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Hi friends, I'm very proud to share my lead single 'Spark' from my debut album 'Freedom'. Inspired by Pixar's Soul, this song tells the story of someone who is feeling lost and overwhelmed, but can be comforted knowing that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and that hope is never lost...

Hi everyone! So I've been a fan of Mario Kart 8's soundtrack for a while now, and just had to make a video going in deep with it. Let's explore the jazzy big band, funk, rock, and orchestral fusion behind the music and see what we can find. Please enjoy!

Hi everyone! In this edition of 'Inside The Score', we'll be diving into my newest piece 'Internal Resolve', and explore the theory behind the music. I hope this is interesting to you, and helps you with your own music writing. Please enjoy, and feel free to let me know if you have any questions...

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to react to a video created by a good friend of mine, Austin Hull. He recently uploaded this video to help producers create vocal harmonies without needing too much music theory knowledge. I wanted to fill in the gaps and show you how you can write your harmonies...

Looking for an acoustic drum library that's catered to pop, hip-hop, and jazz? Look no further than the almighty Drum Tree.

This is something I've wanted to do for a while: place one of my Odyssey-inspired pieces over the trailer and see how it fits. Please enjoy :)

Hi friends! I’m hosting my first composition contest, and courtesy of Audio Ollie, you have the chance to win a free copy of LAMP! This is a composition contest focused (predictably) around percussion, so show me your chops in an original track featuring some awesome percussion hits and...

Hi all! In this video, let's explore one of the sadder themes of John Williams, and what makes it so special. Please enjoy!

Not really a composition, but...

Hey composers! Today we're diving into my first course review - all about film scoring for the individual who wants to dip their toes into the field, and learn the best practices for navigating through this industry. Please enjoy! :) Check out the course here...

Hey composers! Today let's dive into the making of a thick Michael Bublé-ish cinematic orchestral intro. Enjoy!

Hello fellow composers & arrangers! Today let's discuss a couple effective instrument combinations that will enhance your sonic palette.

Hey all! Let's dive into the newest product from Cinesamples; a fantastically recorded woodwind library that'll add a major punch to your palette.

Trying my hand at something different. Please enjoy this short trailer track! :)

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to share with you one of my favourite chords to play. This one is really special because it gives us a hopeful and almost pining feeling. Please enjoy!!

Hi friends, today I wanted to share a new original piece of mine with you. This track represents a turning point in my musical journey. Up until this point, I have composed and produced upbeat, exciting, and (hopefully) catchy themes reminiscent of Super Mario Galaxy and Disney. For this...

Hey all, I wanted to share a recent piece of mine with you - Swingin’ Fiddle! I used Red Room Audio’s Bluegrass Fiddle in conjunction with the Swing! libraries to put this one together. Please enjoy! :D

Hey friends! Today's a big one; we're taking a look at the long-awaited CSB. Please enjoy!

Something different today :) Enjoy!

Hey everyone! In this long-awaited review, we take a deep dive into the updated OSR, created by OT. Please enjoy!

This is a big one. Orchestral Tools recently released Metropolis Ark 4, the newest addition to their Ark series. This one is unique in its approach however. Please enjoy!

Hey everyone! Today I wanted to break down the music behind Good Egg Galaxy, a cinematic orchestral piece from Super Mario Galaxy. If you’re into music theory, you may enjoy this :) Thanks, Chris

Happy New Year, fellow composers and musicians! To celebrate the beginning of 2019, I wanted to write a new uplifting and motivational soundtrack and leave you with a sense of fulfillment, hope, and resolution. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to subscribe in order to stay...

Hey fellow composers! Last week I posted a light spooky track inspired by the Halloween season, and I'm back with a breakdown of this piece. Please enjoy!

Hi all, please enjoy my demo reel for this year! Would love to hear any thoughts you might have to share. Thank you!

Hey fellow composers! As some of you know, I just released a new soundtrack entitled ‘Chief Of The Sky’. I followed this with a theory and musical breakdown of the track, which you can watch here: In this 2nd part of my breakdown series, we will be talking about the arrangement and...

Hello friends! Welcome to the first video in my breakdown series where I discuss the theory, melody and harmony behind my latest track 'Chief Of The Sky'. Please enjoy, and let me know if you have any questions!

Hey friends, I've just uploaded a new video, reviewing the Muted Brass from OT. Please enjoy, and ask if you have any questions! :2thumbs:

This is my first look and impression of BOI2. Please enjoy! Pre-order ends on August 8th.

Hi all, With the pre-order of Orchestral Tools’ newest library now available, I’m curious as to how many of you feel that this library would be a great addition to your arsenal. Berlin Orchestra Inspire 2 is a library culling from OT’s reknowned Berlin and Metropolis Ark series, and this...

Happy Sunday music makers! Please enjoy the second part of this mini series, discussing the arrangement and orchestration of my original ‘A New Beginning’. I’d love to know what you think!

Enjoy!!

Hi all! Here's a comparison video discussing BWW Revive and Legacy, and if Revive is really worth upgrading to.

A review of CinePiano: