How to Compose Fantasy Music Like Jeremy Soule

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  • Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
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  • @ZachHeyde
    @ZachHeyde  4 месяца назад +1

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  • @WadeSmithOfficial
    @WadeSmithOfficial 2 года назад +55

    Jeremy Soule was the very first composer that introduced me to the world of orchestral music. Thanks so much for making this video ❤

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 года назад +2

      Wade, thanks so much--that's very kind!

  • @thebesposeidon
    @thebesposeidon 2 года назад +31

    I definitely want to see this concept again 🔥

    • @rene-pedersen-music
      @rene-pedersen-music 2 года назад +3

      I definitely agree - Perhaps how to write music like Bloodborne?

  • @RobertRodriguezMusic
    @RobertRodriguezMusic 2 года назад +19

    I loved picking out the subtle differences between the oboe, English horn, and trumpet! Orchestration is literally so cool and just gives so much creative freedom. Seriously such a great video! 🙌🏼

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 года назад +3

      Hey thanks Robert!!

  • @lukasfleischmann9330
    @lukasfleischmann9330 2 года назад +10

    its been a while since i clicked on a video so quickly

  • @mingxuan9521
    @mingxuan9521 2 года назад

    Really like the concept, thank you sir!

  • @Gedagnors
    @Gedagnors 2 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for inspiration!!! Gorgeous video!!!

  • @igorkolotygin3047
    @igorkolotygin3047 9 месяцев назад

    Your work is nothing but a gem! Thank you so much!

  • @erzloh
    @erzloh 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for always providing so much value with such quality!! It's an amazing job Zach!!

  • @danielgamble5935
    @danielgamble5935 2 года назад +1

    How did I not discover your channel before? These videos are so inspiring and you make the process seem effortless!

  • @remiweisrock
    @remiweisrock 9 месяцев назад

    Wonderful ! Sounds great

  • @GnuSCello
    @GnuSCello 2 года назад

    Love it! Beautiful video

  • @rene-pedersen-music
    @rene-pedersen-music 2 года назад +14

    This is amazing... Your orchestration and attention to detail is impressive!

  • @masonthomassax
    @masonthomassax 2 года назад

    Your videos are incredibly insightful. You actually breakdown the process step by step, explaining your thoughts along the way. Thanks for the videos!

  • @avivmamraev7237
    @avivmamraev7237 10 месяцев назад

    You are so inspiring. Keeping your videos concise and informational with beautiful results at the end. Thank you❤

  • @yvanroustan4426
    @yvanroustan4426 2 года назад +3

    very helpfull ! need to go on ! thank you

  • @redguitar6062
    @redguitar6062 Год назад

    Excellent video Zach. You make it seem achievable which is something I need to hear these days. Your fluency with Logic is also amazing.

  • @ChanceStearns
    @ChanceStearns Год назад +2

    This is like a blend with Skyrim and Star Wars and I think it's so cool. I wanna say I love the idea of starting with piano chords and a top melody to open up options within that.

  • @zvscoringlab
    @zvscoringlab 2 месяца назад

    Great Stuff, Zach. The omnisphere and sub bass additions really help thicken it up nicely.

  • @moataz612
    @moataz612 2 года назад +1

    this is extremely helpful ❤️❤️🔥

  • @lauribagge
    @lauribagge 2 года назад

    Extreamly good content! Keep it up

  • @ikemmanuel-audu363
    @ikemmanuel-audu363 Год назад +1

    You are a very good composer man, you understand the craft

  • @hardcoreresettifan5048
    @hardcoreresettifan5048 2 года назад +1

    hell yes. i haven’t even watched this yet but I know it’s gonna be awesome.

  • @SurlanHenrique
    @SurlanHenrique 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the lesson ~

  • @monisprabu1174
    @monisprabu1174 Год назад

    thank u very much, u deserve millions of views

  • @ZachHeyde
    @ZachHeyde  2 года назад +7

    So glad you all enjoy this series! More coming soon--MIDI and MP3 available on Patreon: patreon.com/zachheyde

  • @Lisayamusic
    @Lisayamusic 2 года назад +2

    Very very inspirational. Thanks a lot for this video! You should finish this project further with your own swing on the rest of the song, I absolutely love the accompaniment you made with the cello from @18:30, it's too good :)

  • @justincox1685
    @justincox1685 2 месяца назад

    holy smokes I needed to find this today. thank you.

