Using music to tell stories with John Powell

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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    Sneak peek from John Powell's Inside the Track series, in which he shows how he wrote the soundtrack for DreamWorks ‘How To Train A Dragon‘.
    Join us at Guillaume Tell Studios in Paris for our first series with John Powell. The renowned film composer describes how he typically embarks on a new project, referring to his work on the movie ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Following a discussion about finding inspiration, his influences, and a modern workflow, he introduces the multi-track session of the film cue ‘Third Date’. Taking you through various parts of the record, he elaborates on the composition process, storyline vs. music, arrangement techniques, structure, contrast, samples vs. live recordings, optimal instrument ranges, and other musical aspects. He also comments on his work from more technical and emotional perspectives, discussing topics such as his studio setup, pre-mixing, tracking, distortion, ghostwriting, self-criticism, obsessing over details, seeking help, and the benefits of collaboration.

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  • @mixwiththemasters
    @mixwiththemasters  2 роки тому +4

    Full video available exclusively on mwtm.org/jp-third-date

  • @Erisiate
    @Erisiate 3 роки тому +325

    This guy is an absolute genius and How to Train your Dragon has to have one of the best soundtracks of any movie Ive seen.

    • @stelisc9326
      @stelisc9326 Рік тому +12

      Musical taste is inherently subjective.
      Except the httyd soundtrack. It is objectively the greatest movie soundtrack ever written. If you disagree you are simply scientifically incorrect.

    • @YuNgHaSaN
      @YuNgHaSaN Рік тому +1

      The Bourne Supremacy beats it

    • @joshberkin5567
      @joshberkin5567 Рік тому +2

      @@YuNgHaSaN Disagree

    • @1994moviebuff
      @1994moviebuff Рік тому

      Also Antz and Chicken Run

    • @tikolasola
      @tikolasola Рік тому +1

      @@stelisc9326maybe a shared #1 position with Shore's scores to the LOTR trilogy

  • @peachyvinas
    @peachyvinas 4 роки тому +101

    The movies I have watched during my childhood years will never be the same without sir John Powell's musical composition. I really don't know how to express how I love his compositions XD

  • @VamsiMohanKrishnaVadrevu
    @VamsiMohanKrishnaVadrevu 3 роки тому +35

    He is legendary. Almost all the movies that he's composed for were very memorable, impactful and to the point weaving beautifully into the story! He's a very very good composer!

  • @The12thDimension.
    @The12thDimension. 3 роки тому +53

    When a film has lots of Show don't tell scenes like this, the soundtrack really can make or break the scene. So having the soundtrack telling the story and the characters showing it was a brilliant move.
    Amazing how many big budget films completely fail at it

    • @Fae-Fey
      @Fae-Fey 3 роки тому +5

      Yea most film doesn't utilize soundtracks as an integral part of the story but rather as a noise filler in the background

  • @envrie9423
    @envrie9423 8 місяців тому +4

    I cannot believe that loud trumpet swell was an accident haha, honestly I thought it was one of the most impressive parts of the cue

  • @REECEM92
    @REECEM92 2 роки тому +8

    Such a massive fan of his music. A real legend and artist of movie music.

  • @NyghtStrix
    @NyghtStrix 3 роки тому +76

    That trumpet player who messed up will remember that mistake for the rest of his life and it was a very fitting mistake. Love all the work that goes into his projects. So inspirational!

  • @danielgudinojuarez6729
    @danielgudinojuarez6729 Рік тому +3

    Super love John Powell, easily my favorite film composer of all time

  • @MrSmashmasterk
    @MrSmashmasterk 4 місяці тому

    I can't believe how lucky we are that this video exists. This is my favorite track from John Powell being discussed. So grateful.

  • @amarug
    @amarug 7 місяців тому +1

    even his voice sounds amazing

  • @felipepiffero9598
    @felipepiffero9598 2 роки тому +1

    I fucking love this guys and his soundtracks. Just learned Romantic flight on the guitar, grew up listening to his songs but only after I got older that I could really appreciate the work behind the themes he wrote, especially on How to Train your Dragon. I'm sure other people can relate to that as well. And he looks like the type of guy everyone likes to have around lol.

