One of the best examples of this concept is the filmscore for "Life Is Beautiful" by Nicola Piovani. A few simple melodies are transformed by time signature, tempo, key and orchestration changes.
Guy! this video has helped me in more ways than you can imagine. I have followed your videos for a long time, and I have learned quite a lot. I have always admired the way yo seem to create such beautiful music out of thin air, and felt a little bit bad as I haven't been able to create such beautifulness as easy. today you have not only given me a lot of new tools to change the mood of my pieces, but also watching you struggle a little bit with some things I normally struggle has helped me mentally, as now I know how to better approach some stuff. I am forever grateful for all the things that I have learned from all this years.
I've been writing for myself for many years, recently a friend asked me to write for their short films and the idea has filled me with dread, but these videos are not only a master class in capturing the essence of the required skills but also an inspiration - watching the way Guy works live, under pressure on camera reminds me so much of how I cobble things together that I actually start to feel like a professional! Two degrees in music (BA Music & Technology, MA Composing for Film & TV) I think I might finally be able to put together a showreel that I'm proud of soon. Imposter syndrome, be gone!
LOVED IT ❤❤. I realise I have been in a rut because i am not as carefree, experiment away, have fun , “lets see what happens” with Music learning but instead bound my methodical approach😊😊 Thank you so much !!
I've already gotten out so much more value from your youtube videos alone than whatever your course might cost, that I am finally buying it! You cant put a price tag on contagious passion and inspiration anyway. Please never change, there's no music channel like yours ❤ thanks so much
I love this. Your videos are always so inspiring. I have looked at Think Space a few times and I really want to take one of your short courses as soon as I can make the time.
Dear Guy, I learn a lot from you. The chaos you put into this video is just how my mind whirls while thinking in situations like these :) Promise me you'll never stop making your playful way of explaining -sometimes tricky- things! ♥
Thanks Guy, I love your disarming style, and the way you just keep going - a few mistakes, some ad-libbing, but the main thing is to create! The motif done different ways is a really good practice session.
Thank you for being so dedicated and friendly! Amazing videos and very informational! I'll check out the course and see what's in there! :D Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
I'm part way through the 'How To Write Music' short course, I've learned so much and it is taking me ages to get through because I've spent so much time putting it all into practise!
Another gem of knowledge, suspended note into the next chord for instant sadness. Wonder what other ways you can break the rules and make the music sound better.
Guys a genius. I improved some DAW to practice mixing. Never played anything but a guitar till last few messing on keys. But once I figure out this crazy Rabbits hole of mixing demos and the tuns of stuff from the mix side, not just EQ separation lol, much more involved. I may write write, or try. Haven't since 1994;
Where you see on Guy's screen that this video is a real fresh one, like an alive and moving shrimps or mackerels on the fish market, made this very morning! Begins Friday July 21st at 9:10 UK time and end at 9:32 . I would say impressive. 👌🏻 I guess the whole video is lasting 23:46 minutes because of added intro and ending sequences.
@@ThinkSpaceEducation Obviously I noticed; Even if the final results would need some work to be "saleable", you just gave us a great exemple of quick and efficient work (even if your video was scripted in advance and you had an idea on where you have to land). As we say in French, "chapeau l'artiste!"
I fully expected you to put the melody in minor for "sad", but I'm so glad you showed ways of doing it without taking that easy out. Someone else in the comments said it's more "pensive" than "sad", and I kinda agree, but depending on the context of the scene, it could definitely support a sad emotion. Beautiful stuff, and I always enjoy your "realness", Guy. Keep it coming!
6:36 - am i right in saying that the melody turns out to feel half a bar away from the barlines? So to start with all the accompaniments that you start are also half a bar out? Or is it me whose *brain* is half a bar out?
While I think this is one way of giving different emotions for one theme I think a Part 2 should be made. I have heard composers slightly change a note within a theme or even completely rewrite the theme on a different key note or a similar but different chord progression to give their theme a completely different context. I still don't know exactly how they do it. But I would like to see you have a crack at it.
Is it just me or do those four notes also bring to mind Andy Pickford’s “Still Waters” from IIRC the Terraformer album? Thanks Guy for another revelatory wander through your musical mind!
Steve - I remember Andy at his melodic peak in the early/mid 90's and saw him perform at Derby Cathedral - great electronic composer who never really got the recognition he deserved. Still Waters, Cloudwatching, Summer's Past, Cathedral, No one can here me, Adios Amigos ah the list goes on but my favourite is Symbiosis.