  • @lucavimachine
    @lucavimachine 5 дней назад

    Thank you for this 😅

  • @pradeepkumar-jr1yc
    @pradeepkumar-jr1yc 2 года назад +1

    Thanks zach brother for such informative videos of orchestration make. Make More videos of orchestration teachings thanks 💜💜🥰🥰

  • @jakeoconnor3420
    @jakeoconnor3420 2 года назад

    This is Legendary!

  • @andrew_golubev
    @andrew_golubev Год назад

    You are true master sir! Good luck and wish you the best

  • @TWDub
    @TWDub 11 месяцев назад

    Hi Zach! I loved this analysis and music lesson. I'd really love to see an analysis and "how to compose music like" for Trevor Morris. Specifically, for Dragon Age Inquisition's main theme and any other songs he did which you've heard and enjoy listening to, if any.

  • @garysalyers7611
    @garysalyers7611 2 года назад +1

    I loved this video. You probably were aware, but if not, he uses a virtual orchestra. No real instruments are used. He told me as much when I had a twitter conversation with him. Keep doing these vids. They are great!!

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 года назад +2

      Yeah it's incredible how realistic he got his mock-ups to sound!! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @nikitapisek2901
    @nikitapisek2901 Год назад

    Ooooooooo, Jeremy Soule..... I will enjoy this video 😊

  • @LukaGroulx
    @LukaGroulx 2 года назад +5

    Great video! Next time: how to compose like John Powell??! 😍😅

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 года назад +2

      You don't have to tell me twice 😉

  • @michaelironstone
    @michaelironstone 2 месяца назад

    This is amazing. You should do some more LotR music, but this time more gentle music.

  • @prdk21
    @prdk21 2 года назад +6

    Love videos like this, super helpful and interesting to watch.
    Question - I've been using reference lately and get nervous when I get anything too similar to the reference when it comes to something I'm actually selling. When is close too close? I get paranoid even when the composition, rhythm, or instrumentation is obviously similar.

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 года назад +1

      Good question! In most cases I try to avoid directly copying melodic material, but for the most part anything beyond that is relatively acceptable in small chunks of ideas. When it comes to practicing your chops, though, I wouldn't even worry about direct imitation--get it as close as possible to internalize the techniques used by the composer 👍🏻

  • @Lufade
    @Lufade 2 года назад +4

    It's unfortunate this video will get de-monetized, but I'm sure it'll have an impact on your subscriber count. People are bound to flock to a video like this. Which they should! Thanks for such great content!

  • @acma-prod
    @acma-prod Год назад

    Hi Zach, thanks for all your very instructive videos. I saw the way you introduce rubato in your piano sketch with Logic and I wonder if i can do the same with Cubase ? All the best

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  Год назад +1

      I believe so--look into Tempo Detection!

  • @tsmiguel
    @tsmiguel 2 года назад +1

    Hi Zach great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge …that copy on place tip in Logic is great, i will use ot from now on… did you hear about Divisimate? I wonder if you ever use it and what do you think about it. I want to Patreon you from now on. Thank you

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Tomas! Yes I have used Divisimate in the past, it's quite useful! These days I prefer to do things with polyphonic legato ensemble patches for that kind of sketch work :)

  • @lenircotia
    @lenircotia Месяц назад

    Thank you for your very insightful videos on music! I have a BIG favour! Could you analyse the music of the video game Fable II and III? Thank you very much!

  • @jensjensen4038
    @jensjensen4038 2 года назад +1

    I like your channel 👍💪

  • @zariisofficial
    @zariisofficial 11 месяцев назад

    Hey, just subbed your channel, i make music in this style for sample packs, could you tell me what breath controller you are using? id be keen to get one

  • @Lisayamusic
    @Lisayamusic 2 года назад

    Bedankt

  • @The_Musical_Cartograph
    @The_Musical_Cartograph 2 года назад +1

    That's really nice to see how you breakdown and think about the music beyond it's most noticeable textures ^^
    quick question : do you choose to not use the Capture Recording option on purpose ?

