Grant Kirkhope (Banjo Kazooie) Composer Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 16 Matt Kenyon 2019-02-28 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Grant Kirkhope is a man who needs no introduction. He's the talented composer behind some of the most beloved classics on the N64 like Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark.He's also composed for several modern games including Kingdom of Amalur, Yooka-Laylee, and Viva Pinata.We talked about his work at Rare, the pros, and cons of working as a freelancer vs. full-time, and some practical tips for crafting melodies.He also shares a hilarious story about meeting Shigeru Miyamoto which had me cracking up. Thanks for listening!--In other news, Composer Code now has a Patreon!! If you'd like to help support the show or just learn about my goals for the future, check out my Patreon here: patreon.com/composercode
Whos on First? Original 16-bit Chiptune Matt Kenyon 2024-09-24 | Original chiptune composed and tracked in Deflemask!
How to make 16-bit video game music (for free!) Matt Kenyon 2024-02-24 | Get the MyArcade Tetris Micro Player: amzn.to/3OTEE6KCheck out MyArcade online: myarcadegaming.com💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022
the most important years in gaming Matt Kenyon 2023-06-14 | 🎮 Dive into a nostalgia-filled journey as we explore the golden years of gaming, 1998 and 2001. These years gave us legendary games that not only raised the bar but defined the standards of their respective genres.From the stealth action of Metal Gear Solid and the groundbreaking storytelling of Half-Life to the cultural phenomenon of Pokemon Red & Blue, 1998 was a year to remember in the gaming world.Fast forward to 2001, the era of next-gen consoles brought forth unforgettable sequels and innovative games like Grand Theft Auto III and Halo: Combat Evolved, further cementing this year in gaming history.This video'll delve deep into why these years stand out, detailing the pioneering game mechanics introduced, the rich stories told, and the unforgettable cultural impacts made.Make sure to hit that like button if you enjoy the video and subscribe to our channel for more content on video games and their impact on our culture. Drop a comment below on your favorite games from 1998 and 2001 and let's reminisce together about these golden years of gaming!#GoldenYearsOfGaming #1998 #2001 #RetroGaming #GamingHistory #MetalGearSolid #HalfLife #PokemonRedBlue #GrandTheftAutoIII #HaloCombatEvolved
Turning ChatGPT instructions into VIDEO GAME MUSIC! Matt Kenyon 2023-05-20 | In my previous video, I prompted ChatGPT to be the ultimate composition assistant and mentor.In this video, I compose the track as instructed by ChatGPT for an indie game called Hauntii. How to make video game music video: youtu.be/l61EBjVd9twHow to arrange music video: youtu.be/6YMh5CBq2PY💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022
ChatGPT showed me how to make $1,000 as a composer (GAME-CHANGER) Matt Kenyon 2023-04-18 | I prompted ChatGPT to be the ultimate composition assistant and mentor!In this video, ChatGPT:1. Creates a creative brief for a hypothetical project2. Gives me a roadmap for composition success3. Suggests a section-by-section breakdown of a piece (including reference tracks)The future is upon us, friends!How to make video game music video: youtu.be/l61EBjVd9twHow to arrange music video: youtu.be/6YMh5CBq2PY💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022
Pro composers advice for getting your FIRST GIG @TomSalta Matt Kenyon 2023-04-05 | Listen to my full interview with Tom Salta here:composercode.com/tom-salta💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Here are some tips on how to arrange music.
Enhance your music with this SIMPLE TRICK Matt Kenyon 2023-04-05 | Full video and finished track: youtu.be/l61EBjVd9tw💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Here are some tips on how to arrange music.
