Composing in 10 Minutes vs. 1 Hour vs. 1 Day
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- If you only had 10 minutes to compose orchestral music for a background image, how might you go about it? What if you had one hour? Or one day? How good would the music be in each case? How would the process be different? If you've ever wondered the answers to any of those questions, follow along as I attempt this challenge!
This is my first long-form, (somewhat) instructional video. Would you like to see more of these? More of something else? Do you have constructive suggestions about how I can improve some aspect of my videos? Let me know in the comments!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:26 10 Minutes
17:37 1 Hour
24:13 1 Day - เพลง
you can tell he loves what he's doing when he goes 5 and a half minutes over the time limit.
thats expected he wants to add so much more
„Let me finish the thought here“
„We need a baseline“
When a composer wrote a epic short Disney Theme in a single day
So…I’ve listened to most of your channel videos…I suspect you are about to “be discovered”. Thank you for your work. You are an very, VERY talented.
You are very, very kind! :)
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yes, or at least I hope he gets discovered by the algorithm
@@user-sn6gt6rz1z Respect the algorithm. 😉
based on the fact that when i just found him, he is at 500 subs, yet this video has 8.7k views in 7 days, its obvious the algorithm is pushing this video really hard atm, most youtubers have an average of 1/10th of their subs as views within a week of dropping a video, while this one has 16x
Amazing
Wow. As a Beginner Composer I am totally amazed by your ability, I can't imagine how you did that piece in a tiny amount of time, congrats Eric, your ability is unique!
Thank you so much! Let me know what you'd enjoy seeing more of.
@@EricGalluzzo The way you explain things, you know what to say and what to think, that makes understanding composing more easily and fun!
I can tell you’re an architect with how nice your manuscript looks😂
Well - I'm a software architect, at least, not a real architect. 😉
@@EricGalluzzo makes it even more impressive 😂 I can’t write like that
I find that the best melodies come to me if I stay up late in a darkened room, while thinking of the basis for the piece
My best ideas often arrive in the shower for whatever reason.
@@EricGalluzzo i think people best ideas come when they are as far as they can get from possibly putting them into action.
"Violins don't have to breath"
While they are able to play continuously, I assure you, the violinists need to breath. XD
This was a very insightful and fun watch! Thank you for doing this and showing the process!
Ha! Good point! Don't worry, I have nothing against violinists, being one myself. 😁
A lovable, musical Walter White! Fantastic
You sound like Marketplier.
Its insane what you can do in 10 Minutes!
This guy be making -good- awesome music that _actually convey emotions_ , doing a good analysis of the image and beeing extremelly rellaxing to watch!!!
TH-cam recommended your vid to me. Very nice! Your “mischief” theme reminds me of Uranus “the magician” from Holst’s Planets. And the accompanying melodic theme reminds me of the “dies irae” motif. I’ve played cello for 15 years and minored in music but I still don’t know enough to compose close to this level. Very inspiring.
Yeah - I always hope I'm not ripping off anyone else's music off when I write - I constantly worry about that, and there's not a good way to verify. Still, as Stravinsky said, "Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal." At least that's what I tell myself when I realize I've gotten perilously close to some other piece! 😂
@@EricGalluzzo🤣Don't credit Stravinsky - tell people, "I have this motto I came up with..."
@@GizzyDillespee Great artists steal, after all... 😁
As a kid I used to get pocket scores from the local library and later on got the chance to at least occasionally write arrangements for small amateur groups. I am always bowled over by how creative the classical composers were and by everything they did score-wise. Your video was marvellous. I loved the brilliant final version! Thank you for uploading and for sharing your talent.
Wonderful, thanks for sharing! I've had some solo and chamber works performed by professionals, and I have gotten the opportunity to have some small orchestral works performed by amateurs, but haven't cracked the big leagues there yet. Maybe one day! 🙂 Happily I've had friends and acquaintances who have played most orchestral instruments over the years, so I've gathered a first-hand idea of how to write for most of them. But of course I'm still learning!
Bro created amazing music in 10 minutes
This is incredibly inspiring! Im beginner trying to compose and the fact that your video popped up randomly in my main page is like blessing for me. Im waiting for more videos from you, your music is great!
Thank you so much! I am planning some more videos since this one has been quite positively received, so stay tuned! 🙂
Wow the last one gave me chills. Extremely beautiful work
And to add to the fact this is only a hobby and not your primary profession is even more awe inspiring!
Why thank you, sir! 😊
V3 reminds me an "Peter and the Wolf". I love V2!
