Fly on the wall #2 - Cinematic Music Creation / Blakus

Here we go again - more dirty dishes :D Just as boring as the first one!!
I realised that the audio in these videos is affected negatively by my room EQ in my master chain. Apologies for the less than ideal frequency balance.
You can find more of my music at the sites below:
Website: blakus.com
SoundCloud: / blakus-mfm
Facebook: / blakusdotcom

[@UntoldStoriesProductions]

I can't believe you call this boring man. For those of us who not only enjoy your music but, also, enjoy the process of creating music, it's amazing to watch videos like this. Watching you work is a pleasure, also makes me feel better about my process. I'm not the only one who will spend forever on one part of a song.

[@DeadlyGuz1]

blake you should stream this on twitch under the creative section. that way you have a proper chat and can have bots and stuff moderate it for you. then you can just upload the stream to youtube via the twitch site

[@Blakus]

That's a good idea bro. I might do that!! Genius ;D

[@veenu8474]

YESSS! I hope these live composition videos become a regular thing. For me they are by far the most inspiring videos to watch on youtube, especially coming from you considering you're by far my favourite composer out of all the guys doing this kind of stuff. :)

[@Blakus]

oh man, thanks so much! :D :D Glad you find them useful!

[@izored]

Legend, you legend. My two favs music composer on youtube now with Daniel james (hybridtwo) :;D

[@brainrussell6811]

This is a really strong composition that works well with every orchestration you throw at it... really beautiful... and these videos are like masterclasses... karmic kudos to you.

[@PoundSound]

Your computer must be an absolute monster to handle that many patches. So jealous!

[@jeduardolopezo]

We want Fly on the wall #3 and 4,6,7,8,9,10,11 and more!!! :)

[@NelsanoENT]

You should stream these live!!! Pleaseeee haha, amazing.

[@NelsanoENT]

Wait... unless you did, I it didn't even notify me!

[@Blakus]

I'm considering it! I might try it sometime. I'm worried that I'll end up rambling on mic and I don't think I'd be anywhere near as productive hahah! Keen to try though.

[@aramkefayati5599]

Yeah definitely!

[@ClefferNotes]

Legendary, thanks so much for sharing Blake!! :)

[@spaderful]

I don't know why but i am happy:D Really good work man. I always enjoy your music :) The best composer I've ever seen on youtube.. Thanx for share This video was a good example to us!

[@jimsession]

i think it is a beautiful composition blakus!

[@snarf1504]

So awesome! Keep them up!

[@spyrospapadakis]

where can we find the final track? amazing work dude!!!

[@vinnien]

Amazing work. Did you study music at a conservatory or something like that? You should have way more subs/exposure, I share your video :)

[@Blakus]

I've had no formal training in composition, but have learned various instruments since childhood and performed in orchestras for a large part of my life. In saying that though, I've done a lot of self-directed study in orchestration/composition/mixing. Thank you!! :D

[@MySheepIsStaring]

Hey Blake! Stunning as always my friend. Have you considered an Erhu fr this piece?! Have a great weekend! Chat soon... Dan.

[@Blakus]

Dan Winters great idea mate, will experiment with that next time I continue this!

[@sotosonic413]

Thanks so much for posting this, I'm really enjoying these videos! I'm very curious what the blake midi is around the 57 minute mark. I'm guessing it's a "realistic" quantize? Looking forward to part 3!!!

[@RaphaelDThone]

Blakus, thanks again for this second video! Brilliant work. I really like your workflow: retroperspective recording turned on to keep the flow. would you mind sharing a secret of yours: I like your ambience sound a lot. Do you include it on the master channel as well or is it always a separate routing? Thanks, Raphael.

[@Blakus]

Thank you! I wouldn't call my ambience a secret, it's pretty straight forward. Just a standard hall reverb set up as a "send". Nothing on the master channel here.

[@stanerbrink]

Hi Blake, haha showing off your hight adjustable monitors aren't you? Awesome cello melody in this one! I was wondering one thing. With a template like this, do you use VE Pro to manage the cpu load? I'm about to switch from Logic to Cubase (better core handling is one reason) and I'm wondering if I'd need VE Pro also. Thnx!

