Latest Composed Stuff

[Janus]

This is some of the more recent stuff I've done.


Track 01

(sorry, I don't understand the Soundcloud plugin on here. It won't display properly for me.)

Track 02


Track 03

(Note: These were originally .FLAC files, so I'm pretty sure the quality has been reduced some)

Others:

(RANDOM TRACKS/UNSORTED)

Original Opening for Star Trek Supremacy (Unused) 2009


01 - Vicis Vir (Inspired by Donnie Darko) This was composed using ESQL Platinum, the others ESQL Silver.

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Got the tag down. So now you can just hit the info button on it. This was something I tried and think failed. The beats didn't seem to sync, but the orchestral part had some great effort going into it.


Info applied to piece.


Again, I'll do more later... I'll try and make a compilation piece and see if I can get a good enough recording of my orchestral stuff.

[Jordan Mann]

You probably want feedback from a more recognized member, but here's my two cents. They really aren't bad tracks at all, but I think my main criticism would be that on some of the tracks the instruments you've chosen just don't fair very well with the program you are using, especially the strings. They sound like high quality MIDI's to be honest.

That isn't to say they aren't listenable, I just think that it would be difficult to use them in something that has a serious tone. That isn't the case with all of them, however... The beginning of "A Better Life" reminded me a little of Mark Snow's work on the X-Files when he would use the flute for scenes where Mulder and Skully would investigate the crime scene. I'm probably the only person who remembers that here, but oh well. I also thought you did the best you could at recreating Trek '09's score!

Maybe if you could work around the limitations of the program and make a unique sound with the synthetic instruments you could make some really amazing things. You seem to be pretty good at writing melodies, so with that alone if you were ever able to finance even a small orchestra I could see some great things happening for you in the future!

[Bobby Swisha]

These are great man. Youre a lot more talented than I realized.

[Janus]

Thanks for the feedback (if it isn't sarcastic). My main problem is I'm really behind with technology (physically). I have a way higher grade software, but my computer can't handle it. Right now I am not in any position to be able to buy or upgrade to something that could use the software better. I do agree completely on the synthetic strings. The platinum program provides way better MIDI style instruments. This is what I can't run though; I made that track using a friends Mac. I do plan on getting a high end Mac when I get some money.

Thanks again for listening and commenting.

[Holmstrom]

Honestly, the reason why it sounds so synthetic is because you seem to stick to one kind of articulation for each instrument. The comps aren't bad though, if a little simple.

[Janus]

I do have some more varied pieces. Sometimes the synths themselves sound worse if you try and use them in variations just because of how they are programmed. I have an example of this, somewhere. I will post more stuff soon though.

[Janus]

I have added 2 more.

[Jordan Mann]

Those were cool! The first one kind of reminded me of the score to the Goldeneye N64 video game. I think the unsynced beats actually made it sound better than you intended it to. The second reminded me of the anticipation right before a final battle between two enemies. Very good work! I'm looking forward to more!

[Adelitas]

Woah. You fancy scoring a movie? When it's finished ofcourse.

These are fantastic.

[Holmstrom]

Originally Posted by Janus

I do have some more varied pieces. Sometimes the synths themselves sound worse if you try and use them in variations just because of how they are programmed. I have an example of this, somewhere. I will post more stuff soon though.

Doesn't EWQLSO Silver have multi-instruments where you can change the articulation while you're playing by pressing C0-E0 or something? Or is that just in PLAY/Gold/Platinum? I dunno, I never really liked the EWQLSO library. It's good enough for ensembles, though

The two new pieces are nice, by the way. Maybe try lowering the attack on the strings in the first one so they're more in sync with the drums?

[Janus]

Thanks for all the input and comments guys. ESQL is varied by how it's sold... i.e. Silver is cheaper, and you get less stuff, not as good instruments, but you can still tweak the heck out of it. Gold costs more, and Platinum is the most expensive; consists of about 27 DVDs worth of installation. My computer can't handle it at the moment, otherwise I would be working with faster more complex music. Also the lack of mastering makes a huge difference with the final product, and mastering is something I'm in the process of learning.

[Holmstrom]

i don't get why you'd shell out like $1000 for a platinum licence without a computer that can actually handle it

[Janus]

Long story short, it was one of the benefits of working on a student film with a modest budget. The film never got finished, so it never went to scoring stage. Before hand though I was asked what I thought would be perfect to work with. They said no to an orchestra, so the guy purchased the ESQL Platinum instead. I was supposed to have access to a sound studio and/or whatever. In the end, no movie but that program was purchased so he let me keep it.

It sucks though because, having it and not being able to use it is like getting a controller to a really awesome video game system and not having the system. So you're sitting there imagining the potential. I am going to try my best to get a better computer soon.

[Holmstrom]

have you considered just torrenting ewqlso gold? it's far less ram-intensive and there's not really any difference between gold and platinum besides extra mic positions, which you can easily emulate with reverb. the sample library itself is exactly the same

[Janus]

Are you sure? I'm telling you, this set is like 20+ DVDs worth of sound data. That's so HUGE, so there has to be more of a difference. There's like 6 DVDs for strings, 4 for Woodwinds, 3 for percussion, 6 for brass etc. It's a lot of discs. Keep in mind, that each one is like 8.2? GB around there. It's not just the ram usage, but the actually installation of it takes like a billion years and my computer lags so bad when I try to run it.

I would try gold, but judging by the platinum one (seems impossible to crack). I assumed it'd be the same.

[Holmstrom]

it's because of the bitrate (plat is 24-bit instead of 16) and the extra mic positions (meaning every sample was recorded 2-3 times.) gold is real easy to crack

[Slime]

nice to see orchestral stuff on here (i dont know if "orchestral" is the term but whatever). the last track is probably my favorite because i like the darker sound.

Originally Posted by Holmstrom

it's because of the bitrate (plat is 24-bit instead of 16) and the extra mic positions (meaning every sample was recorded 2-3 times.)

yeah Platinum seems pointless unless you are a crazy professional composer. Gold seems like the perfect middle-ground - it has all of the available instruments/articulations. check out the comparison from the official site: