Herman Witkam - Compositional examples

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Herman shares how two different versions of music for a film scene can change a scene entirely, using the Argentinian ronroco, the Armenian duduk and an Irish low whistle. ​​These instruments provide the scene in question with a more dramatic impact.

 

Inserts in this interview are from the movie “Lorelei”, directed by Lars Janssen, produced by Rêvasser Films

 

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Herman Witkam - Composing in layers for modern dance
Herman Witkam - Composing in layers for modern dance

Herman demonstrates in real-time how his music for a modern dance film is built up in layers.

Herman Witkam - Compositional examples
Herman Witkam - Compositional examples

Herman shares two different cues for one film scene, using the Argentinian ronroco and other instruments.

Herman Witkam - Instruments with a story
Herman Witkam - Instruments with a story

Herman demonstrates the cinematic possibilities of the duduk.

Herman Witkam - Favorite instruments / Where does the sound fit the best
Herman Witkam - Favorite instruments / Where does the sound fit the best

Film composer Herman Witkam shows one of his favourite cinematic instruments.

Herman Witkam - Film composer
Herman Witkam - Film composer

Herman Witkam is a film composer, multi-instrumentalist and sound designer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Check out four video’s about how he creates music for film!

In this Private Kitchen series our host Alexa Rodrigues visits Herman Witkam “in the studio”. For a month, we bring you weekly a new short story from his studio in Amsterdam. Follow instagram for upcoming releases!

Director - João Rodrigues
Host - Alexa Rodrigues
Video & photography - Maja Silver
Editing - Nathalie de Jong
Audio Mixing - Mass Audio

Producer - Rens Machielse
Producer - Sebastiaan Donders

 
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