[Sakamoto, Hisaishi, et. al.] - Common Japanese Chord Progressions Gavin Leeper 2026-09-23 | [Sakamoto, Hisaishi, et. al.] - Common Japanese Chord Progressions
Interview With Anime Composer Yoshiaki Fujisawa (Mushoku Tensei, LoveLive! Superstar!!, 宝石の国) Gavin Leeper 2024-11-01 | I sat down with Yoshiaki Fujisawa, composer for LoveLive! Superstar!!, Land of The Lustrous, Mushoku Tensei, and several other anime shows.His Spotify:open.spotify.com/artist/1sNFJ2IaKm03L1qQs2wZw6My course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKInterested in composition lessons? Book an initial call here.calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhBGM - Excerpts from my work as well as Fujisawa’s scores!Thumbnail - Adhika Sigit
I Built Minecrafts Safest Civilization - Official OST Gavin Leeper 2024-09-09 | This is the official soundtrack composed by Gavin Leeper and Alonso Joaquín for Parrot / @ParrotX2 's Minecraft SMP video titled "I Built Minecraft's Safest Civilization." This video is a part of Parrot's Unstable Universe series that includes other characters like Spoke, Wemmbu, and Wifies.0:00 The Beginning of An End1:45 Expansion3:43 The Mafia5:09 The End of A BeginningComposition - Gavin LeeperMockup & Mixing - @AlonsoJoaquinComposer Composition for "The Mafia" - @AlonsoJoaquinComposerNow available on streaming platforms!open.spotify.com/album/5BJU4njE5GbwA8IipH18ih?si=Jc3Y6dPaS6uGpQe9nzZZ0g
Gavin Leeper - Prelude VI - Gentle Winter Night Gavin Leeper 2024-07-24 | Performed by: @nyakkai1772 All 6 preludes out on streaming July 31st
Gavin Leeper - Prelude V - 桃園の舞 Gavin Leeper 2024-07-17 | Performed by: @nyakkai1772 All 6 preludes out on streaming July 31st
Gavin Leeper - Prelude IV - Snorkeling Gavin Leeper 2024-07-10 | Performed by: @nyakkai1772 All 6 preludes out on streaming July 31st
Can You Quantize Sustain Pedal Data? Gavin Leeper 2024-06-26 | Sustain pedal information can be a challenge to work with in Logic. Let's look at one method of quantizing it! #musicproduction #logic #piano #producer #animemusic
「ほんのちょっぴり」スコアの採譜 （作曲：藤澤慶昌）Honno Choppiri Orchestral Transcription Gavin Leeper 2024-06-10 | 最近、作曲の面でもオーケストレーションの面でも、藤澤慶昌の音楽にインスピレーションを受けることが多くなった。ラブライブ・スーパースターの第1話のこのテーマには本当に鳥肌が立ったので、何が起こっているのか調べてみることにした。私の採譜をお楽しみください。Patreonのパトロンの皆さんにはPdfを配布しています。Lately, I've been more and more inspired by Yoshiaki Fujisawa's music, both in terms of composition and in terms of orchestration.This theme from the first episode of Love Live Superstar really gave me goosebumps, so I decided to figure out what was going on.Please enjoy my transcription.Pdf available to my Patreon patrons.
Why Yoshimatsu doesn’t use key signatures #musictheory #yoshimatsu #superlydian #pandiatonicism Gavin Leeper 2024-05-15 | ...
“Orchestral resonance” is just ADSR. #artcore #hyperpop #producer #orchestration Gavin Leeper 2024-04-30 | Several of my private students are producers learning about orchestration, and this is a clip from a lesson last week. DM for details if you’re interested in lessons!
