Hildur Guðnadóttir on the Details of Composing in Cubase | Steinberg Spotlights

Multi-award winning Icelandic musician and composer Hildur Guðnadóttir is enjoying a deserved level of recognition for her original film and television scores. The classically trained cellist’s work has included the film Sicario: Day of the Soldado and seen her win Emmy and Grammy Awards for the soundtrack to the HBO drama Chernobyl. Her soundtrack for the 2019 film Joker saw her win a Golden Globe (the first solo woman composer to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score), BAFTA and Oscar for Best Original Score/Music! In this Steinberg Spotlights video, Hildur discusses her scoring and recording process, and explains why Cubase is her DAW of choice.“
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[@patrickboshell9445]

Wonderous. Truly how you brought Radiation the character, to a real and moving Soul of the Movie. Beautiful and Horribly Honest.

[@shundaigo]

she never got on the set of Joker, or seen Joaquin or Todd, they just called her and send whole script... she read and started to play Cello, amazing on her own

[@DDCCCCOOOPP]

We’re witnessing a musical genius, those do rarely come out especially in this generation.

[@1998Cebola]

@@DDCCCCOOOPP I would say the opposite, the accesability of tools and ease of releasing music has drastically increased the amount of good music out there. I dive into a bottomless pit of new music every year that just seems better and more plentifull for every year that passes.

[@ProdbyJORJ.]

The first female composer to won the oscar for orginal score! Mad respect

[@ProdbyJORJ.]

@@devilgod136 she is the first in 20 years to win🤷

[@Isoldefair]

Hildur's score was AMAZING! However Rachel Portman and Anne Dudley both won Oscars for best score in the 90's.

[@robbieharrison9078]

@fjf sjdnx I don’t believe she won an Oscar because of politics. The score she composed for “Joker” was excellent. It was hauntingly beautiful, especially in the scene where the Joker dances in the bathroom. The score plays such an integral part of that scene. Joaquin Phoenix improvised the choreography in that scene as the score was being played on set! The score for the movie stood out from the other nominees based on quality alone. Don’t get me wrong, the other nominees were great, but John Williams’ Star Wars score, for example, sounded like any other John Williams score. It was not poor by any means, but it wasn’t remarkable enough to deserve a win.

[@MiloPaulus]

@fjf sjdnx I completely disagree. Joker's score is borderline revolutionary and innovative! A much deserved win.

[@micahjohansson7573]

Her score met with great acclaim. Her work is just beyond words. She deserves that and more. Her work was unique, not dissing the other composers, her work was the most original and expressive.

[@JayFrederick]

Love this interview format where you just let the artist discuss their concepts and the music. Class act Steinberg!

[@gpeddino]

Her work in Joker and in Chernobyl are both superlative. She deserves the praise and all the numerous awards she has collected for them.

[@nobodycares9395]

I love the fact that she is so happy and smiley and in a well lit room and just kinda light hearted about it, but the background music of this video is just so dark and haunting. Haha, very interesting dynamic.

[@gessicacom_g]

I’ve been a fan of Hildur’s work for quite some time now and when I heard she would be composing the score for Joker, I knew something very special was going to be created. And I was so right! As an OST fan, I couldn’t be more in love with Joker’s score. It’s actually another important character of the movie. And what a powerful character it is... Hildur deserve all the recognition she’s been getting. Rooting for her tonight at the Oscars! 🙌🏻

[@DDCCCCOOOPP]

Did you listen to the music from Chernobyl, it’s as good as Joker!

[@stealth797]

Congrats to Hildur for winning the Oscar for original score!

[@brosandimusic]

not even hans zimmer could convince me to shift to cubase but Hildur might've just done that. What a well spoken and badass woman! a true inspiration.

[@envrie9423]

Hildur is my favorite recent film composer. I think she is communicating music and sound design in such a innovative and emotional way. I love her subtle approach in melody and tone, utilizing the rich timbre of the cello. Please listen to her music!

[@mirzaaljic]

Congrats on the Oscar, and it's encouraging to see another amazing composer work on Cubase.

[@Mionwang]

I watched Chernobyl and I wondered who the composer is. So googled, found, listened to everything she has available on the internet and immediately fell in love. Watched Joker and I immediately said "Hildur is gonna get the oscar for best score for this."

[@jasminhas9790]

You’re an inspiration, Hildur!

[@magicroomstudios]

To hide the edit points....

[@DaveTaste]

Your*

[@White_Knight95]

She should have a Masterclass also she has interesting composition with Joker and Chernobyl especially. It would be nice to see her composition just like Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman.

[@jjg4jc]

Amazingly gifted! Her perception to subtle nuances is in the high range category. Much success Hildur Guðnadóttir.

[@Boudhidharma]

Hildur! Love her scores, Chernobyl was amazing!!!