Want to write video game music? Do this. Matt Kenyon 2023-02-24 | This is one of the best ways to get better at writing VGM, and it costs literally zero money.Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=l61EBjVd9tw
Arrange music faster with this tip Matt Kenyon 2023-02-24 | If you ever struggle with option anxiety, this tip is for you. Check out the full video here:youtube.com/watch?v=6YMh5CBq2PY&t=84s
How to Arrange Music - Tips for Finishing Tracks Matt Kenyon 2022-05-03 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Here are some tips on how to arrange music. Arrangement is the process of taking a rough melodic or harmonic idea and turning it into a full-fledged piece. I hope these tips help you finish those dusty ol' tracks on your hard drive!HELPFUL RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////1. Transcribe! playback software: seventhstring.com/xscribe/overview.html2. MuseScore notation software: musescore.org/en3. Making Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Transcription blog post: composercode.com/ultimate-transcription-guideCHAPTERS//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////(Coming soon!)GEAR I USE IN MY VIDEOS//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Canon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP80:00 Introduction1:00 THINK OF ARRANGEMENT LIKE A PUZZLE3:04 USE TRANSITIONS & EFFECTS3:56 START WITH THE RHYTHM SECTION4:07 USE A CHECKLIST5:13 STEAL ARRANGEMENT TECHNIQUES6:20 EXPERIMENT WITH DOUBLINGS6:50 IMPOSE LIMITATIONS8:48 USE SUBTRACTIVE ARRANGEMENT
How to Transcribe Music - A Step-by-Step Guide Matt Kenyon 2022-03-31 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 This video is a step-by-step guide on how to transcribe music, with a specific focus on video game music.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////1. Transcribe! playback software: seventhstring.com/xscribe/overview.html2. MuseScore notation software: musescore.org/en3. Making Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Transcription blog post: composercode.com/ultimate-transcription-guideCHAPTERS//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////00:37: Step 1. Pick a goal01:50: Step 2. Prepare your tools03:21: Step 3a. Active listening04:20: Step 3b: Active listening & freeform playing04:53: Step 3c: Mark out the form06:00: Step 4: Sing the most prominent element06:48: Step 5: Notate the line07:40: Tips for using Transcribe!09:07: Step 6: Repeat!09:25: Tips for getting the most out of your transcription time11:15: Tips for transcribing chordsGEAR I USE IN MY VIDEOS//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Canon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
Should you work for free as a composer or freelance creative? #freelancer #composer #vgm Matt Kenyon 2022-01-25 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
Why the Sesame Street theme song is genius 🤯 #musictheory #songwriter #piano #song #sesamestreet Matt Kenyon 2022-01-13 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
13 ESSENTIAL chord progressions from game music - STEAL THEM! Matt Kenyon 2021-10-04 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Learn to write better chord progressions in your compositions and productions by studying some of the best harmony in video game music. In this video, we'll explore 13 useful, interesting, and exotic progressions you can steal and use in your own compositions.//Resources Grant Kirkhope Interview: composercode.com/ep-16-the-inevitable-interview-with-grant-kirkhope-banjo-kazooie-goldeneye-007Source files of all the progressions in this video: https://composer-code.ck.page/c5a7d6f067My video game composition course: matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionThanks for watching!//Chapters00:00: Intro00:23: The swiss army knife of harmony01:26: A more subtle resolution01:50: The victory theme02:44: Instant jazziness with tritone subs03:47: Neo-soul chords??05:13: Banjo's augmented chords07:25: The secret to fantasy/RPG music08:26: A Zelda country song10:40: A Zelda tearjerker12:47: A Zelda ballad14:10: Darkness sans minor chords16:17: The secret to Latin/Western music17:34: The Moon :)GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
The secret to writing orchestral game music (5 pro-tips from Gareth Coker) Matt Kenyon 2021-09-08 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 I had the privilege of speaking with Gareth Coker, composer of the Ori series, (Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisps), Ark: Survival Evolved, Halo Infinite, and many more.In our interview, he shared five particularly helpful insights (plus many more) for composing video game music.For the entire interview, plus many other resources for game composers, click here: composercode.com/gareth-cokerFor a free, hour-long masterclass on becoming a video game composer, check out this link: https://composer-code.ck.page/3532b384a7Thanks for watching!CHAPTER LIST----------------------00:00 Intro00:56 TIP 1: Don't rely too much on the game engine04:03 TIP 2: Play the game A LOT06:29 TIP 3: Use motifs, theme, and variation08:17 TIP 4: Use the pop song structure for orchestral arrangement11:54 TIP 5: Charge by the project, not by minute count17:37 Closing thoughts GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
Want to learn VGM composition with me? Matt Kenyon 2021-08-10 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Learn more about the course here!matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