Can My Mockup Beat This AI Tool? Gavin Leeper 2024-04-24 | In this video, I try out the Note Performer Playback Engine, an AI tool that can directly interface between your score editor and high end VSTs like BBCSO. After we try that out, I'll go head to head with the AI in Logic Pro X and see if I can make a more realistic mockup myself.More info on Note Performer and the Playback Engines here:noteperformer.com/?page=playback_engines_overview&anchor=playback_enginesMy full arrangement here:youtu.be/xE7QJzfmTz0?si=LCYzOmFEAYN3P3QMMy course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKInterested in composition lessons? Book an initial call here.calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYh
「冬紅葉」オーケストラ編曲 （作曲：かしわ丸餅）Fuyu Momiji Orchestral Arrangement Gavin Leeper 2024-04-13 | 今学期のジュリアードのオーケストレーションの授業の最終課題で、@marumarumochi2 の「冬紅葉」を編曲することにした。以前からかしわさんの作品にインスパイアされていたので、この曲を編曲するのはとても楽しかった。今ただのMIDIですけどどうぞお楽しみください！作曲：かしわ丸餅編曲：Gavin Leeperスコア：gavinleepermusic.gumroad.com/l/fuyumomijiscoreThis semester for my final project for orchestration class at Juilliard , I decided to arrange @marumarumochi2's "Fuyu Momiji"I've been inspired by Kashiwa's work for a long time, so arranging this piece was a lot of fun. Please enjoy!Score: gavinleepermusic.gumroad.com/l/fuyumomijiscore
Evan Perry & Gavin Leeper - Luminesce (Music Video) Gavin Leeper 2024-04-01 | Luminesce is an original song I co-wrote with Evan Perry. Inspired by the title, we used bioluminescent ocean animals for the visuals and album art.Now on streaming everywhere!Score: gavinleepermusic.gumroad.com/l/luminescescoreGuitar - Evan PerryPiano - Gavin LeeperOrchestration - GavinOrchestral Mockup - Gavin LeeperMixed by Gavin LeeperMastered by Raywyn Zayne at NOIVIL Studios in Singapore
@yvetteyoungmusic - Tender - Orchestral Arrangement Gavin Leeper 2024-03-13 | My orchestral arrangement of Yvette Young's song Tender from her Acoustics 2 EP. (Almost) All mockup sounds come from Spitfire BBC Symphony Orchestra.Thank you @yvetteyoungmusic for writing such wonderful music!Special thanks to my friend Kiran for listening to all of the drafts along the way :)
Interview With Jazz Guitarist & Lofi Beatmaker @yutakahirasaka Gavin Leeper 2024-02-28 | I recently got to hop on a call with Japanese guitarist and beatmaker @yutakahirasaka. We talk about genres, his workflow, and some of his philosophies about leading a creative life. This is the first conversation on the channel in Japanese, but I've made English subtitles, so be sure to turn those on if you need!Yutaka's Spotify page:open.spotify.com/artist/0stmdx2IonUUUIlWQ9bLYZ?si=s4y2gJi9R9ii83jbKwlR4g My course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKInterested in composition lessons? Book an initial call here.calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhBGM - Yutaka Hirasaka, Kendall MilesThumbnail - Adhika Sigit
@dorico MIDI Exports & CC1 #artcore #composer #gamemusic #orchestral #mockups #finale #sibelius Gavin Leeper 2024-02-14 | Here's a fun workflow tip I learned about Dorico in the process of making the intro music for my channel!
