Music Producer Daniel Ciurlizza | 1 Hour Cut - Star Wars - Dark Side Themes (Reimagined) @DanielCiurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Reimagined by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Star Wars Theme by JOHN WILLIAMS
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

This track is a one hour playthrough of this:

youtube.com/watch?v=NC4ekBXECqY

This is experiment in the Star Wars universe and its composer, John Williams. The goal for this piece was to play with a new kind of Star Wars sound and research different ways of merging genres and styles. In place of traditional orchestral elements like strings, I used synthesizers designed to sound like strings. But I also wanted to ground it in a world where the "star wars" was a real thing, so using a singular real violin - which may represent how these wars have affected real individuals - was important to me.

There's also a bit of an indie music feel in the way the chords play on the piano. Plus, adding in white noise risers to separate each section is a callback to electronic music - it gives us energy to keep pursuing that "end goal" in this world.

This original composition has no official connection with Disney, LucasFilm Ltd., or composer John Williams. It has been published for research and demonstration purposes.

Music Department
ELVIS BATES - Score Technical Consultant & Sample Development
DANIEL CIURLIZZA - Synthesizer Programmer & Sample Development
CORIN NEFF - Synthesizer Programmer
PAUL PARAMO - Sample Development

updated 6 years ago

Music Producer Daniel Ciurlizza | 1 Hour Cut - Star Wars - Dark Side Themes (Reimagined)

Daniel Ciurlizza 2018-05-11 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Reimagined by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Star Wars Theme by JOHN WILLIAMS
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

This track is a one hour playthrough of this:

youtube.com/watch?v=NC4ekBXECqY

This is experiment in the Star Wars universe and its composer, John Williams. The goal for this piece was to play with a new kind of Star Wars sound and research different ways of merging genres and styles. In place of traditional orchestral elements like strings, I used synthesizers designed to sound like strings. But I also wanted to ground it in a world where the "star wars" was a real thing, so using a singular real violin - which may represent how these wars have affected real individuals - was important to me.

There's also a bit of an indie music feel in the way the chords play on the piano. Plus, adding in white noise risers to separate each section is a callback to electronic music - it gives us energy to keep pursuing that "end goal" in this world.

This original composition has no official connection with Disney, LucasFilm Ltd., or composer John Williams. It has been published for research and demonstration purposes.

Music Department
ELVIS BATES - Score Technical Consultant & Sample Development
DANIEL CIURLIZZA - Synthesizer Programmer & Sample Development
CORIN NEFF - Synthesizer Programmer
PAUL PARAMO - Sample Development

Who Is Film Composer Daniel Ciurlizza?

Daniel Ciurlizza 2023-03-21 | danielciurlizza.com

I've been sending presentations to filmmakers for a very long time.

First, they started as emails with a couple of sentences that said, "I love your work, and I'd love to work together sometime."

Then I outright started to make music for projects before I even reached out to them. I just wanted to send them the work and show them how passionate I was about it.

Eventually, I started sending podcast-style "Audio Journals," where I'd record an explanation of my connection and vision for their project. The whole thing would have music in the style of what I thought their film should sound like.

A few years ago, I started adding in videos like this so that they could see me talk and hear my passion for what they were doing (and for what I was doing!).

I'm not sure what the next iteration of my pitching process is, though. Maybe I'll start going to people's houses with a small orchestra. Something like:

"🗣️📢 HEY BIG FAN OF YOUR WORK, HERE'S MY IDEA FOR YOUR NEXT FILM. OKAY HIT IT BOYS 🎻🎺🥁🎸🎶🎵🎶"

If you've ever wondered what I've done and where I'm going, this is for you.

Game of Thrones Main Title (Reimagined) - Visualizer

Daniel Ciurlizza 2023-03-06 | A reimagining of the main theme of Game of Thrones for HOUSE OF THE DRAGON.