How to Make 8-Bit Music (two free methods) Matt Kenyon 2020-12-14 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:-----------------------------------------------------------------83 Free Resources for Game Composers: https://composer-code.ck.page/81b6b10522NES VST plugin: mattmontag.com/projects-page/nintendo-vstDeflemask Tracker: deflemask.comUltimate Guide to Become a Video Game Composer: composercode.com/guideCHAPTERS FOR EASY ACCESS:-----------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Intro0:29 - First method (VST)1:04 - NES VST2:30 - "Authentic" chiptune5:01 - Second method (tracker)6:53 - Composing in Deflemask12:00 - Finished track13:00 - 8-bit composition tips17:20 - Free composition resourcesVIDEO SYNOPSIS:-----------------------------------------------------------------Hey!In this video, I’m going to teach you two methods for making authentic 8-bit chiptune music, like that produced by the NES, GameBoy, and Commodore 64 sound chip, entirely for free.I’m also going to give you some compositional tips to make your 8-bit music even better.8-bit music has made a significant resurgence in the past decade with many high-profile indie games utilizing it as their main sound palette. Apart from games, there’s a thriving chiptune community that enjoys making this kind of music just for fun.So let’s talk about how you can do that, too.So the first method for making 8-bit music is to use a free VST instrument inside of your digital audio workstation. I’m using Reaper for my DAW and this NES VST is the best one I’ve found on the web.Now if you’re wanting to make just general 8-bit chiptune, you’re not looking to emulate a particular console or sound chip, you can just pluck away and use this sound palette however you want.But, in my experience, it’s more fun to limit yourself to try to actually create something that could have been played on the NES or GameBoy or Commodore 64 or whatever.In this case, you’ll want to do a little bit of research on the sound chip you’re trying to emulate because there are differences.For example, the NES has five sound channels. Two square wave channels, a triangle wave channel, a noise generator channel, and a DPCM sample channel, which could play very, very low-quality samples, like the iconic bongo sound from Super Mario Bros 3.The Gameboy had a different setup, as well as the Commodore 64.Now we don’t have access to the original software composers in the NES era used, but a tracker is about as close as we can get to replicating it.A tracker is a free piece of software that emulates how retro chip music was composed... GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
How to make VIDEO GAME MUSIC for free (beginners guide) Matt Kenyon 2020-12-07 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Download the list of 83 free VGM resources here: https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece474751I hope this beginner's guide to composing VGM is helpful to you! Feel free to skip around the video with these chapter markers:0:00 Intro0:25 Getting setup3:21 Tip #1 - Study the music you want to write3:56 Tip #2 - Create a creative brief5:30 Tip #3 - Set up your sound palette6:26 Tip #4 - Experiment with layering7:02 Tip #5 - Start with a small idea9:35 Tip #6 - Keep an idea file11:07 Tip #7 - Build out the structure early12:08 Tip #8 - Keep melodies singable13:11 Tip #9 - Utilize repetition14:13 Tip #10 - Keep the melody on top14:52 Tip #11 - Quantize intelligently16:02 Tip #12 - End loops on a dominant chord16:47 Tip #13 - Use an arrangement checklist18:36 The banger emerges19:20 Bonus tips!For more VGM-related content and helpful resources, check out www.composercode.com.Thanks for watching! GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
I thought my game composition career was over (clickbait horror story) Matt Kenyon 2020-08-13 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 This happened. GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
How to Write Video Game Music (Mega Man style) Matt Kenyon 2020-08-11 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Here's my process for composing Mega Man-style music. I hope it's helpful for you!83 FREE RESOURCES FOR GAME COMPOSERS (FREE DOWNLOAD): https://composer-code.ck.page/81b6b10522HOW TO BECOME A GAME COMPOSER: composercode.com/guideLEARN MORE ABOUT THE BLUES SCALE: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blues_scaleADD ONE GUN GUY TO YOUR WISHLIST ON STEAM: store.steampowered.com/app/1200580/One_Gun_GuyIntro: (0:00)Studying the source material: (0:34)Setting up instruments: (1:40)Writing the main motif: (3:15)Creating the form and structure: (7:08)MIDI programming tips: (9:32)Harmony choices: (10:49)Boss Theme: (11:40)Main Menu Theme: (13:53)Hyper Mode Theme: (16:16)End Credits Theme: (18:06)Outro: (20:25) GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
Can You Make a Living as a Game Composer? Matt Kenyon 2020-08-03 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 FULL BLOG POST ON MAKING MONEY AS A GAME COMPOSER: composercode.com/get-paid-composing-gamesULTIMATE GUIDE TO BECOMING A GAME COMPOSER: composercode.com/guideGSC DATA: gamesoundcon.com/game-audio-survey-2019PASSIVE INCOME BLOG POST: composercode.com/14-passive-income-ideas-for-composers-and-musiciansI DONT KNOW WHY I'M SHOUTING GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
