Start Your Scoring Journey with Originals

[@TCLego]

0:29 Demo (full) 1:53 Piano 4:02 Woodwinds 5:13 Strings 8:22 Brass 9:23 Percussion 10:40 Analysis of the 2nd section 14:07 Outro (& re-listen)

[@twtobin941]

Thanks so much, Homay and Spitfire. Homay, I always find your demos inspiring. You are a wonderful composer, and have such a pleasant and articulate way of explaining everything you do in such a creative way. And I now have all these libraries (as well as BBC Discover and all the LABS). All are excellent!

Spitfire has entered the "entry level" orchestral plugins brilliantly and with stuff really really above the average for those prices (or even for free stuff). What a time to be making music lol

[@jadonharper1493]

Homay is a gem

[@FloatingOnAZephyr]

"Guys, team meeting. How can we settle things down a bit after a controversial week?" *Everyone turns to Homay*

[@batelgroun]

what happened?

[@sheetknows]

@Red Rover Actually people got bummed out, because spitfire set rules and then chose to ignore them.

[@mekinis]

@Red Rover : DDDD

[@rumar4u]

@Red Rover It’s not a matter of who won, but HOW and THE SOUNDS used.

[@sissokoc_ops4024]

Damn XD havent laughed like this all day +Homay is the one most inspiring of them I know, and I really apreciate the time they give her to make these tutorials...so westworld or not, they would all turn to Homay anyway

[@kevind2409]

Instantly one of my favorite compositions by Homay! WOW

[@drew6524]

Wow Homay this is a great little piece!!

[@jaythansparksmusic]

Homay is such an amazing inspiration to me... Thank you Spitfire Audio for sharing this composition....

[@saruphim2548]

Hah, just noticed the Super Famicom/Nintendo controller in the far right of your home setup. You're a Nintendo fanboy like myself. Right on! Great piece Homay! Keep up the good work.

[@victornoagbodji]

🙏 😊 😊 thank you guys so much for the originals! wanna point out that the manuals are the same for all of them and don't have much in them. prolly don't need a full manual but a short description of what articulations are included would be awesome 👍 👍

[@EnzoMaisanoTELLTHESTORY]

Unbelievable Homay! You never cease to inspire me! WOW

[@samecoff2788]

Excellent demo, Homay! I love the Originals for students who are just getting started. It's a nice "next step" after Discover and LABS.

[@chappie7123]

Totally

[@user-xx8gw5nc8g]

I personally don't see it's as a "next step" from Discovery. Percussion an Piano - yes, but strings and wind instruments are also lack of articulations.

[@Ben-zh4nz]

@@user-xx8gw5nc8g what ?? The strings have so many articulations. Pizz, shorts, sus, flautendos, harmonics, mutes, col Legno etc compared to discover which has basically no artics

[@user-xx8gw5nc8g]

​@@Ben-zh4nz I don't have this plugin, but based on the video at 7:12 it doesn't have even half of what you've mentioned. You must be talking about Intimate Strings, which indeed has extended techniques like harmonics and flautando. But it was released only in September, two month after I wrote this comment...

[@bobsmithe4642]

just brilliant......technical and musical genius!

[@Bruxedo]

This Song is from another World! Homay, You're a Goddess of Music!

[@juansebastianmusician]

Great sound and composition! lots of emotion hearing it. Definitely i'm going for that libraries. Thanks for the video!

[@christiaantinga]

You always give the right stuff. Get a feel with the GUI, explaining the sounds available and then practicing it into a song. Keep on doing this! :)

[@Markplaysmusic]

That's a lovely composition. Where have I been? Work got very intense and any time off was spent camping, touring, sleeping and learning new software for work.

[@abrahamrivera2326]

It reminds me of Richard Strauss's alpine symphony ... Superb score !!

[@Wolfbabypuppylove]

Very cinematic and ocean-like at the beginning excellent stuff Homay.

[@rdru2ner82]

Homey, you were needed cause the last week has been crazy, we need something to ease some of the composers emotions down a little. I love my community of composers they are so rich in their individual opinions. Thanks 🙏

[@gonzales2174]

Your composition and orchestral arrangements are always wonderful! It's amazing that ORiginal makes such a wonderful sound❣️

[@wulfenii64]

Homay, in all of your instructional videos you seem to create some really tasty things. Please expand on this creation. To me it seems to be heading somewhere extraordinary.

