Superman: Fortress of Solitude

[trisonic]

Here's another title from the Superman series I'm working on.
Just to recap it is a film being made by students of NYU/Tisch. These guys are not allowed to use any copyrighted music and I enjoy doing these things for them. This is DC approved because it is Non-Profit Non Revenue earning.

Obviously about the Fortress of Solitude. I was going for an "aching, loneliness" and I have to do it (at the Director's request) in the style of John Williams (which I find a bit frustrating).
This is not how you'll hear it in the film because it is made of a compilation of cues (some of which may not actually be in the film). It is still being shot as I write (in Yonkers, of all places...).
I may complain about the JW bit but doing such projects is actually very stimulating.

http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7774984

Cheers, Pete.

[decay-o-caster]

Really lovely, Pete - just as I've learned to anticipate from your work.

[trisonic]

Thanks, Dave - if I ever need vocals I know where to come.

I was reading that other thread about "No Country for Old Men" - the lack of music. Well this ain't that!
Subtlety ala Splatt goes out of the window when it comes to superheroes. Again, thanks for taking a listen.

Best, Pete.

[Woodyworld]

That was lovely! - what a cool project to be involved in.

[trisonic]

Thanks, WW! Appreciated.

Best, Pete.

[jtodds]

Wow Pete, that was fantastic.
Beautiful, a little ominous and a dash of mystery.
Great job!
Cheers,
Jason

[trisonic]

Now you've heard my music!
This is why I suck on the guitar nowadays..............
I'm glad you liked it, Jay - hey, even your Wife might like it!

Best, Pete.

[Guitar Slinger6]

Very nice job Pete, I enjoyed that!

[trisonic]

Thanx, GS6 - I know you understand the limitation I'm working under but it is still good fun! I kind of compare it to a watch spring slowly unwinding......
Best, Pete.

[gkoelling]

I am ignorant of the Fortress of Solitude, other than the one in which I live. However, relaxing, peaceful, serene come to mind.

You really do have a talent for this work Pete. I hope it continues to grow for you.

[trisonic]

Originally Posted by gkoelling

You really do have a talent for this work Pete. I hope it continues to grow for you.

Thanks, Greg - I was looking for "loneliness" - but I'll take whatever you hand out my friend!
Best, Pete.

[gkoelling]

I imagine that when your score and the film are one, the lonliness feeling will come across with no trouble.

[trisonic]

Yes, you're right the movie is now in FX stage. It's freaking difficult writing to a guy on a green screen! We help each other - I write a theme for each situation - email the director. Hopefully it inspires him and others then I finalize the cues when I see it again coded up.
The really amazing thing to me is that I've doing 90% of this in Garageband because it's cheap, I can work real fast in it but still has the necessary quality (this movie will be website based and episodic like the old Saturday morning pictures).

Best, Pete.

[gkoelling]

It sounds like you're able to do the work inexpensively, which is, I'm sure, a big help.

I just gave it another listen. I missed the bell at the end the first time. I bet that works beautifully with the film. Nice.

[trisonic]

Greg, The other thing that surprises people is that I use a tiny 25 key "controller" - the M-Audio KeyRig 25. It works fine, though I wouldn't advise anyone using it live! That bell for example is actually part of a loop I chopped up and extracted. I liked it because it already came with reverb that just gave it a nice sense of space - without me fiddling around for hours.

Thing is, until I get my purpose built studio in the basement I'm short of space and I always say that you can do something with anything; otherwise you are just looking for excuses not to start at all.

Best, Pete.