15 FREE Resources for Game Composers (plus more in description) Matt Kenyon 2020-07-20 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 These are 15 of my favorite free tools, resources, VSTs, and downloadables for video game composers. 🎹 Get the full list of 83 Free Resources for Game Composers here: https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece474751Here are the links to the resources mentioned in this video:⚪ Interactive circle of fifths: randscullard.com/CircleOfFifths🎥 DaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve🕹Deflemask: deflemask.com🎼 IMSLP.org: imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page🔥 Spitfire Labs: labs.spitfireaudio.com🥁 Cloudrum: kvraudio.com/product/cloudrum-by-ample-sound🎚 TAL-NoiseMaker: tal-software.com/products/tal-noisemaker📻 TDR Nova: tokyodawn.net/tdr-nova😲 Xenakios PaulXStretch: xenakios.wordpress.com/paulxstretch-plugin🧲 Expanse Texture Generator by Pure Magnetik: puremagnetik.com/products/expanse⏺ iZotope Vinyl: izotope.com/en/products/downloads/vinyl.html⏳ Toggl: toggl.com✍ Trello: trello.com📝 Grammarly: app.grammarly.com🤝 Hexany Audio game dev contracts (password is "gameaudio"): hexanyaudio.com/agreements GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
A pro-tip for composing video game music Matt Kenyon 2020-07-01 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 In this video, Tom Salta describes how he uses childlike playfulness to "trick" himself into composing productively. GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
A guide to networking for the video game composer Matt Kenyon 2020-07-01 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 In this clip from our recent interview, Tom Salta shares a simple and effective roadmap to forming meaningful business and personal relationships in the world of video game music. GEAR AND RESOURCES//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Composer Code podcast and blog: www.composercode.comMaking Game Music (My Game Composition Course): matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-compositionCanon M50: amzn.to/3uC5BRiSennheiser MKE 400 On-Camera Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3JZyNIrDaVinci Resolve: blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolveReaper: https://www.reaper.fm/AKM320 MIDI keyboard: amzn.to/3LyeCSeFocusrite SCARLETT SOLO: amzn.to/3LyeCSeRode NT1-A Condenser Microphone: amzn.to/3tRGzP8
Matthew Carl Earl (Hexany Audio) Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 17 Matt Kenyon 2019-02-13 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Matthew Carl Earl is the talented composer for Hexany Audio, a one-stop video game audio shop in Los Angeles, California.Matthew has worked on several AAA titles, including Kingdom Craft and Moonlight Blade (the largest MMORPG in China).Check out this video where he and audio director Richard Ludlow talk about their experience writing for the game.We talk about his work with Hexany and some of the benefits of full-time employment vs. freelancing, but also talk about some really organic, practical ways to build relationships and ultimately get paying work as a composer.My favorite quote from our conversation:"No one [would] hire me, but I never really understood why. Looking back, I realize you need to have the appearance of a professional working composer before anyone will hire you. It needs to be very easy for people to just click play and say 'wow, this sounds awesome.' You need to give off the aura that you're a working, successful composer in order to become a working, successful composer."Some other great takeaways are:- His philosophy on gear and favorite sample libraries- The wrong way to prospect yourself to clients- His organic approach to building meaningful business relationships ("Cool people attract cool people")- Practical tips for building an online presence that draws people in and helps you land gigs (check out his awesome website!)In other news, Composer Code now has a Patreon!! If you'd like to help support the show or just learn about my goals for the future, check out my Patreon here: patreon.com/composercode
Chase Bethea (Aground) Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 15 Matt Kenyon 2019-01-21 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Chase Bethea is a video game and film composer with a unique blend of styles and an intriguing creative philosophy.We talked about how he got into video game music, how he practices "connecting" with his instrument, and he shared some incredible techniques for beating writer's block. Seriously, every creative person needs to hear this.He was also heavily influenced by a very obscure soundtrack on the Gameboy...
Tony Manfredonia (Kharons Crypt) Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 14 Matt Kenyon 2019-01-05 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Happy new year! To kick off 2019's schedule, I had the privilege of sitting down with orchestrator, composer, and all-around nice guy Tony Manfredonia.We talked about his origin story, the indelible impact of games like Majora's Mask, and how he approaches orchestrating a piano sketch (as well as a great resource for orchestration).He walked me through his composition process, starting with good ol' music notation (not the piano roll!).We chatted about his current projects, and how he's fused 8- and 16-bit sounds with the contrapuntal style of J.S. Bach. Click here to see all the resources and links mentioned in our conversation: mattkenyon.net/ep-14-contrapuntal-chiptune-orchestration-and-the-power-of-notation-tony-manfredonia
Analyzing Video Game Music with 8-bit Music Theory | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 13 Matt Kenyon 2018-11-20 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Download the resources and follow along:mattkenyon.net/ep-13Welp, it's been a minute since we've been on the airwaves (a busy season of life has befallen the Kenyon household), but I'm delighted to be back on with my good buddy 8-bit Music Theory.This episode is a little special, as we actually analyze a few video game pieces in real time (download the transcriptions below to follow along) and talk more about the value of transcription.If you want to see the master at his craft, come child, and sit at the feet of Mr. Bit.