Your just incredible, someone with this ability to compose such great and interesting pieces in a short time period are highly skilled in their profession. Liked and Subbed.
Thanks very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
First version: kinda nice...
Second version: Wow, great little piece!
Third version: GoOoSeBuMpS!
suuper cool to see your creative process and quality work!!
Why thank you!
Do really like that you shared your composing process how it really is. Thank you, would love to watch similar videos in the future! 😁
same ! really entertaining to watch !
@@musik9089yess
A teacher with very high level of proficiency.
This was really cool! I just started composing for small ensembles so hearing your thought process on composing for a full orchestra was really insightful! Also I liked all three pieces. The 1 Day version sounds REALLY COOL though!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Good luck with your own compositions!
this was quite interesting! Iv always wanted to see the process of a composer writing music like this. The 1 hour version and the Day one sounded sort of in the style of something you would hear in a ballet, Classical and recent modern ballets
Please do more videos like this. As big as TH-cam is, it feels like there barely are enough videos like this.
As a novice musician aspiring to writing compositions of my own some day, I often feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of knowledge I have yet to learn, technique I have yet to master, and... ear I have yet to train? When I open up a DAW, I feel overwhelmed a lost. Seeing a peek behind the curtain like this is so reassuring. I can imagine myself doing this, in time. It doesn't seem quite so daunting, to an imaginary future version of me who can finally put notation to the sounds I hear in my head. Thank you for the lesson, and for helping to push back my anxieties for a little while!
Wow, I'm so glad this helped! There are a lot of things to learn, but it's definitely doable. Like most skills, it takes time, tutelage, and lots and lots of practice. 🙂
Nice to meet a fellow composer. Liked and subbed! Well done!
Thank you!
Woah! I’m a young musician and I really enjoyed watching this video. You’re so good at brining out the details in the image!
I love it ❤. I tried to do the same but it takes me weeks to come up with 10 seconds of music. I love how you dig in and get something beautiful in a short time frame.
Sometimes a deadline can be a big motivator. I have taken part in Ryan Leach's "theme per day" challenge three times now - actually, there's another one starting today (which I won't have time to do) - and it really forces you to just write. Even if it's terrible, you have to get something out every day for a month, and if you have time, you can refine each day's music somewhat so it's not as bad.
i love it , this is the first time i see your channel, i watched the video and it was gorgeous i amidyetly subscribed and liked keep it up man love your work 😀😀😀 (sorry for the bad spelling im dutch)
Yes same
Im 17 and i just started composing. This is incredibly intresting and i dont think its ever been done before in the music field! Especially the techniwue with the picture and the tune is so smart!
I'm sure lots of people have done this before, but I'm not sure if many of them have posted their process to TH-cam! Regardless, I'm glad you found it interesting!
I love the subtle use of the Dies Irae motif at the beginning!
That was actually accidental (or subliminal?), although I have actually used it intentionally before in other pieces. 🙂
Good work and great video!
This is so cool! It’s so neat hearing your thoughts as you write. You got a sub! :)
Thanks for the sub! I'll try to keep producing content like this, where I show the process as it really is, so to speak.
great video, keep up the great work!
Sounds great! Love your process
WOW! Great video!
After you was done with the 10 minute one, you said it wasnt great. I dont nnow if its the software or something, but you pulled out something AMAZING. I can barely do that in a day. Would have never thought it. Great job!
I appreciate the feedback! The 10-minute music was OK, but it consisted of two chords, C and F, and I don't think it really captured the image very well - hence the "not great" comment. 🙂
@EricGalluzzo yeah, But it was still pleasant to listen to, although not complete. But your composition skills and how quick you made it and how everything came together is why I thought it was very good. I totally forgot about the image you were trying to make the music in, but that's probably because you didn't have time to capture it well. Good enough for me though!
I love this video so amazing!!
Absolutely incredible! You really captured the atmosphere of the landscape and the different characters in your piece. Would loveeee to see more of this content. I'm trying to teach myself music composition and I've got some ideas, but I can never really figure out how to develop ideas or create contrast. I'm going to go check out your other videos now. Absolutely invaluable!
The final version is so good, amazing!
this man is so relaxing to watch
THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!
That is so cool. All of them were so great lol.
Just came across this video - love it. Great work, you earned a new subscriber :-)
Bravo 👏
Incredible!!! Love it, regards from Brasil!
so cool man!
Wonderful music!
wow, that’s super cool to see your process! i especially liked how you took breath into account for the clarinets (especially since most composers just write without thinking about the players). not to mention your handwriting is super neat!
