Composing for Strings (Part 2) - Studio Time: S2E56

[@ChristopherByrumHarris]

I always liked Christian Henson's quote about strings - "Midi Strings can make you feel something. Real strings can make you cry." The end of this video proves that point.

[@rodrigonoales]

It's remarkable that someone at your level wants to share the wisdom and knowledge in this way. Thank you for taking the time to do such amazing videos, I really really really love these series, please keep it coming. Thank you again.

[@akira20ish]

He inspired me to get into music production I have my own home studio and it’s my sanctuary

[@Erdnase23]

Unbelievably generous.

[@Hell_Inc]

Erdnase23 yes. very much indeed. it's incredible how much knowledge he shares

[@cruxmusic245]

I have met a few world class musicians, what made them exceptional was their willingness to share. As an amature musician, this is one of the most amazing videos I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@junkiexlmusic]

It should be like that

[@AlexeyFilippenkoPlummet]

That's no surprise - people who achieved everything, including big name and connections, have absolutely nothing to lose in terms of their position and competition. So they lose nothing by giving, but they gain a lot by doing so - a sense of purpose, of even more recognition, of kindness, of sharing.

[@HenoelMusic]

I am truly curious who dislikes a video like this. This guy is taking time out of his day, and FOR FREE putting up a video online to help us out!! There are some interesting people out there.

[@pianoguyyy]

Hans Zimmer fans?:)

[@pianoboi4842]

@@pianoguyyy you know Junkie Xl and Zimmer are long time friends and collaborators?

[@chrisclark8871]

Your videos do not have the amount of likes they deserve, your music says enough but your Studio Time videos just display the serious talent you have, i am very thankful for both, thanks Tom

[@razzerraw1108]

Coming back to this video after 3 months, I'm so happy this is still up and was created. Incredible amounts of information!!

[@circlemover]

Simplicity has never sounded so complex, delightful and delicious. Thank you very much.

[@brianomahoney1900]

These are still my absolute favourite composing tutorials.. Thank you Tom.. Really inspirational and I'd love to see some more composing walkthroughs. I keep going back to these..

[@thepianoman007]

Change of the pace in 533/534 is just amazing ! Thanks Tom for your time and great advices !

[@DenisPostle]

For someone moving from simple but effective home-brewed music for a recent movie, this and the first Part have been more than useful, inspiring even. They confirmed that what I was doing in a naive way had a way to go but opened the possibility of how to get there. Many thanks.

[@KarlONeillK37]

Tom, yet again I'm blown away by this series, I cant thank you enough for showing us this, I love how you explain everything and you are definitely helping me learn more. Thank you for your time, I really mean that.

[@smguy7]

Both videos have been very inspiring for me. I am going to go away and play my keyboards for a couple of hours now. I grew up listening to and playing Bach and then I discovered electronic music. I think found my way into Kraftwerk, DAF, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Cabaret Voltaire, Eno, John Foxx, Giorgio Moroder and eventually EDM and Japanese techno-pop. I go back to Bach, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Purcell, Monteverdi, Schoenberg, Webern, Shostakovich and Messiaen from time to time.

[@macmutscheller9686]

Tom my man. Ive watched part 1 and 2 like a thousand times. You are a big part of the reason that ive landed some real nice placements. Now im going on! Thanks and love to Jxl ❤

[@NorfolkTraveller]

I just want to say I totally appreciate being able to watch and learn from this. KZbin is amazing, but it is only made amazing when masters of their craft such as Junkie XL are prepared to take the time to make awesome videos and so kindly share their knowledge and experience to help others. Priceless... Thank you :)

[@Texocracy]

Thank you! Loved how you explained first before revealing you were expounding upon Bach's concepts. Lovely mood you painted.

[@simonpost1348]

This song is truly amazing and you can really feel the emotion, well done Tom.

[@mvh2275]

Wow! Goosebumps on the final Orchestra version. Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.

[@sklgy]

Tom, you are the man if it comes to sharing your knowledge here on the internet. I loved every episode so far and learned many new techniques and tricks from you. I wanted to thank you for this effort you put into making these series and hope to learn even more!

[@OO-yf1nz]

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to provide such an insight into your thought process. Much appreciated.

[@erwinvandiggelen977]

Tom, dank je zo ontzettend veel voor wat je ons (mij) met al deze kijkjes achter de schermen en in jouw workflow geeft. Je inspireert. Dank dank dank.