Cybarian Gameplay Trailer (Original Game Score) Matt Kenyon 2018-10-30 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Cybarian Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/928840/Cybarian_The_Time_Travelling_WarriorHowdy! I wanted to share a project I've recently wrapped up: the score for this amazing upcoming game, Cybarian!Everything was composed in Deflemask to achieve that authentic 16-bit Sega Genesis sound. I hope you enjoy it. I'm hoping to put the soundtrack on Spotify and Bandcamp very soon. :)
16-bit Genesis Level Theme in DefleMask (Cybarian Chiptune) Matt Kenyon 2018-10-15 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 I had a blast writing the score for the upcoming indie game, Cybarian. The client wanted authentic 16-bit Sega Genesis music in the style of Shinobi and Gunstar Heroes. Thanks to the incredible tracker DefleMask, I was able to replicate the hardware with precision.Enjoy this clip of the Level 3 theme, and check out the Kickstarter for more updates on when this game will be released: kickstarter.com/projects/976520343/cybarian-the-time-travelling-warrior
16-bit Genesis Title Theme in DefleMask (Cybarian Chiptune) Matt Kenyon 2018-10-09 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 I had a blast writing the score for the upcoming indie game, Cybarian. The client wanted authentic 16-bit Sega Genesis music in the style of Shinobi and Gunstar Heroes. Thanks to the incredible tracker DefleMask, I was able to replicate the hardware with precision.Enjoy this clip of the Main Menu theme, and check out the Kickstarter for more updates on when this game will be released: kickstarter.com/projects/976520343/cybarian-the-time-travelling-warrior
16-bit Genesis Boss Theme in DefleMask (Cybarian Chiptune) Matt Kenyon 2018-10-05 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 I had a blast writing the score for the upcoming indie game, Cybarian. The client wanted authentic 16-bit Sega Genesis music in the style of Shinobi and Gunstar Heroes. Thanks to the incredible tracker DefleMask, I was able to replicate the hardware with precision.Enjoy this clip of the boss theme, and check out the Kickstarter for more updates on when this game will be released: kickstarter.com/projects/976520343/cybarian-the-time-travelling-warrior
Live Composing 16-bit Genesis Music for a Game! Matt Kenyon 2018-09-14 | Composing Sega Genesis music in DefleMask for the upcoming platformer Cybarian. Here we goooo!store.steampowered.com/app/928840/Cybarian_The_Time_Travelling_Warrior
Live Composing 16-bit Genesis Music for a Game! Matt Kenyon 2018-09-14 | Composing Sega Genesis music in DefleMask for the upcoming platformer Cybarian. Here we goooo!store.steampowered.com/app/928840/Cybarian_The_Time_Travelling_Warrior
16-bit video game music composition // Cybarian (part 1) Matt Kenyon 2018-09-06 | My first stream! Composing Sega Genesis music in DefleMask for the upcoming platformer Cybarian. Here we goooo!
Emmanuel Lagumbay (VentureVerse) Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 12 Matt Kenyon 2018-08-08 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 In this episode of Composer Code, I chat with composer and sound designer Emmanuel Lagumbay. Emmanuel is out there fighting the good fight; networking like crazy, working with game devs to fulfill their visions, and helping other composers.We run in a lot of the same circles online, and I figured it was high time to have him on the show. Boy, did he bring the value.I'm obsessed with his metaphor of the composer as a farmer. We plant seeds, we water, we prune, and we wait. That's the only way to success in this saturated, highly-relational business.We talk through Emmanuel's composing process, his personal experience networking with game developers, and he shares some practical tips for building your career as a video game music composer. If you're an up-and-coming composer or want to hear firsthand what it's like in the trenches as a working producer, you don't want to miss this chat.If you'd like to learn more about Emmanuel's music or his work in sound design:Check out LagumbayMusic.comDrop him a line at emman.lagumbay@gmail.com
Garry Schyman (Bioshock) Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 11 Matt Kenyon 2018-07-11 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Renowned for his unique and sometimes complex original scores for the multi-award-winning video games BioShock, BioShock 2, BioShock Infinite; the dramatic orchestral score for EA Games’ adaptation of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, Dante’s Inferno; and his BAFTA-nominated scores for Middle-Earth: Shadow Of Mordor and Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War, Garry Schyman has emerged as one of the industry’s foremost composers, receiving top honors for Best Original Score from the British Academy Of Film & Television and the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.He was kind enough to chat with me for Composer Code, and he brought some serious value. If you want to learn how to master the orchestra, break into the video game music industry, and taught me valuable lessons about the difference between film and game composition.In our chat, we talked about:- How he got started in games- Channeling Bernard Hermann in Destroy All Humans- Differences between film and games composition- His composing process- His tools; DAW of choice- How his composition process includes him finding a “sonic environment” rather than necessarily starting with a distinct part- Specific aleatoric techniques he used to achieve that unsettling feeling of dread in Bioshock games- Why you should learn to handwrite music, a lesson from Picasso, and the value of knowing tradition first- His influences and recent obsession with Gustav Mahler- The power of deadlines to "inspire"- An argument for self-care and getting a good night's sleep- Where to start if you want to learn the orchestra- The advantages of composing old music with new tools- What his son thinks of his dad’s video game career- Advice to his younger self- What Garry’s looking forward to
