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At 6/12/13 07:21 PM, DdottodD wrote: Hey all, I was just curious as to how I could find vocals and such to try and make mashups with... something like 3lau or Kapslap if you are familiar with those guys. How do I go about finding acapella versions of popular songs and remixing them, if they are always layered with other instruments, etc. in the original. I have seen so many mashups and remixes that use leads, synths, or vocals from the original songs but have no idea where to get them - they probably just have good connections. But nonetheless - how do mashup artists get vocals when they are just messing around and don't want to ask tons of artists for their stems?? Do they just EQ out the instruments or what? Sorry I have so much questions, but you get the idea. (i wouldnt post any remixes on the portal obvs.)

You can find Voice samples everywhere if you look on loads of websites... Or some websites that provide royalties and you can download voices on there own.

It is easy to get free voice samples but always be sure to email them to ask if it is alright or make sure you give them some credit.

EQing the instruments out would be very hard (as I know, EQ would do nothing to get rid of all the instruments)...

Searching the web is great for this and you will be able to find loads of songs with the vocals only.

And it would be good to get the instrumental of a song, so you can chop it up, re-arrange it, add your own music parts to it, add different vocals, instruments so on....

The instruments can be done yourself (Just need a alright ear to try to get roughly the same sound as the original instrument) or you can get someone else to do it because it never hurts to collab with someone!!

At 6/12/13 04:29 PM, TitanMusic wrote: I started leaning two days ago so I have a long way to go! I already noticed the difference it can make though. I am using Miroslav Philharmonik and Symphobia 2. What are you using?

I used to use Philharmonik until I got Symphonic Orchestra and LASS, I personally do not like Philharmonik now, but I have heard Symphobia and have always wanted to try that out! Is it worth the money?? Thinking about saving some cash up to buy it!

At 6/12/13 04:17 PM, TitanMusic wrote: I think you might be right. It always seems that the choir and the strings aren't well suited and usually results in the choir becoming background noise rather than the driving force behind a song. I think this might also be due to my inexperience in postproduction. I don't really know how to go about mixing or editing a track with a large choral influence in it.
-How much reverb or after effects is too much?

I guess at the end of the day practice makes perfect but its just annoying when I have all these "songs" in my head.

I know how you feel! Every song I compose sounds better in my head, some day you might notice that you actually got every detail out of your head, onto some sheet or on the computer!

A lot of the postproduction stuff can seriously be achieved from learning all the effects, what each parameter does, what they all do individually.. I would say mixing does improve a composition a lot...

I started to learn mixing after 2 years into composition and the outcomes on just one instrument can make the whole piece sound stronger!

What strings are you using??

I use Symphonic Choirs and it sounds great and exactly what I need!

A lot of people I have talked to about getting a great sound is because their lack of Harmony and Choir writing!!

I would give a lecture about Harmony and Choir writing if you want? Haha..

I am not saying your harmony is bad at all! but you can achieve a lot if you take some time to find out new stuff about the VSTs...

I would say use different articulations and think a lot about the dynamics with choirs! you do not want all your dynamics of each note the same otherwise it will give it no colour...

If you need any help with choir writing give me another message!

At 6/12/13 03:33 PM, TitanMusic wrote: I am struggling slightly(an understatement) with working choirs and solo singers(Forgotten voices etc) into my music.
More often than not the choir sounds "okay" but this is not what I am looking for.

Oh I see what you did there!

At 6/12/13 03:42 PM, Insanctuary wrote: People don't realize that if they had nothing left to hate on, they'd start hating on what they love.

People should stop being in some kind of box?? A lot of people may like varies of genres but when it comes to one that they do not like, they abuse it and half the time, abuse those who listen to the genre.

Think of how much you could do with a lot of different music rather than 2 different genres you love.. (Or more....)

Any music can be hated on, just because of how it was born, developed or what it turn't into.

At 6/12/13 03:31 AM, Advertise-Play wrote: I fucking hate dubstep

If you need another composer to work with the one who had applied then I would be happy to help!

I can Orchestrate and have my Grade 8 ABRSM in Music Theory and Piano (In case you like qualifications rather than music)

but here is some of my rough works on soundcloud and would love for you to give some a listen!!!

soundcloud.com/brandon-spendlove

I am a full time composer and I am free for a while with projects so all my time will be spent on composing!

Also I do a lot of sound design if you also need any specific sounds that you can not find on the internet.

:)

At 6/10/13 01:48 AM, Ghost21b wrote: So the game team is slowly coming into play. And we have discussed ideas for background music as well as some different voice actors. The game idea we have come to a decision on will in fact be a horror game with a strange kingdom hearts style.

I love composing and orchestrating.

If you need a full time dedicated composer then email me at brandon-spendlove@hotmail.co.uk

I have my grade 8 in ABRSM Music Theory and Piano in case you only care about qualifications...

Check out some of my stuff at soundcloud.com/brandon-spendlove

My main strengths are Cinematic/Soundtrack/Suspense/Action/Horror and Classical...

Give some of my stuff a listen and it might be right for you!!

I spend a lot of time composing so I can create a full score, fully orchestrated and mixed in a specific deadline..

I am a composer and I am up for working with a team!

I can create almost anything from scratch or similar to a specific style you need.

check out some rough works on my soundcloud if you are interested :

soundcloud.com/brandon-spendlove

I can also Orchestrate and I have also had loads of experience with sound design if you need any specific sounds.

Hope to hear from you soon!

I will respond better at emails (brandon-spendlove@hotmail.co.uk)

I will share more information for people who are interested.

But here is some information to get you interested.

I am a composer for game (and films) with 6 years experience.

My main strengths is creating full on cinematic Orchestral pieces.

My main genres!! are Cinematic, RPG, Horror, Romantic and Classical!

I can orchestrate and create a score within a specific deadline and not only create compositions from scratch, but I can create compositions similar to ones you need or hear in your head. I just need information and a little chat and I will have loads of demos coming your way!!

I am grade 8 in the ABRSM Music theory and piano incase you prefer qualifications rather than listening to a composition at first.

I have many rough works at soundcloud.com/brandon-spendlove

or you can take a look at my personal setlist which include my main strength of composition writing.

I also have access to some great musicians and gear for my score writing.

http://soundcloud.com/brandon-spendlove/sets/cinematic-and-s oundtrack