Composing a Twisted Love Theme

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I’m Zach — a lifelong composer drawn to dark textures, honest storytelling, and rich musical world-building. These videos offer a glimpse into my composing rituals, breakdowns, and breakthroughs. I hope they reconnect you with why you started making art in the first place.

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[majid__jafari]

I really got the vibe of Ori's music. Adventurous, mysterious, magical and beautiful :)

[tonybrattoli]

That flute is absolutely gorgeous. That breath controller really puts in some work for both the sound and your lungs ha.

[doritogoali]

man this is different. I can feel this emotion is twisted and genuine by the character that feels it. You are really nailing the personality of the music!

[nathan.rodrigues]

Sounds amazing! So many beautiful textures

[michalkulhanek]

man I love the woodwinds... wish CSW weren't so expensive, although the price is justified by the amazing sound

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[StevBarretMusic]

Love the texture you created.. great job !

[cyprienchrnx]

I love how it feels like this track takes its time to create its own world, really looking forward to hearing where it goes from here :)

[CarzaKeys]

It's so fascinating to see your process and see how you figure things out - I would watch hour long versions of these videos and just listen to the pieces build up. Great video ^.^

[yimwav]

loving this series zach. fantastic work so far

[davidpreeceorchestra]

Zach I could watch you for hours, I learn so much from you. Watching your videos feels like having your favorite subject in school as a child. In your next video, could you show the articulations you use on the instruments? ❤️🌟

[emodate]

It might just be me, but I feel like this love theme has childlike elements to it. Like the two lovers were childhood friends. There’s a sense of wonder and exploration in the buildup that is innocent amongst the darkness throughout the piece! 🥰

[sanidhyajain]

That is so crazy. I just love your work man❤

[ClarityInMotion]

Sounds so awesome! Also so cool to see how you come up with your ideas😸

[sanidhyajain]

Special tganks for putting all this on youtube for free and also for inspiring people. Means a lot❤

[theophiledonato]

I really like this series, thank you !! It’s the most instructive thing to watch you craft this 🤩🤩 ! If one day you have the time, I would be really curious to see a list of your most used shortcuts, I’m really impressed by the way you navigate throughout Logic and the different plugins without moving your mouse or clicking and I never really figured out how 😅😂

[dergrive]

Oh wow haha this definitely gives me the motivation to start making music lmao
It's beautiful

[gabrielperrymusic]

This is fascinating. I'm so impressed with the tools you are using. And the music is great. I can't wait to get a copy of the finished product.

[KarterHillbom]

The new "set" looks awesome!