What I Learned from 33 Hours of Leonard Bernstein Lectures - Linguistics & Music Gavin Leeper 2024-01-31 | In this video, I present ideas from the first two lectures of Leonard Bernstein's Norton lecture series at Harvard: "The Unanswered Question". We explore some of his ideas about music equivalents for Phonology and for Syntax.0:00 Intro1:15 Phonology4:42 SyntaxNew course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhPrivate lessons:calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeper
Why BoTWs Tarrey Town is an OP Town Theme (pt.2) (w/ @RyanLeach ) Gavin Leeper 2024-01-17 | Part 2 of my discussion with @RyanLeach about Breath of The Wild's Tarrey Town.0:00 Intro0:23 Rito3:15 Zora6:06 Married10:22 OutroPillars of Composition Course by @RyanLeach bit.ly/47ukcjePatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYh
Why BoTWs Tarrey Town is an OP Town Theme (w/ @RyanLeach) Gavin Leeper 2024-01-10 | I sit down with long time friend of the channel @RyanLeach to discuss one of the most interesting area music songs in Breath of The Wild, Tarrey Town.0:00 Intro1:40 Empty Town4:27 Goron7:52 Gerudo10:07 OutroNew course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYh
Another Look At Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (w/ @pidalso ) Gavin Leeper 2023-12-20 | I take a long overdue second look at Ryuichi Sakamoto's "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" by talking about a lovely, delicate piano cover of the song by Korean pianist @pidalso. Happy holidays everyone!0:00 Intro0:40 Quratal Voicing2:11 A Circle of Fifths Gesture3:21 Borrowed Chord in The C Section4:29 OutroNew course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYh
Is MINDFUL HARMONY A Chord Progression Secret Weapon? Gavin Leeper 2023-12-13 | I try out a new chord progression tool called Mindful Harmony. Spoiler alert: I really liked it!Here is my affiliate link for Mindful Harmony. It gives you a 30 day trial free, and a portion of your first payment goes toward supporting my channel! Just make sure you signup for the tool in the same browser and device as the one you clicked the link in.https://www.mindfulharmony.app/?linkId=lp_350835&sourceId=gavin-leeper&tenantId=mindfulharmony&campaign=iuoppgl8qr69dng0:00 Intro0:34 The Basics3:21 Chord Voicing4:17 Borrowed Chords4:52 Dominant Chords5:48 Auto Modulation9:26 OutroMy course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKInterested in composition lessons? Book an initial call here.calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYh
The Best Song in Tears of The Kingdom Gavin Leeper 2023-12-06 | Here it is, my first video about the music from Tears of The Kingdom! Come on a journey with me to learn the secrets behind Lookout Landing.0:00 Intro0:32 The Woodwinds3:20 4ths & 5ths: Doubling At The 12th6:29 OutroNew course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYh
This Book on Creativity Is BETTER Than Rick Rubins Gavin Leeper 2023-11-29 | This week I look at the book "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert, a great piece on creativity with some deep wisdom in it.You can get the print version of the book here:bookshop.org/p/books/big-magic-creative-living-beyond-fear-elizabeth-gilbert/588716?ean=9781594634727&ref=&source=IndieBound&title=Big+Magic%3A+Creative+Living+Beyond+FearOr listen to the audiobook like I did here:audible.com/pd/Big-Magic-Audiobook/B00U0CAEB8?source_code=GO1MB12109072190YI&ds_rl=1261256&gclid=CjwKCAiAvJarBhA1EiwAGgZl0Nhg_t7hmfkihrqlfrRU1KbWlD5sA5mXHW0Z9LpNrruexaXV4YwAIxoC5moQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.dsNew course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhBGM - Kendall Miles, Approaching Aphelion, and various other folks from my community. Some songs are unreleased :)
