Ryan Leach | How to write a CATCHY THEME like JOHN WILLIAMS @RyanLeach | Uploaded April 2021 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
In this video I do an in depth motivic analysis of four classic John Williams themes to show just how much he repeats his melodic ideas. Motivic repetition is a central part of his composition method and it comes up consistently across his decades of brilliant film scores.
We'll look at themes from Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Schindler's List and go into note by note detail to see how he does it.
The number one thing my students to do not do enough is repeat their ideas! Repetition is one of those aspects of composing music that is so simple yet ironically so elusive to musicians learning how to compose.
Hopefully after seeing how ridiculously often Williams repeats his motives you will be more repetitive in your own writing as well!
๐ป Listen to the Schindlerโs List theme here: youtu.be/057A1RdssoU
๐ฅณ Check out my new course Pillars of Composition! tinyurl.com/pillarsofcompositioncourse
๐ Learn how to compose music! โ tinyurl.com/pillarsofcompositioncourse
๐ง Compose in the style of Harry Potter: tinyurl.com/magicmusiccourse
๐ Study with me โ ryanleach.com/lessons
๐ผ Early access, exclusive content and more on Patreon โ patreon.com/ryanleach
๐ซ Join my newsletter for updates and more โ tinyurl.com/ryanleachnewsletter
๐ค Come join us on DISCORD! discord.gg/YCpmQVepu9
๐ Composing Competitions every 3 months! youtube.com/@composingcompetitions
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๐ถ ScoreClub - tinyurl.com/scoreclubryan
*OUTSTANDING* composition courses including โOrchestrating the Lineโ which completely changed my approach to writing music.
Master the Score
๐ป 20th Century Orchestral Writing - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_kdbj7w4q/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ Mixing Cinematic Music - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_krxyb085/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ฅ Hybrid Orchestral Composition and Sound - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_wdltvt0m/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ค Syntorial - tinyurl.com/syntorialryan
The ABSOLUTE BEST way to learn how to use a synthesizer. It makes learning how to program a synth feel like a video game!
๐น Master the Score masterthescore.com
๐ต Sound Stripe tinyurl.com/soundstriperyan
Where I get my background music (awesome for YouTubers).
STAY IN TOUCH
๐คCome join us on DISCORD! discord.gg/YCpmQVepu9
๐ Website โ ryanleach.com
โ๏ธ email โ ryanleachmusic at gmail.com
GEAR I USE EVERY DAY
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๐ฅ LG 34โ UltraWide Monitors geni.us/dux3mE
โจ๏ธ Logitech MX Keys Keyboard geni.us/PkPvYs
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๐ง Apple AirPods Max geni.us/jzYq5
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In this video I do an in depth motivic analysis of four classic John Williams themes to show just how much he repeats his melodic ideas. Motivic repetition is a central part of his composition method and it comes up consistently across his decades of brilliant film scores.
We'll look at themes from Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Schindler's List and go into note by note detail to see how he does it.
The number one thing my students to do not do enough is repeat their ideas! Repetition is one of those aspects of composing music that is so simple yet ironically so elusive to musicians learning how to compose.
Hopefully after seeing how ridiculously often Williams repeats his motives you will be more repetitive in your own writing as well!
๐ป Listen to the Schindlerโs List theme here: youtu.be/057A1RdssoU
๐ฅณ Check out my new course Pillars of Composition! tinyurl.com/pillarsofcompositioncourse
๐ Learn how to compose music! โ tinyurl.com/pillarsofcompositioncourse
๐ง Compose in the style of Harry Potter: tinyurl.com/magicmusiccourse
๐ Study with me โ ryanleach.com/lessons
๐ผ Early access, exclusive content and more on Patreon โ patreon.com/ryanleach
๐ซ Join my newsletter for updates and more โ tinyurl.com/ryanleachnewsletter
๐ค Come join us on DISCORD! discord.gg/YCpmQVepu9
๐ Composing Competitions every 3 months! youtube.com/@composingcompetitions
_____________________________________
FOR MUSICIANS
๐ถ ScoreClub - tinyurl.com/scoreclubryan
*OUTSTANDING* composition courses including โOrchestrating the Lineโ which completely changed my approach to writing music.
Master the Score
๐ป 20th Century Orchestral Writing - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_kdbj7w4q/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ Mixing Cinematic Music - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_krxyb085/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ฅ Hybrid Orchestral Composition and Sound - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_wdltvt0m/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
๐ค Syntorial - tinyurl.com/syntorialryan
The ABSOLUTE BEST way to learn how to use a synthesizer. It makes learning how to program a synth feel like a video game!
๐น Master the Score masterthescore.com
๐ต Sound Stripe tinyurl.com/soundstriperyan
Where I get my background music (awesome for YouTubers).
STAY IN TOUCH
๐คCome join us on DISCORD! discord.gg/YCpmQVepu9
๐ Website โ ryanleach.com
โ๏ธ email โ ryanleachmusic at gmail.com
GEAR I USE EVERY DAY
๐น M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 geni.us/oTCT
๐ฅ LG 34โ UltraWide Monitors geni.us/dux3mE
โจ๏ธ Logitech MX Keys Keyboard geni.us/PkPvYs
๐ฒKensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse geni.us/QKnLbJ
๐ง Apple AirPods Max geni.us/jzYq5
________
PS: Some links may be affiliate links which I receive a small kickback at no extra cost to you.