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Comment on Winter Wonderland – Harry Connick, Jr. sheet music by Matt McGraw

Matt McGraw — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:53:56 +0000

Hello – is the pdf link no longer working to download the pdf of the sheet music? I clicked on it and received an error message. I would gadly make a donation to the Game Composer for this sheet music. Thank you! – Matt

Comment on Stop the technological madness! by Chris

Chris — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:34:29 +0000

I couldn’t agree more!
I have seen a couple of movies in 3D and it just doesn’t do anything for me.
Apart from being slightly uncomfortable and distracting, I feel it does not add anything of value to any aspect of the movie, and that includes the visuals.
Until the technology advances to the point where its much more transparent (i.e.no glasses required, no need to “adjust”) I will continue to actively avoid 3D movies.

Chris

Comment on Winter Wonderland – Harry Connick, Jr. sheet music by David

David — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:52:29 +0000

Great Job! Do have or know of anyone who has a fairly accurate transcription of Connick’s “Come By ME,” especially with the solo. I would be willing to pay for it, but just can’t find it. Thanks.

Comment on Thou Shalt Not rely on loops. (#6) by thegamecomposer

thegamecomposer — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:35:44 +0000

Originality is the goal here. Loops generally work against that goal. If you modify/mangle a loop to the point where it is no longer recognizable, great. Then you’ve created something original.

The way I look at it is to compare it to painting. If I want to make an original visual work that represents something unique that I want to say, I will start with the full palette of colors at my disposal and a brush. I wouldn’t start with the Mona Lisa and cut it up until it’s close to what I want, if even possible.

Don’t get me wrong. Loops have their place. But it’s not in the forefront.

Comment on Thou Shalt Not rely on loops. (#6) by timbreman

timbreman — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:18:31 +0000

You forgot to mention that loops can be chopped up, rearranged, pitch shifted, reversed and completely mangled to sound nothing like the original. You talk as if the only use for loops is painting them in and letting it play. Using loops like that is like using presets on a program and never experimenting what so ever.

Comment on Winter Wonderland – Harry Connick, Jr. sheet music by mark

mark — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:29:12 +0000

THANK YOU VERY MUCH… HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFULLY AFTER THIS FOR SOME WHILE ALSO!

Comment on Soundtrack of the Month #5: Wii Music review by school bells

school bells — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:51:32 +0000

Now I have a better understanding why there’s a lot of people who want to grab a copy of Wii music.It seems that there’s a lot of strategic ideas they can learn at the same time get entertain.

Comment on Your composition assistant. by Mike Hall

Mike Hall — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 04:15:36 +0000

There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.

~Albert Schweitzer

One of my most favorite sayings.

Mike Hall
Film Composer

Comment on Composing vs. Laying Down Tracks by Peter Weis

Peter Weis — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 04:52:17 +0000

When i first started writing music for TV the hardest part was not over writing. There is a really fine line when writing good underscores that don’t get in the way.

Personally i think writing an actual theme is much easier. Its a lot easier to work a theme , orchestrate is and arrange it then it is to try to make loops interesting.

Pete

Comment on Tiger Eye: Curse of the Riddle Box Postnatal by valerystark

valerystark — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:09:13 +0000

just discover this blog…really cool. thx sharing…