Orchestration Oracle: Dynamics Part One

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In this series I’m going to start talking about orchestration – specifically for film-style recording sessions at a large scoring stage.  Additionally, let’s consider that your are orchestrating someone else’s music and that they composed that music with samples in a sequencer.  Dynamics and Balances  A crucial part of your task as an orchestrator is to set dynamic levels.  This …

Directness and Vagueness In Music

Michael BarryClassical Music, Composition 1 Comment

Directness and Vagueness in Music  Vagueness has been on my mind lately, as I’ve come to the conclusion that some composers are direct and to the point, and others are vague and veiled.  I’m trying to tell whether it’s done on purpose or if especially vague composers are only capable of presenting vague music and visa versa.  Size Matters: I …