The Rareform Rundown #37

Nathan Fields
November 16, 2024

Hello Friends,

Nathan here. I hope all is well in your world. This week we’ll look at how the sound team behind Blitz recreated the atmosphere of wartime London through music. Then, we’ll break down the art of scoring and how composers adapt their music to fit the pulse of action scenes, romance, and horror. And finally, we’ll trace how film music has evolved over the decades, spotlighting what’s transformed and what has remained timeless.

Also, check out the video discussion below based on an important part of the collaborative process.

Let’s get itttt!

New projects + music we are looking for

PROJECTS

Excited to share that our Black Sheep Music track "Mystery Box" by Denis Kaydalov was featured in this spot for "Agatha All Along." Big thanks to our friends at Marvel!

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SYNC SEARCH

My team and I are currently looking for:

Cinematic, ethereal “Slow Burn” style hybrid electronic trailer cues
- References: Ethereal Slow Burn
Trailerized original songs of various genres, hip-hop, pop, disco, funk, rock. They can be instrumentals or with vocals, both male and female.

If either of these sound like something you have in your catalog or want to make, drop a response to this email and my team will get it.

Discussions inspired by community questions

This week I chat about an important part of the job as a composer and most importantly a creative professional in general.

The Rareform Rundown #37: They don't teach composers this - Descript

What is up friends. So I tell my team all the time that we are not simply music creators. And music providers. Not simply a music company. And not only are we collaborators. We also have to be decode

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Submit Your Questions

Have a topic or question you’d like me to discuss in the future?

Check out our blog on how Steve McQueen’s Blitz uses sound to pull you into wartime London.

How the Sound Team of Blitz Brought Steve McQueen’s WWII Film to Life

Explore how Steve McQueen’s Blitz uses sound to transport audiences to wartime London. From child-focused soundscapes to the authentic roar of air-raid sirens, discover the techniques behind the film’s immersive auditory world.

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/sound-design-blitz-steve-mcqueen

Scoring music for action, romance, and horror is a whole different vibe, check out our blog to see how it all comes together.

Scoring for Different Genres: Unique Approaches to Composing Music

Explore the unique approaches to scoring for different film genres like action, romance, and horror. Learn how composers like Nathan Fields use distinct techniques to enhance storytelling. #FilmScoring #MusicComposition #Soundtrack #ActionMusic #RomanceMusic #HorrorMusic #NathanFields #RareformAudio

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/scoring-for-different-genres

In this blog, we’re looking at how film scores went from simple piano tunes to the epic soundtracks we know today.

How Film Music Has Transformed Over Time

Explore the evolution of film scores from silent films to modern blockbusters. Discover how music transformed cinema, from early live accompaniments to today’s hybrid digital orchestration. Learn about iconic composers and their groundbreaking contributions. #FilmScores #MovieMusic #CinemaHistory

www.nathanfieldsmusic.com/blog/evolution-of-film-scores

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