Compose Thrilling Orchestral Runs

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Komentáře • 282

  • @ZachHeyde
    @ZachHeyde  Před 2 měsíci

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  • @FishOscine
    @FishOscine Před 8 měsíci +18

    THIS IS A BLOODY MASTERCLASS!!!
    I've spent 2 hours on this video alone, pausing, trying, replaying. Thank you!

  • @jimrogers7425
    @jimrogers7425 Před rokem +74

    The descending runs are very reminiscent of what Carl Stalling did in Warner Brothers cartoon scores. It gave me pause to smile at how this technique evokes the speed of a chase. Great video! Thanks!!

    • @rmhmusic3621
      @rmhmusic3621 Před rokem +1

      Carl Stalling? Wow. Did you know him, Jim? When I was a kid (6yrs) I took violin lessons with his wife. I think her name was Gladys?

    • @jimrogers7425
      @jimrogers7425 Před rokem +1

      @@rmhmusic3621... no I didn't, but I heard a lot of his compositions daily and also got CD 'The Carl Stalling Project' as well as the second one... just like watching the cartoons. It shows you just HOW IMPORTANT the music track was in the early WB cartoons!!

    • @sandygrungerson1177
      @sandygrungerson1177 Před 11 měsíci

      or the interminably annoying employment of the same by "composers" like danny elfman

  • @anatomicallymodernhuman5175

    Super helpful to have it broken out like this! I absolutely love that last example. It took me right back to watching the old Warner Bros cartoons as a kid.
    One thing that many of your viewers may not be aware of is that you can’t just write octatonic for harp willy-nilly. They’re limited to seven pitch classes per octave. You can write it for two harps, omit one of the notes, or live with a virtual harp sound.

  • @wildflute
    @wildflute Před rokem +366

    A small note from an actual instrumentalist: choose the scales based on how we actually play and learn our fundamentals and not by whether it’s symmetrical on a keyboard. ‘Octatonic scale’ is a diminished scale and we do work on those but for gawdsake, unless it’s strictly necessary harmonically, use chromatic or the basic diatonic scale the piece is in. It does not enrich my life to have to flare my tendinitis over a twee scale decided by computer and not by understanding of how instrumentalists function. We are humans not robots. Make fast things predictable because most of the time we have one rehearsal at best to nail these things. I will add that the orchestration suggestions here are spot on. Thank you for listening to my TEDTalk!

    • @matthewlafountain3018
      @matthewlafountain3018 Před rokem +17

      I was thinking the same thing. Octatonics are much easier on strings (w open strings helping) but these runs of symmetrical half-whole at this tempo is hard on keyed wind instruments.

    • @Musicisair715
      @Musicisair715 Před rokem +57

      Hey hey... We compose, you play. Shuuuuush. The true goal is nothing more than to make your fingers cry.

    • @wildflute
      @wildflute Před rokem +21

      @@Musicisair715 It does seem that way a lot of the time!

    • @gkgyver
      @gkgyver Před rokem +7

      So, basically you learned a hard to play instrument and complain about it.

    • @wildflute
      @wildflute Před rokem +33

      @@gkgyver Dude. It’s not hard to play per se, but all instruments require practice to get to a professional level. That being said, there are things that are idiomatic to each instrument in an orchestra and a professional composer will learn what these things are for each instrument. In my opinion they ought to go further than that and learn what it’s like to actually play in an orchestra and read music in this kind of ensemble. This is what made the greats great.
      Modernly, John Williams knows how to make each instrument sound it’s best and his shit is HAAAARD but never, ever ridiculously out of idiom for the instruments.

  • @lionmane3288
    @lionmane3288 Před rokem +5

    absolutely love the orchestration in every one of these examples, great job

  • @LG-bi1sr
    @LG-bi1sr Před rokem +36

    Stuff like this are so valuable. It can bring so much energy to your piece and also function as a link between modes or keys or sections. Great work!

  • @andressarmiento384
    @andressarmiento384 Před rokem

    Great stuff, and the overall presentation was so good as well! Straight to the point, but with enough detail to get a lot of value out of this video

  • @karlaskmusic
    @karlaskmusic Před rokem +2

    Your content is so good, Zach! Thanks for sharing these techniques.

