• FLORIS HEEMSKERK - COMPOSER

    Floris Heemskerk is a composer and artist, writing music for film and autonomous projects

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  • WINNERS OF THE BUMA MUSIC IN MEDIA AWARDS 2024

    We are happy to present to you the 2024 winners! Media composers in different categories received their awards during the Buma Music in Media Awards Ceremony!

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  • LAST CALL: PARTICIPATE IN OUR AI COMPOSITION COMPETITION!

    Participate in the first AI - COMPOSITION COMPETITION. Compose a soundtrack with AI for an AI-generated movie and submit your composition before April 28, 2024 at midnight.

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  • DENNIS BRAUNSDORF - CAN AUDIOGRIDDER REPLACE VIENNA ENSEMBLE PRO?

    In this video Dennis Braunsdorf explains the differences between Audiogridder and Vienna Ensemble Pro in Cubase. Dennis shares three tips for setting up and using Audiogridder in his workflow using a main computer and a server computer.

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  • AI in the Director's Chair: Navigating the New Age of Media Composition

    Building upon our previous exploration in "Harmonizing AI and Human Creativity", the landscape of media music composition is witnessing a revolutionary shift with the advent of AI tools. This article delves into the latest AI advancements, offering a fresh perspective on how these tools are redefining the creative process for media composers.

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  • MATTHIJS DIERCKX - HOW DOES COMPOSING FOR GAMES WORK

    In this video Matthijs Dierckx explains how he works as a game composer. He reflects on questions such as ‘How do you keep the music interesting if you don't know how long a game player will stay on a certain game level?’

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  • PAUL CRUCQ - SENSES

    The musical legacy of Paul Crucq has inspired Udo Prinsen to create a special animation project called "Senses". Paul's music is translated into five short films that visualize the senses. This item is provided for by New Music NOW

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WINNERS OF THE Buma Music in Media Awards 2024
WINNERS OF THE Buma Music in Media Awards 2024

We are happy to present to you the 2024 winners! Media composers in different categories received their awards during the Buma Music in Media Awards Ceremony!

news around the media music scene

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Matthijs Dierckx - How did it all start
Matthijs Dierckx - How did it all start

Watch in this video how Matthijs Dierckx started his musical career as a composer and sound designer for games during a game jam.

media composers visited at their studio
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Business, rights & the craft
Business, rights & the craft

In this third episode, Marieke de Bruijn, Allard Buwalda and Jeroen de Rijk discuss the business side of the working as a session player

videotalks with an international touch
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AI in the Director's Chair: Navigating the New Age of Media Composition
AI in the Director's Chair: Navigating the New Age of Media Composition

From Ablegen to Suno, AI's dual role as both helper and challenger is creating a new dynamic in media music creation.

developments in AI usage for music
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Anatomy of a Cue #8: Merlijn Snitker - The Resistance BANKER

How media music composers ‘make things’

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In this episode, Merlijn Snitker details the origin of one specific theme from his award-winning score for The Resistance Banker.

New Chefs in Town
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Floris Heemskerk - Composer

meet up-and-coming talent!

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Floris Heemskerk is a composer and artist, writing music for film and autonomous projects

SERIES HIGHLIGHT

WORKING AS A SESSION MUSICIAN

Marieke de Bruin, Allard Buwalda and Jeroen de Rijk talk with host Ivo Witteveen about their experiences as professional session musicians.

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Business, rights & the craft
Business, rights & the craft

In this third episode, Marieke de Bruijn, Allard Buwalda and Jeroen de Rijk discuss the business side of the working as a session player

Cooperation in a music session
Cooperation in a music session

In this second episode, seasoned session musicians Marieke de Bruijn, Allard Buwalda and Jeroen de Rijk focus on the collaboration between session player and the composer/producer.

Being a session musician
Being a session musician

In our new 3-part series we talk with three experienced session musicians about life ‘on the other side’ of the studio control room window.

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WORKFLOW IMPROVEMENTS

Dennis Braunsdorf talks about efficiency tools for media composers

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Can Audiogridder replace Vienna Ensemble Pro?
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Can Audiogridder replace Vienna Ensemble Pro?

Dennis Braunsdorf explains the differences between Audiogridder and Vienna Ensemble Pro and shares some tips and tricks about Audiogridder.
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The Dutch Neighboring Rights Act

more about rights for media music composers

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The Dutch Neighboring Rights Act

Erwin Angad-Gaur describes the Dutch Neighboring Rights Act, de Wet op Naburige Rechten, and its importance for media composers.

PREVIOUS STUDIO VISIT

our host Alexa Rodrigues visits a media music composer “in the studio”.

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Loek Dikker - Scoring in your head
Loek Dikker - Scoring in your head

Loek Dikker shows scores of his film music and tells us about the creation of these scores

Loek Dikker - The film industry & author rights
Loek Dikker - The film industry & author rights

Loek Dikker discusses a variety of topics related to the film industry and author rights.

Loek Dikker - The creative process - part 2
Loek Dikker - The creative process - part 2

Loek discusses a variety of topics related to the creative process

Loek Dikker - The creative process - part 1
Loek Dikker - The creative process - part 1

How to approach a movie according to Loek Dikker

Loek Dikker - The Hollywood adventure
Loek Dikker - The Hollywood adventure

Loek Dikker talks about how he ended up in Hollywood.

Loek Dikker - Musical Career
Loek Dikker - Musical Career

In this video, Loek Dikker talks about his musical career that started at the conservatory and ended as a composer for films.

Loek Dikker - pianist and composer
Loek Dikker - pianist and composer

Loek Dikker is a pianist and composer who composes most of the times symphonic music for the cinema

PK Magazine: Music & Interactive Sound Art
PK Magazine: Music & Interactive Sound Art

We talk to Nick Verstand & Salvador Breed, Evelien van den Broek and Malu Peeters about their compositions and works in (international) art installations:

PK Magazine: Music & Games
PK Magazine: Music & Games

What are the benefits and challenges for composers in interactive environments like games? We talk to Niels van der Leest, Manglemoose and Joris de Man.

PK Magazine: Music & Identity
PK Magazine: Music & Identity

Private Kitchen talks to composers Stephen Emmer, KH Music and David Lowe about working in the broadcasting and commercial media industry.
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AI - Composition Competition 2024

competitions with an eye for media music

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Participate in the AI - Composition Competition 2024, a wonderful opportunity to find out what you can do with AI as a media composer!
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Audentity wins Mr. Zee Best Soundtrack Award for the short film Iskander during the Shortcutz Amsterdam Awards Gala!

Nominations & Awards for media music composers

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Audentity wins Mr. Zee Best Soundtrack Award for the short film Iskander during the Shortcutz Amsterdam Awards Gala!
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Composer Michiel Marsman will have 2 premieres at the IFFR 2024
Composer Michiel Marsman will have 2 premieres at the IFFR 2024

Composer Michiel Marsman will have 2 premieres at the IFFR 2024: the films Krazy House and Binary.

what composers sent us to share with you!
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Cinemaconcert The Phantom Carriage!
Cinemaconcert The Phantom Carriage!

A new electro-acoustic score for the groundbreaking silent film The Phantom Carriage composed by no fewer than 16 composers!

events around media music composition
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WINNERS OF THE Buma Music in Media Awards 2024
WINNERS OF THE Buma Music in Media Awards 2024

We are happy to present to you the 2024 winners! Media composers in different categories received their awards during the Buma Music in Media Awards Ceremony!

all Private Kitchen publications

how media composers create Private kitchen for media composers

OUT OF THE BOX

a grasp of earlier Private Kitchen interviews with renowned media composers