References of Instrumental Cues

[BrianW]

Hello,


I'm looking for references of good composers, songs, websites, etc. that portray the key components of a good instrumental cue (especially world music). Where can I find good instrumental cues to reference?

I've watched TV and taken my notes on what I hear, but you never get the full song, and its difficult to hear over the dialogue. What do you guys think?



Thanks,
Brian

[mazz]

At times folks that get placements will post links to their pieces right here in the success stories section of the forum.

You can often watch the credits of shows and see who did the music and then google them. On cable shows, particularly documentaries on Discovery, TLC, etc., they will list the libraries that provided the music.

It's instructive to pay attention to what is being used under the scenes because often that's what you would want to lead with in your piece since when they are auditioning thats the first thing they hear. You want them to be inspired enough by their first impression to listen a little further.

Google is a good tool as well. A term like "production music" ought to get you started.

HTH

Mazz

[t4mh]

+1 to all Mazz said. I am always a "credit reader" of films, tv ( where they actually show you this stuff ) and even games. There is a wealth of info to be mined from all of these things for many genres.

Good Luck!

[BrianW]

Thanks guys, I will take your advice and check it out!

[jdstamper]

"a credit reader of films" .... Me too ... and they always put the music credits at the VERY END ... after the caterers, the lawyers, the landscapers, the in-laws, the UPS guy that delivered the light bulbs. We're always the last ones to leave the theater!

Re the OP ... a lot of the libraries have websites where you can browse through music that has "made the cut".

Jim