[@wulfenii64]

2 years later and this is still top of the heap.

[@issiewizzie]

Good stuff composition-Was immediately thinking of Jurassic Park then started picturing a new planet with a wonderful aliens

[@dv6165]

These videos on Originals are really helpful!

[@PeterCleff]

Excellent work as always. I genuinely love the felt piano tone.

[@nedfo72]

Wonderful composition, Homay!

[@chappie7123]

Very nice!

[@dafingaz]

Any 4 for $100 deals coming up soon? That would be great! Not for me (I already have them)...for those who want to dive in on all 4 libraries. This is great as always Homay!

Always thought of that! It would be amazing (not exactly for me as well, because I have 3 of them, but it would be great!)

[@stevesacks9791]

Wow! I have three of these libraries plus the BBCSO set, but this was really eye-opening. Lots of ideas for upcoming recordings. Thank you so much!

[@chicagobob]

It would be great if you share these logic files with us for the demos

[@mellifluousfable]

Really nice and very informative. I own all the originals and in combination with something like BBCSO. They're a fantastic way to get started either for those new to composition or for those (like myself) who usually work with other styles and are either branching into more orchestral feels or just want good quality sources for combination.

[@mellifluousfable]

PS: Can I ask what desk you're using Homay? I have really enjoyed having a smaller easily accessible space inside as another optional space. It is in the eaves of loft conversion just like your set up and that desk looks perfect?

[@4kfreelance]

Best cue I've seen you write. Alan Silvestri eat your heart out! From Bar 29 melts mine listening to that.

[@theashen]

thanks, originals are really a cool set of tools

[@frankfradella6127]

Thanks for this. The instrumental layering & usage breakdown was so well delivered. The composition is most superb, like, “Off The Charts” (pun intended). Once Again: Hats Off to You and All at Team Spitfire…..ff

[@yoshimura_music]

I wasn’t sure if I should buy the Epic Strings but now I am sure I will 😊

[@mellifluousfable]

It is very good and well priced for what you get. I would say that the strings and also the felt piano are easily the two strongest libraries out of the 4 Originals packs.

[@chrisrevel2801]

It will make you sound cliché , generic and like a clone of one the many Hans zimmer ghostwriters ... 8 bit free plugins are much better to write original strings parts

[@64guatemala]

I totally agree with T W Tobin. Do you do any classes for all of us, neophytes that are in the beginning stages of composing? I don't even know what types of questions to ask, but I'm a sponge and try to soak up everything you discuss. 🙂

[@brunoteixeira5912]

By the Key Editor Map design we can confirm that that's a space time travel composition ❤

[@arthurllongjr382]

Great video and demonstration of Spitfire’s Originals! Can you tell me what piece of equipment you are using to articulate the volume of the strings and brass parts sometimes?

[@bassManDavis1953]

Wonderful, really helpful and so well explained, thank you so much

[@AuroraPostLab]

What a pity that the Epic Strings does not have the Tremolo patch. Can I make tremolo ? I paid my intention to Originals

[@neilbrophy1826]

Wow. That was awesome!

[@timolebeck6405]

Great Video Homay!^^ Can you (or anyone here) tell me, how to set up the nanoKontrol 2 to control the dynamics and expression controls in the plug-in (and in Kontakt 6 for your other libraries)? I just don't get it!^^

[@matiashermosillamusico]

increíble !!!!!!

[@da5idnz]

Very good, but something about the long strings sounded slightly unrealistic? Is there a legato in the plugin?

[@PodPeak]

Thanks Homay. Well done.

[@TemmeSikkema]

Gorgeous!

[@peterrezba995]

Nice!

[@kaidenmajarali7665]

Homay is a genius

[@sequentia2]

Muy hermosa música... Sí... Saludos!... 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@albertpepper1]

Hi can anyone tell me what gear she is using? Is that a nanocontrol? and a Doepfer?

[@weareborg]

Good video. Thanks. What particular keyboard/digital piano are you using?

[@jellewierda3828]

Wow, Nice composition! Love it

[@stofenn]

Does anyone else have an issue when playing back MIDI Piano where the moment you hit the space bar (mid arrangement), the playback peaks with MIDI information giving a loud blast of Piano? Is there a way to correct this? It seems Homay was able to do so here without issue and wasn't in her tips from her other video where I learned about MIDI Chase! Any help would be great!

