How Wendy Carlos pioneered the evolution of synths
Learn about how Wendy Carlos helped bring synthesizers into the mainstream and pioneered the evolution of the instrument.
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The music of Naruto: Analyzing the harmony of KANA-BOON’s “Silhouette”
We highlight a few unique chords and progressions heard in KANA-BOON's "Silhouette," the track that served as the sixteenth opening for Naruto Shippuden.
The history and evolution of Bollywood music
Learn about the beginnings, development, and future of Bollywood music, one of the most popular forms of music in the world today.
9 music production elements common in horror themes
Discover nine songwriting and music production techniques that embody the horror genre, and then check out our collection of 50 Halloween samples on Splice.
The music theory behind Game of Thrones’ “Main Title” theme
Dive into the music theory techniques that appear in Ramin Djawadi's "Main Title" theme that make it so effective and fitting for Game of Thrones.
Recreating the theme from Stranger Things
Learn how to recreate the iconic Stranger Things theme with our downloadable project file and step-by-step tutorial video.
Flipping anime OSTs into beats in FL Studio
We flip the music from Lupin the Third, Princess Minerva, and Blue Exorcist to demonstrate how anime OSTs can spark creativity and inspire us to create something new.
4 tips on composing for film from Tori Letzler
Veteran composer Tori Letzler (Captain Marvel, American Horror Story) shares four invaluable lessons around film scoring and creativity.
How to use field recordings as a songwriting tool
Drawing on insights from musicians and intermedia artists, we explore how field recordings can be used as a powerful tool for sonic and personal exploration.
How the Shaw Brothers Studio paved the way for Wu-Tang Clan
Let's explore how four brothers from Hong Kong laid the groundwork for the creative direction of the legendary hip hop ensemble, Wu-Tang Clan.
Creative sampling techniques for making thematic film scores
Tom Smith of Soundsmiths walks through how he transformed the sounds of various birds into unique textures and instruments for a film score.
Konrad OldMoney on breaking into the world of video game music
Award-winning composer Konrad OldMoney (EA Sports, Skrillex) shares his perspective on breaking into the world of video game music, building a network of clients, and more.
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