Small world! I was there that night too. Andy is still sporadically in action, mainly in collaboration with Paul Angle but not in the style of the early albums.
I'm always puzzled when you stop after only playing a few notes and say "that doesn't work." What's not working? The harmony? Have you hit a "clam" note? Is the time off?
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Get this Guy 4 notes and he'll give you knowledge, emotions and kindness.
A true legend.
Very kind
One of the best examples of this concept is the filmscore for "Life Is Beautiful" by Nicola Piovani. A few simple melodies are transformed by time signature, tempo, key and orchestration changes.
Very true
Your self-talk always makes me feel less alone. My own composition sessions are accompanied by almost identical monologs.
Really love how You delivery content and having fun doing it. You inspired me to start playing with music again.
Seeing you doing things wrong at first then trying to fix it motivated to keep learning and having fun
Yup that was edgy for a while there!
Humble, energetic and great ❤️
Guy! this video has helped me in more ways than you can imagine.
I have followed your videos for a long time, and I have learned quite a lot.
I have always admired the way yo seem to create such beautiful music out of thin air, and felt a little bit bad as I haven't been able to create such beautifulness as easy.
today you have not only given me a lot of new tools to change the mood of my pieces, but also watching you struggle a little bit with some things I normally struggle has helped me mentally, as now I know how to better approach some stuff.
I am forever grateful for all the things that I have learned from all this years.
I've been writing for myself for many years, recently a friend asked me to write for their short films and the idea has filled me with dread, but these videos are not only a master class in capturing the essence of the required skills but also an inspiration - watching the way Guy works live, under pressure on camera reminds me so much of how I cobble things together that I actually start to feel like a professional! Two degrees in music (BA Music & Technology, MA Composing for Film & TV) I think I might finally be able to put together a showreel that I'm proud of soon. Imposter syndrome, be gone!
Thanks Guy! I like when you do these. Storytelling tools at its BEST!
LOVED IT ❤❤. I realise I have been in a rut because i am not as carefree, experiment away, have fun , “lets see what happens” with Music learning but instead bound my methodical approach😊😊 Thank you so much !!
I've already gotten out so much more value from your youtube videos alone than whatever your course might cost, that I am finally buying it! You cant put a price tag on contagious passion and inspiration anyway. Please never change, there's no music channel like yours ❤ thanks so much
Guy you're doing great! No worries, it's fun to watch you work.
Love it....... Michelmore Madness at it's best!👏
Ha!
Thanks!
The only emotion I feel when I hear this man say "hello everybody" is pure happiness
I love this. Your videos are always so inspiring. I have looked at Think Space a few times and I really want to take one of your short courses as soon as I can make the time.
Dear Guy, I learn a lot from you. The chaos you put into this video is just how my mind whirls while thinking in situations like these :)
Promise me you'll never stop making your playful way of explaining -sometimes tricky- things! ♥
Always love your videos Guy and the passion you communicate through them. Thank you
Thanks Guy, I love your disarming style, and the way you just keep going - a few mistakes, some ad-libbing, but the main thing is to create! The motif done different ways is a really good practice session.
Thank you for this. Now I can't wait to save up for your Video course! Have a safe and great writing weekend all.
I would LOVE a whole course on this Guy… your videos are always so helpful…I feel like I’m learning at super speed with you.
Excellent as usual. So simple, and yet so powerful. You are the man !👍
Your "HELLO EVERYBODY" brightened my day during corona and you are always an inspiration to keep me interested in composing :)
Thank you for being so dedicated and friendly! Amazing videos and very informational! I'll check out the course and see what's in there! :D
Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Always fun and inspiring. It's great to see your process, and not just the finished product.
I love this channel. Watching your process is both inspiring and fascinating. Thank you.
I'm part way through the 'How To Write Music' short course, I've learned so much and it is taking me ages to get through because I've spent so much time putting it all into practise!
Excellent!
One of your best classes ever period thank you very much
Brilliant .. can’t wait to go back to the “How to write music” course again. 🌹🌹🌹🌹
The funny one genuinely had me laughing with the last low note there. Felt like a good humored slap to the face.
best teacher..
Very inspiring! It made me think, "Oh, I can do that."
Cool T-shirt Guy!
Always top notch content Guy, you do makeme laugh
Another gem of knowledge, suspended note into the next chord for instant sadness.
Wonder what other ways you can break the rules and make the music sound better.