  • @JustKevVideoStorage
    @JustKevVideoStorage Před rokem +6

    I've struggled to find a good runs video forever, and then this video just shows up in my sidebar. This is everything I needed. Thank you!

  • @grantmoon689
    @grantmoon689 Před rokem +1

    This is a brilliant insight Zach, these sound so good. Thank you.

  • @BrianMagnan
    @BrianMagnan Před rokem +8

    Awesome video. As someone who is still learning the subtle nuances of orchestral scoring this was an awesome learning experience.

  • @nRGmusicproduction
    @nRGmusicproduction Před rokem +1

    Your stuff is GOLD Zach. Thank you soooo much for this lesson!

  • @AngadUday
    @AngadUday Před rokem +1

    One of the most precise videos about runs. Thank you for this!

  • @TheCueTube
    @TheCueTube Před rokem

    This is really great, Zach!

  • @MASimonish
    @MASimonish Před rokem

    Love this, thank you for sharing!

  • @zoundbiestudio4021
    @zoundbiestudio4021 Před rokem

    Man this video is brilliant. THanks a ton Zach!

  • @LoneWolfAudio0524
    @LoneWolfAudio0524 Před rokem +3

    I've always wanted to learn to do runs like this. I've always just used patches in my VSTS, but this video was really helpful in explaining how to actually DO them. You did a great job explaining and I can't wait to go and try it myself.

  • @vicsol75
    @vicsol75 Před rokem

    Brilliantly! Every new lesson inspires me!

  • @bjrnslader5907
    @bjrnslader5907 Před 8 měsíci

    Dude thank you so much this is exactly what I've been needing to make fuller sounding cinematic scores

  • @LukaGroulx
    @LukaGroulx Před rokem

    Loved that video!! Very helpful thank you!

  • @MusicManDre
    @MusicManDre Před rokem

    Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @spaceflows
    @spaceflows Před rokem

    Amazing tutorial! Thanks so much for creating this.

  • @ModernGuitar
    @ModernGuitar Před rokem

    Very nice examples. Thanks Zach !

  • @cacauceluque
    @cacauceluque Před 7 měsíci

    Great tutorial as always! Thank you for this great tutorial! 👍

  • @kell_0741
    @kell_0741 Před 5 měsíci

    I had the sparkle, chord, and melody but I needed some woodwind flourish and had no idea where to start, this helps so much!

  • @leonbartosch
    @leonbartosch Před rokem

    That's amazing, thanks!

  • @mikescofield
    @mikescofield Před 7 měsíci

    Very interesting and very helpful. Thanks!

  • @ckm3865
    @ckm3865 Před rokem +1

    One of the best orchestration videos I’ve ever watched

  • @praveenchaddha
    @praveenchaddha Před rokem

    truly awesome clip. Thanks!

  • @seanfourie7
    @seanfourie7 Před rokem

    Thank you for your knowledge Zach

  • @KevinKuschel
    @KevinKuschel Před rokem

    Thanks, Zach! Super helpful.

  • @Mopsie
    @Mopsie Před rokem

    This is insanely good! Thanks so much! Instant sub!

  • @gtholt2816
    @gtholt2816 Před rokem

    Never been able to do runs but this has helped so much, Thankyou!!!

  • @aleksamrkela831
    @aleksamrkela831 Před rokem

    The video I needed to see. Love the presentation. :D

  • @shadowgod-tunes
    @shadowgod-tunes Před rokem

    This video was really helpful. Thank you for creating it. This will help me improve my abilities.

  • @lightbug6103
    @lightbug6103 Před rokem

    This is really helpful. Thanks!

  • @byronhenze
    @byronhenze Před rokem

    Great tips here, thanks for the video!

  • @wintrasight7525
    @wintrasight7525 Před rokem

    Thank you Zach your videos are really helpful.

  • @chiefwaxy
    @chiefwaxy Před rokem

    Amazing !
    Thank you !!

  • @captainbeastazoid7084
    @captainbeastazoid7084 Před rokem +2

    Great video! I have a bachelor's in composition and I wish the professors at my university were this clear and succinct.

  • @obszczymucha1337
    @obszczymucha1337 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic content. Pure practical stuff, no rambling. Thank you!