[@joeeeee256]

I am totally buying this when I can

[@rajexecutivemoreedthaniasi6971]

Excellent

[@terrybarnes5343]

Homay this is awesome such a wonderful piece, created using originals, you're an inspiration, love your videos, thank you so much. Take care

[@SilloniusAeldarian]

1:17 this kind of ambient reminds me of some simulation building games.

[@eternalmonsoon8103]

I was thinking Cities:Skylines the whole way through.

[@williewilkerson6372]

This is off topic but who makes the boom that holds your RE-20 in this video? This is exactly what I’m looking for. Many thanks.

[@homayschmitz7769]

its a König & Meyer 23860 Microphone desk arm

[@williewilkerson6372]

Bless you, Homay! Really love your videos. Was wondering if it's not too much trouble if you could post a quick equipment list of what you're using in this video and post it in the comments section - from the desk you're using, expression module, reverb, mixers, etc. It would be extremely useful. A million thanks in advance!

[@ivanbatucada]

Linda composição!

[@cosmodrome9478]

Spitfire newsletter: there's a new video loaded. Ok, I'll watch it later. Video is featuring Homay. Play and Like (not necessarily in that order).

[@keithlancaster7471]

I have BBC Discovery. Does it make sense to purchase the Originals set, or would I be getting duplicates?

[@TresSeaver]

Late to the party, but AFAIK these don't overlap at all with BBCSO: the woodwinds, brass, and strings are "ensemble" patches (full "choirs" playing), rather than individual sections, while the percussion is more focused on sounds used in cinematic settings. As a songwriter, rather than a composer orchestrator, I find the Originals instruments much easier to work with.

[@music-drive]

So will the Stephenson and Brunel patches make it to the originals range too?

[@mellifluousfable]

Some nice pads in there actually. I'm sure they could do a "best of" for the money. I'd personally like to see them do an essential legato release. Maybe with a few typical leads from each section.

[@vleevision7787]

thank you

[@anatomicallymodernhuman5175]

Genius.

[@AcousticLabs]

I love this piece. Did you alter the tempo after you'd played the piano part in or did you play that part at a steady pace and then ramp it up/slow it in post? Thanks Homay and Spitfire!

[@holliethomasmusic]

Yes, I think she had said she changed it afterwards, and played it in steady.

[@FrankBell]

@@holliethomasmusic how does one do that in post?

[@zaharishtonov]

Very nice! :)

[@shashikant_naidoo]

Wonderful ❣️

[@gabbyliew]

love

[@AllanGildea]

Absolutely marvellous. Congrats, Homay. Btw, roughly how long would this take you to make ?

[@glynnhodgesmusic3140]

Thank you Homay. Very helpful. I have all the Essentials so far. If Spitfire could release a few more from the legacy Albion sounds, it would help newcomers build up a good stick of sounds. Brass and Woodwind essentials was a little light on samples. Keep up the good work. Homay is that a Nanokontrol you are using? Thank you.

[@Sesaon3]

Yes it is a Nanokontrol as I asked her. Bought one as they are cheap and iit works fine for me.

[@Seafox0011]

Season3 Music There’s currently a problem with the latest Logic Pro in that the settings are lost when you exit the programme. (Korg nanokontroler2)

[@gustavJosephStutterh]

Very Nice Music

[@GodSpeed1105]

The Piano is nice

[@oddfellow8366]

Homay the Homie.

[@LeDrummerDu88]

6:06 "And then something called 'Stretch'... let's try this... [ *plays without and with the mic on... nothing has changed* ] Ok let's move on and listen to those Longs instead" AHAHAH

[@mariobertrand6305]

Does anybody know what kind of fader I need to make basic expressions like she does here? Is it a midi fader or just a fader need some help guidance I’m just starting to get my gear together for my apartment studio.

[@Seafox0011]

Its a Midi controller (digital control signals) not an audio fader (analogue) that is being used. If you are using the latest version of Logic Pro X they have a qualified set of midi controller brands that work with it. Be aware that the Korg nanoKontrol2 that is being used in this video does work - but there's currently a software bug in Logic that corrupts the 'save settings' when you save or exit your Logic session - which stops the nanoKontrol2 from connecting to Logic next time you reload the programme. That said, the nanoKontrol 2 seems to work fine with Ableton Live using the Mackie Control set. (This is all using a Mac - a Windows PC will be a little different).

