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Introducing myself

Post by MurrTheCat » Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:48 am

Hi Everyone,

I am a composer based in North Italy and I joined TAXI last November, after I have known its existence for quite a few years. My background is baroque-classical music and jazz. My main area of work is composing music for video game, film and a couple of music libraries and I teach composition and orchestration with virtual instruments at a Music for picture course in Milan.
My strength is orchestral themes (plus the occasional electronics presence) but I like to write in different styles or genres. Concert music is another genre I am interested in and write, since I like to use traditional (and less traditional) notation and get away from my DAW sometimes.

I finally joined TAXI because I was looking for an opportunity to challenge myself with new briefs/deadlines, getting feedback from people who really knows music for picture and its industry. I also wish to explore songwriting more than I did, as a creative area in which I see myself.
I also look forward to creating a good routine to inject more live-performance into my pieces by collaborating or hiring other musicians, particularly (but not limited to) the songs.

Nice to (virtually) meet you. I now go downstairs into the bunker to try and hit that cryptic 'String-based instrumental'...

Best regards,
Alessandro
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I am interested in the interaction between music and images
Website: http://www.alessandroponti.com
Showreel: https://soundcloud.com/alessandroponti

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Re: Introducing myself

Post by Telefunkin » Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:02 pm

Hi Alessandro,
Welcome to the forum and I wish you every success in your Taxi exploits.
Graham (UK). Still composing a little faster than decomposing, and 100% HI.

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Re: Introducing myself

Post by sansharbour » Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:48 am

Welcome Alessandro
Taxi is a great place to be, to learn and to have access to many possibilities.
Have a fun ride
Don

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Re: Introducing myself

Post by jazzstan » Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:07 pm

Welcome! I hope you find inspiration and inspiring friends here. This place is really special.

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Re: Introducing myself

Post by MurrTheCat » Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:37 am

Thanks everybody!
Alessandro Ponti
I am interested in the interaction between music and images
Website: http://www.alessandroponti.com
Showreel: https://soundcloud.com/alessandroponti

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Re: Introducing myself

Post by Alasdair » Wed Jan 18, 2017 5:58 pm

Welcome. Iam new and learning and hope you feel comfortable being the teacher and student as I think it's what makes here great. Look forward to listening to a few of your pieces

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Re: Introducing myself

Post by Alasdair » Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:02 pm

Just listened to your SoundCloud and must say your piece their seems well polished and well distinguished.

Was well worth my time. Thank you

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