  • @FleshgodApocalypse
    @FleshgodApocalypse Před rokem

    This is brilliant!

  • @KontramanN
    @KontramanN Před rokem +1

    Bassoonist here- velocity wise that's no problem at all. 7:08 The bassoon is a much more versatile instrument than you would expect. Very often people are not daring enough with using the bassoon resulting in boring to play parts.
    Anyway- great content!

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  Před rokem +1

      Great to know, thanks for sharing!

  • @TheSoundConnoisseur
    @TheSoundConnoisseur Před 3 měsíci

    The first example with the run going downwards, I had to listen to that 100 times. It was beautifully done.

  • @keystoanotherworld
    @keystoanotherworld Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome thank you for sharing.

  • @ScoringStageDe
    @ScoringStageDe Před rokem

    great tutorial - thanks

  • @jennymecham
    @jennymecham Před rokem

    Great tips, thank you!

  • @ProAudioIQ
    @ProAudioIQ Před rokem

    Very cool
    Thank you!

  • @joegrado
    @joegrado Před rokem

    Thanks Zach for the video. I was actually working on orchestral runs with my teacher when I found your video. Great examples!

  • @emilyrln
    @emilyrln Před rokem +15

    This is really useful! I've only ever written melodies, harmony, and basic accompaniment (chords and arpeggios lol), but I've been branching out more recently and this is exactly the sort of info that helps me incorporate more complexity into my music. Excellent video! You've earned my sub 😊

  • @enriquesanchez2001
    @enriquesanchez2001 Před rokem

    Interesting stuff, ZACH. Thank you!

  • @AnandAryan17
    @AnandAryan17 Před rokem

    Good work loved the runs and the composition

  • @MSpotatoes
    @MSpotatoes Před rokem

    I love your channel already and I only just found it. Great video!

  • @mylesmercer3883
    @mylesmercer3883 Před rokem

    This is a great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @bnarvaeza
    @bnarvaeza Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @JuanAMatos-zx4ub
    @JuanAMatos-zx4ub Před rokem +2

    Excellent video! I could watch another hour of runs haha

  • @RichardAlbertMusic
    @RichardAlbertMusic Před rokem +2

    You‘re golden Zach!

  • @ObsessiveCostumingDude
    @ObsessiveCostumingDude Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic video, examples, and discussion - thank you! :)

  • @jenssieckmann
    @jenssieckmann Před rokem

    Superb video. Your channel is getting better and better. What I like especially is its applicability. Precise tips to enhance compositions /orchestrations in/for a very specific case.

  • @DallasCrane
    @DallasCrane Před rokem

    Really cool video!!

  • @danieldavismusic
    @danieldavismusic Před rokem

    Awesome video. Thanks!

  • @trblmkr5139
    @trblmkr5139 Před rokem

    first time seeing ur content.... new subscriber. love it

  • @sprinklesta
    @sprinklesta Před rokem

    LOVE THIS CONTENT!

  • @johncostigan6160
    @johncostigan6160 Před rokem

    Very instructive. Lovely harmonic content. Cool

  • @sashaalexander1833
    @sashaalexander1833 Před rokem

    Amazing video, thank you VERY much!

  • @ChristianBrown-sc3pk
    @ChristianBrown-sc3pk Před 3 měsíci

    Very Informative
    Thank You

  • @garysalyers7611
    @garysalyers7611 Před rokem

    Brilliant!!

  • @elijahjflowers
    @elijahjflowers Před rokem

    Thank you!

  • @marcxstation
    @marcxstation Před rokem

    Thanks for giving solution to the struggle I was having yesterday ❤️

  • @sheddybhulji8196
    @sheddybhulji8196 Před rokem

    excellent video thanks

  • @SingaLife
    @SingaLife Před rokem

    Awesome video!

  • @rockyblaqmuzik
    @rockyblaqmuzik Před rokem

    This is a PHENOMENAL tutorial using the Octotonic Scale, thank you!!

  • @gondiulaurentiu3804
    @gondiulaurentiu3804 Před rokem

    Great lesson!

  • @officalj2productions290
    @officalj2productions290 Před 8 měsíci

    I love It Here!!!!