I write music for movies: danielciurlizza.com

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA ft. JONI FULLER
Original Theme by RAMIN DJAWADI

Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Music Team Credits:
JONI FULLER - Strings, Additional Voices, and Sample Development
BILL SNYDER - Creative Input

Oppenheimer [Soundtrack] by Composer Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2022-03-15 | Найдите это на Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/13gyxF1wB5hlo18DoSvVVV?si=5a89ff957ac74318

Do you hear the story?

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com/
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza
I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Initially written in 2014 and inspired by the man himself, J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Ive always wanted to write music for a Western | Great Sacrifices by Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2022-02-08 | I've always wanted to write music for a Western.

Just released today is an album that's full of those Western-sounding experiments; you're hearing one of them right now.

I particularly love the action tracks on this album.

If you wanna listen to the rest of the adventure, go to my Spotify profile and find it there.

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com/
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza
I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

My music audition to MARVEL

Daniel Ciurlizza 2021-02-13 | Here's a story about the time I sent Marvel Studios my music ideas for one of their films...

I've been holding onto this story for a long time. But, for every Chinese New Year that passes by since I made this, I think about my hunger to get this out into the world. Not predominantly because I want to share the music or my ideas—that material has already made its way to the appropriate people. More so because it contains a story that's personal to who I am.

Also, I've done a handful of these "audio journals" and they feel very representative of how I see myself and my career. I love telling stories—not limited to just music—in hopes that it might change the way people see the world around them.

In September of 2019, I sent my music ideas for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings to the people at Marvel Studios. I've shared that music before, but now I'd like to share one of my favorite parts about that presentation...

This is my Audio Journal for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Lastly, I know the inevitable question is "So, what happened after you sent it?"

Well, let's just save that story for another time.

Happy new year, friends and fam.

0:00 - The Shang-Chi Audio Journal
0:23 - Who is Daniel Ciurlizza?
2:44 - Musical Influences: Spirited Away / Princess Mononoke / Kung Fu Hustle
3:12 - Inspiration for The Ten Rings
3:54 - The Mandarin and Chinese Opera
5:00 - Shang-Chi's Greatest Power is His Ability to Choose Good
5:34 - Shang-Chi Main Theme
6:22 - Closing Thoughts

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com/
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza
I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music Department
RYAN SPRATT - Bells & Rings Instrument Development
ROLAND BINGAMAN - Sample Development
QIANQIAN JIN - Guzheng, Flutes, & Pipa
WILLIAM ARNOLD - Suona & Vocals
STEVEN C. CHIU - Erhu & Violins
JONI FULLER - Violins & Viola

Music Consultants
QIANQIAN JIN
TYLER GLOVER
NESTOR ESTRADA
BILL SNYDER III
ADAM LUKAS
LUNA Y. PAN
RHYAN D'ERRICO

Storytelling Consultants
JORDAN PASSMAN
JAKE WEINREB
JARED PELLETIER
MICHAEL CHWASTIAK
SIMU LIU
ERIC COOK

Special Thanks To
FORMAT ENTERTAINMENT
MARVEL STUDIOS

STAR WARS | 08. There Is No Light | Dark Empire Soundtrack | Music Produced by Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2021-02-05 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA, BILL SNYDER III, and ROLAND BINGAMAN at Outlier Studios
Original Star Wars Themes by JOHN WILLIAMS
Website: www.danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

This music was written for the @WilkinsAnimations adaptation of DARK EMPIRE of the Star Wars Extended Universe.

The music was composed by Daniel Ciurlizza, Bill Snyder III, and Roland Bingaman as an experiment—and in preparation—for incorporating traditional Star Wars music with unique scoring styles on future Star Wars projects. Working with Lucasfilm and Disney is a particularly big goal for me.

Within these experiments, we explored using both original themes and styles that John Williams used on the Star Wars feature films, as well as themes and styles that Williams and George Lucas might have had as reference music when creating the original Star Wars films.

