How to Compose Touching Music Like John Williams

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2024

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  • @swarbs13
    @swarbs13 2 роки тому +7

    best star wars theme, real talk

  • @garygimmestad4272
    @garygimmestad4272 2 роки тому +13

    Excellent demo. For me, the most valuable takeaway is the example of your workflow - which is enhanced greatly by an obviously well-organized template and instant recall of the entire system. Congrats on your success!

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Gary!

  • @turnerjenkins7287
    @turnerjenkins7287 2 роки тому +26

    Zach, congrats on the Kong Fu Panda gig. I am so happy for you bro! Well deserved my friend.

  • @fnogueirascomposer
    @fnogueirascomposer 2 роки тому +10

    Great stuff Zach! This theme is one of my favourites, and it seems to me that it doesn't get as much love as other Star Wars themes, and it should, as it is truly beautiful. Congrats on KFP by the way!

  • @maxeff
    @maxeff 10 місяців тому +1

    Not only was it super informative and helpful to see your process, it was also to the point and clearly laid out. Definitely gonna check out some more of your videos!

  • @TheEtmulder
    @TheEtmulder 2 роки тому +3

    That’s awesome, Zach! Congrats on Kung Fu Panda

  • @eosborne6495
    @eosborne6495 Рік тому +1

    Your Williams-esque composition sounds just like the jazz standard “How High the Moon”! That’s not a bad thing. I love the way John Williams incorporates the harmonies of classic jazz ballads into this sort of Wagnerian orchestration. But as soon as you started composing I thought, “I know that tune!”

  • @RomanWaves
    @RomanWaves 10 місяців тому

    incredible man. thank you so much for that content. it shows how important the craft of piano playing is also to execute ideas so accurately and quickly, respect!

  • @RobertRodriguezMusic
    @RobertRodriguezMusic 2 роки тому +2

    Yesssss, I knew it! Can’t wait for this one! 🙌🏼

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 роки тому +2

      You guessed right!! 😁

  • @PaulCassidyOrchestrations
    @PaulCassidyOrchestrations 2 роки тому +4

    Great stuff man! I'm working on a similar romantic theme and I was looking for some ideas on how to flesh out the orchestration, and you've given me plenty. Many thanks! Gonna pick up that harp as well 😉

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 роки тому

      Thanks Paul! And hope you enjoy the harp 😁

  • @Vivaildi
    @Vivaildi 6 годин тому

    Awesome video ! One question : can we use your breath controller to automate the dynamics after recording a melody on a midi track, or does it only work playing live ? Thank you !

  • @ObsessiveCostumingDude
    @ObsessiveCostumingDude 10 місяців тому

    Belated congratulations on the additional music gig! And superbly-done JW mimicry, thanks for sharing. :)

  • @jamescalvey5273
    @jamescalvey5273 Рік тому

    Learnt a lot from this video and very enjoyable to watch thank you for making!

  • @momilan
    @momilan 2 роки тому

    Oh man another Zach Heyde video. What a great morning. I look forward to these :)

  • @maxuno8524
    @maxuno8524 Рік тому

    I recently found your channel and i have been binging your content. Thank you for the value you are providing.
    But I really just wanted to congratulate you on the Kung Fu Panda gig. Very happy for you ❤

  • @64guatemala
    @64guatemala Рік тому

    That's AWESOME, Zach! I'm really glad for ya... Yes... I do realize this is a year old, but new to me 😁.

  • @polkmusic
    @polkmusic 2 роки тому +1

    This was really great work Zach. And congrats on the Kung Fu Panda gig.

  • @IlyasBoBer
    @IlyasBoBer 10 місяців тому

    Thank you, Zach! Your videos very helpful and full of insights

  • @ys4448
    @ys4448 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this tutorial man, very helpful and instructive

  • @jobvankuppeveld
    @jobvankuppeveld 2 роки тому

    Awesome video again Zach!! Really liked the fact that you explained the harmony briefly :) And congrats again on your Kung Fu Panda gig! Thats just unbelievable😍

  • @mauriceamaraggi8098
    @mauriceamaraggi8098 Рік тому

    I discovered your videos. Very inspiring. Thank you.

  • @gravics
    @gravics Рік тому

    This was great.

  • @handznet
    @handznet Місяць тому

    nice video, showing how actually not so complicated JWs music is but yet super hard to imitate - your version is nice but lacks that unique Williamsism in the end. It is really crazy how it works.

  • @tsmiguel
    @tsmiguel 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderfull Zach. I enjoyed watching as always. I just got the same breath controler that yours. I am amazed how long you keep your breathing, i get out of air very fasr :{ I wonder if you can give me a tip to set up the BC In a way that i can keep my breath longer 😂

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! You can adjust the nozzle on the side so less air is expelled, or use the software that comes with it to change the modulation sensitivity :)

  • @scottfoster3643
    @scottfoster3643 11 місяців тому

    Very impressive good sir 👏

  • @eren3390
    @eren3390 11 місяців тому +1

    What is the scale?

  • @michaelironstone
    @michaelironstone Рік тому +1

    Definitely do Narnia thou

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner Рік тому +1

    Working my way thru your videos....promise I won't overwhelm you with comments in general, but had to post to say congrats on the Kung Fu gig!

  • @MattiaChiappa
    @MattiaChiappa 2 роки тому +4

    Awesome stuff brother! You make me wanna buy a breath controller 😅

    • @fnogueirascomposer
      @fnogueirascomposer 2 роки тому

      If you guys are willing to go the extra mile, I highly reccomend trying out an EWI or similar for the winds, it's tricky at first but works wonders, specially with stuff like SWAM

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 роки тому

      Hey thanks man!! Dude it's a game changer, I hate drawing things 😂

  • @mhitos7722
    @mhitos7722 2 роки тому +1

    Could you do bolero score study?

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  2 роки тому

      Cool suggestion! Will keep it on the potential list!

  • @bmcrossland
    @bmcrossland Рік тому

    Great video Zach! Can you recommend any alternative to Cinematic Studio which are a lower price point and still decent quality?

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  Рік тому +1

      Honestly I'd just save for Cinematic Studio stuff--for me there's nothing like it, and they offer large loyalty discounts once you own other libraries in their collection (I think $100 off each new VST!)

    • @bmcrossland
      @bmcrossland Рік тому

      @@ZachHeyde okay good to know, thank you 🙏

  • @64guatemala
    @64guatemala Рік тому

    Oh. Hey...
    So I noticed that oftentimes you’ll have notes that don't start at the beginning of or resolve at the end of a bar but continue into the next bar. I find that I seem to try and stay within either 4, 8, or 16 bars. Does that really matter? Hope that makes sense 🤔.

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  Рік тому +1

      Generally if you can break up the rhythms of your music to not ALWAYS start on beat 1, it helps to offer some interest and variety to your music. Same goes for extending melodies through measures, or delaying resolutions. If you struggle with that, try pretending that the measures don't exist... write a piece as if there's no time signature, and see how that influences your music :)

  • @bluejay9638
    @bluejay9638 Рік тому

    Step 1: listen to the planets symphony 😂