Nice job. I enjoyed getting a glimpse into your process. Very nice writing and orchestration.
this was really great!
Wonderful and inspiring content!!!! Thank you!!! Please more of such videos!!! It is great!!
This is a guy that knows his stuff.
Loved the video!
Wow, this is incredible, that makes me want to try composition! I think that I'll check other videos from you... keep it up !
This is so good!
Thank you, Eric! Watching you work gives me ideas. I was impressed with all three of your compositions. The last, of course, loosely based on the first two. Thanks again!
One of the best videos I've seen on youtube this year! I would love to see more things like this (as other people have said), so crazy to see something like that growing from some seeds. Heard the dies irae theme in the final which made me think the situation was more serious than intended hahaha. Reminds me alot about Peter and the Wolf which you should definitely be proud of.
Nice use of dies irae ;)
Thanks, although I have to admit I don't remember using Dies Irae (intentionally at least) in this one! I've used it in other stuff though. 🙂
Thanks! Great content
Your manuscript writing is so legible, I’m very jealous as a jazz college student 😂 also I love the flute sweeps you did, I got major stank face 🤩 please make more videos like these!
Wauw I loved the accel such a beautiful idea that I wouldn’t have thought to do loved the vid gave me a lot of ideas
What a super orchestrator you are and how many nice ideas you got!!! Complimenti!!!
Awesome!
This is gold 🥺
This is really good i love the dies irae
This is so cool! I loved getting a look into your creative process! I have a hard time writing much of anything for woodwinds, so I think this may help to remedy that a little!
I primarily write orchestral mockups into a DAW, so the difference between someone who writes music that way, versus writing out sheet music is particularly eye-opening. I think it leads to less of a hyperfocus on the sound of things and more on the fundamentals of music theory and orchestration.
Wonderful! I'm glad this inspired you at least a little! 🙂
Thanks!!! I did enjoyed! :D
Wonderful, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I love this video! Would like to see some more instructional based videos, or more of these kind!
I'm planning out some more videos as I write this! Stay tuned! 🙂
The 10 minute one sounds like the beginning of dies irae
Yes, it does, although that was accidental!
The algorithm has chosen you today my good sir!
You are crazy good
Wow! This is the first time I’ve seen you and I really like your method of work! I would like to meet you although I don’t speak English)))
You are a very nice person and I’m still waiting for a video from you)
Please do more of this this is really enjoyable to watch👍👍
Thanks! I've published a couple of instructional videos since this one in a similar hands-on style, which you might enjoy. But I may do some more videos where I just write music too. If there's anything specific you'd like to see in that type of video, let me know!
Yeah I saw them and they are really interesting! I can also see that those two and this one are the most popular videos on your channel. You should also add really beginner tutorials. @@EricGalluzzo
I'm starting (over again) the composition journey and always had the trouble of understanding the planning stage. With illustration, my main craft, I am able to lay down a plan in a rather short time and then refine it to completion for hours on end as required. Doing the same in music still eludes me.
Seeing the amount of freedom you have with just a pencil and paper gives me hope that I just need to figure the process out a little better, thank you for this very insightful, albeit out of my league, process video. :)
I hope to elaborate on my process a bit more in future videos. However, too often it just consists of sitting down and making myself write, even if it's terrible. Then I edit later. :)
Cool!
Please make more how to videos sharing your thoughts and processes. You’re so good and inspiring.
Thank you! I'm dreaming up new video ideas as I type this. :)
I love the consideration for the woodwinds that they need to breathe 😂
This is wonderful. I usually hate when the algorithm pretends to understand my taste, lol - even I don't understand my taste - but this is pretty spot on!
edit: And if this turns into a regular thing, it will quickly become one of my favorite shows on TH-cam. Keep it up.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
very nice. i want to learn
I want to try this with a photo now!! Love that snippet of the _Dies Irae_ in your main theme (I think that's where it was)😂 15 minutes seems more reasonable, given that just setting up the score ate 10% of your original time limit. It would be great to see more of your manuscript time, even if it's just a silent sped-up view over the page showing when you write and when you're thinking! (I know editing down footage with audio could be a lot of effort.) Or maybe a secondary channel with full video where we're just watching you work? I love me a zen stream 😊
Great idea! Someone else commented that they wanted to see more of that process as well. I'm preparing a couple videos that go into more details about my process. Hopefully folks will find them useful!
@@EricGalluzzoI'm excited to see them!