[@amomasi9909]

Hi Tom, I noticed you normalized your voice over level with the music. Lol Now I know you actually take time to read our comments and improve your masterclass (I'm just going to call it that). I swear, I could kiss your bald head right now. This is awesome!

[@sunnygeorge4152]

I think, theatres filled with tears ,with this background theme..

[@rickneibauer1]

Beautiful! When I was a kid, I knew I wanted to do this... I'm producing other stuff now... but I feel like I've been given the keys to the film scoring university... Finally... I'm 32 now and primed to put my skills to work. Thank you sooooo much for this man!

[@ToastedCigar]

Your channel is a treasure-trove for an intermediate beginner like me. I have been playing the guitar for 8 years and I've played in a metal band for the last 2 years, but lately I've been dreaming of making a score of my own some day. So, therefore I've been studying more music theory, characteristics of different orchestral instruments and basics of producing music (mixing, mastering etc.). All of this is very confusing and a hell of a job since there is tons of things to consider when making music like this on your own, so I really appreciate that you take the time to do these videos!

[@antonisfakiris505]

Thank you Tom/JXL for the knowledge who you are sharing with these tutorial videos to pros but also to amateurs in Film score and in music,in general!!!Kind regards

[@farnaztabatabaee]

Every morning I watch one of your studio videos and GOD that makes me super happy and excited!I hope I can see you in person one day to thank you:)

[@aletorriggino]

Thank you for taking the time and sharing this series, it's impressive. The first part of the melody made me think of the "Elegy for Dunkirk", which is also a beautiful peace.

[@HATZIDIS]

A very nice turtorial. Well done !!!!! We are waiting more!!!!!

[@alexanderdelacruz9249]

Loved this sound track, so romantic and beautiful harmonies.

[@thomaskolb8785]

Now that's deeply humbling. Thank you for this excellent episode!

[@danielcoppens5684]

You are a treasure to any artist. Thank you again.

[@Mrjononotbono]

Great! Thank you! That live playing really does make everything come alive! Brilliant String Writing!

[@connorshort4847]

Wow! I still can't believe you are doing this. I loved this first series but this has definitely surpassed it. Between you and the Hans Zimmer masterclass I have been learning so much.

[@douglasmack999]

You sir are a gentleman. These tutorials are invaluable to so many. It's been a while since I played some of your techno, during nights I have played at. Does your talent know no bounds at all?

[@Frank2tek]

Now I'm floating on my chair. Greetings from Italy to this great Maestro.

[@jdsgotninelives]

An incredibly moving piece of music. I'm so glad I found this channel.

[@Love-music-Alain]

Tellement magnifique que je vais essayer de traduire chacun de tes mots en apprenant l'anglais ! J'ai déjà préparé ma section strings sur cubase à ta manière ! Merci et mille fois merci !

[@slemtones]

These 2 "string theory" videos are absolutely awesome. And the modular synth stuff. And the drum machine stuff. And the ... ;-) Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, and for making it so useful and accessible with the use of multiple camera angles. That must take a lot of time and effort, over and above your time to demonstrate. I really appreciate your generosity. Thank you, and hope you have a great Christmas!

[@jasperdany]

Wow your musical breakdown of arrangements is simply mind blowing !!

[@MathieuCONAN]

awsome ! Please could you make more videos on the different ways to harmonize/arrange chords progressions (for strings, but also for brass and woodwinds) because finding chords progressions is not so hard but knowing the right way to make those chords progressions for orchestra is really another job !

[@PromoMIAR]

All caught up now. Binge watched everything. Many thanks Tom. Really enjoyed it.

[@malte2887]

awesome video, thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge! I know this might be a tough one, but I think this is what most of us following you would kill for to see you doing: a series that goes through everything from a to z while doing a full track! This could be a remake from one of your scores or a whole new not too complex one, that includes the most important elements. Meaning that it starts by finding the first tunes, that develop to a full orchestraion, implementing the techincal side like mixing etc. The thing is that in my opinion it would give us a greater view on the whole image on how to set everything up and in my opinion you learn the most by just watching an experienced musician just doing his thing, not necessarily explaining everything in detail. I spent hours watching deadmau5's livestreams to get a clue on how electronic music production works. And it served me well, because I could see how certain things develop and what their meaning is in the whole image, also being able to go back to certain parts, review them and learn some technicals on the side by just watching his workflow. I know that this would mean a hell lot of work and giving away a lot of insight, but it would also boost a lot of creativity and knowledge. Just something you might take into consideration ;) Anyway, have a great weekend and keep on being awesome :) Greetings from Germany!

