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Deconstructing the Sound of Superheroes
Drawn from years of writing music for film, TV, and video games, this course breaks down what actually gives superhero music its bold, heroic sound — from the animated series of the early 1990s through today's big-screen cinematic universes. It's organized around cinematic chord progressions, compositional techniques specific to the genre, and mock-up breakdowns that show how these ideas come together in a finished cue.
Who It's For
Composers and music students with some existing background who want to study the genre conventions of heroic and cinematic scoring specifically, rather than film composition in general.
Key Takeaways
- The chord progressions and compositional tricks behind heroic film scores
- How mock-up breakdowns reveal the layers of a finished cue
- The evolution of the superhero sound from the 1990s to modern blockbusters
About this course
Welcome to The Harmony of Heroes! I've spent the past 5-6 years working on Film, TV, and Videogames learning and exploring one of my favorites genres, Superhero Music! I had to ask myself, what gives Heroic Music its signature sound? I went through all of my personal projects, as well as popular films to find all the little tricks, secrets, and ideas that gives us that Bold, Exciting, and Heroic Sound! From the Animated Series of the early 90s, to the Expansive Big Screen Universes of Modern Day - this Course is Packed with Techniques that will launch you into that Super Sound! The Course is broken into individual sections covering ideas about Cinematic Progressions, Compositional Techniques, and Mock Up Breakdowns for an in-depth look at what gives this genre its action packed sound. Join me, not only to learn but to celebrate this exciting style of music!
Composer and performance artist located in Southern California, Joshua Liljeblad has written original music for video games and film with a focus on orchestral music for narrative storytelling and world building. From summer blockbuster movies to animated shorts, Joshua’s love of visual storytelling comes through in his classic Hollywood sound with a modern spin.
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