This is 1 of 8 pieces of music, and you can find the rest here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM-qXhHuYG-XM4XDBmKiOU9da7WjF_S87

STAR WARS | 07. A Dark Legacy | Dark Empire Soundtrack | Music Produced by Daniel Ciurlizza

STAR WARS | 06. Leia Feels Darkness | Dark Empire Soundtrack | Music Produced by Daniel Ciurlizza

STAR WARS | 04. Pinnacle Base | Dark Empire Soundtrack | Music Produced by Daniel Ciurlizza

STAR WARS | 03. War Room | Dark Empire Soundtrack | Music Produced by Daniel Ciurlizza

STAR WARS | 02. The New Republic | Dark Empire Soundtrack | Music Produced by Daniel Ciurlizza

STAR WARS | 01. Devastator of Worlds | Dark Empire Soundtrack | Music Produced by Daniel Ciurlizza

STAR WARS | 05. Invasion of Mon Cala | Dark Empire Soundtrack | Music Produced by Daniel Ciurlizza

Continuing my journey of writing STAR WARS music and made this | Music Producer Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2021-01-31 | BEFORE vs AFTER—piano sketch to full orchestration in the style of John Williams. Or... somebody in the classical world, at least...?

I'm enjoying taking advantage of livestreaming my work sessions while there aren't any NDAs involved.

Here's what I came up with today at twitch.tv/danielciurlizza

Thanks to Roland Bingaman for starting the bulk of the idea off.

Website: www.danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

MARCH OF THE RESISTANCE by John Williams | Film Composer Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2021-01-21 | More Star Wars experiments. Learning how to do the John Williams thing.
Starts with original work, then merges into March of the Resistance from The Force Awakens, then back to original work.

Doing this for @WilkinsAnimations' Dark Empire animated series.

I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

If you haven't checked out my score for sci-fi time travel film, NORMAN (2021), you can listen here: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/danielciurlizza/norman-original-motion-picture-soundtrack

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: www.danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

If youre a filmmaker, do this—always. | NORMAN (2021) Sci-Fi Time Travel Movie Composer Interview

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-12-29 | Pre-Order the soundtrack and follow me on Spotify so you can be there for me when it drops: bit.ly/NormanSoundtrack

0:00 - Norman Promo
0:09 - Background on the question I was asked
0:24 - My thoughts on "what would you say to someone wanting to work in film?"

This is what happens when we work with people we love. I trusted this crew so much that I even now continue to work with them.

This is from an interview I did hours before the cast/crew premiere of NORMAN. In the room with me were the director Joel Guelzo, lead sound guy Jonah Guelzo, lead actor Stephen Birge, and art director Jason Pecor.

I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: www.danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

NORMAN - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3484204

A time traveler tries to find his way back home...
Watch the trailer at youtu.be/hHrJv8ZTVSU

Music from NORMAN, a feature-length sci-fi film about a time traveler and his A.I. companion. Norman becomes trapped and isolated in the past, jeopardizing life in both the past and the future. He must invent a way back to the future before the world collapses.

NORMAN: THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK will be released on January 1, 2021.

NORMAN the film will be released on all major domestic (United States) VOD, retail, and digital platforms on February 3, 2021

NORMAN Directed by Joel Guelzo

Music Department:
Elvis Bates - Score Technical Consultant & Sample Development
Daniel Ciurlizza - Synthesizer Programmer & Violin Soloist & Percussionist
Nestor Estrada - Music Assistant
Jaime Lew - Score Technical Engineer
Corin Neff - Synthesizer Programmer

Score produced by Outlier Studios

Special Thanks to:
Director Joel Guelzo

The First Voyager | FIRST LOOK: NORMAN (2021) SciFi Time Travel Movie Soundtrack by Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-12-18 | Every share and pre-order counts towards putting the soundtrack and the film itself in the best place it can possibly be. And it's on ME to get YOU to take those actions. Here's why...

It's not about the money—it's actually more important than that....

Sharing and buying Norman-related content will help the music/video streaming algorithms know that people enjoy what we're making. Because if the algo thinks people enjoy it... it'll recommend it to even MORE people!

