As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… I recently started watching through Samurai Jack again, and the minimalist approach to the sound (in … [Read more...]
Comedy…”It’s an Interesting Thing to Try and Nail Down” – Interview with Chris Scarabosio
Chris Scarabosio is a sound designer and re-recording mixer who works at Skywalker Sound. This interview was originally intended to be part of our comedy theme in April. Schedules didn't quite work out, so we're bringing it to you now... DS: So our theme for April was comedy, and I thought yours would be an interesting brain to pick on the subject. CS: I was thinking … [Read more...]
Sonic Centaurs: An Exploration of the Common Grounds Between Music and Sound Design
Guest Contribution by Carlos Alberto Manrique Clavijo "The vocation of the sound film is to redeem us from the chaos of shapeless noise by accepting it as expression, as significance, as meaning. . . ."[0A] "(…) When does sound become music? Above all, in the supreme states of pleasure and displeasure experienced by the will, as a will which rejoices or a will … [Read more...]
Treg Brown and the Sound of Looney Tunes
Treg Brown, a genius, a master, incredibly talented man, creator of fantastic sound effects since 1930. He is responsible for the creation of much of the sound effects of the first animated cartoons including Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, and here is the documenal I found on YouTube, called "CRASH! BANG! BOOM! The Wild Sounds of Treg Brown." Another "Must-see" … [Read more...]