Tainlorr

I'd love to do anything involving scoring of movies or games, but a career in music tech would be cool too (like music software stuff.) I'm trying hard to avoid teaching, that's the thing.

I work out the kinks in melodies and harmonies, as well as a muddy sketch of orchestration. (can seperate it into strings/brass/woodwinds/percussion in my head) It's somewhere between conception and "writing."

No, the person who started the topic was wondering if people think of one part a time, I was just affirming that it's more a full symphonic thing.

Thanks for the advice. I'm not worried about "making money" specifically. I'd just feel really bad paying a ton of money per year into a profession that won't earn it back for a decade (: Don't get me wrong, It's what I'm going to do for my future. I'm just considering options.

Does it pay off? I mean, the composition industry is hard to break in to with or without a degree... Do four years at a music college make much of a difference at all? I originally planned to go to some music school (like Berklee College of Music) but now I'm wondering if it's worth it. I know I will pursue music, but wouldn't it be more logical to pursue it originally and try to get in to the industry a different way? (Instead of a Composition major, I think I might go for computer technology with a minor in music... Would create an interesting career niche.) Any thoughts?

This this this this this this this. Entirely in my head. Man I wish that ensemble actually existed/worked for me.. To the original poster: One instrument at a time? You're kidding, right? 140 person apocalyptic choir, full orchestra, synths, ethnic instruments, all at my disposal. Constantly. It's a burden sometimes... So yes, I write music in my head. That's why I'm a composer. I want to hum for a living (:

"The boy grew up without parents. He was lonely, deserted. He was first heroic, but he fell into the darkest realms of despair. He was skilled in combat, and his enemies knew this and feared him. He had no external troubles, his problems were within himself. After all he went through, he never managed to meet any sort of companion, or get any help."This is a suite of themes that represent this character. It goes on quite long, but covers a wide array of themes and ideas. It has a middle-eastern touch to it, with the Santoor and various percussion instruments. The song centers around one main melody which represents the character's sadness.This song took a VERY long time, so please tell me what you think and rate it fairly. It is a mixing and composing accomplishment for me, and I'm glad to have it finally finished. Thanks!If you enjoy it, check out my "Son of the Wind God."- Ethan Revere Smith The Mapmaker's Tale

This is my theme for a certain character. He is a good guy, and he is the son of the "Wind God."It starts out really slow and ominous, representing his birth and his purpose. He is sad, he has entered a world of pain and suffering. About halfway through the song, his heroic theme is played in its full stringy glory. The song then speeds up, it sounds like he is "flying," then at the end he slowly comes back down to the ground.The entire song is based off of two chords, listen and you'll know what I'm talking about.This song took me a long time, so please listen to it before rating it. I've had this theme in my head for years, but this is by far its best reincarnation, so I decided to post it on Newgrounds.The exact "storyline" is unimportant, just tell me what you think of the song! If you liked it, take a listen at some of my other songs.- Ethan Revere Smith The Son of the Wind God

Thank you for attempting to evaluate it. Well, yes, it is somewhat supposed to open in the same key (but I'm sure I could have changed it more.) The movie is supposed to be kind of "mysterious" and my friend wanted the score to make it feel more "solid" (because this is one of his first serious attempts at making a movie, and it had quite a few flaws.) I started just about every song with an A, and used the same motifs to many times. Also, the movie only had about 3 moments with actual action/suspense, and everything else was just undertones. (Minus the intro scene.) Anyway I'm probably leaving many of your questions unanswered, so I'll just stop typing and see what you think.

Hello; I am fourteen years old, and I have been composing music for films and games since I was about eleven. I just recently completed the soundtrack for my friend's film: When the Tide Turns. I also have been working on the music for two video games (Alagaesia Online and Seven Islands Online.) Tell me what you think of my work. Polaris: Rays of Song

Very Impressive

Alright thanks for the tip.. I did the math, I've actually only been composing for a little over one year..

What do you guys think of these songs? I am new and I have only been ocmposing for like two years. http://trojaius.com/Documents/Varra%20Piana.mp3 http://trojaius.com/Documents/Konna%20Piana.mp3 http://trojaius.com/Documents/The%20Land%20of%20Alagaesia.mp3 http://trojaius.com/Documents/Waves%20of%20the%20West%201.mp3 http://trojaius.com/Documents/Piano%20Tuetsu.mp3

Hey what do you guys think about some of these songs i've written? Some of them are better than others... http://trojaius.com/Documents/Varra%20Piana.mp3 http://trojaius.com/Documents/Seiga%20Konna%20(Title%20Screen).mp3 http://trojaius.com/Documents/The%20Land%20of%20Alagaesia.mp3 http://trojaius.com/Documents/Waves%20of%20the%20West%201.mp3