How to Compose Fantasy Music Like Jeremy Soule

[@ZachHeyde]

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[@WadeSmithOfficial]

Jeremy Soule was the very first composer that introduced me to the world of orchestral music. Thanks so much for making this video ❤

[@ZachHeyde]

Wade, thanks so much--that's very kind!

[@thebesposeidon]

I definitely want to see this concept again 🔥

[@rene-pedersen-music]

I definitely agree - Perhaps how to write music like Bloodborne?

[@RobertRodriguezMusic]

I loved picking out the subtle differences between the oboe, English horn, and trumpet! Orchestration is literally so cool and just gives so much creative freedom. Seriously such a great video! 🙌🏼

[@ZachHeyde]

Hey thanks Robert!!

[@ChanceStearns]

This is like a blend with Skyrim and Star Wars and I think it's so cool. I wanna say I love the idea of starting with piano chords and a top melody to open up options within that.

[@rene-pedersen-music]

This is amazing... Your orchestration and attention to detail is impressive!

[@lukasfleischmann9330]

its been a while since i clicked on a video so quickly

[@danielgamble5935]

How did I not discover your channel before? These videos are so inspiring and you make the process seem effortless!

[@garysalyers7611]

I loved this video. You probably were aware, but if not, he uses a virtual orchestra. No real instruments are used. He told me as much when I had a twitter conversation with him. Keep doing these vids. They are great!!

[@ZachHeyde]

Yeah it's incredible how realistic he got his mock-ups to sound!! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@yvanroustan4426]

very helpfull ! need to go on ! thank you

[@zvscoringlab]

Great Stuff, Zach. The omnisphere and sub bass additions really help thicken it up nicely.

[@ZachHeyde]

So glad you all enjoy this series! More coming soon--MIDI and MP3 available on Patreon: patreon.com/zachheyde

[@erzloh]

Thank you so much for always providing so much value with such quality!! It's an amazing job Zach!!

[@timucinberk]

This video was quite helpful. Thank you Zach!

[@hardcoreresettifan5048]

hell yes. i haven’t even watched this yet but I know it’s gonna be awesome.

[@ikemmanuel-audu363]

You are a very good composer man, you understand the craft

[@Gedagnors]

Thank you so much for inspiration!!! Gorgeous video!!!

[@redguitar6062]

Excellent video Zach. You make it seem achievable which is something I need to hear these days. Your fluency with Logic is also amazing.

[@igorkolotygin3047]

Your work is nothing but a gem! Thank you so much!

[@avivmamraev7237]

You are so inspiring. Keeping your videos concise and informational with beautiful results at the end. Thank you❤

[@masonthomassax]

Your videos are incredibly insightful. You actually breakdown the process step by step, explaining your thoughts along the way. Thanks for the videos!

[@jdsd_]

Hey Zach, very informative video, thanks a lot! I've got a question/ problem that has been bothering me for a while and I hope you can perhaps help me. I've been composing for many years, but I learned it the "old fashion way" and therefore still write my pieces using classical/ conventional notation with Sibelius or MuseScore. I was mindblown by what you did in this video. What you composed in a few minutes would take me a whole day, and the quality of the sounds is even better. I'm fascinated by this type of notation, but in my mind these pieces only exist on the computer, without a score a real orchestra could use to rehearse the piece. This circumstance has previously prevented me from learning to compose with software like Logic Pro, but the speed in which you where able to compose would benefit me a lot. With Logic Pro or similar software, is there a way to export these pieces as a conventional score/ sheet music? This is very important for me and would be a dealbreaker if it isn't possible. (Please excuse my grammatical errors, English is not my native language 😄) Best regards, Tim

[@justincox1685]

holy smokes I needed to find this today. thank you.

[@monisprabu1174]

thank u very much, u deserve millions of views

[@pradeepkumar-jr1yc]

Thanks zach brother for such informative videos of orchestration make. Make More videos of orchestration teachings thanks 💜💜🥰🥰

[@Lisayamusic]

Very very inspirational. Thanks a lot for this video! You should finish this project further with your own swing on the rest of the song, I absolutely love the accompaniment you made with the cello from @18:30, it's too good :)

[@prdk21]

Love videos like this, super helpful and interesting to watch. Question - I've been using reference lately and get nervous when I get anything too similar to the reference when it comes to something I'm actually selling. When is close too close? I get paranoid even when the composition, rhythm, or instrumentation is obviously similar.

[@ZachHeyde]

Good question! In most cases I try to avoid directly copying melodic material, but for the most part anything beyond that is relatively acceptable in small chunks of ideas. When it comes to practicing your chops, though, I wouldn't even worry about direct imitation--get it as close as possible to internalize the techniques used by the composer 👍🏻

[@remiweisrock]

Wonderful ! Sounds great

[@nikitapisek2901]

Ooooooooo, Jeremy Soule..... I will enjoy this video 😊

[@mingxuan9521]

Really like the concept, thank you sir!

[@LukaGroulx]

Great video! Next time: how to compose like John Powell??! 😍😅

[@ZachHeyde]

You don't have to tell me twice 😉

[@GnuSCello]

Love it! Beautiful video

[@ethanfink7962]

1. You look like Adam from Viva La Dirt League. 2. This is just incredible. I wish I had the musical knowledge and capability to do this. I would be making music all the time in my free time!

[@moataz612]

this is extremely helpful ❤️❤️🔥

[@andrew_golubev]

You are true master sir! Good luck and wish you the best

[@ZachHeyde]

Thanks Andrei :)

[@Lufade]

It's unfortunate this video will get de-monetized, but I'm sure it'll have an impact on your subscriber count. People are bound to flock to a video like this. Which they should! Thanks for such great content!

