Philosophy
Why a written theme — not a texture — is what makes a score stay with an audience.
What do the greats like Hans Zimmer and James Horner have in common? Melody. Melodies that give you goosebumps in the cinema. I remember watching Gladiator for the first time and genuinely feeling something surge through me as the honour theme played in the final scene.
In my opinion, the art of creating moving melodies has been somewhat lost in Hollywood. Technology like synthesized pads should accompany great music, not replace it. Now don't get me wrong, these tools are great and I use them myself but without moving melodies, characters don't land as hard as they should, and your film doesn't hit the way it deserves to.
My passion is creating melodies that change that. And I genuinely believe adding this back into cinema will be a game changer for your film.
Listen to how the same scene transforms when melody is prioritized.
Reference
A recent film score cue carried entirely by atmospheric synth pads. It sets a mood — but there's nothing for the audience to hold onto.
With melody
The same scene, rebuilt around a written theme. The pads stay, but now they support a line that follows the character.
A long-form orchestral project written entirely around themes. Here's where it stands.
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