How to Write Ambient Fantasy Music (Like Skyrim)

In this video, we are going to learn how to write ambient music like the soundtrack to Skyrim.

Ambient music is one of the most popular genres around. And imitating the Skyrim soundtrack is easily one of my most highly requested videos!

In this video, we'll learn how to create the signature sound of the popular fantasy game, by learning how to write epic/cinematic chord progressions. Then we'll learn about structure and arranging for this genre, before ending it all with a look at general instrumentation and orchestration.

🔗 list of links mentioned in the video:

🔊Sound Libraries & VSTs
- Men of the North, Women of the North, Voxos, Voces 8

- Albion One, Cine-Strings

Pads/Synths - Quetzal Sounds
- Ethnic Winds
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[TableTopComposer]

You can listen to a playlist of music I wrote using this template (and a few others I created by studying the Skyrim OST) here:

[lawrencediggs]

Thanks for yuor efficient explanation. I love it when tutors don't waste my time with stuff like an update on their dog.

[MarigoldAW]

One of the best music channels on YouTube! This video is amazing

[rocad_guitar]

The end result sounds great! Desperately needed to learn more about ambient tracks - thanks for the great video!!

[zariisofficial]

I make this sort of style, but this is a really good basis for beginners to learn from, and the fact that you can get great results just with a few simple chord progressions and well chosen instruments and choirs :) subbed you channel, keep up the great work.

[nikohienonen]

Very much appreciated, been lost with how to create variance to make my atmospheric tracks interesting to listen to instead of just boring pads, this was a massive help!

[johnmac]

Very clearly explained Stephen, thanks

[JayFX]

The best video on Ambient music "how to"!

[snarf]

Soule wouldn't go to the major V - i resolution every 8 bars. That kind of strong motion is usually avoided to create a timeless, ambient sound. In fact, the Skyrim soundtrack only has a few of those cadences in general.

[seventearsofhope]

Never touched this style before, however its sounds amazing, and I took a lot from this video. Thank you man!

[Superduperond]

This was very useful!
I really like how you explain things plain and simple.

Liked and subed 😊

[jimmythebold]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL, I'm not even interested in making ambient music, but I learned a lot here, I definitely appreciate your clear, relaxed and lucid teaching style.. Subbed, liked, ringing that bell, etc... Btw. 'IT'S' = it is. The word ITS is the possessive form. I thought you 'd appreciate that, as someone dedicated to detail...

[paulinskipukprogressive]

This was excellent, thank you

a really useful place to start for building motifs into whole pieces

[poobens]

Great video! I love your teaching style! You have inspired me, thank you so much!

[cheska_yo]

Awesome tutorial Stephen!! I just got back into orchestral fantasy music because I played DND and TTRPGs for the first time recently. Great timing! 😂

[Alexgudmusic]

I came here to help the algorithm. I'll watch the whole thing when I need tips on ambient music.

[PierreBerggren]

Support comment! 😎 I watched this video 2 days ago and since then I can’t get Skyrim music out of my head! 😅 Great tutorial and lovely example track too 👍🏼

[paulcole]

Which of your books would help me to create ambient music and arrangements

[sankaranarayanans]

Looks like Time from Inception follows the same idea, the incrementality

[Horrorlover]

Can you make a video on how to make campy/goofy music?