"One note at a time..." [:D] Cracks me up...wonder if Korngold used the "one note at a time" compositional approach as well? [:P]
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Well now that I have recovered from that youtube - yes we have hacked this thread, but it was answered fairly well. Actually there should be a separate thread on Korngold.
That is a good point about Korngold using short motifs. In fact, his Sinfonietta is entirely based on four notes! Every movement. Vaughn Williams did that in his f minor symphony, but it is not too common. The new master of short motifs brilliantly developed in a symphonic style is definitely John Williams who was very influenced by Korngold.
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I'm a big Korngold fan, but in case you didn't know, most of his film music was not orchestrated by him, because of the extra demanding schedule in the "studio system" days (30's and 40's). For example, the score for THe Adventures of robin Hood was orchestrated by the excellent composer Hugo Friedhoffer... and that was usual at that time, but of course Korngold gave Friedhoffer a highly detailed sketch of what he wanted, this wasn't because Korngold didn't have the ability (OF COURSE!!) but because of time issues. Herrmann was one of the only ones during the 40's, 50's and 60's who did all the orchestration process himself. Nowadays, talented composers like Danny Elfman still rely on orchestrators, others, like Howard Shore, orchestrate and conduct all their music.
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Yes, that is true, because of the studio system at the time, nobody orchestrated their own scores. It was actually against the union rules. However, Korngold imposed his own approach to orchestration upon his scores to an unusual degree, as did Jerry Goldsmith much later. If you listen to his symphonies and especially his opera, you will hear exactly the same orchestral sound. As well as very unusual effects that nobody was doing at the time. You are right about Herrmann as he was extremely unusual in demanding to do the orchestration himself. As is well known he later went on to do the most original and varied orchestrations in film history.
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Hi folks, Interesting how this thread changed from "what to buy"/recommandations into a discussion regarding composers and their sound. I hope we can get back to my original question and that the response will remain the same.. To refresh my original questions:
Ps! Please start another thread if you want to continue the discussion about composers etc:-)@sighaug said:
Its been I while since I took part in this community. After this thread, I bought solo+chamber strings 1 (in autumn 2005). I´m very pleased with the quality, but I feel its time to expand my library. My budget is now 4000€, but I find it a bit confusing knowing what to buy.. Still strings will be in focus on my upcoming projects. I find all articulations inpiring and usefull. Basically I want all strings (all articulations), but with a basic/normal wind/brass library + full percussion. What bundles do you recommend for me? Since I already own solo/chamber 1, is it possible to get a discount on other bundles? Thanks in advance for all your recommendations