Here's the first look at THE FIRST VOYAGER from NORMAN. (I even made this little thumbnail in hopes of getting your attention.)

We're just 13 days away from the release of the entire album, which has A LOT of music in it.
If you're enticed by this music, consider pre-ordering the album here: bit.ly/NormanSoundtrack

Every order/share counts!

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: www.danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

NORMAN - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3484204

A time traveler tries to find his way back home...
Watch the trailer at youtu.be/hHrJv8ZTVSU

Music from NORMAN, a feature-length sci-fi film about a time traveler and his A.I. companion. Norman becomes trapped and isolated in the past, jeopardizing life in both the past and the future. He must invent a way back to the future before the world collapses.

NORMAN: THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK will be released on January 1, 2021.

NORMAN the film will be released on all major domestic (United States) VOD, retail, and digital platforms on February 3, 2021

NORMAN Directed by Joel Guelzo

Music Department:
Elvis Bates - Score Technical Consultant & Sample Development
Daniel Ciurlizza - Synthesizer Programmer & Violin Soloist & Percussionist
Nestor Estrada - Music Assistant
Jaime Lew - Score Technical Engineer
Corin Neff - Synthesizer Programmer

Score produced by Outlier Studios

Special Thanks to:
Director Joel Guelzo

I spent 3.5 years writing music for this | NORMAN (2021) SciFi Time Travel Film - DIRECTOR INTERVIEW

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-12-14 | Follow me on Spotify and my other channels to make sure you catch the release of this soundtrack: bit.ly/NormanSoundtrack

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: www.danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

NORMAN is coming out February 2, 2021!!
NORMAN - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3484204

Our film has gone through so much through the years. More recently, it finished its run at festivals around the world, it won awards, it got acquired, and it finally got domestic distribution.

You will be able to watch Norman anywhere you can rent or buy films—even in stores!

I'm also excited that we finally get to release the soundtrack to this thing. I specifically asked Joel to talk about the soundtrack in this video so that I could say, "I specifically asked Joel to talk about the soundtrack in this video" in this post.

And he obliged! Now you can watch the video and get a glimpse at what I did those 3.5 years.

More updates to come soon.

A time traveler tries to find his way back home...
Watch the trailer at youtu.be/hHrJv8ZTVSU

This video features music from NORMAN, a feature-length sci-fi film about a time traveler and his A.I. companion. Norman becomes trapped and isolated in the past, jeopardizing life in both the past and the future. He must invent a way back to the future before the world collapses.

NORMAN: THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK will be released on January 1, 2021.

NORMAN the film will be released on all major domestic (United States) VOD, retail, and digital platforms on February 3, 2021

NORMAN is directed by Joel Guelzo

Music Department:
Elvis Bates - Score Technical Consultant & Sample Development
Daniel Ciurlizza - Synthesizer Programmer & Violin Soloist & Percussionist
Nestor Estrada - Music Assistant
Jaime Lew - Score Technical Engineer
Corin Neff - Synthesizer Programmer

Score produced by Outlier Studios

Special Thanks to:
Director Joel Guelzo

STAR WARS | Empire Reborn [Dark Empire Trailer Soundtrack] by Film Composer Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-12-03 | Save this song on Spotify: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/danielciurlizza/empire-reborn-from-dark-empire-devastator-of-worlds-trailer

I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Themes by JOHN WILLIAMS
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Score Produced by Outlier Studios (outlierstudios.co)

This music was written for @WilkinsAnimations animated series, "Dark Empire." It appears in the trailer for "Dark Empire Episode II: Devastator of Worlds", which you can watch here: bit.ly/3g0TAgI

I'll also be writing music for the actual episode, which comes out early 2021.

In a time of increasing chaos in the Galaxy,
divided Imperial forces contend ferociously
for control of the Empire.

The Rebel Alliance is quick to take advantage of
the upheaval, spreading the cry of rebellion far and
wide — and inflicting stinging blows against the
feuding Imperials.

