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Really wanted this one...I initially missed it cause I didn't get my dispatch email for some reason, but TAXI re-opened it for me and the rest is history. OK...maybe not history, but its a first step. Quote:SERIOUS COMPOSERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY by a Music Producer who provides a large portion of the music for a major Daytime TV show. He has several TAXI composers under his roof already and has had hundreds of placements on this show in the last year. His intention is to contract 5 new "standby"composers who will replace those who are not available and/or take up slack when the "hurry up" projects come around. The ideal composer will be able to write full orchestration and dramatic background music, as well as having knowledge of various styles including Hip Hop/Americana/Rock/Blues/Funk.While he would like to find composers who have experience in a variety of styles, please only submit FULL ORCHESTRATION and DRAMATIC BACKGROUND INSTRUMENTALS for this particular listing. http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... tream=true

Awesome music, I've been wanting to write orchestrated instrumentals like these for a long time, the truth is I don't know where to start. Any tips?Jose

Sept 9, 2008, 11:37am, bacanador wrote:Awesome music, I've been wanting to write orchestrated instrumentals like these for a long time, the truth is I don't know where to start. Any tips?JoseStart with a very short concept, maybe only 10 to 30 seconds long. Make it "manageable". Start simple with long notes and not a lot of movement. Here's the very first "orchestral" piece I did using EWQL Silver at the time...www.DaveWaltonMusic.com/MyMusic/CliffsByTheSea.mp3Also, here's two snippets I did, each appropriately named...www.DaveWaltonMusic.com/PrivateArea/Fan ... OK.mp3Both with the same orchestral package EWQL Silver but obviously depending on how you use the instruments, the outcomes are very different.I've had difficulty using the strings to carry melodies so I use french horns or woodwinds or something either on their own or doubled with strings. Also, having a woodwind play a line then a brass instrument play the next line... switching things up makes a difference.A book 10,000 pages long could be written (and probably has) but that's the "Cliffs Notes" version.

Sept 9, 2008, 11:57am, davewalton wrote:Sept 9, 2008, 11:37am, bacanador wrote:Awesome music, I've been wanting to write orchestrated instrumentals like these for a long time, the truth is I don't know where to start. Any tips?JoseStart with a very short concept, maybe only 10 to 30 seconds long. Make it "manageable". Start simple with long notes and not a lot of movement. Here's the very first "orchestral" piece I did using EWQL Silver at the time...www.DaveWaltonMusic.com/MyMusic/CliffsByTheSea.mp3Also, here's two snippets I did, each appropriately named...www.DaveWaltonMusic.com/PrivateArea/Fan ... OK.mp3Both with the same orchestral package EWQL Silver but obviously depending on how you use the instruments, the outcomes are very different.I've had difficulty using the strings to carry melodies so I use french horns or woodwinds or something either on their own or doubled with strings. Also, having a woodwind play a line then a brass instrument play the next line... switching things up makes a difference.A book 10,000 pages long could be written (and probably has) but that's the "Cliffs Notes" version. Wow, great sounds. thanks for the advice. I played with EWQL once, but had so many options for the strings, and couldn't decide what I wanted, I had a melody in my mind, but wasn't able to make it sound like this.I guess I am lacking Orchestration knowledge, I will give this a try again.thanks

CONGRATS! Nice music!

Cool stuff, sounds like a coll opportunity to, Good Luck!

Racking them up RLD! Congrats again!

Sept 9, 2008, 12:27pm, bacanador wrote:I played with EWQL once, but had so many options for the strings, and couldn't decide what I wantedThe Gold+ and Platinum versions have so many articulations it's mind numbing. Not long after I got the full Gold version, I actually had our local high school orchestra teacher come over and tell me what articulations were what and for what purposes they would get played or used. That was actually very helpful.

Big Congrats, RLD!And, Dave, thanks for your "before and after" examples of Fanfare. Really illustrates the importance of choosing how to carry the lines. I learned a lot! Of course, now I'm waiting for your new album (available only on K-Tel records): Fanfare-Ick- Requiem -- A journey to the darkside of Orchestration. Save me a copy!! Suz

Beautiful music! Congratulations!