Interview With Anime Composer Evan Call (Composer for Violet Evergarden, Frieren) Gavin Leeper 2023-11-22 | On my recent trip to Japan, I had the pleasure of interviewing composer Evan Call at his home studio in Japan. Please enjoy these clips from our conversation.If you’d like to get more behind the scenes information from Evan, please check out his Twitter:twitter.com/realevancallMy course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKInterested in composition lessons? Book an initial call here.calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhBGM - Kendall Miles, and some excerpts from Evan’s scores!Thumbnail - Adhika Sigit
How Nice VSTs are SLOWING DOWN Your Orchestral Workflow (w/ @dystopiantanuki ) Gavin Leeper 2023-11-15 | In this workflow tutorial, I discuss my process for orchestrating "Eyes That Reflect The Sky", and the parts where I got out of my DAW to get unstuck.[0:00] Intro[2:18] Step 0: The Piano Sketch[2:56] Step 1: The Creative Whirlwind[04:37] Step 2: Score Land - High Level Roadmap[06:10] Step 3: Score Land - Fill In The Roadmap[07:50] Step 4: Initial Mockup Production[08:52] Step 5: Iterate Between Score & Mockup[10:29] OutroEyes That Reflect The Sky available on streaming platforms & for purchase :gavinleeper.bandcamp.com/track/eyes-that-reflect-the-skyFull score available for purchase:gavinleepermusic.gumroad.com/l/eyesthatreflecttheskyscore?_gl=1*1ltfoyb*_ga*MTg5NjUxMjUyOC4xNjkzNDEzMzMy*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*MTY5ODg1Mjk5MS42LjEuMTY5ODg1Mjk5Ny4wLjAuMA..My course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKInterested in composition lessons? Book an initial call here.calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhBGM - Kendall Miles, Sleepless remixes of Gavin Leeper songs, and a brief excerpt from an old Yoko Kanno score :)Thumbnail - Adhika Sigit
Use This Ornament To Give Your Melodies More LIFE Gavin Leeper 2023-11-08 | I discuss Baroque-era ornaments called mordents, and how they're used in modern Japanese music to evoke playfulness.[0:00] Intro[1:06] Kokiri Forest[2:55] Fuyu Momiji[3:19] Akigami[4:42] Majora's Theme[5:23] Otoe no Mura[6:18] The Legend of Otoe Course!Check out my new course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKMy course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKInterested in composition lessons? Book an initial call here.calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhBGM - Kendall Miles, Cakasaurus remixes of Gavin Leeper songs, SilvagunnerThumbnail - Adhika Sigit
NEW Course Out w/@RyanLeach - The Legend of Otoe Gavin Leeper 2023-11-01 | Check out my new course on Master The Score with @RyanLeach!We've been hard at work making a course that's jam packed with helpful tips on writing in the modern Japanese sound. I'll see you inside!Enroll here:bit.ly/4arbEfKBGM: Artisansoundcloud.com/project-artisanPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYh
@dystopiantanuki & Gavin Leeper - Eyes That Reflect The Sky (Music Video) Gavin Leeper 2023-08-30 | Eyes That Reflect The Sky (空を映す目の猫) is a song I co-wrote with @dystopiantanuki inspired by a scene from the ARIA anime. tanuki wrote the piano sketch, and I did the orchestration. The visuals are taken from ARIA The ORIGINATION (Season 3), Episode 7, "In That Gently Passing Time...".Coming to streaming services soon!Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/dystopian-tanuki/dystopian-tanuki-gavin-leeper-eyes-that-reflect-the-skyThe full orchestral score is available for purchase here: gavinleepermusic.gumroad.com/l/eyesthatreflecttheskyscorePlease enjoy!#animemusicvideo #anime #composer #musicvideo
How to Write Music Like Genshin Impacts Inazuma (ft. @RyanLeach , @zingerzmusic ) Gavin Leeper 2023-03-10 | I finally made a video about Genshin Impact! Please join me for a deep dive into the insights I learned from transcribing the main theme for Inazuma. I’m joined by Ryan Leach to discuss orchestration, and Zac Zinger to discuss writing for traditional Japanese instruments.[0:00] Intro[02:10] Tertiary Substitution[06:46] Augmented & Diminished Chords[08:22] Orchestration w/ @RyanLeach [20:44] Traditional Japanese Instruments w/ @zingerzmusic [31:09] OutroCheck out my new song Akigami and its remixes on Bandcamp:gavinleeper.bandcamp.com/album/akigami-w-remixesMy course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKInterested in composition lessons? Book an initial call here.calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhTranscription Help - Tomiharu, NyakkaiThumbnail - Adhika Sigit