[@jamiethompson6371]

Completely agree that this would be ideal, though as you say it's a lot to ask

[@sxdrujandis]

Thanks for that! I really enjoyed explaining your chords and naming them as you played them, and you you approached the bass notes when not as key root notes. Something I am trying to work on..

[@EzY-Ed]

As a musician and a composer, I really like your approach on this. The other day I met Danny Elfman, and I really like he’s approach as well. Remember guys every composer has its own style when it comes to composing. We’re not here to Judge anyone but to enjoy their greatness. Thank you my friend for sharing your talent with us... Happy New Year 🤟

[@LGCL]

Just another great video from a great composer!!!...thank you very much Tom once again for sharing your approach on Film Scoring!!!

[@dangerousforce]

Take a Bow , thats all i can say. It needs a big heart and great mind to have the generousity to share knowledge to others , that too in a public platform like youtube. And that too a busy , renowed composer like you . GREAT ... simply great . thank you for all the videos and classes, always an inspiration for us , budding musicians. Thank you !!!!! With love from india.

[@brainrussell6811]

Wonderfully insightful, as always. Thanks for your time!

[@live2650]

Thank You Tom ..Really enjoy these composing for strings videos. Keep up the great work !!

[@Hairyloft]

Insightful, that's a beautiful piece of music!Thank you

[@Grinder-one]

The beginning sequence remind me so much of what Giorgio Moroder did with 'Montana's theme', based around the Cm, Bbm and F chords. Beautiful, thanks for uploading.

[@electroagent]

Incredible work and excellent break down! Thanks a ton for sharing!

[@AnayaMusic]

Great sequences and progression of tunes. Thank you 🙏🏻. Anaya

[@oddgeirvestad]

Long time passed since this post was released, but for me great info both sessions, thank you

[@TheChiversBeatCompany]

This is so amazing !! Thanks TOM and the whole team behind this

[@jwp2460]

I am so inspired by watching you explain your composition process, the choices you made along the way for arranging the parts, voicing the chords, etc. This is super helpful to me as a composer. This is one of the very best KZbin channels I've found on film composing. Fantastic stuff!!

[@TheBubbajuju]

I am so thankful for Studio Time.

[@ralphdurgaram7641]

Hi Tom, thank you for these great videos! I'm a composer myself and your explanation is really easy and usable. I hope you keep contributing with these great tutorials. BTW The last time I saw you was I think in Tivoli Utrecht some 27 years ago as Junkie XL, dancing on your energetic grooves! No idea how you have developed in becoming such a pro in film music. Respect!

[@keithgilmore4101]

Thank you so much Tom... absolutely invaluable insight into your work with strings. (Parts 1 and 2). I have learnt a great deal from your generosity with your knowledge.

[@nessrecords]

At @10:15 I totally understand what you're saying - and agree this is a great way to conceptualize - but for young/beginner students I think it's important to add that the "key of C minor" is also Eb Major (relative, same scale) and is usually written with that key signature (three flats).

[@MarcoVernacchiaMusiccomposer]

Great theme Tom, like a classic Morricone love theme. Thanks for this.

[@jeradatherton]

Best channel ever. Thank you!

[@prosper7452]

Thank you so much for these videos! And thank you especially for the time you put into making them.

[@Frank2tek]

Junkie you are amazing .... The title of this video should be "The Power Of Strings"... I'm italian and i love strings. when I listen to the strings my heart fills with emotion.

[@Billy-bd2oe]

This has enhanced my life, thank you SO much for sharing this, I have learned so much!

[@omarnaimsawaya4297]

Delightful!!!! A true masteclass!!!! I'm speechless!!!!! Thank u very much Tom!!!!! 100000000. Blessings to you

[@gessworld]

Beautiful arrange changes in the music!!!

[@augure86]

Fantastic video ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us !

[@Hell_Inc]

a vid like this should have 1 million likes. at least! thanks again JXL! brilliant work

[@maudonnet]

Thanks for these videos, Tom! Amazing content, great explanations, always something to learn from you. I really appreciate that!

[@Wayne_Robinson]

Thanks for demonstrating that Tom, and thanks to J. S. Bach for the technique.

[@KLucero22]

Incredible. Thank you for sharing such a wealth of knowledge

[@edmasters4454]

Fantastic session - thanks, Tom!

[@PatFlanigan]

Anyone who disliked a video like this, please explain to me why you would do such a thing? I'm genuinely curious...

