How to Sound like Danny Elfman | Compose Fantasy Style Music

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[gruemoka]

Loved the video, thanks. Also at 3:10 a bad choice of objects for the example 😂

[fishoscine]

@3:20 George Bush Jrn enters the chats!
I rate this tutorial 9/11

[ethantinsley]

I really like this video, as it explains very well how to compose “magic” sounds, but it doesn’t really explain how that ties with Danny Elfman. Many composers do what you discussed in this video but not many, if any, are able to capture the same feeling that Elfman has in his music. Danny also uses a lot of complex rhythmic and polyrhythmic variations along with sweeps, runs, swells, etc. Plus, Danny doesn’t just convey “magic” in his music, it’s typically very specific. His music can either sound quirky and whimsical or gothic and dark, usually all of the above. The way he plays around with reoccurring themes and how he connects them is also very crucial to his style. Ultimately, no one can truly imitate his style, as there will only be one Danny Elfman, but there’s a lot to be inspired by and learn from that this video I think could’ve been addressed.

[rmps]

Friggin hilarious, man...the plane...hahaha. First video of yours I've seen. Subbed!!

[filakyle]

Commercial for your channel brought me here. And it was only commercial videos i loved to see on my youtube. And i like how you explain making a music.

[MartinHeidenreichMusic]

I like your new style, the editing now really is on another level, compliments! And that aeroplane explanation was really easy but very effective

[ran]

Thanks for your supporting videos....
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[Daijakake]

Your dark fantasy excurpt sounded like something from The Dragon Prince!

[elishaqalo]

always learning so much from your brother!

[cameronsmith]

Explained it so simply! Love the examples and thanks for making this!

[vanillarpgsoundtracks]

What keyboard midi controller are you using, Marc?

[Bernielandry]

Excellent info and cool explanation style. (The plane and coloured blocks do the trick... ) Thank you Marc, cheers.

[crismatheson]

Love it, well explained, love the plane 🤣

[rmilan]

I think something you should of talked about was Danny's style has something unique and not common which is juxtaposing tritone chords on the treble and bass clef.

[vskmusic]

Hi, what is the name of the modulation wheel that you are using

[QuiemRe]

Do “how to sound like Hiroyuki Sawano” please!!

[javierestevez]

Hola marc, trate de inscribirme en momentum pero cuando le doy para inscribirme q me redirecciona sale en blanco. Saludos

[thefaun]

PLEASE please do how to sound like Harry Gregson-Williams please his music is divine.

[constantinlorenz]

I really liked this video, interesting ans well explained.
My only issue is - what's with the really stupid EDM track running while you talk? That's horrible, not only is it distracting, but it also "ruins the mood". It's like ordering a 5 course meal at a 3 star restaurant and then eating a handful of candy-corn while waiting for the next course to be served. :D
It's ok to just talk, you know? No need for "something happening in the background".

[robbieriot]

Your razer mouse is dying, you need to plug it in :). lol