James Landino Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 9 Matt Kenyon 2018-07-02 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 James Landino is a rockstar. Well, an EDM-star (if that’s a thing).He got his start composing electronic music for a Flash game and through grit, determination, and being an all-around nice dude, he landed a gig at Harmonix.He’s built a career as the go-to guy for all things electronic, and as a result is now a freelancer, working on several projects at once with no shortage of work.We chatted about his current freelance journey, the intersection of game music and electronic music, and the power of being really good at one single thing. He shared his perspective on how to break into the industry and habits that hold beginners back from success. He also gave some really great insights into his workflow (spoiler: use markers!!) and how he finishes tracks.He’s got some amazing music that I highly recommend you check out. If you want to learn more about James, follow any of the links below. Thanks for listening!James’ website: james-landino.squarespace.comJames’ YouTube channel: youtube.com/jameslandino (listen to that Super Mario Odyssey remix! STRAIGHT FIRE)James’ SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/jameslandinoFollow him on Twitter @JamesLandino
Gordy Haab (Battlefront I & II Composer) Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 10 Matt Kenyon 2018-07-02 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Gordy Haab is a multi-award-winning film, video game and television composer who has written music for many well-known titles, including most recently: Microsoft’s “Halo Wars 2, and EA’s “Star Wars: Battlefront II”, and “Star Wars Battlefront I”, which won Music of the Year, Best Interactive Score, and Best Instrumental Score at the 2016 GDC G.A.N.G. Awards, and was nominated for a BAFTA for Excellence in Audio Achievement.He was kind enough to chat with me for Composer Code, and he brought some serious value. If you’re interested in writing orchestral music, you will learn a lot.In our chat, we talked about:• How Gordy, a film composer by trade, found his way into the world of games• How writing scores by hand improves your mind’s ear and reduces trial-and-error composing• Spotting the picture and giving yourself composing constraints• Gordy’s workflow from the piano to the mockup, to the finished cue• “Hearing” the orchestration in your mind’s ear• Gordy’s advice for composers who want to write orchestral music• How to reduce a score step-by-step• How to internalize the music of a symphonic score• How John Williams breaks orchestration “rules” with clever doublings• A simple exercise composers can do today to familiarize themselves with all the instruments/colors of the orchestra• His favorite resources and books on the subject of orchestration• Tips for breaking into the video game music industryI originally discovered Gordy through his GDC talk all about scoring the music of the Battlefront games. It has practical advice for all creatives and I highly recommend it. You can watch it here. (Gordy’s portion is on the back half, but definitely watch the whole thing.): youtube.com/watch?v=M2VW2hk0jGc&t=9s
12tone Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 8 Matt Kenyon 2018-05-25 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with 12tone (Cory), an educator, music theorist, and... metalhead?He's one of the leading content creators in the music theory space, consistently delivering value with his signature top-down hand-written style of teaching. You can plum the depths of his channel for weeks and get almost a comprehensive knowledge of anything you need to know related to music theory.I loved chatting with Cory about his meticulous process for editing video and coming up with ideas, his new series on analyzing how songs work, and his personal successes and failures making a living on YouTube and Patreon.This interview is also available on your favorite podcast app. Just give Composer Code a search and you'll find us!
Taylor Ambrosio Wood Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 7 Matt Kenyon 2018-05-20 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Composer Code is now on iTunes (and everywhere else podcasts are sold!)Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with Taylor Ambrosio Wood, a Berklee grad, marimbist, and talented video game composer.It was a great convo with some incredible insights.My favorite bits were how to go about prospecting for gigs, why rescoring game footage is probably not the best idea, and how to set up your DAW like a painter sets up their palette – these limitations breed great creativity.Taylor was a delight to speak with. Enjoy!Check out her tunes here! soundcloud.com/taylorambrosiowood-If you'd like to help support the show or just learn about my goals for the future, check out my Patreon here: patreon.com/composercode
Video Game Music Theory | NES & SNES Classic Menu Music Matt Kenyon 2018-04-12 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 In this video, I examine the way the SNES and NES Classic menu themes present a melody and develop it in exciting ways.Thanks for watching!