[@andrewsilvester]

Thanks for posting this - really inspiring to hear a leading composer speak about their work in this way. The approach to the Chernobyl project was fascinating - will have to go back and rewatch/listen.

[@ephjaymusic]

OMG this was so incredible! Thank you!

[@anthonystahl]

Not really any "Details of Composing In Cubase" in this video, Steinberg, other than the fact that she mentions it a few times, but overall it's still enjoying

[@leonefurlan137]

i'm allmost sure you typed this before watching the whole vid?

[@cliftoncameron5632]

Art, Life, Expression. A gift. Thank you Hildur and Steinberg. This runs deep and will resonate into oblivion.

[@Dywrektor]

Her score for Chernobyl was immensely great. She is a true inspiration!

[@snardash_1197]

Great series! Please keep the videos coming, theyre great

[@JavierGonzalez-lp3ke]

A true musician describing the details of her work, her artistic process and how she brought her scores to life--without ANY real mention of fame or excess publicity. I appreciated and enjoyed listening to this interview very much--she truly emphasizes what "masters of the craft" means!

[@benedict303]

and now she has an Oscar :D

[@NeuroWulf]

Chernobyl & Joker were fab

[@mcdebugger]

Very inspiring! Thank you!

[@alfonsobravo6192]

Love her so much

[@davidmcnamara7928]

Now I'm going to watch Chernobyl... because of the composer! Also, I was actually a contractor for a year at a couple of nuclear plants in the US so am curious about those sounds she used as well. I also hate the grid which is a main reason I love Cubase: it gives you several ways to either work around the grid or fit your music to it after it is recorded.

[@micahjohansson7573]

It's a masterpiece. The dread, the horror and the sadness of that day.

[@timcrook5569]

Yes, you gotta watch it, it has a really believable atmosphere... You know The Fear, the sadness the Guilt, Her Score makes it much better...

[@markmurphy5486]

Amazing artist.. stunning scores!

[@waveguider]

Thank you Hildur.

[@ManCalledMif]

Very interesting to hear your creative process and the gradual evolution of your style

[@Jan-S-Simonsen]

Your Icelandic accent is almost as beautiful as your music Hildur.

[@b__wenner]

Her work is incredible

[@dafingaz]

Great insight!

[@patrickboshell9445]

A week ago we played this piece in our orchestra. It was indeed quiet evident to realize that this piece could not have been captured in its entirety without the intervention of the Genious Steinberg CUBASE. Family. As simple as the piece may appear to be in its Pre build and its Post Finish Master. Steinberg with its availability and delivery system of true environmental and atmospheric simplicity of the Cello and environmental harmonics and overtones allowed Hildur to break through, with her imagination utilizing 100% of her talent and vault of riches also coupled with the endless imaginative needs in the quality of sound and feel that Steinberg embellishes this horrifying and real statement to our final destiny, I hope not. Finally resulting with a Spine chilling reminder of our environment and place for the future of our children.

[@ToreGThomassen]

Great interview

[@BARBRAPEACE]

Now she's "Multi- Award winning score Hildur Gudnadottir"

[@sorartificial]

Congratulations you are a wonderful composer

[@Godybanksmusic]

What she’s saying is so right. There shouldn’t be a “wrong way” to express yourself in music. I think music is conventionally taught wrong. That’s why the most successful musicians are either self taught or rebel against the rules. Music education is still important though. It just needs tweaking.

[@MrMarsFargo]

In general, art is taught wrong in the United States. We have probably the worst educational standards of art on the entire International spectrum.

[@Godybanksmusic]

Noah White Having lived in several different countries myself, I wouldn’t say it’s the worst but it does need a lot of help. I think it’s cause it’s not taken as seriously as it in countries like Italy, France or even South Africa. But I agree. It needs reform.

[@martinschulz9176]

Like the legend Hans Zimmer once said: *_"If somebody tells you there is a rule, break it. It's the only thing that moves things forward."_*

[@MrMarsFargo]

@@martinschulz9176 I think what's hilarious is that many of the things that are now considered "rules" IN THEIR TIME were considered "breaking convention." I think the artistic originators of many of these "rules" would be horrified if they were to learn their ideas became standardized.

[@albhem_eh]

@@Godybanksmusic is there more freedom to put out our own expression in music arts studies in France, SA?!

[@UnCabron]

I absolutely love her!

[@marcotronic]

Congrats for winning the Oscar! :)

[@mountainman8775]

Joker Score was awesome. What a film and one of cinema history‘s great performances from Joaquin imo

[@georgiabliss2745]

I want to be Hildur when I grow up.

[@nukenoly8751]

Cubase user since the Atari version and it is the best DAW to compose for film. I own Logic, Studio One, Live, Reason, FL Studio and Bitwig. Currently visiting Vilnius in Lithuania 🇱🇹 for the third time. Field recording here is magical indeed.