  • @Jjf109nine
    @Jjf109nine 4 роки тому +20

    This composition sounds so emotionally engaging, better than today’s music for sure.

    • @k84j1
      @k84j1 4 роки тому +24

      It is todays music.

    • @Fae-Fey
      @Fae-Fey 3 роки тому +2

      @@k84j1 the mainstream today's music i think what he meant

  • @lua_thais
    @lua_thais 3 роки тому +5

    wow how amazing is to watch a genius work

  • @cherylsue1042
    @cherylsue1042 17 днів тому

    HTTYD my favourite music/movies of all time. 77 yo
    Thank you John Powell.

  • @danaandthewolf
    @danaandthewolf 4 роки тому +3

    Bourne Identity soundtrack was my life

  • @cherylsue1042
    @cherylsue1042 17 днів тому

    HTTYD Score.
    My favourite music/of all time. 77yr.
    That you.
    John Powell.

  • @Kookypanda2ajOfficial
    @Kookypanda2ajOfficial 3 роки тому +2

    Oooh its third date!

  • @timewaster504
    @timewaster504 Рік тому

    This guy makes the best flying music

  • @talentzone8257
    @talentzone8257 3 роки тому +2

    A legend 💝💝💝

  • @StarWarsHour
    @StarWarsHour Рік тому

    What a G this guy is.

  • @Kaosbeats0121
    @Kaosbeats0121 Рік тому

    Sounds amazing

  • @EricGoetzMusic
    @EricGoetzMusic 4 роки тому +3

    John Powell is great and all, but I really was hoping Moose would make an appearance! :(

  • @otwarteserce6832
    @otwarteserce6832 3 роки тому +1

    To jest wielkie co robisz

  • @subject2749
    @subject2749 2 роки тому

    Toothless goes a courtin' haha

  • @SamuelFerrari
    @SamuelFerrari 4 роки тому +3

    John is a God

  • @isabellagonzales7857
    @isabellagonzales7857 2 роки тому

    I was half expecting him to rick roll us

  • @spicyflour7468
    @spicyflour7468 2 роки тому +1

    HE'S BRITISH ??????????????

  • @kittyqveen3249
    @kittyqveen3249 2 роки тому +37

    John Powell is a freaking legend. He made all of my favorite songs in HTTYD Third Date, Where No One Goes, and Flying With Mother are my favorite tracks. Way to go man!

    • @fenicearts9468
      @fenicearts9468 Рік тому +4

      Don’t forget Test Drive! It’s so good! Gives me goosebumps everytime!

    • @kittyqveen3249
      @kittyqveen3249 Рік тому +2

      @@fenicearts9468 Hell yeah! Test Drive is really awesome too :D

    • @hichewies
      @hichewies 28 днів тому

      @@kittyqveen3249 ehhhh, where no one goes sounds kind of autotuned, so it's a bit iffy. but the movie covers it up well

  • @davidefant3045
    @davidefant3045 4 роки тому +45

    John Powell is awesome!

  • @augusterodin
    @augusterodin 2 роки тому +7

    I can't stand with anyone who claims that the soundtrack of HTTYD is "Nah I've heard better". I'd literally punch 'em in the ear

  • @patchrmn4182
    @patchrmn4182 2 роки тому +11

    john powell's music for how to train your dragon and ice age are just * chef's kiss *

  • @smackson6046
    @smackson6046 3 роки тому +19

    I love the use of key changes! The metaphorical representation of themes throughout this series is very appealing and helps create emotional responses based on the ideas placed in our heads by the film. It does this very effectively. The transitions between key changes are difficult because they can screw up the present feeling of the piece but Powell does this very well.

  • @faizzakaria209
    @faizzakaria209 3 роки тому +15

    his music makes me cried everytime i heard it in HTTYD

  • @darkzore6156
    @darkzore6156 4 роки тому +8

    0:53 - 1:13 is absolutely stoic!

  • @nicholasbarlettghybnjn8248
    @nicholasbarlettghybnjn8248 Рік тому +1

    nick Chester Bengtson Powell music Score on dell
    and I'm Making more Rio for Rio 3 lost little from the Miami amazon 2023-2024

  • @ayonsg
    @ayonsg Рік тому +2

    The music is so beautiful....

