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NIGHTWISH's TROY DONOCKLEY Discusses Creative Process In Second 'Yesterwynde' Making-Of Video
Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have released a new video in which multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley discusses the making of the band's upcoming album, "Yesterwynde", due on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP,:...

https://blabbermouth.net/news/nightwishs-troy-donockley-discusses-creative-process-in-second-yesterwynde-making-of-video

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From Metalhead to Maestro: 7 Essential Skills for Symphonic Composition

  1. Craft melodic lines with chord tones.
  2. Build powerful chord progressions.
  3. Understand musical forms and structures.
  4. Integrate dynamic rhythms.
  5. Study symphonic metal hits.
  6. Combine scale and chord lines.
  7. Modulate smoothly between keys.

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From Metalhead to Maestro: 7 Essential Skills for Symphonic Composition

1/7

  1. Craft melodic lines with chord tones.

• Start with simple chord tones.
• Use passing and neighbor tones.
• Analyze melodies from symphonic metal.
• Practice writing short, memorable phrases.

Keep experimenting with different ideas!

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From Metalhead to Maestro: 7 Essential Skills for Symphonic Composition

2/7 Build powerful chord progressions:

• Understand functional harmony.
• Use major and minor triads.
• Experiment with 7th chords.
• Create progressions that resolve smoothly.

Don't be afraid to try unconventional chords!

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From Metalhead to Maestro: 7 Essential Skills for Symphonic Composition

3/7 Understand musical forms and structures:

• Learn about common forms like binary and ternary.
• Break down symphonic metal pieces.
• Write your own musical sentences.
• Experiment with different structures.

Structure helps give your music direction!

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From Metalhead to Maestro: 7 Essential Skills for Symphonic Composition

4/7 Integrate dynamic rhythms:

• Vary note lengths and rests.
• Syncopate rhythms for interest.
• Study rhythmic patterns in symphonic metal.
• Practice creating rhythm-only compositions.

Rhythmic variety adds energy to your music!

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From Metalhead to Maestro: 7 Essential Skills for Symphonic Composition

5/7 Study symphonic metal hits:

• Analyze compositions from your favorite bands.
• Note their use of melody, harmony, and form.
• Try to recreate sections by ear.
• Learn from their orchestration techniques.

Studying great music helps you improve!

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From Metalhead to Maestro: 7 Essential Skills for Symphonic Composition

6/7 Combine scale and chord lines:

• Write scale-based melodies.
• Harmonize scales with chord tones.
• Practice integrating both in your compositions.
• Create exercises combining both elements.

Blending scales and chords enriches your music!

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From Metalhead to Maestro: 7 Essential Skills for Symphonic Composition

Special Bonus Tip #8

8/7 Have a sweet hat:

• Choose a hat that reflects your style.
• Wear it while composing to get into the zone.
• Make it part of your signature look.
• Rock it with confidence.

Sometimes, a sweet hat is all the inspiration you need!

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Thanks to @uamusic's contribution to & I just boosted, I might have a new band to be obsessed with now... 😍

Чорне Полум'я (Live) by IGNEA, on invidious/youtube here:
https://yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=GghXFl1cWQg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GghXFl1cWQg

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NIGHTWISH Releases 'Perfume Of The Timeless' Single From Upcoming 'Yesterwynde' Album
Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH will release their new album, "Yesterwynde", on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of "Human. :II:...

https://blabbermouth.net/news/nightwish-releases-perfume-of-the-timeless-single-from-upcoming-yesterwynde-album

#NIGHTWISH #Yesterwynde #Album #PerfumeOfTheTimeless #SymphonicMetal #TuomasHolopainen #JukkaKoskinen #MarkoHietala #FloorJansen #TroyDonockley

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NIGHTWISH Announces 'Yesterwynde' Album, 'Perfume Of The Timeless' Single
Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH will release their new album, "Yesterwynde", on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio album...

https://blabbermouth.net/news/nightwish-announces-yesterwynde-album-perfume-of-the-timeless-single

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Album Review: VANDEN PLAS The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things
"Give Vanden Plas a shot if you're looking for some accessible metal that will be sure to satisfy your melodic tooth."

https://metalinjection.net/reviews/album-review-vanden-plas-the-empyrean-equation-of-the-long-lost-things

#VandenPlas #TheEmpyreanEquation #ProgressiveRock #SymphonicMetal #GermanBand #RockOperas #LiveOrchestras

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A little song for @Kitty's today, with a theme suggested by @HailsandAles :ablobcatattention:

The Greatest Show on Earth (Live) by Nightwish, on invidious/youtube here:
https://yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=SJepbPuqNU4-c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJepbPuqNU4

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For today's #SymphonicMonday, The Everlasting by symphonic gothic/doom metal band Virgin Black 🖤

The song is on invidious/youtube here:
https://yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=b_opAc-7lic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_opAc-7lic

#Music #Metal #SymphonicMetal #GothicMetal #VirginBlack

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#NowPlaying #FullAlbum Time to contribute to @Kitty's #MittwochMetalMix and play some AETERNAM, from Quebec, Canada 🎶😊

Their second full-length album, called Moongod, is on bandcamp here:
https://aeternam.bandcamp.com/album/moongod

#Music #Metal #DeathMetal #SymphonicMetal #OrientalMetal #AETERNAM

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NIGHTWISH Re-Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
Symphonic metal giants NIGHTWISH, who have worked with Nuclear Blast since the release of their highly lauded 2004 album "Once", have signed a new multi-album deal with the German record label.

https://blabbermouth.net/news/nightwish-re-signs-with-nuclear-blast-records

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