A new demonstration of my abilities. This is a genre I have not explored a whole lot as a composer -- ambient music. I guess the drummer in me has fought writing relaxing, slow, meditative music; although, I have always loved listening to that kind of stuff. Let me know what you think on my Facebook page.
As I get more involved with the community of my craft I plan to aim my blog posts towards others like me (music and game geeks of the sort). I will still post updates and music, but I also plan to "talk shop" and share what I learn on this adventure. On that note, I've joined a great community called G.A.N.G. No, I did not join a gang -- it is the Game Audio Network Guild. If you are insterested in game audio of any kind it is a great way to learn and network with other professionals.
Also, check out my brother's website: Jelly Kacobs. It has nothing to do with what I was just talking about; nonetheless, it is hilarious.
Hurry! Find the Thing!
Folks, today I have TWO short compositions for you today (double the trouble). The first is called "Find the Thing". I wanted to compose some music aimed towards children. It would work well in a kid's video game or film.
The second is called "Chasing Time". I wanted to give a panic feeling of time running out. Also (warning: geek-talk ahead), I did some experimenting with hybrid orchestration of real sampled instruments and synthesizers. It was hard to get the two worlds to gel without a good reverb to glue it all together, but I think it turned out fine. Hope you enjoy them:
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The second is called "Chasing Time". I wanted to give a panic feeling of time running out. Also (warning: geek-talk ahead), I did some experimenting with hybrid orchestration of real sampled instruments and synthesizers. It was hard to get the two worlds to gel without a good reverb to glue it all together, but I think it turned out fine. Hope you enjoy them:
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The Adventurer
Here is a new demo I just finished. It portrays the excitment of being on some wicked adventure. Who knows what epic situations this untold and unspecific hero might and/or might not run into. Adventure HOORA!
On a more intellegent note, I composed and developed a melodic/rhythmic theme first estabilished by the horns. If I were to use this in a game/film, you might hear that theme when I wanted you to think of this adventurer. Here it is:
If you noticed, it kind of fades out in the middle of something. I plan on building a good amount of demo music to send off to clients soon. The fade-out allows me to: 1.)compose a larger variety of demo music without having to compose an entire song. 2.)protects my work because nobody will want to steal a song that stops in the middle...right? THanks for listening!
On a more intellegent note, I composed and developed a melodic/rhythmic theme first estabilished by the horns. If I were to use this in a game/film, you might hear that theme when I wanted you to think of this adventurer. Here it is:
If you noticed, it kind of fades out in the middle of something. I plan on building a good amount of demo music to send off to clients soon. The fade-out allows me to: 1.)compose a larger variety of demo music without having to compose an entire song. 2.)protects my work because nobody will want to steal a song that stops in the middle...right? THanks for listening!
Website Launch!
My professional website is now officially launched:
www.patjacobsmusic.com
A big thanks to Kelly Jacobs for building the website for us. He did an awesome job with making it look classy and hip. If anyone out there is needing a cool website, he is the guy to call. Srsly.
www.patjacobsmusic.com
A big thanks to Kelly Jacobs for building the website for us. He did an awesome job with making it look classy and hip. If anyone out there is needing a cool website, he is the guy to call. Srsly.
Starting Lineup
New music I wrote for the Springfield Cardinals starting lineup. They will play this music as they announce the players. I was asked to write a hyped up "rock opera" style. I hope it is rawk-tastic enough.
UPDATE: Here is a low-quality recording of the music used in the game with the announcer. I have to say, it lines up pretty well!
UPDATE: Here is a low-quality recording of the music used in the game with the announcer. I have to say, it lines up pretty well!
Canned Trailer
I felt like making a movie/game trailer demo. It is almost a parody of your typical over-dramatic and over-done trailer music. Enjoy!
Canned Trailer by patjacobsmusic
Canned Trailer by patjacobsmusic
Motivational
Back to making some music!
In the next few months, I will be working on developing a long list of demos that demonstrate my abilities as a composer. I plan to create demos in a variaty of styles and genre to meet the needs of any client.
Although emotional and motivational music is not particularly my cup of tea, there is a demand for it at times. Here is a demo demonstrating that style. Most of this was made using my EastWest samples and Cubase 5.5.
Motivational by patjacobsmusic
By the way, I will be launching a website very soon (forged by my brother, Master Kelroy). There, I will have all my demos for fans and potential clients to hear. Stay tuned!
In the next few months, I will be working on developing a long list of demos that demonstrate my abilities as a composer. I plan to create demos in a variaty of styles and genre to meet the needs of any client.
Although emotional and motivational music is not particularly my cup of tea, there is a demand for it at times. Here is a demo demonstrating that style. Most of this was made using my EastWest samples and Cubase 5.5.
Motivational by patjacobsmusic
By the way, I will be launching a website very soon (forged by my brother, Master Kelroy). There, I will have all my demos for fans and potential clients to hear. Stay tuned!
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