I did actually laugh out loud at the comedy track! 😂
Thank you, Guy.... entertaining and informative.. 😅
you're amazing 🤩
Guys a genius. I improved some DAW to practice mixing. Never played anything but a guitar till last few messing on keys. But once I figure out this crazy Rabbits hole of mixing demos and the tuns of stuff from the mix side, not just EQ separation lol, much more involved. I may write write, or try. Haven't since 1994;
Thank you!
Great Examples
Need more videos like this one
thanks so much, you helpled me with my music homework lol💪💪💪
Where you see on Guy's screen that this video is a real fresh one, like an alive and moving shrimps or mackerels on the fish market, made this very morning! Begins Friday July 21st at 9:10 UK time and end at 9:32 . I would say impressive. 👌🏻 I guess the whole video is lasting 23:46 minutes because of added intro and ending sequences.
Ha! You noticed. Yup done this morning straight after the morning meeting
@@ThinkSpaceEducation Obviously I noticed; Even if the final results would need some work to be "saleable", you just gave us a great exemple of quick and efficient work (even if your video was scripted in advance and you had an idea on where you have to land). As we say in French, "chapeau l'artiste!"
great sir
thank you
I fully expected you to put the melody in minor for "sad", but I'm so glad you showed ways of doing it without taking that easy out. Someone else in the comments said it's more "pensive" than "sad", and I kinda agree, but depending on the context of the scene, it could definitely support a sad emotion.
Beautiful stuff, and I always enjoy your "realness", Guy. Keep it coming!
Exactly what I thought! Dont go for the minor version see if you can make the major one sad....ish
Excellent channel thanks 👌
Awesome!
6:36 - am i right in saying that the melody turns out to feel half a bar away from the barlines? So to start with all the accompaniments that you start are also half a bar out? Or is it me whose *brain* is half a bar out?
Guy laughs at bar lines! 😂
excellent sir
awesome
I wouldn't say "sad" but "pensive". Great video, Guy!
Yes fair enough
While I think this is one way of giving different emotions for one theme I think a Part 2 should be made. I have heard composers slightly change a note within a theme or even completely rewrite the theme on a different key note or a similar but different chord progression to give their theme a completely different context. I still don't know exactly how they do it. But I would like to see you have a crack at it.
wow! just wow sir!
Great tutorial!
Hi Guy what is that box on the left on top of the keyboard youre pressing? Also seems to be one on the right of the keyboard too
Hi Guy what would you suggest to be the best DAW to learn with without spending $$$$ and what do you think of MixCraft DAW
Is it just me or do those four notes also bring to mind Andy Pickford’s “Still Waters” from IIRC the Terraformer album?
Thanks Guy for another revelatory wander through your musical mind!
Ill check it out!
Steve - I remember Andy at his melodic peak in the early/mid 90's and saw him perform at Derby Cathedral - great electronic composer who never really got the recognition he deserved. Still Waters, Cloudwatching, Summer's Past, Cathedral, No one can here me, Adios Amigos ah the list goes on but my favourite is Symbiosis.
Small world! I was there that night too. Andy is still sporadically in action, mainly in collaboration with Paul Angle but not in the style of the early albums.
Damn autocorrect to Hell! Paul An
Nagle, of course ...
LOL - Small world indeed.
Great
Sunglasses of doubt 😎
I am Brazilian. Does your course have subtitles?
The sad version gives me major Hans Zimmer vibes - "Sent here for a reason" from the Man of Steel OST
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and from the UK to you
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What about a simple quantizing in the start? Could make life easier.
I'm always puzzled when you stop after only playing a few notes and say "that doesn't work." What's not working? The harmony? Have you hit a "clam" note? Is the time off?
I like... I like
It vaguely reminds me of "Chariots of fire"
Hey Guy, you have new sunglasses of doubt :)
I have more than one pair! Doubt is everywhere
❤️❤️
I once heard the bassoon is the jokester of the orchestra
👏
Blimey, Guy! Someone has been busy locked away in your shed recently haven't they!
Yup we're going for it
One thing with the first song is that the 2nd beat should be the first beat.
Man you are really taken for granite
The description of Guys vengeful girlfriend...
3. part I see Tom chasing Jerry round the outside of the house up a ladder down the drain ending in a Water Barrel
I feel like I am in a Pixar movie.
Hi Guy SCAMMERS are using your UA-cam channel and replying that they have won a Gibson Guitar so you may need to inform your subscribers
I'm so sad you wiped the melody, Guy!
manamana do do do do do....manamana......just saying :)