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737: Scoring a Movie, with David Metzger

Mar 24, 2024
Composer David Metzger discusses scoring movies like Disney's 'Wish' and his journey from Oregon to Hollywood. The episode delves into the emotional process of scoring a Disney animated film, the importance of melodic scores, and the evolution of movie score production. Collaboration, emotional impact, and reflections on Disney and music are also explored.
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  • David Metzger discusses his journey from musician to scoring movies like Disney's 'Wish' and his passion for emotional storytelling in music.
  • Metzger meticulously composes film scores using Cubase for MIDI demos, focusing on accurately representing orchestral sound with distinct instrument parts.

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David Metzger's Journey in Music and Film Scoring

David Metzger shares his incredible journey from being a musician to scoring movies like Disney's 'Wish.' Starting from orchestrating for the Tonight Show, he progressed to composing scores for major films like 'Lion King,' 'Tarzan,' and 'Frozen.' He describes his passion for melodies and emotional storytelling in music.

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