[@Blakus]

Hahaha, I love being able to tweak the height to match my chair height hahaha. I used to use VE Pro, but since machines are getting quite powerful these days, I find it unnecessary. My load times are 2mins max, and everything works flawlessly :D

[@stanerbrink]

Nice, I was hoping for that answer. Guess I'll just have to take the plunge into Cubase then. *clicks on confirm order

[@stanerbrink]

Hi Blake, I hope you don't mind another boring toy question ;-) In the meanwhile I bought and installed Cubase Pro 9 and setting up my templates. As far as I can see in your videos, you're using one Kontakt instance for each instrument track. Is that right? So you don't use multitimbral outputs?

[@arucanarishortfilms5986]

Aaaarrhggghh I need the full version already...work faster haha :DD It's going to be a wonderful track, keep going :)

[@Blakus]

Oh man, I need the full version already too! hahaha! It's a fiddly process; but, to have a full sketch planned out, and to get through this much orchestration/arranging in 3 hours is actually not bad! :D

[@TheBabayaga321]

Only just found you on KZbin and thoroughly inspired! Can I ask where you got your cinematic clips from?... booming drums and cymbal swells etc. I can't wait to follow your example and have a go at this kind of stuff! Thank you for posting... made my day! :-)

[@Blakus]

Those kind of sounds are often called "Hybrid" sounds. Look up Ava Instinct, that's a good starting place :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheBabayaga321]

Thanks. I've been experimenting with trying to produce my own but will certainly give this a look! :-)

[@daniebl4894]

Have only just stumbled across your channel!!! where have I been !!! Great insight into how it all comes together.....just waiting for the finished product. By the way your about you page is rubbish lol. What did you do before this? how did you start out into this? and I am now a dedicated follower....good stuff and look forward to more

[@Blakus]

Dan Ballinger good point! I should really update that :D. Up until this year I have worked as a full time school teacher, learning music composition/orchestration in my spare time. I started my interest in this in 2011, I've always played instruments in bands and orchestras before then though. Thanks Dan!

[@daniebl4894]

Really a band geek!!! love it! I used to be a drum major in army cadets. Playing the flute but i am pretty good at playing anything. Play by ear. Would be great to see a vid on chord progression! you have some great chords in your pieces , some would appreciate it.

[@dacapoaudioproductionssa1793]

BEAUTIFUL. NO MIDI FILE?

[@DaleNorth]

Nice, nice work on the layering and building! I'm curious as to how you stream from your rig. I assume you're running a beast rig (me too!) but I'd think that some software grabbing the screen and your cam and audio all while composing would cause issues. What do you use?

[@Blakus]

Would you believe I also had a 3D game running minimised in the background too while recording this video? LOL. Here's a link to my current rig. blakus.com/my-setup

[@crazyjack2592]

Hi, I would love to know what motherboard and what memmory brand you are using in your PC?

[@CalebFaith]

Thanks for the second video! What was the library with hit at: 41:36 ?

[@Blakus]

I'm actually not sure exactly. I've made a bunch of custom patches from various sound design libraries!

[@CalebFaith]

blakus | music for media thanks sounds awesome

[@lambarridaniel]

its great to be able to see the process! thanks!... Just a question, what is the SE brass library? sounds really nice!

[@srgttamtam]

uhh yea baby! :D

[@srgttamtam]

Next morning? For me its always the best thing to wake up and immediately listen to the work done the past night :D My ears always feel so much more... open. ye. Me talking bullshit again xD Great work as always btw! :)

[@Blakus]

This was a couple days later :) I upload them straight after I've finished. But I agree, the "next day" perspective is always enlightening :D

[@blancodeplomo]

I love you

[@BROWNIIIJAMES]

I second on the streaming.

[@djmag4u]

what libraries you used fella?

[@Welcome_To_Life]

Which processor do you recommend for the HP z840 for Cubase on PC?

[@Blakus]

The best I can do is link you to my current setup. Hope it helps! blakus.com/my-setup

[@simonpoole2352]

What was for lunch?

[@Blakus]

Lunch was Sliced Roast Chicken Breast with Beetroot & Baby Leaf Salad and French Vinaigrette. But the remains you see here are from my morning snack of peaches/apricots and a savoury nut mix. :P