Composer Roundtable Live Q&A - Hosted by Dirk Ehlert

[@Blakus]

Timestamps: (Thanks for these, Chris) Introductions - 0:25 Why do we do what we do? - 5:12 Live vs. pre-recorded videos - 15:05 How does where you live affect your work? - 23:42 How do you get work as a composer? - 30:59 How do you deal with trolls and negativity? - 44:09 Template vs. no template? - 51:16 Which free libraries would you recommend? - 1:09:09 Do you enjoy seeing how others recreate music? - 1:14:55 Achieving realism with orchestral samples - 1:16:49 Which MIDI controller do I recommend? - 1:18:25 Who here has worked with a live orchestra? - 1:19:33 (hint: not me) Online courses vs. traditional education - 1:21:08 What is it like being an all-in-one composer? - 1:28:36 REKT - 1:35:14 What's your dream goal in 10 years? - 1:35:47 Diversification of income streams - 1:46:23

[@VIUSmusic]

This was a very cool roundtable - super insightful :)

[@HugoPaulo]

46:38 - I just wanna say Blakus had a huge influence on me as a composer. I am now a professional trailer music composer but his music made me go "wow holy crap" when I barely knew what a sample library was or before I even got into the whole orchestral composing stuff, and I didn't even know who he was at the time. But he just defined what trailer/epic music sounds like in my head since then! It is a beautiful art to do the "simplification" (if you wanna call it that) that you did to John Williams' music for example. Just keep doing amazing shit please! xD

[@kapellekonig6512]

Two years later I still can't get over that wonderful Rise of Skywalker Trailer version of the Star Wars Theme. Slapping the vi IV I V on the Star Wars Theme is both ridculously bold as it is beautiful! Thank you!

[@compasspictures]

Thank you so much for this! You've been a huge inspiration for me!

[@lukasstipar]

Loved the stream throughout! So funny and informative at the same time... You have to do this again some time! :)

[@AlbertKimMusic]

you guys are so hilarious hahah, amazing q&a, please do more

[@zaharishtonov]

It was good to see you, Blake, during the event! :)

[@ardentwinter2214]

Just listening to this chat has got me thinking about getting back to producing again. Thanks for sharing.

[@LeonRossMusic]

Thank you Blake and everyone involved for this! Great chats :) Always insightful hearing different perspectives and genuine discussions. Hope you all can do it again sometime! Stay safe

[@lunao19]

what a cool gathering of marvelous ppl! How come I just discovered this channel just now?!

[@chaImers]

Just wanted to stop by and say you did a terrific job with the Star Wars Squadrons trailer music

[@ringchamp6543]

Blake, thank you for joining the group, I love your work & am always keen to learn from you. Cheers Matey

[@MikeBreidegamMusic]

Hi Blake, Thanks for doing this. Honestly I didn’t know about you until this, so looking forward to checking out your videos. You have some great insights. And honestly people need to chill that you aren’t composing like John Williams for the Star Wars stuff. Some people have too much time on their hands.

[@eds5709]

Hi Blake. I want to thank you (all) for the Q&A session. I'm sure many of us (amateur composers) enjoyed this and got even more inspiration. Keep in mind that you guys are appreciated and your opinions do count (or at least trigger creativity) even when we not always leave a comment. Have fun composing and I'm looking forward to your future projects.

[@PoundSound]

You guys should totally start a regular podcast. :o)

[@sotosonic413]

@Blakus - Surprised you didn't mention the Pocket Blakus Cello when they were talking about freebies - has to be one of the best free VIs :)

[@chrismeyers7487]

Blake! Welcome back, mate! Great to see you again!

[@Blakus]

Thanks Chris, was great to be back! :D

[@ardencassie5150]

Blake has turned up his Australian for the extra attention 😂😂

[@richardwilliamsmusic]

Where is the how to sound like Hans Zimmer staccato strings video? What is the link?

[@richardwilliamsmusic]

Is there a link for Blakus's How to Train Your Dragon track?

[@CjPusha2000]

Hey, guys! Could you suggest, what NI Kontakt libraries for epic drums & percussion does Blakus use? Because I can't "catch" them during stream. I really want to find powerful epic drums, maybe, you use some kind of them. I will be grateful if you write me names of these libraries. Or, Blakus, will be grateful for your answer :)

[@achillesamusic]

29:07 Who is he referring to :O ?

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

Haha i got the msg from youtube that this content might be inappropriate by some users. Uiui