Gavin Leeper - Akigami Gavin Leeper 2022-10-14 | Akigami (秋神) is a piece written for the start town of a game that does not yet exist. I very much hope that its story is one day told.Inspired by several places in the Zelda series, as well as Shinkai’s Your Name, Akigami (roughly translated as “guardian spirit of autumn” or “god of autumn”) is a fictional pastoral village famous for its autumn foliage.Composition, Piano, Mockup Production - Gavin LeeperOboe & EH - @Medllix Bassoon - @Bassoonify Taiko - Isaku Kageyama - twitter.com/isakukageyamaPercussion - Austin Gelber - twitter.com/GGelbyMixing & Mastering - Max Faust - twitter.com/mf_composerVideo Editing - Dusk Low - instagram.com/dusklowAlbum Art - Yichuin - instagram.com/yichuinCalligraphy - Jessica Lee - instagram.com/writtenbyjleeSpecial thanks to Jon Stubbs, Ryan Leach, and NyakkaiPhysical copies of the orchestral score can be purchased on Bandcampgavinleeper.bandcamp.com/merch/akigami-orchestral-score-limited-edition-physical-printsPDFs of the orchestral score can be purchased on Gumroadgavinleepermusic.gumroad.com/l/akigamiscorePatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhTeespring:gavin-leeper-music-2.creator-spring.com
Orchestrating “I Am Setsuna” || Wk. 6 || Nyakkai - Silent Snow Gavin Leeper 2022-03-02 | Week 6 of a video series about orchestrating the OST from the game “I Am Setsuna”. This week Nyakkai talks about his arrangement of Silent Snow.Listen to the original at:youtu.be/wJE0zW2cARkScore PDF:drive.google.com/file/d/13u7jwkrecytNJrjaUf1P8sT7uoSPDREb/view?usp=sharingFind Nyakkai online at:twitter.com/FuyumaNakaThe Secrets of Orchestration Udemy Course:udemy.com/course/the-secrets-of-orchestrationBandcamp album:sharp15studios.bandcamp.com/album/orchestrating-i-am-setsunaPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhBGM - Kendall MilesDialogue Editing - class_shiftThumbnail - Adhika SigitCamera Consultant - Tyler Isaacson
Orchestrating “I Am Setsuna” || Wk. 5 || Max Faust - Deadly Gamble Gavin Leeper 2022-02-23 | Week 5 of a video series about orchestrating the OST from the game “I Am Setsuna”. This week Max talks about his arrangement of Deadly Gamble.Listen to the original at:youtu.be/HEICJKm-ldAScore PDF:drive.google.com/file/d/1A4YaRsK4JpUAn4vbCTPXqzS3guoC-HtQ/view?usp=sharingFind Max online at:twitter.com/mf_composerBandcamp album:sharp15studios.bandcamp.com/album/orchestrating-i-am-setsunaPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhScore Preparation - Gavin LeeperBGM - Kendall MilesDialogue Editing - class_shiftThumbnail - Adhika SigitCamera Consultant - Tyler Isaacson
Orchestrating “I Am Setsuna” || Wk. 4 || Mend - Loss Gavin Leeper 2022-02-16 | Week 4 of a video series about orchestrating the OST from the game “I Am Setsuna”. This week Mend talks about his arrangement of Loss.Listen to the original at:youtu.be/989pVOuFSsMScore PDF:drive.google.com/file/d/10Tr_TMg-eoWgz_-1lkeBoprBvzoAzzas/view?usp=sharingFind Mend online at:twitter.com/MendingMendBandcamp album:sharp15studios.bandcamp.com/album/orchestrating-i-am-setsunaPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhScore Preparation - Gavin LeeperBGM - Kendall MilesDialogue Editing - class_shiftThumbnail - Adhika SigitCamera Consultant - Tyler Isaacson
Orchestrating “I Am Setsuna” || Wk.3 || Gavin - A Sense of Safety Gavin Leeper 2022-02-09 | Week 3 of a video series about orchestrating the OST from the game “I Am Setsuna”. This week Gavin talks about his arrangement of A Sense of Safety.Listen to the original at:youtu.be/J6zo4z8jPuQScore PDF:drive.google.com/file/d/1QqzIcRHHuR9W9cZqa1LaK1fpx3J1UNgk/view?usp=sharingBandcamp album:sharp15studios.bandcamp.com/album/orchestrating-i-am-setsunaPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhScore Preparation - Gavin LeeperBGM - Kendall MilesDialogue Editing - class_shiftThumbnail - Adhika SigitCamera Consultant - Tyler Isaacson
Orchestrating “I Am Setsuna” || Wk.2 || Tomiharu - Endless Crusade Gavin Leeper 2022-02-02 | Week 2 of a video series about orchestrating the OST from the game “I Am Setsuna”. This week Tomiharu talks about his arrangement of Endless Crusade.Listen to the original at:youtu.be/kgfI3giXxlcScore PDF:drive.google.com/file/d/1QHL55Ni2paNYHrddYoMJs9WtYQghT9LY/view?usp=sharingFind Tomiharu online at:twitter.com/TomiharooBandcamp album:sharp15studios.bandcamp.com/album/orchestrating-i-am-setsunaPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhScore Preparation - Gavin LeeperBGM - Kendall MilesDialogue Editing - class_shiftThumbnail - Adhika SigitCamera Consultant - Tyler Isaacson
Orchestrating “I Am Setsuna” || Wk. 1 || Faye - The Scent of The Sea Gavin Leeper 2022-01-26 | Week 1 of a video series about orchestrating the OST from the game “I Am Setsuna”. This week, Faye talks about her arrangement of The Scent of The Sea.Listen to the original at:youtu.be/oTcj8kcFxLIScore PDF:drive.google.com/file/d/1uSComfy0cVzNOrRdBB0sxrbsA8al_dLQ/view?usp=sharingFind Faye online at:twitter.com/Farr_onBandcamp album:sharp15studios.bandcamp.com/album/orchestrating-i-am-setsunaPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhScore Preparation - NyakkaiBGM - Kendall MilesDialogue Editing - class_shiftThumbnail - Adhika SigitCamera Consultant - Tyler Isaacson
6 Composers Arrange the I Am Setsuna OST for Orchestra Gavin Leeper 2022-01-19 | Intro to a weekly series about orchestrating the music from "I Am Setsuna". I combine ideas from insaneintherain's "What if Hollow Knight's Soundtrack Was Jazz?" and David Bruce's "5 Composers, 1 X" model. Colleagues from my collective, Sharp15, each chose a song and made a new arrangement of it.More info on Sharp15 at:sharp15.netPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhBGM - Kendall MilesDialogue Editing - class_shiftThumbnail - Adhika SigitCamera Consultant - Tyler Isaacson
Live Feedback Stream w/@RyanLeach Gavin Leeper 2021-12-08 | To celebrate hitting 10k subscribers, I'm doing my first live stream!Fellow composer Ryan Leach and I will be giving feedback to drafts submitted from my Discord. Come hang and listen to some tunes with us!
Interview w/ @shihorinyla3586 Gavin Leeper 2021-10-01 | In this video, I interview Shihori, an anime composer who has worked with such legends as Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop, Ghost In The Shell SAC, etc.), and Kouhei Tanaka (One Piece). We discuss anime music, and the spiritual side of composition.Her new album, “Mutation” is out on Oct 1 2021! Signed copies can be purchased here, and the album can be streamed wherever you enjoy listening to music.shihori.bandcamp.com/album/mutation-with-autographCommission requests for lyrics and composition can be submitted to her SoundBetter page here.soundbetter.com/profiles/97798-shihoriBGM - Kendall Mileskendallmiles.bandcamp.comJR Kyoto Commercial Compilation youtu.be/soadMZQVu8YPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhTeespring:gavin-leeper-music-2.creator-spring.com
Composer Reacts To Japanese Train Jingles Gavin Leeper 2021-09-20 | I react to and analyze train jingles from the Tokyo subway system, and other trains in Japan. I'm basically trying my hand at the Charles Cornell thing haha.A couple other videos about Mukaiya:youtu.be/qR0BsUN8PLsyoutube.com/watch?v=nSG5IkRA9BEPromotional song for the Yokohama Baystars baseball team:youtube.com/watch?v=t7kVOaP_MzkPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhTeespring:gavin-leeper-music-2.creator-spring.com
[Yoshiaki Fujisawa] - Kyoumen No Nami Ocrch. (Transcription & Analysis) Gavin Leeper 2021-08-20 | I transcribed and analyzed Yoshiaki Fujisawa's orchestral rendition of the OP song "Kyoumen No Nami" from the anime Land of The Lustrous.Transcription - Gavin LeeperScore Preparation - NyakkaiOriginal Recording:youtu.be/_Kuqs0VTLd4-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TVアニメの「宝石の国」から藤澤慶昌が作曲しましたの「鏡面の波」のオーケストラバージョンを書き写しまして、分析しました。翻音 - Gavin Leeper 楽譜創出 - Nyakkaiオリジナル曲:youtu.be/_Kuqs0VTLd4
Tonality Fluctuation & @RyuichiSakamotoArchive Gavin Leeper 2021-08-14 | I introduce a new framework for understanding certain strange and magical chords found in works by Sakamoto as well as other Japanese artists. If the past two years of research were thought of as a self-taught masters in music theory, I would call this video essay my masters thesis.[0:00] - Intro[1:48] - Kayanochino & 調の揺らぐ[3:08] - Opus[4:21] - Perfect & Plagal Fluctuations[7:38] - Blu[13:09] - Conclusion [14:12] - Patreon, Lessons & Merch!Cameraman - Tyler Isaacson Dialogue Footage Editing - class_shiftPiano Performance & Score Preparation - NyakkaiStep by Step lofi Flip BGM - Kendall MilesThumbnail- Adhika SigitSpecial thanks to:Alex VillagranaRoger TranKiran SurdharPDFs of the examples will soon be available to my “-san” tier patrons. Also sold separately. Inquire for details.My course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKInterested in composition lessons? Book an initial call here.calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYhFor links to the songs covered, academic references, and bonus materials, please see my Works Cited doc:docs.google.com/document/d/1am3rQg59G8TNoetu3xiTwWERvI7c1peaeRhTEJdjqoY/edit?usp=sharing
Gavin Leeper - Step by Step (Score) Gavin Leeper 2021-07-30 | This is a score video for my recent release, Step by Step. Please enjoy. Composition - Gavin LeeperScoring and Video Editing - NyakkaiPdf purchase enquiries can go to the email listed on my YT page.
Step By Step Piano AMV Gavin Leeper 2021-06-25 | I cut together wintery scenes from some of my favorite anime and made an anime music video (AMV) for the piano version of Step by Step.This was such a fun process, because it was essentially like scoring an anime, but in reverse!It helps to tell a bit more of the narrative of the song, which involves our heroine on a mysterious winter night on the tundra. She realizes her friend is still out there, and goes looking for her. Along the way, she encounters moments of strife and conflict, but also of peace and mysticism. After a struggle to save her friend, things end on a note of mystery.
@porterrobinson & Anime Music (Wind Tempos Analysis) Gavin Leeper 2021-06-11 | I analyze @Porter Robinson 's “Wind Tempos” from his new album “Nurture”, and its connection to Masakatsu Takagi’s score for “Wolf Children”. I also talk about his use of harmonic devices found in songs by Hisaishi and Sakamoto.Piano Performance, Score Preparation, Advising - 冬真Nyakkai Cello - Dara HankinsWind Tempos full song:youtu.be/k45XcsIc0Ow~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Link to Voice Leading meme:imgur.com/XgauU2jMy course on Master The Score w/ @RyanLeach bit.ly/4arbEfKInterested in composition lessons? Book an initial call here.calendly.com/gavinleepermusic/initial-callPatreon:patreon.com/gavinleeperDiscord:discord.gg/mWDYmYh
Interview w/ Prof. Noriko Manabe Gavin Leeper 2021-06-04 | I had a lovely conversation with Japanese ethnomusicologist Prof. Noriko Manabe on various aspects of contemporary Japanese music. We talk about taiko, Japanese hip-hop, Hisaishi, Philip Ewell's work as explored in Adam Neely's video about white supremacy in music theory, "Japaneseness" in music, and the historical reasons behind why frameworks like jazz theory work so well to describe modern Japanese music. In particular, we discuss Westernized children's songs, or "shoka", and their role in Japanese musical education since the 19th Century.For more in depth information about shoka, you can read the second chapter of Prof. Manabe's dissertation here.dropbox.com/s/24q3he2e26dhnam/dissertation%20UMI%20copy.pdf?dl=0Apologies for the video cutting out here and there! This is the result of some file corruption while editing a Zoom recording.