I couldnt do any of these even if i had like a year, that is amazing!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
bravo
Might you could do a video on who you think has influenced your composing - style the most and how you learnt to/ if you do it for real player etc
Good idea! I'll put that in my backlog of video ideas.
speechless, woah
Ho 18 anni e amo comporre, questo video è meraviglioso per me. Lo rivedrò molte volte, ti meriti assolutamente la mia iscrizione. Complimenti ❤🇮🇹
Wonderful - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice video! I just discovered your channel and it seems really interesting!
P.S. I dont know if you realized it, but the oboe melody is the head of the dies irae theme! So i suppose It should be a harbinger of something dark coming!
Yes - it was accidental! I didn't use the full 7-note theme, although I have occasionally in some compositions before. 🙂
You are incredible! You've earned yourself a sub, though you deserve plenty more. As a beginner, are there any sources you would recommend to get started in learning composition/orchestration like that? Cheers!
I may do an entire video on this, actually! But a short answer is: you need to learn tonal harmony and counterpoint, then orchestration, and especially you need to listen to lots and lots of different types of music, and preferably learn to analyze scores. And write music, lots and lots of it. It takes a while, but it's worth it!
Some of my favorite online resources include the TH-cam channels from Alan Belkin, Ryan Leach, Orchestration Online, David Bruce, and Nahre Sol. (I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch of them as well...) Alan Belkin has a great "letter to beginners" on his website.
So if I were to do this image for composition
I’d do
Low reeds with maybe a bass trombone or tuba to accompany the lower hard to reach notes for mischief
high woodwinds/high strings for running
then the rest to just assist with the ambiance.
really cool video
Your really relaxed and chill style when narrating and sharing ideas is appreciated, you don’t fake anything about yourself.
Thanks! Yeah, I had the bassoons (low reeds) playing quite a bit, but they only actually got the melody for two bars. The rest of the time they were on accompaniment. But I think it was a bit of a missed opportunity in hindsight, as the bassoons are perfect for that mischievous feeling. Stay tuned, I may possibly have an upcoming video in a couple weeks that describes some examples of how to transform a theme into different emotions, and one of them involves bassoons. :)
@@EricGalluzzo the bassoon is one of those instruments that a lot of people forget about in an orchestra, even tho in pieces like dvorak 8 or prokofviev dance of the nights.
The bassoon is a very dominant instrument in laying down the counter melodies or accompaniment.
Bro didn’t understand the 10 min assignment 😂
But very good and fun! 😎
With apologies to Inigo Montoya, "You keep saying '10 minutes.' I do not think it means what you think it means."
@@EricGalluzzo no problem, I really liked you just went on and completed it, regardless "being overtime" or whatever it means 😜
wow, you might recognize me from the discord server but your voice is really soothing and you're really talented, I encourage you to make more of these type of videos!
Thank you! Yes, I do recognize you, and I am planning out a couple more videos based on the positive reception to this one. :)
@@EricGalluzzo What discord server? i enjoy your videos, ive been writing a symphony myself. I want to come into contact on discord idk your server
I often hang out on Ryan Leach's Discord server. At present I don't have one of my own. Here's a link: discord.gg/hm96JRcGjT
I found you and sent a friend request, good day
You really do tell the story musically...Love it! By the way, how are you inputting the notes to the score, I don't see a piano keyboard. Would like to see how you input the music. Thanks!
I used the keystrokes built into Finale for entering music. Sadly I'm horrible at playing piano - I'm a violinist. 🙂
I think my favourite was the 1 hour, it was short and sweet lol
The trick to writing a score in 10 minutes is to make it only a few measures. 10 measures, a minute a measure for writing and editing for example. That bit of advice is free, you’re welcome 😉😬
Ha! Either that, or just use a lot of slow notes. 😉
This is so good! What program do you use?
I'm using Finale and NotePerformer. But you could achieve similar results with Sibelius, Dorico, or even MuseScore.
You deserve more views
Thank you! I am grateful for your view. :)
Keep on!
Please do a tutorial about how to do a proper notation in music sheet and it's rhythm 🙏🙏
Thanks for the idea! I'll add that to my list of video ideas. 🙂
Absolut fantastisch! Ich möchte auch gerne so komponieren können… vielleicht haben sie ein paar Vorschläge, wie ich anfangen kann?
I'm not sure what background you have, but generally studying harmony and counterpoint is a must, and then orchestration and form. And of course, it requires lots and lots of practice! I might do a video about this at some point, since I've had a number of people ask! You might check out Alan Belkin's "letter to a young composer" on his website.
Wow