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Film scoring note

  • Writer: Amanda Riddell
    Amanda Riddell
  • Jun 24, 2024
  • 1 min read

When I was a student, Paul Wolframm mentioned that he didn't really see the point of symphonic movie scores. He said that a bunch of jazz musicians could improvise a cue in 15 minutes, while it might take a composer hours. I disagree: it depends on the movie, but it's a good point to keep in mind for the young filmmakers.

 
 
 

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