Using music to tell stories with John Powell
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Sneak peek from John Powell's Inside the Track series, in which he shows how he wrote the soundtrack for DreamWorks ‘How To Train A Dragon‘.
Join us at Guillaume Tell Studios in Paris for our first series with John Powell. The renowned film composer describes how he typically embarks on a new project, referring to his work on the movie ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Following a discussion about finding inspiration, his influences, and a modern workflow, he introduces the multi-track session of the film cue ‘Third Date’. Taking you through various parts of the record, he elaborates on the composition process, storyline vs. music, arrangement techniques, structure, contrast, samples vs. live recordings, optimal instrument ranges, and other musical aspects. He also comments on his work from more technical and emotional perspectives, discussing topics such as his studio setup, pre-mixing, tracking, distortion, ghostwriting, self-criticism, obsessing over details, seeking help, and the benefits of collaboration.
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This guy is an absolute genius and How to Train your Dragon has to have one of the best soundtracks of any movie Ive seen.
@stelisc9326
Жыл бұрын
Musical taste is inherently subjective. Except the httyd soundtrack. It is objectively the greatest movie soundtrack ever written. If you disagree you are simply scientifically incorrect.
@YuNgHaSaN
Жыл бұрын
The Bourne Supremacy beats it
@joshberkin5567
Жыл бұрын
@@YuNgHaSaN Disagree
@1994moviebuff
Жыл бұрын
Also Antz and Chicken Run
@tikolasola
9 ай бұрын
@@stelisc9326maybe a shared #1 position with Shore's scores to the LOTR trilogy
That trumpet player who messed up will remember that mistake for the rest of his life and it was a very fitting mistake. Love all the work that goes into his projects. So inspirational!
The movies I have watched during my childhood years will never be the same without sir John Powell's musical composition. I really don't know how to express how I love his compositions XD
John Powell is a freaking legend. He made all of my favorite songs in HTTYD Third Date, Where No One Goes, and Flying With Mother are my favorite tracks. Way to go man!
@fenicearts9468
Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget Test Drive! It’s so good! Gives me goosebumps everytime!
@kittyqveen3249
Жыл бұрын
@@fenicearts9468 Hell yeah! Test Drive is really awesome too :D
john powell's music for how to train your dragon and ice age are just * chef's kiss *
When a film has lots of Show don't tell scenes like this, the soundtrack really can make or break the scene. So having the soundtrack telling the story and the characters showing it was a brilliant move. Amazing how many big budget films completely fail at it
@farrela3620
3 жыл бұрын
Yea most film doesn't utilize soundtracks as an integral part of the story but rather as a noise filler in the background
He is legendary. Almost all the movies that he's composed for were very memorable, impactful and to the point weaving beautifully into the story! He's a very very good composer!
John Powell is awesome!
I cannot believe that loud trumpet swell was an accident haha, honestly I thought it was one of the most impressive parts of the cue
I love the use of key changes! The metaphorical representation of themes throughout this series is very appealing and helps create emotional responses based on the ideas placed in our heads by the film. It does this very effectively. The transitions between key changes are difficult because they can screw up the present feeling of the piece but Powell does this very well.
Such a massive fan of his music. A real legend and artist of movie music.
his music makes me cried everytime i heard it in HTTYD
I can't believe how lucky we are that this video exists. This is my favorite track from John Powell being discussed. So grateful.
0:53 - 1:13 is absolutely stoic!
This man is a genius. He's got such an interesting, energetic style that I never get tired of. I need to study some of his scores
Super love John Powell, easily my favorite film composer of all time
Such a great video. His humble attitude to what is effectively a classical ballet is a delight. And he’s funny too. I’ve made a bunch of records over the years and his comment “grow up...” about losing something you love for better greater good couldn’t be more on the money.
4:54 is great insight from John Powell. Shows he has no ego in the process!
@KajianTemp
10 ай бұрын
I like him even more now.
even his voice sounds amazing
United 93 music literally gives tears
The music is so beautiful....
I'm so glad he did this behind the scenes! It's nice seeing how another composer I admire does things! He's so down to earth it's fantastic 😃
I fucking love this guys and his soundtracks. Just learned Romantic flight on the guitar, grew up listening to his songs but only after I got older that I could really appreciate the work behind the themes he wrote, especially on How to Train your Dragon. I'm sure other people can relate to that as well. And he looks like the type of guy everyone likes to have around lol.
I can't stand with anyone who claims that the soundtrack of HTTYD is "Nah I've heard better". I'd literally punch 'em in the ear
This composition sounds so emotionally engaging, better than today’s music for sure.
@k84j1
3 жыл бұрын
It is todays music.
@farrela3620
3 жыл бұрын
@@k84j1 the mainstream today's music i think what he meant
God, this guy is the best music composer I've ever met, he created one of the best soundtracks ever
wow how amazing is to watch a genius work
how magical
Bourne Identity soundtrack was my life
@moronimajor5157
7 ай бұрын
Bourne on land😑😑😑
A legend 💝💝💝
John Powell acts like a high school band teacher
Oooh its third date!
I saw John Powell thumpnail and decided "hey I want to hear his voice. His music is wonderful. Let's see how his voice would sound." and so I did. I'm happy that I actually recognised the soundtrack without reading the description. I love How to Train Your Dragon all of it, but The Hidden World made me really sad I actually cried watching it and for some reason I can't bring myself to like the Light Fury. So sorry for that.
@felipepiffero9598
2 жыл бұрын
I wish that Nine Realms and those similar bs would go away and there was at least a continuation for the "homecoming" 20min short film, with better story and art design than the "Race to the Egde" series.
@felipepiffero9598
2 жыл бұрын
But I'm glad that they visited hiccup, Astrid and the kids instead of just leaving each other forever
@FireF1y644
4 күн бұрын
Third movie's writing is bad but the music is amazing.
This guy makes the best flying music
Sounds amazing
What an artiste
Awesome!
what Sibelius quote is he talking about at 5:58? anybody caught that?
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Fantastic!! How do I watch the whole thing for free? Says I need to sign up as a pro member
Brilliant 👌👍
Very Interesting Video. I love it.
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Nice👍
What a G this guy is.
What’s the track he played in the beginning called
@Cedricd21
3 жыл бұрын
The Track he shows in this Video is called "Third Date" from How to train your Dragon 3
can anyone tell me what the name for this score is
@felipepiffero9598
2 жыл бұрын
Third date! 2 months late here, but there ya go lol
Lori Loud: WOW you’re music looks awesome 🤩 John Powell: Thanks Thanks For The Rules 😃
John Powell is great and all, but I really was hoping Moose would make an appearance! :(
@flatstheflounder2884
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! We need more Moose content!
Toothless goes a courtin' haha
John is a God
Toothless Goes aCourtin
Egg Helms?
nick Chester Bengtson Powell music Score on dell and I'm Making more Rio for Rio 3 lost little from the Miami amazon 2023-2024
I was half expecting him to rick roll us
HE'S BRITISH ??????????????