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Produce music for TV and film – A track breakdown in Reason

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Produce music for TV and film – A track breakdown in Reason


Ever thought about hearing your music in film, TV, or on the radio? Enter the world of production music and watch as Adam Fielding dives into one of his Reason tunes written for commercial use.

Adam dissects his track and shares valuable teachings about the importance of following a brief, how to use block mode and arrange properly, how to create a balanced mix, what type of instruments to use, and overall tips and tricks for music licensing.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
00:56 – Track overview
02:10 – Starting with Blocks
03:18 – Arranging with Blocks
05:45 – Instrument choices
06:40 – Synth instruments
07:54 – Drum instruments
08:42 – Bass instrument
09:46 – Keys & humanising with Groove Mixer
11:29 – Transitions
11:56 – Metallic sweeps
13:23 – Reverb as a transitional element
14:53 – Cassette & effects variety
15:59 – Arrangement
16:26 – Ending "push"
17:36 – The importance of restraint
19:22 – Outro

Make sure to follow Adam Fielding:

Instagram: @adfielding
YouTube: @adfielding
Twitter: @misterfielding
Facebook: adamfieldingmusic

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