At the height of the growing anarchy, a captured Star
Destroyer piloted by Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian and
Wedge Antilles is shot down over the Imperial City.

In an attempt to rescue their fallen comrades, Princess Leia and
Han Solo, together with the Wookiee Chewbacca and protocol droid
C-3PO, fly the Millennium Falcon into the heart of the conflagration.

But Skywalker, now a Jedi of the highest order, refuses to be saved.
Instead he chooses to face a mysterious energy storm that sweeps him,
along with R2-D2, toward certain destruction.

Meanwhile, at a secret rebel base, Alliance leader Mon Mothma receives
disturbing information: a Dark Side power has emerged from hiding, reunifying
the feuding Imperials and gathering the technological might of the Empire for a
major assault on the worlds of the Rebellion.

Happiness is 73 Notes | Inspired by Debussys Clair De Lune

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-11-13 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

This piece I wrote is called "Happiness."

It's only 73 notes.

Amazing to think that these 73 notes are one of my most listened-to pieces of music.

This track helped me realize that becoming well known comes from people putting you on, rather than any craft-related complexities.

The film I wrote this for went through a few festivals, then disappeared from public attention.

This song could have gone with it, but I uploaded it online and it was "pirated" and used on a Star Wars fan edit which got tons of views (over a million as of posting this) on YouTube. (The guy that made that video is now a friend!)

That's the only reason why it lives on as of right now. It's also why it's one of my highest earning tracks on streaming platforms.

As an artist, sometimes the things we work the hardest on die fast, while the things that come easy live longer than we thought they would.

FIVE songs with ONE melody

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-10-29 | Let's talk about how a composer can use the same melody multiple times within a film's score.

I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

The music from this film is from GOOD GUY WITH THE FILM.

Watch the film on @ALTER : youtu.be/beiX5dDfTaY

Score Produced by Outlier Studios
Soundtrack released by People First Records

Vigilante Cop (From Good Guy With A Gun Soundtrack)

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-10-25 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Watch the film on @ALTER : youtu.be/beiX5dDfTaY

Score Produced by Outlier Studios
Soundtrack released by People First Records

Good Guy With A Gun [Soundtrack] by Film Composer Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-10-14 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

0:00 - A Nice Guy
0:52 - Good Guy With A Gun (Main Theme Piano Sketch)
1:06 - Vigilante Cop
2:30 - A Twisted View of Romance
5:14 - Arms of Justice (Written & Performed by Matthew Kelly)
5:59 - My Dusty Partner
8:04 - Militaristic Ambitions
9:14 - I Know Who I Am Now
9:55 - My Epiphany

Watch the film on @ALTER : youtu.be/beiX5dDfTaY

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Score Produced by Outlier Studios
Soundtrack released by People First Records

THE SWITCH - 48HR Film Festival | Audience Award Winner

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-09-24 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Daniel Ciurlizza - Synthesizer Programmer
Tato Ciurlizza - Vocalist
Nestor Estrada - Sample Development
Travis W. Hendrix - Flute Soloist
Jaime Lew - Score Technical Engineer
Mitch Del Rosario - Ambient Sound Design

Directed by Joel Guelzo & James Banks

The Otherside [Extended] - Mysterious fantasy music in the style of Danny Elfman

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-08-08 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Outlier Studios Sample Development Team
Output

The Weeknd x Joe Hisaishi

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-07-11 | I write music for movies: www.imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Save it on Spotify: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/danielciurlizza/blinding-lights-reimagined-for-orchestra

Arrangement & Orchestration by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Original Song by THE WEEKND
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza
Artwork by POCATSU: instagram.com/pocatsu

A few months ago, I did a full analysis and re-orchestration of Joe Hisaishi's main theme for Princess Mononoke.

You can find that here: youtube.com/watch?v=GC8Q4tV3L4A

I thought a good way to reinforce what I learned was to combine his techniques with a well-known song.