[@michaelironstone]

This is amazing. You should do some more LotR music, but this time more gentle music.

[@lucavimachine]

Thank you for this 😅

[@SurlanHenrique]

Thanks for the lesson ~

[@Grims-Arc]

I'd like to see your take on Hiroyuki Sawano's music. Incorporating synths and your ability to write orchestration Would be cool to hear. Anyways, thanks for this, ive yet again got inspired to finish a track! :D

[@BK-jq3ug]

27:14 the flute is sending me

[@lauribagge]

Extreamly good content! Keep it up

[@timetrack_music]

breath controller is so cool! What brand/model are you using or would you recommmend?

[@ZachHeyde]

Thanks Summer! The TEControl is awesome (the basic one)

[@The_Musical_Cartograph]

That's really nice to see how you breakdown and think about the music beyond it's most noticeable textures ^^ quick question : do you choose to not use the Capture Recording option on purpose ?

[@ZachHeyde]

Hey Max! I am using Capture Recording, and do in general! I find it reduces re-recording significantly :)

[@The_Musical_Cartograph]

@@ZachHeyde Ok ^^ i just noticed you didn't at the beginning when you did the first pass at the chords and the question popped in my brain x) (i thought it was to get some practice in "^^ )

[@ZachHeyde]

@@The_Musical_Cartograph Ah! Must have done it by mistake 😁

[@tsmiguel]

Hi Zach great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge …that copy on place tip in Logic is great, i will use ot from now on… did you hear about Divisimate? I wonder if you ever use it and what do you think about it. I want to Patreon you from now on. Thank you

[@ZachHeyde]

Thanks Tomas! Yes I have used Divisimate in the past, it's quite useful! These days I prefer to do things with polyphonic legato ensemble patches for that kind of sketch work :)

[@jakeoconnor3420]

This is Legendary!

[@coalescence3835]

I would love to see one in Dark Souls/Bloodborne style!

[@lenircotia]

Thank you for your very insightful videos on music! I have a BIG favour! Could you analyse the music of the video game Fable II and III? Thank you very much!

[@acma-prod]

Hi Zach, thanks for all your very instructive videos. I saw the way you introduce rubato in your piano sketch with Logic and I wonder if i can do the same with Cubase ? All the best

[@ZachHeyde]

I believe so--look into Tempo Detection!

[@lenircotia]

To be honest, before Jeremy Soul there was Howard Shore. But I still love Jeremy.

[@PeterHAdams]

What is that thing you put in your mouth from time to time? Is this an input device to adjust volume?

[@maplefoxx6285]

Check out the music of Bramble the Mountain King. It is a new game, Amazing soundtrack by Dan Wakefield. I also use True Strike! love that library. I am still learning to orchetrate better, played guitar and drums metal and punk music since little. I know my DAW very well now, just need to study and learn more, these videos you make like these are awesome for just relaxing and watching. Every one of them I learn a few tricks for sure. It seems you have been doing this a long time now maybe. I am still learning piano it is taking time, I know my chords and scales but need to practice a lot and learn more progressions and passing chords.

[@zariisofficial]

Hey, just subbed your channel, i make music in this style for sample packs, could you tell me what breath controller you are using? id be keen to get one

[@Zoomfilm1]

Tak!

[@ZachHeyde]

Woah just saw this, thank you!!

[@randomizer7020]

What orchestral libraries do you use? Is there any libraries/plugin companies you would recommend?

[@ZachHeyde]

Listed in the description (gear list)! 👍🏻

[@randomizer7020]

@@ZachHeyde ohh true thankss

[@loganstanaway1309]

bro makes one of the most beautiful heart retching pieces of orchestration and says "hey, that's pretty darn good"

[@loganstanaway1309]

im going on patron rn

[@jensjensen4038]

I like your channel 👍💪

[@Lisayamusic]

Bedankt

[@ZachHeyde]

Hey thanks Lisaya!

[@lonewolf7704]

[@homemadegames8591]

23:48

[@Physicks499]

Do you draw in cc11 as well? As with the breath controller I can only see cc1

[@ZachHeyde]

Yep, with a fader!

[@iMobinator]

i think it would be okay if u just linked or talked about the name of the song to avoid copyright! appreciate it but you make amazing content and your viewers can take that step of clicking a link instead for you to continue to be able to create this content!

[@handznet]

It is quite sad, that when people talk about Soule it is almost always about his TES stuff, which is actually quite monotonous, atmospheric pad-like stuff. He did way better and more interesting music for the Harry Potter game series - absolutely amazing stuff.

[@aaronTmusic-250]

You've never listened to the Oblivion soundtrack, then. Very melodic.

[@BenjaminNaman]

I used to be a composer like you... but the. I took a Jeremy to the Soule.

[@bertrandcarbonneaux]

I find this interesting, but why not write down the scores, to avoid overlapping notes and better control the counterpoint?

[@ZachHeyde]

I compose in a DAW for my work in media music, so that's my demo method! But scores can work too!

[@bertrandcarbonneaux]

@@ZachHeyde "Don't you ever write sheet music?"

[@ZachHeyde]

I used to, and did professional copyist and orchestration work as well (which I used to enjoy). But as a media composer, the work I do for clients are mock-up driven, meaning the sound itself is the priority. So composing via notation adds an extra step in the process on top of then having to make the MIDI production sound good (notation software doesn't cut it with its output), which is why most media composers work straight into a DAW instead.

[@bertrandcarbonneaux]

@@ZachHeyde Thanks for answering. I understand.

[@JGSH13]

Just casually making masterpieces, huh? Interesting.

[@angvlix7024]

sir what is this thing on your mouth 😅🤣