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As we stand at the crossroads of technological innovation and creative expression, I find myself reflecting on my journey in the music industry—a journey that began in the late '90s, a pivotal era that marked the beginning of a digital music revolution. It was a time...
Healing Power of Music In the heart of New York City, amidst the hustle and bustle of Broadway's theatrics and the echoes of its orchestras, lies a story that tugs at the strings of the soul. Martin Agee, a violinist whose talents have graced the stages of Broadway,...
The fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and neuroscience within the music industry heralds a transformative era in leveraging music to achieve brand objectives. This integration is not just about creating catchy tunes but involves a sophisticated process of...
In a previous post, I broached the subject of how, like heroes, we too can triumph over adversity. Our optimism is our shield, and positivity is our strength. Life’s challenges are villains to conquer, not threats to fear. With an upbeat spirit, we turn trials into triumphs, problems into possibilities, becoming heroes. Each new day is an opportunity to don our cape of positivity and courageously face the world.
Today, let’s delve deeper into this concept. The parallels between our everyday battles and the epic challenges faced by beloved superheroes are indeed striking.
Consider Spider-Man, for instance. Peter Parker, like many of us, juggles work, relationships, and personal development with his responsibilities as Spider-Man. His narrative stands as a testament to resilience and courage in the face of adversity. It’s a reflection of our struggles as we grapple with personal and professional challenges. We’re not wrestling with supervillains, but we are fighting stress, self-doubt, and external pressures.
Then there’s Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark. He embodies the power of innovation and resourcefulness. Despite numerous setbacks, he uses his intellect and technology to overcome his adversaries. We can liken this to our ability to navigate problems creatively and ingeniously.… ...Read the rest.
“Heroes in Daily Life: The Art of Triumphing Over Adversity”
I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new newsletter on LinkedIn, Marino Composer’s Corner! In this exciting publication, I will delve into the fascinating realm of music, soundtracks, and audio in general. Join me on this journey as we uncover the artistry behind creating immersive and emotionally captivating experiences through music.
In the first Newsletter post I talk about: The Art of Soundtracks: Balancing Tension and Relaxation
When we watch a gripping movie or immerse ourselves in a captivating video game, the accompanying soundtrack often plays a pivotal role in shaping our emotions. The music serves as a powerful tool, setting the rhythm for these experiences by alternating between moments of tension and relaxation. It breathes life into every scene and sequence, enhancing our connection to the narrative.
The skill of a composer lies in their ability to deftly balance these emotional highs and lows. They must know when to introduce change, inject tension to heighten a scene, and allow relaxation to provide space for the audience to absorb the depth of the story.
This delicate balance is crucial. Well-placed crescendos can amplify the impact of tumultuous action scenes, intensifying our emotional investment. Conversely, softer and serene … ...Read the rest.
“Newsletter on LinkedIn”
With ChatGPT, we find ourselves in the midst of a technological revolution these days. Many people are oblivious to it. For instance, my wife, who isn’t very tech-savvy, has no idea how crucial these years are for the future of the next generations.
Artificial intelligence The Ethical Intersection of AI, Neuroscience, and Music in Branding - The fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and neuroscience within the music industry heralds a transformative era in leveraging music to achieve brand objectives. This integration is not just about creating catchy tunes but involves a sophisticated process of understanding and influencing consumer behavior through music. AI, with its vast computational power, can sift through massive… is here, many will lose their jobs, and new technologies will supplant the old ones, as the saying goes.
It’s important to note, however, that much innovation will come, leading to new careers, roles, job opportunities, and skills.
It all starts with ChatGPT (merely the first in an ever-growing list). What is it, you ask?
As it self-describes: “I am ChatGPT, an advanced artificial language model developed by OpenAI. I utilize machine learning to understand and respond to a broad range of requests in a coherent and … ...Read the rest.
“ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence”
Thursday, approaching the End of the Week: Yestel tablet.
As the week draws to a close, an unfortunate incident occurred – my son accidentally broke his tablet. In search of a replacement, I turned to Amazon and discovered an exceptional find.
The tablet I came across was from a brand called Yestel. This is one of those Chinese brands that offer tablets with an impressive price-to-quality ratio. Although it may not be a widely popular brand yet, it has been gaining increasing attention.
On online retail platforms like Amazon, Yestel has positioned itself as one of the bestsellers in the low-cost segment. This achievement is due to its ability to cater to the needs of a wide range of users.
One of the standout features of Yestel tablets is the inclusion of numerous accessories at the same price. These accessories consist of an external keyboard, digital pen, wireless mouse, and headphones, providing great value for customers seeking an all-inclusive tablet experience.
The tablet is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, so I … ...Read the rest.
“Yestel Tablet”
I’ll talk about Darklands, a Classic RPG in a moment.
April is an excellent month to reflect on how the year is going and whether we have achieved all or some of the goals we set for ourselves (Read – Overcoming Procrastination). It’s also a time to assess the overall positive or negative trend of our careers. I haven’t talked much about my career, and I’d like to address that in this article (Read – Music Composition for Films and Games).
As you all know, I compose music for video games and films, specifically cinematic soundtracks. This art form is arguably the pinnacle of modern music (no offense to pop and rock producers)!
As you can see from my Internet Movie Database link at https://imdb.me/manuelmarino, I have accomplished quite a bit in the film industry. If you search for my game credits on https://www.mobygames.com/person/303010/manuel-marino/, you’ll see that I have also made a mark in the video game world.
However, this is only a fraction of what I have truly achieved. To be … ...Read the rest.
“Darklands, a Classic RPG”
Today we review TranceEngine from FeelYourSound TranceEngine VST and AU plug-in (feelyoursound.com)
With this impressive VST plugin you can create Trance sequences to be included in your Trance masterpiece and you will create stunning tracks like my Dream a Trance Music
To create the first sequences for your track it’s very easy. Let’s start from the first image I posted. Click on Generate chord progressions.
This is what you’ll see next:
Now select from this new image a Chord progression, as example 8 bars ascending top.
You will see this new image:
If you click on More in the new window you can choose Lock scale. This is very important, this way you can choose the associate scale, as example C, and the clicking on the dice icon you can create infinite progressions all with the same associated scale. Starting the playback in your DAW will play the chords. As soon as you are satisfied with the chord progression click on OK.
Now you will see a very long list of different sequences, from arps to bass sequences etc etc. Let’s pick one of them and drag the mouse from the pink midi boxes on … ...Read the rest.
“TranceEngine from FeelYourSound”
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