[@AKASHPMP]

me also shocked

[@PatFlanigan]

Right? This stuff is priceless and Tom's approach is just amazing.

[@JohnSk82]

Pure jealousy or perhaps one of the members of Milli Vanilli ? :P

[@snowdjagha]

It's just because the button is there.

[@Bashanvibe]

Pat Tremblay lack of appreciation

[@upsidedown8512]

Yes, I was waiting for episode 2. Thank you JXL

[@mr.talovic3175]

Thank you Tom! You are so inspiring for me, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@opinionatorX]

This is truly epic! Thanks for sharing your hard work.

[@jimvortex296]

Thx for Sharing this Tom. Beautiful Composition. Emotional and strong. Keep Up The Good Work:)

[@SaschaKratzer]

Amazing melody arrangement! Reminds me about the great mafia movies!!!!

[@MathieuCONAN]

Dude man, you just can't imagine how your videos are incredibly usefull for me ! really really thanks for all your works !

[@positivelydark]

Absolutely brilliant! I've been wanting to learn how to write for strings and your part 1 and 2 have been incredibly helpful. Thank you for taking the time to teach this!

[@epicmusic9664]

Very beautiful, especially at 20:00. Thanks for the great vids Tom! :) As far as your string adagios go, Faction Before Blood from Divergent is my personal favorite.

[@HazeAnderson]

Thank you for seasons 1 and 2, I sincerely hope you have the free time for a third season. :)

[@mirzaaljic]

Great information. Thank you so much for sharing! By the way, after watching this video, I found myself playing this chord progression for 2 hours, experimenting with various libraries.

[@grimage1731]

This is such incredibly valuable! Love all of your videos Tom, you inspire and teach me a lot!

[@-arb-]

This is great - thanks a lot Tom (and the people behind the camera)! My main problem with these videos is they make me want to buy synthesizers. Your passion for them is contagious. I wonder if the bank would give me a loan.

[@Dj_Leoguerrero]

I am so greatful with you !!! brilliant videos, no words :)

[@kieranunsworth3102]

Thank you so much for making these videos!

[@alias2330]

Thanks for all your videos Tom, it's much appreciated. Love your writing for strings episodes. Watched them over n over. Keep up the good work Thank you!!... One thing I am struggling with tho. Is harmonizing a melody, I understand stand the principal and how to do it, but still find I'm struggling with that. Perhaps a studio session on 'harmonizing' would be brilliant!! If you have time of course!! : ) thanks again!!

[@martinsokol3527]

You are so charismatic, i generally love your vids. An amazing and talented composer you are !

[@gabrield.cstoica1832]

Yes Tom,very good Masterclas...bravo!

[@CJMusic2]

Fantastic stuff, really useful for my own compositions. Bach is one of my favourite composers, what a genius he was. Thank you for this Tom.

[@atommachine]

Wish i could play chords like that although i like my abstract approach takes forever but strangely rewarding . Great Upload, sound sculpturing one of the great spices of life.

[@sylarsun9587]

I was like, "I'm kinda busy today, let's just watch a little bit" aaaaaaand I watched the whole thing, man he's right, when the solo live violin play an octave higher, its so emotional and dynamic!!!

[@ashleyblack3941]

Sylar Sun , interesting physiological phenomenon with particularly high and low frequencies in the human brain such as a child crying with high frequencies and an animal growling with low frequencies, a shrill scream with clusters of frequencies like the murder scene in psycho (bernard herman, as jxl points out ) recommend viewing is scary music episode from 12tone check him out. I find it fascinating

[@hermanverbaeten5894]

Thank you very much. I learned a lot today thanks to your explanation of bach's way of composing. After this i'm going to look with more attention to the compositions of bach.

[@Marschawn]

Brilliant explanations here. I was also wondering if you could go into detail with brass and what techniques you use in a video similar to how in depth you were with strings.

[@zioozioo6636]

Awesome! I think now I know what to do with my song. Thank you Junkie!

[@astroturf1990]

These videos are amazing thank you so much for making these junkie !!

[@HAJensen19987]

This is wonderful stuff. Grateful he makes these. I don't always follow the music theory jargon. I almost wish there was a keyboard image where the keys he's playing are being highlighted while he's doing it so I could see it

[@vonniejune2191]

Awesome Video! I'm studying music theory as well and this sheds light on how to use these instruments and make them sound great!. Thank you for sharing this! :-)