  • @Roan256
    @Roan256 Před rokem

    I am impressed by your ability to teach. You are really good.

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner Před rokem +1

    I can't believe how interesting this video was considering I do music that has absolutely nothing to do with this kinda stuff.
    Thanks for putting it together. That was a well spent 15min.

  • @jacekkarlowski
    @jacekkarlowski Před rokem

    Opened up a new avenue for me, thanks man.

  • @DmitriPchelintsevComposer

    I was going to write that octatonic scale gliss is impossible to play on a harp, but then I've noticed that you've omitted the Db 😁

    • @wildflute
      @wildflute Před rokem +6

      Yes, but he didn’t mention it. Maybe a primer on how instruments actually function would be a useful series for him to do!

    • @metrabyte1282
      @metrabyte1282 Před rokem +2

      @@wildflute I would love that! I struggle to compose for instruments in a believable manner.

  • @harshitrathore5976
    @harshitrathore5976 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks Thanks thanks🤩

  • @Bashanvibe
    @Bashanvibe Před rokem

    New here!!! This makes so much sense the way you explain it!!!

  • @1teodebeo
    @1teodebeo Před rokem

    Pure Magic!💫

  • @hedgy369
    @hedgy369 Před rokem +1

    love boat theme (ascending ) , You're The First, The Last, My Everything (descending)- both into first verse.

  • @GiancarloCordon
    @GiancarloCordon Před 10 měsíci

    such a great video!! I've always wanted to have learn this and add it to my productions... never thought I'd be happy to say this, but... "THANKS ZACH FOR GIVING ME THE RUNS!" 😂

  • @marcvandammemusic
    @marcvandammemusic Před rokem +1

    Great video !! Thanks for sharing these techniques.
    It could be great to get the midi files of these exemples 😁

  • @tsongyt7539
    @tsongyt7539 Před rokem

    I only use 2 techniques but didnt know its many as this. I learned a lot

  • @jeremiahlyleseditor437

    Great Information

  • @dafingaz
    @dafingaz Před rokem

    Let’s go!

  • @antekketna7080
    @antekketna7080 Před 9 měsíci

    Unique, complex sound. Good skill

  • @Franck_Hoffmann
    @Franck_Hoffmann Před 8 měsíci

    So good!!! So clear!!! ❤I'm wondering how much prep or post-production you put into it. It feels effortless! Thank you 🙏🏼

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks Franck! It's gotten faster over the years :)

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    @ZachHeyde  Před 4 měsíci

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  • @SakaNick
    @SakaNick Před rokem

    superb

  • @trblmkr5139
    @trblmkr5139 Před rokem

    i subscribed so fast!

  • @cjp68
    @cjp68 Před měsícem

    Hi Zache, excellent instructions. Your attention to detail is amazing. I have playing around with this idea lately and had no success. I look forward to returning home later tonight to get in front of my Studio Pc and trying these steps out. You mention a Patreon page? What kind of content do you offer your members? Ideas and instructions like this would worth some money to me.

  • @ivansabata4378
    @ivansabata4378 Před rokem

    Buen video de runs me a gustado mucho. Un saludo y ahora voy a practicar a ver qué sale 😅

  • @TheSoundConnoisseur
    @TheSoundConnoisseur Před 3 měsíci

    Do you want to know what really baffles me ?that I’ve only seen two of your videos, and I already want to subscribe to your premium. I have never even considered this with anyone else. But I’ll pay the price for what you’re teaching. Somehow Grasps my mind perfectly.

    • @ZachHeyde
      @ZachHeyde  Před 3 měsíci

      That's super kind, thanks so much!! 🙂

  • @RichardAlbertMusic
    @RichardAlbertMusic Před rokem

    This is so good, I wanna like it twice.

    • @tosvus
      @tosvus Před rokem

      Don't do that!

  • @yvanroustan4426
    @yvanroustan4426 Před rokem +1

    Very instructive, thank you ! for the next : Compose Good Percussions (How, when and why did you use timpani, tubular bells...)

  • @francobuzzetti9424
    @francobuzzetti9424 Před rokem +1

    you can learn this in the time it takes to download the 100tb in libraries

  • @aaronw2291
    @aaronw2291 Před rokem

    Very nice