I took the melody from @TheWeeknd's "Blinding Lights," and combined it with the structure and style of @joehisaishiofficial9777

This is the result...

Mozarts Lacrimosa [Reimagined] - Music from Corridors YOU MONSTER by Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-06-20 | Watch the film here: youtube.com/watch?v=to78v7GULfM

I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999
Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Music Department
Mozart's Lacrimosa performed by THE LEO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at PREMIUMBEAT
HIL JAEGER - Vocal Performance & Manipulation
JONI FULLER - String Performance
BRANDON LAU - Synthesizer Programmer

Original music for Corridor Digital's "YOU MONSTER."

Star Wars (Modern Version) - Binary Sunset (Reimagined) by Film Composer Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-05-04 | Save it on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/4c8fDwdDuqEBMSXYLolDXZ?si=pjIcKeitRKuSLyUjYGwurg

I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999
Reimagined by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Star Wars Theme by JOHN WILLIAMS
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

This track, featuring the BINARY SUNSET theme is an experiment in the Star Wars universe and its composer, John Williams. The goal for this piece was to play with a new kind of Star Wars sound and research different ways of merging genres and styles. In place of traditional orchestral elements like strings, I used synthesizers designed to sound like strings. But I also wanted to ground it in a world where the "star wars" were a real thing, so using a singular real violin - which may represent how these wars have affected real individuals - was important to me.

Joe Hisaishis Princess Mononoke: The Legend of Ashitaka [Orchestra + Huge Choir] - MIDI Mockup

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-04-27 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999
Arranged and Re-Orchestrated by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Original Music by JOE HISAISHI
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

THE STORY

A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece of music that made me feel inadequate.

It was one of those moments where everything I did made me feel like I wasn't good enough at my job.

I realized that, while I was happy with my music production and composition skills (big/clear sounds, good melodies, and solid grasp on harmonies) my orchestral arranging skills were comparatively imbalanced.

For those of you that don't know what orchestration is exactly:
- 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 is creating melodies from (seemingly) thin air. Just pure musical ideas.
- 𝘖𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 is giving those melodies (and harmonies) to different instruments in the orchestra.

If I could offer an analogy, great composition without solid orchestration is a delicious meal that's haphazardly thrown onto a plate...

It tastes pretty good, but it would have been a lot better if they'd put everything in its place. (And if you're really good at plating, then you can charge a lot of money for that meal.)

So I dug in...

I chose one of my favorite composers, Joe Hisaishi. And I went into this with the goal of recreating his piece, "The Legend of Ashitaka" from Princess Mononoke, from scratch.

MY PROCESS: TREAT IT LIKE A WORKOUT (I.E. DON'T CUT CORNERS BECAUSE EVERY LITTLE BIT COUNTS)

To extract the most out of this exercise, I listened to his piece a million times, and did a simple piano reduction by ear. I also cross-referenced a couple of fan-written scores online.

I limited the piano reduction to 4 voices (essentially, the notes that make up the melody and chords) because this is how I'd previously started my compositions.

I've enjoyed this way of working because it helps me establish a very basic structure. And it instantly allows me to see voicings "horizontally" (melodically, from left to right), in addition to "vertically" (harmonically, from top to bottom). A lot like regular sheet music does.

Once I'd finished the piano reduction, my next step was to blow it back up into all the different parts: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Harp, Percussion, and some Synthesizers for added color. Actually...

That's the biggest thing I got out of this—orchestration is purely about color. It's not really about size or volume—that's music production/mixing.

My issue was that I had a hammer (confidence in production skills), and everything I saw (including orchestration) was a nail.

Finally, I finished orchestrating everything according to how Hisaishi did it—including playing with tempo so that I could give it more movement and life.

But I knew that wouldn't be enough for me. To truly get as much as I could out of this "workout," I added instruments to see if I could supplement without making things messy (my original problem)—and not rely on any mixing AT ALL.