Video Game Music Theory | The Deku Tree Music Analysis Matt Kenyon 2018-03-22 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 In this video, I explore how Koji Kondo tells a real story with 8 bars of music in the Deku Tree theme.Thanks to 8-bit Music Theory for transcription sanity checks, guidance, and eternal friendship. If you want to download the tune I use in this video, you can grab it here: drive.google.com/open?id=1OeUTCZWilZW83yZYuwIdFCPfZgmw0IM2Thanks for watching!-If you'd like to help support the show or just learn about my goals for the future, check out my Patreon here: patreon.com/composercode
Kris Maddigan (Cuphead) Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 4 Matt Kenyon 2018-03-12 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 KRIS' READING LIST:JAZZ THEORY & BIOGRAPHIES:Arranging for Large Jazz Ensemble – Berklee PressMark Levine booksJazz Composition Theory and Practice – Berklee PressHenry Mancini – Sounds and ScoresBarbershop Arranging ManuelScott Joplin Complete Piano WorksThey All Played Ragtime – Harriet Janis and Rudi BleshEarly Jazz and The Swing Era – Gunther SchullerDuke Ellington, Jazz Composer – Ken RattenburyBill Dobbins – Jazz Arranging and Composing, A Linear ApproachGary Lindsay - The Jazz Arrangers ManualGENERAL CREATIVITY:Peak: How to Master Almost Anything – K. Anders EricssonDrive: Daniel H. PinkMastery: Robert GreeneThe Creative Habit: Twyla TharpPayoff: Dan ArielyIgnore Everybody: Hugh MacLeodThe Talent Code: Daniel CoyleTalent is Overrated: Geoff ColvinCreativity: Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiFlow: Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiSteal Like an Artist: Austin KleonJonathan Lethem: The Ecstasy of InfluenceThe Gift: Lewis HydeFree Play: Stephen NachnanovitchDavid Lynch – Catching the Big FishIn this interview, I sit down with the insightful Kris Maddigan, who composed one of the most originative and captivating soundtracks for the incredible game, Cuphead. Our conversation is candid, raw, and fueled by bourbon. We go on tangents about Paul Simon, the tapes Kris had in his car growing up, the hard life of a freelancer, and more.We chat about what he learned from Cuphead, how he views himself in the wake of Cuphead's success, and what's next for him.His advice for young composers is some of the best I've heard, as well.Thanks for listening!-If you'd like to help support the show or just learn about my goals for the future, check out my Patreon here: patreon.com/composercode
Sebastian Wolff (Materia Collective) Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 6 Matt Kenyon 2018-03-03 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 In this dense episode of Composer Code, I chat with the fountain of knowledge known as Sebastian Wolff.Sebastian is a sharp, yet humble and soft-spoken gentleman who has a keen vision for the future of video game music-makers. He's founded multiple companies including Loudr, and more recently, Materia Collective. Materia Collective is the largest collaborative community of VGM creators in existence. In this episode, we chat through how Sebastian got into video game music, his insightful views on piracy, the future of the video game music community, and the importance of metadata.Thanks for listening! Use the timestamps below to navigate to a particular section.1. Sebastian’s introduction to VGM (1:40)2. VGM’s unique position in media (4:00)3. His entrepreneurial journey (5:00)4. Rejecting the “label” label (6:08)5. The secret to managing Materia Collective ;) (9:50)6. The difference between the VGM community and film scoring community (12:48)7. The lifeblood of getting paid: metadata (14:30)8. What artists need to know about the music industry (18:23)9. Materia Collective business model and vision (19:27)10. Investing in opportunities with time and money (22:29) 11. The biggest source of revenue for many artists (25:40)12. The power of collectibles (29:30)13. Licensing sheet music arrangements (33:48)14. The different types of copyrights (46:06)15. Advice for composers breaking into the industry (49:15)16. The difference between licensing and buyouts (51:50)17. Sebastian’s favorite games and OSTs (58:00)RESOURCES———————Materia Collective homepage:materiacollective.comJessica Curry's soundtrack to So Let Us Melt: jessicacurry.bandcamp.com/album/so-let-us-melt?campaign=materiaSebastian's industry reading list: medium.com/@SebastianWolff/music-business-industry-reading-list-4e7eb53131d3Business Skills for Composers Facebook group:facebook.com/groups/businessskillsforcomposers-If you'd like to help support the show or just learn about my goals for the future, check out my Patreon here: patreon.com/composercode
Video Game Music Theory | Ganondorfs Theme Analysis Matt Kenyon 2018-02-24 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 In this video, I dissect some of Koji Kondo’s film scoring chops, the theory behind the darkness of the diminished scale, and how cheesiness is not always a bad thing.If you want to download the cue I use in this video, you can grab it here: drive.google.com/open?id=1OeUTCZWilZW83yZYuwIdFCPfZgmw0IM2Thanks for watching!