  • @vincenzodfmusic
    @vincenzodfmusic 2 роки тому +2

    what Sibelius quote is he talking about at 5:58? anybody caught that?

  • @LannyRoe
    @LannyRoe Рік тому +1

    John Powell acts like a high school band teacher

  • @xavierignatiuscordeiro8336
    @xavierignatiuscordeiro8336 3 місяці тому +2

    This man is a genius. He's got such an interesting, energetic style that I never get tired of. I need to study some of his scores

  • @TactileCoder
    @TactileCoder 3 роки тому +4

    What’s the track he played in the beginning called

    • @Cedricd21
      @Cedricd21 3 роки тому

      The Track he shows in this Video is called "Third Date" from How to train your Dragon 3

  • @lifeoffilms1859
    @lifeoffilms1859 2 роки тому +2

    United 93 music literally gives tears

  • @bien.mp4
    @bien.mp4 3 роки тому +11

    4:54 is great insight from John Powell. Shows he has no ego in the process!

  • @neilwalshuk
    @neilwalshuk 4 роки тому +12

    Such a great video. His humble attitude to what is effectively a classical ballet is a delight. And he’s funny too. I’ve made a bunch of records over the years and his comment “grow up...” about losing something you love for better greater good couldn’t be more on the money.

  • @Sspider_Z
    @Sspider_Z 2 роки тому +1

    God, this guy is the best music composer I've ever met, he created one of the best soundtracks ever

  • @babehuiy
    @babehuiy 2 роки тому +8

    I saw John Powell thumpnail and decided "hey I want to hear his voice. His music is wonderful. Let's see how his voice would sound." and so I did. I'm happy that I actually recognised the soundtrack without reading the description. I love How to Train Your Dragon all of it, but The Hidden World made me really sad I actually cried watching it and for some reason I can't bring myself to like the Light Fury. So sorry for that.

    • @felipepiffero9598
      @felipepiffero9598 2 роки тому +1

      I wish that Nine Realms and those similar bs would go away and there was at least a continuation for the "homecoming" 20min short film, with better story and art design than the "Race to the Egde" series.

    • @felipepiffero9598
      @felipepiffero9598 2 роки тому +1

      But I'm glad that they visited hiccup, Astrid and the kids instead of just leaving each other forever

    • @FireF1y644
      @FireF1y644 3 місяці тому +1

      Third movie's writing is bad but the music is amazing.

  • @paul-wieting
    @paul-wieting 4 роки тому +2

    Very Interesting Video. I love it.

  • @angusbain9140
    @angusbain9140 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic!! How do I watch the whole thing for free? Says I need to sign up as a pro member

  • @halivudestevez2
    @halivudestevez2 19 днів тому

    5:30 so sweet part!

  • @humphreyamie1038
    @humphreyamie1038 4 роки тому +2

    Nice👍

  • @Nico-dt5hu
    @Nico-dt5hu 2 роки тому +1

    can anyone tell me what the name for this score is

    • @felipepiffero9598
      @felipepiffero9598 2 роки тому

      Third date! 2 months late here, but there ya go lol

  • @rambutan9602
    @rambutan9602 3 роки тому +1

    how magical

  • @Pax30001
    @Pax30001 6 місяців тому

    Awesome!

  • @Jayko337
    @Jayko337 3 роки тому +1

    Egg Helms?

  • @otwarteserce6832
    @otwarteserce6832 3 роки тому +1

    Podoba mi się

  • @brysonmeeksproductions1801
    @brysonmeeksproductions1801 8 місяців тому

    Lori Loud: WOW you’re music looks awesome 🤩
    John Powell: Thanks Thanks For The Rules 😃

  • @soulfulandnice
    @soulfulandnice Рік тому

    I'm so glad he did this behind the scenes! It's nice seeing how another composer I admire does things! He's so down to earth it's fantastic 😃

  • @KapilKumar-zo9ou
    @KapilKumar-zo9ou 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant 👌👍

  • @globglab5115
    @globglab5115 Рік тому

    What an artiste