In fact, I never touched a single fader on this piece, which is testament to how great all of these sample libraries are, and to how effective good orchestration can be. Good orchestration can often take the role of a good mix.

Speaking of samples, here are all the...

SAMPLE LIBRARIES AND TOOLS I USED

- Spitfire Symphonic Brass and Woodwinds
- CineBrass Core, Pro, and Descant Horn
- Cinematic Studio Strings and Solo Strings
- 8dio's 8diOboe
- East West Symphonic Orchestra Gold Percussion
- CineHarp
- Spitfire Hans Zimmer Perc
- u-he's Zebra for texture
- Audio Imperia for a few booms

THE RESULTS OF DIVING DEEP

Ultimately, it took me about 55 hours of deep work across 13 days to finish this. Honestly, it made me think back on why I chose this profession...

Using every second of each hour—intentionally—was invigorating. I could feel my musical muscles grow stronger with every technical challenge I overcame. And covering Hisaishi's music allowed me to reach down into my childhood roots, which helped me remember the fundamental things I enjoy about writing music.

I already want to do it again.

Here's the result of my journey...

Horrifying Moments from An Apocalypse — Performed by 9 Cellos: SICKNESS SPREADS

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-04-17 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Believe it or not, I wrote this (and came up with the title) TWO years ago, on this very day. Who knew we'd be in the middle of a pandemic 2 years later. 😐

Written and produced on April 24, 2018. Inspired by Krzysztof Penderecki's Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima.

ETERNALS [Soundtrack] - Avengers Theme Reimagined by Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-03-03 | The end of an era snapped back into existence, and the start of a new story.
I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Original Theme by ALAN SILVESTRI
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

CHINESE OPERA Experiments | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (The Unofficial Soundtrack)

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-01-25 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

For the past many years, I've seen the Marvel Studios team tell engaging stories, with a major focus on spectacular entertainment. Offering that kind of work to the world is exciting to me, and seeing what it can do for people is what drives me every second of the day.

It's the Lunar New Year, and I thought today was perfect for revealing a piece of music that I consider to be my first step in achieving the goal of being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

THE TEN RINGS is my take on the MCU's Ten Rings terrorist group.

Here's my take on Shang-Chi's main theme: youtu.be/IN3bL-l94fI

Music Department
RYAN SPRATT - Bells & Rings Instrument Development
ROLAND BINGAMAN - Sample Development
QIANQIAN JIN - Guzheng, Flutes, & Pipa
WILLIAM ARNOLD - Suona & Vocals
STEVEN C. CHIU - Erhu & Violins
JONI FULLER - Violins & Viola

Music Consultants
QIANQIAN JIN
TYLER GLOVER
NESTOR ESTRADA
BILL SNYDER III
ADAM LUKAS
LUNA Y. PAN
RHYAN D'ERRICO

Storytelling Consultants
JORDAN PASSMAN
JAKE WEINREB
JARED PELLETIER
MICHAEL CHWASTIAK
SIMU LIU
ERIC COOK

Unofficial Soundtrack Experiments for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - RISING SPIRIT

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-01-25 | Here's an unofficial soundtrack experiments for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza
I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

For the past many years, I've seen the Marvel Studios team tell engaging stories, with a major focus on spectacular entertainment. Offering that kind of work to the world is exciting to me, and seeing what it can do for people is what drives me every second of the day.

It's the Lunar New Year, and I thought today was perfect for revealing a piece of music that I consider to be my first step in achieving the goal of being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

RISING SPIRIT is my take on Shang-Chi's main theme.

