Dies Irae in the Movies Brian LaGuardia 2013-04-05 | Not a comprehensive list for sure...only what happened to be in my collection at the time.
Heir to the Empire OST Track 2 #starwars #starwarsmusic #starwarsday #shorts Brian LaGuardia 2024-05-04 | Happy Star Wars Day! Track 2 of my Heir to the Empire OST is now available on youtube! youtube.com/watch?v=ra2CJrDttEQ
Heir to the Empire OST 02 - Rukh and Thrawns Museum Brian LaGuardia 2024-05-04 | Chapter 1 establishes quite a lot and, in my view, warrants three distinct cues. A lot of Zahn's writing is a bit less fantastical than what we've come to expect of Star Wars, so there are whole minutes where I don't think music should actually be. The dressing-down of the cadet by Pellaeon, for example, needs to accompaniment. Even the Captain's initial approach to Thrawn's chambers should be dead quiet, which adds to the sudden feeling of unease. Then, suddenly, Rukh appears, having approached so stealthily that he managed to get right up next to the officer without being detected. Obviously, this gives Pellaeon a start. That's where this cue begins, on the reveal of Rukh, Thrawn's Noghri bodyguard and assassin. Described as "even more of a nightmare in the shadows", I obviously wanted a menacing air to this startling moment, but also I had to come up with an appropriate identity for him. I researched what cultures on Earth would be a close analogy before finally giving up, as there seemed to be no good comparison. So I settled on a simple percussion bonanza with all kinds of auxiliary and world percussion, playing out of time, and flutes with flutter tongue.After the initial shock dies down and dialogue creeps in, we have a lone Bass Flute carry a little motif for Rukh. Then, with a small harp and celeste flourish, we cut to Thrawn's Museum. Here I get meditative, with an ostinato carried by more aux percussion and celeste (most notably Tibetan Prayer Bowls). Not only did I find this a perfect accompaniment to a series of artwork close-ups in this "softly-lit art museum," but it also serves as a perfect introduction to his character. To me, Thrawn is no typical Star Wars villain. Yes, the initial presentation of his theme in the previous track was very overt and bellicose, as he is a military leader in command of a warship, but there is so much more to him than that. Here we get a glimpse of his more contemplative side, and importantly his appreciation for art - and how that insight and appreciation helps him understand his enemies and allies. Thrawn calls for the Captain to come in, and when the solo violin enters, we get our first full-on glimpse of our villain, red eyes and all.The violin here is the only live element in the soundtrack so far, played by my very own mother Tracy LaGuardia! I have a link to her website below. One of the joys of my composing career is that I get to use her on several of my projects where appropriate, and she is quite versatile, able to improvise and play in nearly any style imaginable. Here, I have her play softly, meditatively, without too much expression, mirroring the current mental state of the character. The violin was also the perfect choice here because it was easily the most "artsy" presentation I could think of for Thrawn's theme without being too ridiculous or cartoonish about it. I also like the idea of the only violin solos in the OST being for the villain; it's a nice departure of expectation. Usually that's reserved for a female protagonist in scores like this. Also, a friend pointed out that it's a nice nod to the character's Holmsien similarities.Then the strings take over with our first taste of the B section of Thrawn's theme. I love a good theme, particularly one crafted in the style of John Williams. This one took me quite a while to nail down, but I'm very pleased with it. It manages to be elegant while carrying a certain air of menace and evil at the same time. We truly feel like we're watching a villain, albeit a complex one. He insists on having Pellaeon share in his experience in spite of potential approaching danger. Art is truly a passion of his, as readers can attest to given his final scene ;)One last statement on the violin to round out the track, just before Thrawn is contacted by the bridge and notified of an approaching New Republic task force. As you can imagine, the third and final track for chapter 1 will be an action cue. Due to the increased difficulty of action cues in John Williams' style, and because I suddenly have several compounding deadlines, it may be a while before I post that one. In the meantime, Happy Star Wars Day, and I hope you enjoy!Tracy LaGuardia's website: atcmusic.comMy website: brianmlaguardia.comArt by Mathieu Lauffray.No AI was used in the making of this music.#starwars #thrawn #bookmusic #starwarsday #starwarsmusic
Heir to the Empire OST #starwars #bookmusic #thrawn #short Brian LaGuardia 2024-04-07 | The first track of my full OST for the Star Wars: Legends book Heir to the Empire is now available! For the full track and to subscribe for future ones, go here: youtube.com/watch?v=GqH4nZA9i2c
