Orchestral Programming: Day Two

Due to popular demand, Christian is back to discuss the next steps in orchestral programming, focusing more deeply on the individual sections within an orchestra.

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[naes]

I'm sure we'd all like to see a day 3!

[bedtimeread]

Day 1 - spends $450 in spitfire library

Day 2 - spends $4500 in spitfire additional libraries

[Shrooblord]

Completely unrelated, but I _love_ how _British_ it is to have an intro / outro far out on some natural landscape just talking to the camera. It's such a classic hallmark of British productions, and I am enamoured with that style. Charming.

Great video, as was the last! Keep it up!

[MenkoDany]

The second pass took this composition from "non-copyrighted music" to "AAA game soundtrack song #17"

[arguestreet]

Every instrument has to be played like an actual player.. I had always just worked each part into a piece with the goal of getting the instruments to sound realistic. Not with such sincere emotion/commitment. My goal was always the piece, not the player. But now I realize each player has to be given personality. Emotional input.. Loved this.. Huge Huge thank you, Christian.

[greggood]

I can't believe these videos are free. Grateful.

[reginaldworthington]

This may well have been the most enjoyable 2 hours I’ve spent on YouTube in the last couple years. Thank you for your brilliant breakdown of your process and yes, another hour (or more) would be most welcome Christian. Cheers.

[Markplaysmusic]

Every so often I like to pop back to these and other tutorials - a good catch up.

[grahamscholes]

Absolutely wonderful to sit on your shoulder whilst you're at work. A privilege! So many YouTube videos are put up by the "aren't I wonderful" crowd. You've been successful in a very tough business "without being trained". I believe this will inspire me and many others to work on our skills.


Thank you!

[MarsenK]

Dear Christian, you know what I like the most in your videos? It´s personality, switching to nature, have a walk, reflect life & make the most out of it. This is to enjoy not only music making, but reflect what your doing to get inspired. Like the lately announced new Albion trip to Norway. Big thumbs up!

[PouyaKary]

Christian, I don't know if you ever see this or not. What you're doing is amazing. I always wanted to see an orchestra's recording session and thanks to you I did, I always wanted to know about orchestrating and thanks to you I've learned. You have been such big help that I can't put it into words, I hope someday you see this and feel my appreciation. Thank you so much. I wish the very very best for you.

[HassanMosleh]

it's been 3 years and these videos still impress me, great job Christian

[MenonkNaldo]

Love love love both videos. It teach me. I do play by ear to. I'm 65 and I want to learn orchestration . Thank you so much, you're an inspiration to me. :)
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[sumanraju]

I was always fascinated by orchestral music. I could never imagine that a single person could score an orchestral masterpiece by using just a keyboard and a software.

[blue-balance]

This video (and Day One) are the best explanations of orchestration I've ever seen. I'm new to orchestration and immediately fell in love with Spitfire's approach. I decided to become a new Spitfire customer and purchase Abbey Road One and BBC Symphony Orchestra. I literally followed every step of your videos using ARO and BBSCO and everything worked perfectly and sounds amazing! Thank you, Christian, for inspiring a whole new generation of composers!

[joshnine]

The statement at the end really filled me with confidence thank you. Leaving very inspired.

[abirdynumnum]

Christian: what a lovely presentation (Day 1 was a bit of a surprize!) But I watched both Days with utter fascination. What a gem!

[iandavidlocke]

Love these breakdowns. They really help us non-conservatory trained composers. Many thanks!

[juliansolo]

Simply amazing...
Probably one of the best humble and useful tutorial we can find around here.
Thanks a million time for sharing this Christian!

[matthiaslasowski]

As a composer, you are ingenious. As a teacher, bringing back my long forgotten english skills you are priceless. Thx from Germany..
EDIT: By watching this episode i remembered Bob Ross. You Do with music what he was doing with paintings.