome to my world!

[@SamVillano]

“You can’t overdo things. Like, at most I can use the Sogno theme one more time.” Tell that to John Williams 😂

[@christophertin]

I’m not telling John Williams *anything* about how to compose, LOL!

[@helmgreycastle]

Thanks Christopher Tin for your masterpieces!

[@Neura1net]

I‘m more and more convinced that Mr. Tin is a genius

[@azdono9352]

Tin es un genio, espero a que salga pronto su nuevo disco

[@pamelarebecavergaradelacer8850]

Concuerdo con tu comentario.

[@rodrigomontoya7302]

I am looking forward to all the songs.

[@jacksonmcclendon7698]

Can’t wait for the album

[@nicholass3892]

I can't wait! August 21st people!

[@molliethorn]

What an amazing intellect....I love his passion! I need to buy the album so I can read all of it in succession. I love the album, and Sogno di Volare is gorgeous.

[@ThomasSchwarz42]

A kind of magic.

[@Matzevz]

The two pre-released tracks are already amazing, I am very excited about this album. Please keep these insights coming, they are great!

[@Noodelousart123]

You are a musical genius.

[@kh91132]

Can't wait to hear another masterpiece

[@goshlike76]

Your thought process helped me get out of some obstacles in composition. Pure genius!

[@christophertin]

Super! High five, fellow composer!

[@Anonymouse85]

Oh this is so cool, i'm really looking forward to the new album. (And i mean, só cool! Sounds amazing)

[@jankreibich]

Damn, Chris, this is brilliant! Thanks a lot for giving us a glimpse into your thoughts & experiences, this makes me appreciate your music even more. I am very much looking forward to the album release!

[@christophertin]

Thanks!

[@donncarsula7402]

I'm a aspiring composer and you inspire me so much! Please continue making music 💖

[@palacsinta6622]

I loved listening to this explanation, thank you!

[@ComboWombo13]

I cannot wait, but I will

[@Huitzinga]

Really cool those images form the italian silent film,now I must investigate that movie.

[@Mayo_Kehie]

Great!

[@RedT...TheOriginal.NotANumber]

Wow. I came in to this video hoping to find the lyrics to the second quarter of the song (after the first falling, but before the reprise of Sogno di Volare). Still don't have that, but there was a ton of other fun stuff here! I especially loved the bit about how the bass drum makes that cool effect. I don't suppose you'll have sheet music available for this song? It's a great vocal piece to practice with my daughter, to help her learn pitch, harmony, timing, and to practice expanding her range. She's still in grade school, so we're just starting. May as well start with a piece we both enjoy, right?

[@DeanBurnettJr.]

Alexa, played The Fall this morning, I've just started learning Ableton. I'm a guitar player. I've heard that somewhere before. Bådäss

[@Wysperr]

Ahhhhhh! So excited. I've been listening to a lot of horror and, idk, intense sounding orchestra pieces, so this is sounding right up my alley. Can't wait either way though. This is gonna be good.

[@codesp5629]

It's really interesting on how à genius works

[@SamVillano]

Oh, it will be antiphonal!! I’m so glad!!

[@christophertin]

Well we had actually tried spreading the stereo image wider on the mix, but it just wound up sounding distracting. Maybe we’ll do that in live performance.

[@dimitriydzyuba218]

Not a percussionist myself, but I heard about the rubber ball + drum thing and it's interesting that you decided to implement it. This album is shaping out great!

[@christophertin]

Many more percussion tricks coming down the pipe!

[@snarf1504]

4:47 What string library are you using in your mock-ups? :) I love that you're sharing more BTS stuff!

[@christophertin]

Spitfire and LA Scoring Strings.

[@rameoparmon1222]

Great vid! I wonder it will be a standalone album or you are writing it for something...

[@christophertin]

It’s a stand-alone album!

[@michalborkowski1283]

Amazing work, Keep it up. Greetings from Fellow singer, actor and musician. Beautiful score. Can you do any works in Cantonese by any chance?. If yes would love to hear. 👍👏

[@christophertin]

Have not yet, but someday! Have to brush up on my Cantonese first...

[@ljp176]

What program are you using?

[@christophertin]

Sibelius and Logic in this video.

[@SamanthaIreneYTube]

Shut up and take my money! 💰