Midi Orchestration

When I was first learning to play guitar, I dreamed of writing more orchestrated pieces, with sweeping symphonic sounds and evolving layers. For someone with little music theory, and no symphony at hand (where would I keep them, even if they were around, anyways?), it seemed unrealistic. Then, about five years ago, I discovered the world of midi, and learned that much of what we hear in television is written and recorded with the use of keyboards and sound libraries. I spent the next few years saving and building a recording rig that could support these things. I’ll be the first to admit that I still have a lot to learn, but the journey has been so much fun, and I’m finally at a point where I’m starting to produce sounds that may be worth sharing.

If you are new to midi, or want to know more about my own learning process, please don’t hesitate to contact me. There have been technical hurdles along the way, and I’m always glad to help others avoid them if I can. I will also be adding more content as the site progresses. My goal is to share tutorials, informational articles, links, and general thoughts about the process.

The player below contains excerpts from different pieces composed over the last few years, ranging from 30 seconds to two minutes. Most pieces were composed in Cubase 4 with a variety of sound samples, most notably the Composers Collection from EastWest at SoundsOnline.com. If you have any questions regarding the pieces, midi orchestration, licensing, or hiring me, please use the Contact Page or comment section. I will respond to any inquiry, and love to discuss all aspects of music creation.

The single songs below are either recent additions, or ones with a bit more of a story to tell.

Style: Orchestral
Genre: Film/Soundtrack

Description: A short instrumental piece with evolving layers. The idea behind this was inspired by a simple image of an autumn leaf falling into a stream. At the point the leaf hits the water, the music transitions from soft and floaty to a more rhythmic and intense section. Inspired by the music of Danny Elfman.

Style: Piano
Genre: Film/TV

Description: A soft and romantic piano piece, written to the scene of a woman with a blue umbrella, walking through Central Park..

Style: Fusion
Genre: Music Bed

Description: A spacious piece intended to portray a growing sense of suspense. I wrote this to go along with a scene where a man is being followed at night, along the docks.