Here's my take on the MCU's The Ten Rings terrorist group: youtu.be/xvoZp6XuYDk

Music Department
QIANQIAN JIN - Guzheng, Flutes, & Pipa
WILLIAM ARNOLD - Suona & Vocals
STEVEN C. CHIU - Erhu & Violins
JONI FULLER - Violins & Viola
ROLAND BINGAMAN - Sample Development
RYAN SPRATT - Bells & Rings Instrument Development

Music Consultants
QIANQIAN JIN
TYLER GLOVER
NESTOR ESTRADA
BILL SNYDER III
ADAM LUKAS
LUNA Y. PAN
RHYAN D'ERRICO

Storytelling Consultants
JORDAN PASSMAN
JAKE WEINREB
JARED PELLETIER
MICHAEL CHWASTIAK
SIMU LIU
ERIC COOK

STILL HERE

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-01-22 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Color Palettes: With the Tide Sketchbook

Daniel Ciurlizza 2020-01-15 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

The Circle of Life (From The Lion King Soundtrack) [Reimagined]

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-12-20 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Themes by HANS ZIMMER
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Written in February 2018.

Music Department
MAHMOUD ALTAF - Vocals
WILLIAM ARNOLD - Lead Vocals
NESTOR ESTRADA - Vocals + Additional Programming
JONI FULLER - Vocals
SABRE HANNAH - Additional Lead Vocals
TRAVIS W. HENDRIX - Flute
RYAN SPRATT - Sample Development / Vocals

Whatever it Takes

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-09-16 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Sample Development by
NESTOR ESTRADA
BILL SNYDER III

Old Oak [An Original Song by Roland Lewis]

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-09-16 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Produced by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

"Old Oak" by ROLAND LEWIS
Find the official version at ffm.to/yrvwppb

String Performances by
JONI FULLER

Sample Development by
NESTOR ESTRADA
BILL SNYDER III

Fatherhood

Frankie

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-09-14 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

The story behind this unknown song I wrote for a movie

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-09-13 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

The Handmaids Tale - I Need You by Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-07-31 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

My music's on the marketing campaign for The Handmaid's Tale!

Big ol' thanks to Roland Bingaman and Joni Fuller for joining me on vocals (and strings, Joni!!!). Singin' with you two is a dream.

And thanks to Score a Score for inspiring my track, I NEED YOU, and for helping me get on these awesome projects!!

You can listen to I NEED YOU at: scoreascore.sourceaudio.com/#!details?id=25955719

Norman - 7 Years Doc - Daniel Ciurlizza Music Feature (Highlight)

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-07-24 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Top Gun: Maverick would be AWESOME with an 80s Soundtrack

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-07-23 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Red Dead Redemption Style HUGE Western Action Music - The Outlaw [Western Experiments]

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-06-15 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Outlier Studios Sample Development Team Credits:
Ryan Spratt
Joni Fuller
Matt Kelly
Stephen Tanksley
Travis W. Hendrix
Elvis Bates
Tom Anderson
Timothy Williams
Tom Anderson

GTA Style Heist Music - Well Lose Everything [Heist Experiments]

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-06-13 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Outlier Studios Sample Development Team Credits:
Joni Fuller
Ian LeCheminant
Hil Jaeger
Matt Kelly
Bill Snyder III
Ryan Spratt
Stephen Tanksley

GTA Style Heist Music - Reckless Abandon [Heist Experiments]

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-06-10 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Outlier Studios Sample Development Team Credits:
Joni Fuller
Ian LeCheminant
Hil Jaeger
Matt Kelly
Bill Snyder III
Ryan Spratt
Stephen Tanksley

Hometown Arcades

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-06-08 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

House of the Dragon (Reimagined) by Daniel Ciurlizza

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-04-22 | A reimagining of the main theme of Game of Thrones for HOUSE OF THE DRAGON.

I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA ft. JONI FULLER
Original Theme by RAMIN DJAWADI

Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Music Team Credits:
JONI FULLER - Strings, Additional Voices, and Sample Development
BILL SNYDER - Creative Input

Artwork by ANASTASIA at @cute_miuu

Deep Breaths While I Listen

Daniel Ciurlizza 2019-04-11 | I write music for movies: imdb.com/name/nm3792999

Music by DANIEL CIURLIZZA
Website: danielciurlizza.com
Music: fanlink.to/danielciurlizza

Additional Guitar Work and Sample Development by Nestor Estrada