One Motif - Three Arrangements [How to write music]

One motif - three different arrangements in completely different styles. How can the same four notes turn into such different pieces of music? How to write music. Join Guy Michelmore as he explains how to write a piece of music, how to develop a motif into a tune. But what has all this to do with eggs? Find out here.....

And yes it was A Team not the Rockford Files! Thanks for those pointing this out

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How To Write Music explores the fundamental skills that underpin every great piece of music whether it’s a song or a film score, string quartet or video game sounds track.

[lucacycles]

Love listening to Guy, it's like the British musician equivalent of Bob Ross painting a picture

[tomhick]

Guy's back! Rejoice everyone, rejoice!

[PerchHunter]

"ass" is definitelly my favourite instrument from Your scrambled version haha :D

[gamingtherapy]

Enjoyable video to watch and learn as always

[MagicianPrestoDC]

It’s so wonderful. It is educational but it’s so much fun. Your humanity, humble moments and self deprecating humor is so uplifting. There is absolutely no one on YouTube more fun to learn from than you ! Also constantly pulling the rug regarding video editing and narrative breaks makes me as a broadcast director amused how clever and funny you keep being every video again and again without it feeling forced or scripted. Thanks for sharing your knowledge sprinkled with joy.

[jimrogers]

After several days without a new video I found myself going through a bit of mild withdrawals. This video is VERY fun and a great precursor to beginning How To Write Music. So good to see you again, Guy!

[gavski]

Please make that "left, right, left right" sample available for would make my week!

[paulmarriott]

I was having a bad then I watched this and it made me smile. Thanks Guy for being real and bringing us some fun and inspiration. Off to boil and egg now. Peace!

[MadnessRealm]

Rearranging motifs in different styles is always so interesting to me. Final Fantasy 14's soundtrack is absolutely filled with rearranged motifs, and I'm not just talking about the Prelude that's snuck into so many songs. I wish we'd see this more often in other games and other mediums.

[tobbebergman]

When I am looking for inspiration I go here !

Thanks Guy !

[RobertRodriguezMusic]

Oh what a great way to start off my morning! Hope you’re doing well Guy

[nightnoodler]

My Band teacher in Jr High, love the theme from the Rockford Files he made us play it, I was a 12yr old bass player with long hair, so it was cool...Then it was theme from Barney Milller..love the 70s, can only have the moustache now though, and its silver not black

[alfred]

your videos are such a great reminder of how much fun it can be to make music

[ericecklund]

I used to be able to go into one of my mates, and start singing "Gloom, despair, and agony on me" and he'd sing back "Deep dark depression excessive misery" and I'd sing "If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all" and he'd refrain back "Gloom despair and agony on me". And he'd say darn your hide, now I'm going to be listening to that in my head for hours. Stuck back in that old Hee Haw TV show. Much like Guy is stuck humming the Rockford Files theme.

[ly_filmmusic]

2021 "Music is an egg" How can we NOT push the like button on this kind of video aha well done Guy

[mickimarbhmusic]

Best of fun…best of 3…cheers Guy awesome as always! 🙌

[LindaMissad]

Welcome back, Guy -- we missed you. Love the "mouth" instruments. We don't have them in the US, but I guess I'll have to try boiled eggs and soldiers. Thanks!!

[nightnoodler]

For myself, a Motif can be a rythm driven process, pick a style and apply 4 to 6 notes, to Rock, Reggea, Jazz, Pop, ..such a cool vid Guy, your creative process so inspiring to me and others too, I am sure

[megorra]

Without doubt the most entertaining music teacher on the planet. Watching Guy creating these is so inspiring because it just shows how much fun can be had composing, dropping the seriousness once in a while in favour of the pleasure of creativity. You are an awesome musician, mentor and entertainer and I never tire of your videos :)

[Avarixin]

Guy makes me so happy on days when i'm feeling too sick to compose :)