insaneintherainmusic (Carlos Eiene) Interview | Composer Code Podcast Ep. 5 Matt Kenyon 2018-02-17 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 Success = consistency over perfection.That's the biggest takeaway I took from my value-packed interview with Carlos Eiene, aka, insaneintherainmusic.We chatted about his origins, his influences, his advice for young composers, the STARS system he uses for sight-reading music, his fascination with checklists, and the neuroscience of remembering things. We walk through his entire process for making videos, from the idea, to the upload, and how he balances the improvisational nature of jazz with shipping consistent content. What does Carlos think about when he solos? What's his sacred checklist? He breaks down the power of repeatable processes. Oh, and why he hates the book, "The War of Art."This multi-instrumental, incredibly talented video game jazz musician has so much value to offer. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. :)———————TIMESTAMPS — JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE INTERVIEW!1:00 — The origin story (his first video game music and jazz experiences)5:30 — What made him fall in love with jazz7:00 — How has he gotten so good at so many instruments?!7:50 — "Hitting the shed" and other cool Berklee slang 😂9:03 — The single most valuable way to improve as a soloist10:25 — His "desert island" album and other influences14:30 — His whole process from idea to upload (The Sacred Checklist™)16:30 — The power of mechanical, repeatable processes19:10 — The balance between improv and practice in his videos21:32 — "What's going on in your head when you solo?"25:03 — His tools for mixing and the simple secret to good mixes29:45 — Our beef with audiophiles and snobbery31:25 — The "STARS" system for sightreading34:05 — Carlos calls me out for sucking at the piano 😂☠️35:00 — Mind-Blowing Algorithmic Sax Soli™(holy crap)44:45 — Creative philosophy and dealing with backlash49:57 — Why Carlos hates the War of Art!!52:30 — Scheduling, Calendars, Deadlines, Oh My!55:40 — The part of video production he can't stand58:45 — The future of insaneintherainmusic1:00:00 — The VGM Real Book!1:02:49 — Keys to YouTube and Patreon growth1:05:22 — Interview recapThanks for listening!Carlos' channel: youtube.com/user/insaneintherainmusicCarlos' Patreon: patreon.com/insaneintherainmusicCarlos' Twitter: @insanerainmusic-If you'd like to help support the show or just learn about my goals for the future, check out my Patreon here: patreon.com/composercode
Video Game Music Theory | Ocarina of Time Title Theme Analysis Matt Kenyon 2018-02-10 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 In my first video of a series that will likely go to the end of time, I’m analyzing and composing in the style of the Title Theme from Ocarina of Time. This song departs from the Zelda Title Theme formula and surprises more by how understated it is. In this video, I talk about the power of diatonic major 7 chords and their ability to upset the normal tension & release pattern of tonal music.I’ve also composed a piece in the style of the Title Theme. You can find the link to listen and download that song here: drive.google.com/file/d/14hWg-3ABWaT5xROzChxoz0ZMkFnFG2jR/view?usp=sharing
Composing in the style of Super Mario World (Part 3/3 - the arrangement) Matt Kenyon 2018-02-03 | 💥🎶🎮 FREE VGM AND COMPOSITION RESOURCES 💥🎶🎮1. Start with my free 1.5-hour course on becoming a game composer. We'll go over composition, arrangement, business, and more! 🎓 https://composer-code.ck.page/e5e7c20b732. Next, download my cheat sheet of 83 💻FREE💻 plugins, software, and resources to help you create amazing VGM. 🎹 https://composer-code.ck.page/2ece4747513. If you're ready for even more, consider joining my Fundamentals of Game Composition course! 🎵 With several free lessons available, you'll be on your way to composing like a pro! 🔥 matt-s-school-cb6a.thinkific.com/courses/making-game-music-the-fundamentals-of-composition4. Check out my favorite gear, software, tools, and equipment for making VGM. 🎧 composercode.com/equipment-for-making-music-my-favorite-production-gear-2022 In this final installment of my composition series, I walk through how I think about composing a song. I'm constraining myself to a few criteria so that I write a song in the style of the Super Mario World Overworld theme. I move from MuseScore over to Logic Pro X to begin arranging the parts and adding SNES sound effects! I use the great plugin by Impact Soundworks, Super Audio Cart for this.Enjoy! :)