[@mariobertrand6305]

Seafox0011 ok thats a bit clearer. I use logic pro. what brands are qualified? I would like to add it to my list of purchases. Also while we are at it, I want to buy an Arturia essential 88 midi keybord and that has small faders, can i use those instead since im just starting out? or should I also purchase a brand approved midi fader controller? much appreciated for your answer!

[@gautrstafr]

Reminds me of the opening theme from Breath of the Wild

[@rajexecutivemoreedthaniasi6971]

We are from Hyderabad South India

[@allendean9807]

I’ve often been dismayed by the term, “composing”, as it relates to orchestral music. Technically, I’ve been composing for decades, just not in the classical genre. As a guitarist, vocalist, and composer of hard rock and heavy metal, i would imagine, if guys like Holst were living in our time, he’d be in a metal band.

[@therantingboy]

That's called composing. Often people say producing when really they mean composing.

[@batelgroun]

Composing: make music Easy

[@johnb6723]

I don't think Gustav Holst were he still alive would think much of your comment. No, he would more likely be composing in a more modern classical style, perhaps not far removed from that of John Williams. He certainly wouldn't be part of a heavy metal band.

[@rumar4u]

First time I’ve seen Homay with a smile

[@jasobeck3420]

That was wonderful Homay! Great piece

[@seventearsofhope]

Is there also a 8 bit - original library?

[@mithunkalamegam6753]

Nice instrumentation... ✌🏽 Is that Dorian mode??? 🤔

[@diegomedina2359]

it sounds like a big Ab mixolidian to me. sure doesn´t sound minor

[@MaximilianMKGill]

Spitfire Audio You guy and girl need to make a midi keyboard Native interments has one and they sell a tone of them and plus you could make a better one.

[@bradleymoorer]

I would love to hear that expanded with the BBC library. Man I can’t wait to get to your level!!

[@stefanionescu5258]

can some1 tell me pls, what DAW she s using?

[@chappie7123]

Logic, it’s Apple only

[@JoshuaChehov]

Nice! I got all of them, but isn’t this technically scoring with Albion legacy?

[@freeze3759]

What do you mean? She used only the Orginal libraries.

[@Vode_ika]

@@freeze3759 The originals libraries other than the piano are made of repackaged Albion legacy samples.

[@freeze3759]

@@Vode_ika Aah, thank you, didn't know that. :)

[@MartinJG100]

1:20 Shades of Genesis.

[@JPDC624]

I’m waiting for the video showing you conducting an orchestra at Air for the major motion picture you were hired to score. Just a matter of time.

[@_silvamusic_]

She is very cute😊

[@sef4610]

HB!

[@akhilvashist1339]

What's her Instagram/socials

[@NataliaMargo]

[@Tomatofury]

Only Homay can save spitfire

[@owaisrehman9930]

I love you mam

[@djstuntel6026]

wel computer hebben iets mee kunnen maken ik ben zo veel oplicht door rtl 4 word ik nog steed door ramon moesan

[@GregFries]

I'm the 29th comment and Originals is $29 dollars! Mmm that mojo feels good!

[@AntonKuznetsovMusic]

It’s good but it lacks some Pac-Man sounds

[@feliperocha1582]

Not enough 8-bit

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Is there any possible chance, as audio professionals and not egotistical KZbinrs, you could use either a lav mic or a shotgun on the camera? None on TV has a damn great condenser in their face plus, on proper monitors, its actually difficult to listen to - if you recorded vocals like this you'd do a lot to them before they went out right? Go on, be professional and shine a light! :o)

[@chappie7123]

That microphone is not a condenser. The Re20 is a dynamic cardio microphone and it is fan freaking tastic

[@salatproduction4477]

8-bit sound?

[@nigelsimmons]

Dude, give it a rest.

[@salatproduction4477]

@@nigelsimmons nobody spoke to you with you!

[@FreakieFan]

Those legato string lines sound soo boxed and tinny, some percussion sound terrible too. The rest is sounding excellent though.

[@vm3699]

Is this a SCAM like your last one