[@swaroop7021]

I just i wish i forgot about joker movie and rewatch it again for the first time. Damn

[@spartancolonel]

Someone who writes hauntingly beautiful music....turns out to be quite a beauty

[@khabriel]

Yes! She won ! !

[@mdk_millenial]

Inspiring!

[@konradhoroszko255]

Such a wonderful human!

[@Yellowolfgaming101]

Easily deserved the golden globe and Oscar

[@KphexTwin00]

I adore her.

[@bradnaedele996]

If I ever made a movie she would do the scores. I’m pretty sure she also did work on Sicario 2 which is one of my favorite movies.

[@lenmusic123]

CONGRATULATIONS to Hildur Guðnadóttir on willing the Oscar for the Joker!!!

[@MiloPaulus]

The Oscars made a lot of good decisions last Sunday, and this was one of them!

[@maspi80]

Oscar-winner.

[@joshnite9265]

Academy Award Winner!

[@tuexss]

Cello is the best

[@EyesOfTruthmusic]

Great talent!!

[@Composer_DanielPerez]

If that is really her studio I love how simple it looks. No huge number of synths tons of equipment etc. Goes to show that the equipment, libraries etc does not make the composer...

[@Serenitees]

I was thinking the same thing! When you see the Master Class with Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer they have these huge studios with millions of dollars worth of equipment. She works in that small, simple studio with a minimum of gear and produces achingly beautiful scores. It looks like what most of us work with and look at her success. I have always said it is not the pots but the chef and she proves this!

[@blackcharles1996]

this is good ASMR material

[@Kevin-ox3db]

IKR! Glad to know someone else found ASMR here.

[@MahanFarzad]

heard "nils frahm" and increased the volume instantly

[@lopezhamilton1146]

Wait when? Did I miss that?

[@lopezhamilton1146]

Oh, yeah.

[@DeGrale.]

I’ve never considered audio manipulation as pampering, brilliant.

[@bohall]

Great....concratz on your Bafta

[@sebagiankecil]

Music should be an element

[@jimsanger]

❤️

[@HosseinJavanmard]

❤️🎶

[@DarkPhantomSky]

Is the background music from a score she composed?

[@duhrbr]

What is the song in first 15 seconds?

[@kimseniorb]

I’m in love

[@0713PalomoJon]

Hildur should make an album or a song with Aurora.. Probably be fire..

[@radnaamunkhochir2532]

I saw there is Morin khuur on the wall wow

[@janml24]

Can anyone make out the model/brand of those monitor speakers on her desk?

[@youareafoolbutilike]

I think those are a pair of Adam Audio AX monitors.

[@Nicdehouwer]

We haven't heard the last masterpiece of Hildur, I presume.

[@GuneyOnkun]

👍❤

[@ckr1831]

ジョーカー観て、サントラcdを即買いました‼︎

[@markolijus]

If i use Cubase, will i compose like Hildur ? ;) my favorite DAW with my new favorite composer... Her work is just amazing..

[@samalass466]

My country. Not every year our country gets Oscars.

[@leonclancy9692]

what composition was played during the intro?

[@redneck-2485]

Torrek & Rennur Upp ~Comes off Her 2014 Album - Saman

[@ET2carbon]

I literally have every instrument I'm this video. That's cool...... Oh except that cool electric upright bass behind her

[@sachamht]

That's a kind of modified cello a friend of hers made, she talks about it in the video

[@moviekidtechlife]

Please allow us to use Cubase pro without a dongle ! Machine activation or cloud activation whichever .. we don’t really need an usb a dongle in 2020 with usb c machines please guys !

[@DMetcalfe94]

Hardcore Logic user, but Cubase is the only DAW I'd consider switching to.

[@Gibson1976uk]

I remember being snubbed by a musician who said Cubase was too basic for them and it was for beginners or something? never had any interest in what I recorded :)

[@MysticWolf1223]

Her score for Joker is going to become for cello what Schindler's List is for violin.

[@joyboydivision5227]

0:20

[@Stayfocused99]

I hope she can compose as well for the next god of war.

[@MicInc87]

or even better - some Miyazaki game like Bloodborne. Creepy, dark and beautiful, oh yes.

[@Stayfocused99]

@@MicInc87 yes like the next elden ring game with by Miyazaki.

[@timovaringjarson]

n1

[@kc12394]

Why are they always punching in on her hand movements lol. It's so distracting man......

[@toptunesiran]

I worry about all People that touched on the dislike button

[@E-Man583]

She's UwU approved

[@timmlive]

please remove the grid lines... any grid lines when snap is off or have this as a seperate option. The grid lines sometimes feel too rigid.

[@Alec.V.]

Honestly, I just came here to see how to pronounce her name.