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 года назад +1

      Hey Max! I am using Capture Recording, and do in general! I find it reduces re-recording significantly :)

    • @The_Musical_Cartograph
      @The_Musical_Cartograph 2 года назад

      @@ZachHeyde Ok ^^
      i just noticed you didn't at the beginning when you did the first pass at the chords and the question popped in my brain x)
      (i thought it was to get some practice in "^^ )

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 года назад

      @@The_Musical_Cartograph Ah! Must have done it by mistake 😁

  • @BK-jq3ug
    @BK-jq3ug Год назад

    27:14 the flute is sending me

  • @lenircotia
    @lenircotia Месяц назад

    To be honest, before Jeremy Soul there was Howard Shore.
    But I still love Jeremy.

  • @timetrack_music
    @timetrack_music Год назад +1

    breath controller is so cool! What brand/model are you using or would you recommmend?

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  Год назад

      Thanks Summer! The TEControl is awesome (the basic one)

  • @Zoomfilm1
    @Zoomfilm1 Год назад

    Tak!

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  Год назад

      Woah just saw this, thank you!!

  • @coalescence3835
    @coalescence3835 2 года назад +1

    I would love to see one in Dark Souls/Bloodborne style!

  • @loganstanaway1309
    @loganstanaway1309 Год назад +2

    bro makes one of the most beautiful heart retching pieces of orchestration and says "hey, that's pretty darn good"

  • @maplefoxx6285
    @maplefoxx6285 Год назад

    Check out the music of Bramble the Mountain King. It is a new game, Amazing soundtrack by Dan Wakefield. I also use True Strike! love that library. I am still learning to orchetrate better, played guitar and drums metal and punk music since little. I know my DAW very well now, just need to study and learn more, these videos you make like these are awesome for just relaxing and watching. Every one of them I learn a few tricks for sure. It seems you have been doing this a long time now maybe. I am still learning piano it is taking time, I know my chords and scales but need to practice a lot and learn more progressions and passing chords.

  • @Physicks499
    @Physicks499 Год назад

    Do you draw in cc11 as well? As with the breath controller I can only see cc1

  • @randomizer7020
    @randomizer7020 7 месяцев назад

    What orchestral libraries do you use? Is there any libraries/plugin companies you would recommend?

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  7 месяцев назад

      Listed in the description (gear list)! 👍🏻

    • @randomizer7020
      @randomizer7020 7 месяцев назад

      @@ZachHeyde ohh true thankss

  • @homemadegames8591
    @homemadegames8591 2 года назад +1

    23:48

  • @lonewolf7704
    @lonewolf7704 3 месяца назад

  • @iMobinator
    @iMobinator Год назад +1

    i think it would be okay if u just linked or talked about the name of the song to avoid copyright! appreciate it but you make amazing content and your viewers can take that step of clicking a link instead for you to continue to be able to create this content!

  • @handznet
    @handznet 8 месяцев назад

    It is quite sad, that when people talk about Soule it is almost always about his TES stuff, which is actually quite monotonous, atmospheric pad-like stuff. He did way better and more interesting music for the Harry Potter game series - absolutely amazing stuff.

    • @aaronTmusic-250
      @aaronTmusic-250 8 месяцев назад +1

      You've never listened to the Oblivion soundtrack, then. Very melodic.

  • @BenjaminNaman
    @BenjaminNaman 11 месяцев назад

    I used to be a composer like you... but the. I took a Jeremy to the Soule.

  • @bertrandcarbonneaux
    @bertrandcarbonneaux 5 месяцев назад

    I find this interesting, but why not write down the scores, to avoid overlapping notes and better control the counterpoint?

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  5 месяцев назад +1

      I compose in a DAW for my work in media music, so that's my demo method! But scores can work too!

    • @bertrandcarbonneaux
      @bertrandcarbonneaux 5 месяцев назад

      @@ZachHeyde
      "Don't you ever write sheet music?"

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  4 месяца назад +1

      I used to, and did professional copyist and orchestration work as well (which I used to enjoy). But as a media composer, the work I do for clients are mock-up driven, meaning the sound itself is the priority. So composing via notation adds an extra step in the process on top of then having to make the MIDI production sound good (notation software doesn't cut it with its output), which is why most media composers work straight into a DAW instead.

    • @bertrandcarbonneaux
      @bertrandcarbonneaux 4 месяца назад

      @@ZachHeyde
      Thanks for answering.
      I understand.

  • @JGSH13
    @JGSH13 Год назад

    Just casually making masterpieces, huh? Interesting.

  • @angvlix7024
    @angvlix7024 10 месяцев назад

    sir what is this thing on your mouth 😅🤣