Heir to the Empire OST 01 - Main Title and The Chimaera Brian LaGuardia 2024-04-03 | The first track in what will be a full soundtrack for the Star Wars: Legends book Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn that will explore what it might have sounded like if it had been adapted to a film immidiately after the OT. We have the main title crawl, painstakingly reconstructed, giving way to a pan down to reveal the Chimaera. This is a small taste of Thrawn's new theme in its most bellicose form, with not-so-subtle shades of the Imperial March. The final quiet battery is meant to be the cut to the bridge interior, before any dialogue is spoken.I am not profiting off this material in any way and do not own any of this IP. This is purely a side project I'm doing to help push my composition, orchestration and mockup chops while paying tribute to one of my favorite books.Art by Mathieu Lauffray.No AI was used in the making of this music. That will apply for the duration of the project.#starwars #thrawn #bookmusic #johnwilliams #starwarsmusic Visit my website at brianmlaguardia.com
Gratefulness for 2023 Brian LaGuardia 2024-01-01 | A list of things I'm grateful for this New Year's Eve.00:00 Introduction00:38 Sample Libraries and Availability of Study Scores02:30 Opportunities06:30 Talented Betters14:47 Happy New Year!Jedi Survivor in Full Score: app.box.com/v/jedisurvivorCeleste Arrangement with the Brussels Philharmonic: youtube.com/watch?v=E_LLVxQBXQAYou're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch: youtube.com/watch?v=F7tm3qcbysk
Fear of the Unknown Companion Album Brian LaGuardia 2023-11-08 | A companion album for the one-shot tabletop horror RPG of the same name, Fear of the Unknown has tracks for each phase of gameplay!0:00 Theme2:36 Inciting Incident5:28 Investigation8:02 Confrontation10:17 EpilogueSupport me on Bandcamp: brianlaguardia.bandcamp.com/album/fear-of-the-unknownOther platforms: brianmlaguardia.com/fear-of-the-unknownFear of the Unknown RPG: preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/392013/Fear-of-the-Unknown--Core-RulebookInvasion of the Pod People: open.spotify.com/show/31gLclJ88mkwSTglOmxIlwCopyright 2023 by Brian LaGuardia#horrormusicbackground #horrormusicsoundeffect#roleplayingmusic
Send a Young Talent Award Finalist to Poland! Brian LaGuardia 2023-04-19 | I have been selected as a finalist for the Film Music Festival Young Talent Award for 2023. This includes an invite to a series of masterclasses in Krakow, Poland, culminating in a recording session. However, I need your help to cover the cost of the extremely expensive plane ticket! Please consider donating! The entry that secured my invitation is featured at the end of the video.00:00: Introduction01:50: Finalist CompositionGoFundMe Link: gofundme.com/f/ajfmx-send-a-young-talent-award-finalist-to-poland?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
The Power of Simplicity Brian LaGuardia 2022-12-31 | A long overdue video about my experience arranging for Austin Wintory and the London Symphony/London Voices, as well as the virtues of simplicity when writing and arranging music. This was a bucket list item for me, and I am looking forward to what 2023 has in store for me!00:00: The London Symphony01:14: The Power of Simplicity05:54: Where to Find the Score06:15: GratitudeInnocence Music Video: youtube.com/watch?v=CZ_AZ34CQDEInnocence As Noted: youtube.com/watch?v=JpzU3OZOw9wTraveler: A Journey Symphony Score (Innocence included): austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch/traveler-symphony-full-orchestral-score-book-signed
Midi Mockup: Numenor from Rings of Power Brian LaGuardia 2022-10-10 | MIDI Mockup of part of the Numenor track from #ringsofpower. Music by Bear McCreary. Out of love for the cue and my own desire to stretch my mockup muscles, I tried to recreate the sound as accurately as possible with my own samples. I also include a pretty extensive walkthrough of my process.00:00 Introduction00:48 Mockup Playback02:40 Strings05:09 Percussion Groove07:51 Yayli Tanbur10:14 Infinite Brass12:55 Choir16:01 A Word on Counterpoint and Orchestration18:42 Winds20:02 Mixing and Mastering26:11 Subtle Santoor and Guitar29:10 Conclusion
In Circles Score Reduction Brian LaGuardia 2022-02-23 | First of several Songs of Supergiant videos detailing my collaboration with Darren Korb and Austin Wintory.0:00: Introduction2:13: Score5:44: AnalysisYou can find the original youtube track here:youtube.com/watch?v=Zn9JxaXJWPYAnd the album for sale here:supergiantgames.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-supergiant-gamesThis is the first offering of a new and improved youtube channel in which I nerd out about music, be it something I participated in or not!#supergiantgames
More than a Mentor (My Mentor was Me Scholarship Challenge) Brian LaGuardia 2014-07-18 | My Mentor was Me Scholarship SubmissionMusic is all the Arapahoe Philharmonic under the direction of Vincent C LaGuardia, Jr.
The Banner Saga Theme Brian LaGuardia 2014-03-16 | Leitmotif of The Banner Saga. I used the first track of the OST, "We Will Not Be Forgotten," as reference to figure out the chord progression (no sheet music available to my knowledge). There's just no way to get that last 7 chord to sound as awesome as the Brass Choir version. LOVE this score! You can listen/purchase it here: austinwintory.bandcamp.com/album/the-banner-saga
Elegy Brian LaGuardia 2013-07-20 | Solo Piano piece I wrote for my late father, Vincent C LaGuardia, Jr. Download available at http://www.brianmlaguardia.comCopyright Brian LaGuardia
The Pines of Rome III, IV Brian LaGuardia 2013-03-12 | My conducting debut! :DFor those of you who might be looking, there is no movement I or II. I only performed III and IV because there was so much on the program and time was limited.
Battlestar Galactica Trailer (Unofficial) Brian LaGuardia 2008-04-07 | A fake trailer featuring only music from the show itself, mostly spoiler free for those who want reasons to start watching.