Gavin Leeper - Step by Step (Piano Version) Gavin Leeper 2021-05-28 | I wrote a piano version of Step by Step inspired by the solo piano writing of Kashiwa Marumochi, Hiromi, and Debussy.Composition - Gavin LeeperPiano Performance - Nyakkai冬真Score Preparation - Nyakkai冬真Video Editing - Nyakkai冬真
Gavin Leeper - Step by Step Gavin Leeper 2021-05-07 | Here is a new song that I wrote in 2020. Composing, recording, and filming this song was a massive yearlong effort involving 22 people across 4 cities and 2 countries, all remotely during a pandemic. THANK YOU to everyone involved. This is my proudest work so far, and I’m grateful to every one of you for your contribution. Purchase on Bandcamp: gavinleeper.bandcamp.com/track/step-by-stepComposed by Gavin Leeper Harp - Low LeafViolin 1 - David DavidsonViolin 2 - David AngellViola - Kristin WilkinsonCello - Sari ReistBass - Joel ReistFlute - Erik GrattonOboe - Luke SimonsonClarinet - James ZimmermannBassoon - Jim LotzPiano - Gavin LeeperChudaiko - Mitchell FukumotoErhu - Xiao-Fan ZhangHarp recorded by Low Leaf at her home studio in Los AngelesStrings recorded by Taylor Pollert at David Davidson’s home studio in Franklin, TNWoodwinds recorded by Brendon Harkin at Wildwood Recording in Franklin, TNMixed by Dale Low at NOIVIL Studios in SingaporeMastered by Raywyn Zayne at NOIVIL Studios in SingaporeStrings shots filmed by Mike WhiteWoodwinds shots filmed by Jamie Johnson HarkinPiano shots filmed by Ben BarronFilm Editing - Dusk LowAlbum Artwork - YichuinSpecial thanks to Jon Stubbs & Michaela Carmein
Yasuke: How Flying Lotus Black Gold BREAKS The Anime OP Mold Gavin Leeper 2021-04-23 | I talk about how Flying Lotus and Thundercat's "Black Gold" for the upcoming Netflix anime "Yasuke" breaks the typical anime opening song mold by making some different harmonic choices.Black Gold full song:youtu.be/XFI9FeQYIDY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Link to Voice Leading meme:imgur.com/XgauU2jIf you enjoyed this video and want to see more, consider joining my Patreonpatreon.com/gavinleeperOr just buying me a coffeeko-fi.com/gavinleeperFor further discussion, come join my Discord server! discord.gg/mWDYmYh
I Am Setsuna - The Winter Breeze (Cover & Analysis) Gavin Leeper 2021-01-29 | I fell in love with Tomoki Miyoshi’s OST for the JRPG “I Am Setuna”. When I transcribed it to find out what made it so beautiful, some ideas came together for a full band arrangement!Original Composer - Tomoki Miyoshi (三好 智己)Bass - Evan Gitterman from Drums - Weilung Wong from @ArtOfDrummingHQ Guitar & Piano - Gavin LeeperSaxophone - Brandon ForryBand video editing by Gavin LeeperArranged and Mixed by Gavin LeeperTheory diagram editing by Ivan HoGuitar filming by Kiran SurdharThumbnail by Adhika SigitSpecial thanks to Alberto Guzman and Kiran Surdhar for your feedback!
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