LOTR sequence rescored

this is for a composer competition. we were given a scene from the last LOTR scene and a scene from "Pan's Labyrinth" to rescore. i'm done with the "Pan's" but currently working on LOTR. this clip starts when we see the Gondor being destroyed and ends when Theodan and his army arrive at the battle before he gives his big speechworking on the 2nd part now which would be the speech and charge to battle. done entirely using EWQL Goliath. comments and suggestions welcomed.

LOTR sequence rescored

Well, there isn't too much going on here, but I guess that was the point. Feel the despair and destruction. I think you succeeded in that pretty much, but I think that the real feeling of dread and despair would come from some more low brass and possibly some subtle percussion rolls. I liked those vocals, I think with some more reverb and delay it would really be haunting and scary. Good job.

good point on the reverb. and I think the basses is a wee bit too deep. but thanks for the suggestions.

I really like this! very LOTR style.

I dont have anything that I dont like about it.

good luck!

damn thanks. nothing negative? first time that's ever happened to me in my 25 years on the planet

That's such a cool vocal, what is it done with??

I like how you managed to capture the LOTR effect, especially with the vocals.

The only thing that drags this down is the poor spacing IMHO. I'm not sure whether it's just me, but most of the orchestra has been sent to the back, while a lone singer is repeating a little phrase. Maybe look at some soundtracks from LOTR to see how they mix their live instruments - notice that the solo voice is often just another instrument in the orchestra, or only SLIGHTLY in front.

I'm not a big fan of that trombone at 0:23...sounds slightly out of place and too abrupt. The piece itself is also a little static at times - a little on the 'chordy side'. Again, the LOTR soundtrack will be useful to look and compare. At the end...20 odd seconds of one chord - not good!! You should either start dropping instruments out, or force motion, since with notes of that length, those samples aren't good enough, and start suffering from the CD loopin effect.

But hey, apart from those niggles, it's a very well done piece - I love the usage of strings to create tension. Good luck with the compettition!!

you mean the low horns? that makes sense if you see the scene. it's for when the general orc says "Move into the city, kill all in your path". that's why you hear the low horns to represent evil. I know it's cliche but you kinda have to see the scene. hope to put up a youtube link so you can watch the music with the scene.

you mean the low horns? that makes sense if you see the scene. it's for when the general orc says "Move into the city, kill all in your path". that's why you hear the low horns to represent evil. I know it's cliche but you kinda have to see the scene. hope to put up a youtube link so you can watch the music with the scene.

as far as the end is concerned, it's for when the army arrives and we see Gandalf and the general orc looking to see where the sound is coming from. it's meant to trail off. it builds into the next cue, which is are just taiko drums playing a little loop right before Theodan gives his speech.

the singer I really can't control what she says. basically whatever note you write for her she will sing those exact words in the notes that you wrote. kinda similar to the shouting choir in the sense that no matter what notes you write they shout it. wish I had the word builder from EWQL to control what they were saying, but as of now i'm SOL in that regard.

as far as the end is concerned, it's for when the army arrives and we see Gandalf and the general orc looking to see where the sound is coming from. it's meant to trail off. it builds into the next cue, which is are just taiko drums playing a little loop right before Theodan gives his speech.

the singer I really can't control what she says. basically whatever note you write for her she will sing those exact words in the notes that you wrote. kinda similar to the shouting choir in the sense that no matter what notes you write they shout it. wish I had the word builder from EWQL to control what they were saying, but as of now i'm SOL in that regard.

you mean the low horns? that makes sense if you see the scene. it's for when the general orc says "Move into the city, kill all in your path". that's why you hear the low horns to represent evil. I know it's cliche but you kinda have to see the scene. hope to put up a youtube link so you can watch the music with the scene.

as far as the end is concerned, it's for when the army arrives and we see Gandalf and the general orc looking to see where the sound is coming from. it's meant to trail off. it builds into the next cue, which is are just taiko drums playing a little loop right before Theodan gives his speech.

the singer I really can't control what she says. basically whatever note you write for her she will sing those exact words in the notes that you wrote. kinda similar to the shouting choir in the sense that no matter what notes you write they shout it. wish I had the word builder from EWQL to control what they were saying, but as of now i'm SOL in that regard.

sorry double post. and in the wrong order? this site is odd