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Hiya - so the MIDI orchestration book is the first one? I will need to order soon given shipping times down here

This is the thread to recommend books / websites / any other media that you feel is a great resource for those composing music. I'd like to start by reproducing Geoff Grace's excellent Film Scoring resources list: ========================== I've created a suggested list of books below, and I've ordered them in a way that alternates focus between technique and business, while progressing from introductory to more advanced levels. This is an opportunity to approach the "Expert Forums" concept this MusicPlayer site espouses from a new perspective: we choose the experts and read and discuss what they have to say. So who's interested? Examine the list below and tell me what you think. Your comments and feedback are encouraged. My top picks: "The Reel World: Scoring for Pictures" by Jeff Rona Jeff Rona is a working composer and a contributing editor for Keyboard magazine. "From Score To Screen: Sequencers, Scores, And Second Thoughts: The New Film Scoring Process" by Sonny Kompanek This is the most recently released of the overview books. According to the back cover, author Sonny Kompanek has "scored over 60 major films." "Film and Television Composer\'s Resource Guide: The Complete Guide to Organizing and Building Your Business" by Mark Northam and Lisa Anne Miller Perhaps the best book available on the business side of composing for film and television. "The Guide To MIDI Orchestration" by Paul Gilreath Paul Gilreath actually posted in a Keyboard Corner thread about his book. Sound On Sound magazine gave it a good review in the current issue. This new edition is much more thorough and up to date than the original edition. "On the Track: A Guide to Contemporary Film Scoring" by Fred Karlin and Rayburn Wright Perhaps the most respected guide to scoring for film and television, this textbook contains both technical exercises and quotes from many film experts. Additional material: "Complete Guide to Film Scoring" by Richard Davis Richard Davis is a composer and faculty member at Berklee. "How to Make Money Scoring Soundtracks and Jingles" by Jeffrey P. Fisher Helpful ideas for self-promotion and other business tips. Best, Geoff ======================== David

Hi Stephen, If you do decide to sell, PM me and we can negotiate a price. I'm on an endless quest to match eric's feat of a full set...

While I'm here I might as well put up my latest thing like I have on SSS. It's called Learmont All done in PT LE and played on a Triton plus some sample CD's Any criticisms greatly appreciated.

Mark that's one helluva reproduction of Chariots - well done! I've never had the pleasure of owning a Kurzweil but hope to one day...

I came here from Rabid's sig link I wasn't sure if this thread would stink I must confess, I really must say, This thread has made my Boxing Day Witty bitties, spread all round Glaring sparing talk on sound Merry Xmas all around Bumping this thread is very profound

Shareware Music Machine - every bit of software you could ever want Rocket Network - Global Music Production Network Excellent Digi 001 forum that I moderate :-)

well, if he does play for The Whitlams I have seen him after all then in a country of 20 million people

Sorry, no haven't heard of him, but it is a rather large country of 20 million people Dave

hehe glad you had a listen mate. I use primarily a Roland JV-1080, Roland MC-307, sample CD's and a Digi 001. I don't have too much info about me because I'm a modest sort of guy, and I found when I used to put my stats and pic on the page I spent too many hours a day dealing with emails containing offers of marriage, sex, money, or all three Dave

hehe glad you had a listen mate. I use primarily a Roland JV-1080, Roalnd MC-307, sample CD's and a Digi 001. I don't have too much info about me because I'm a modest sort of guy, and I found when I used to put my stats and pic on the page I spent too many hours a day dealing with emails containing offers of marriage, sex, money, or all three Dave

Speak for yourself buddy boy - if I've told you once I've told you a hundred times, Queensland aint like the rest of Australia Dave

I have a new one, which is now up at mp3.com - would love your thoughts - it is called "Radio Babble" - is an electronic song with voice samples from my recent trip to NY. URL is my signature Dave

I did an intro in another thread but I think it got lost. My name is David, I live in New South Wales, Australia. Have played keys for 17 years, and been involved in computer music for 8 years. Currently own a JV-1080, Digi 001, Mac G4, MC-307 Groovebox, and a heap of samples. Also use Rocket Network heavily with Cubase to collaborate with other musicians across the globe. I have a couple of songs up on mp3.com (www.mp3.com/thirdstoreystory). Nice to be here David

Thanks so much for the feedback Steve, you've made my day! As I have said elsewhere, hope to hang round a while and learn from some of you guys. Dave

boink :-)

ok - my turn on the flogging rack :-) www.mp3.com/thirdstoreystory Two tracks to choose from, both done on a Digi 001, using a range of gear / samples. I am only new at the Digi stuff so would dearly love some feedback (positive or negative) Regards David