Do you need a live orchestral score?
by Sean Beeson · in Jobs · 04/26/2006 (1:01 pm) · 6 replies
I posted this in the Music section as well, and it appears as if I might have some better luck with some views here.
My name is Sean Beeson, I am an experienced composer searching for a paid or full time composing job/contract/position for the coming months. I am currently finishing up a small project, and am looking for a much larger project to work on for the next few months. I am comfortable writing any style/genre of music in any media.
Here is my sample page:
http://www.seanbeeson.com
And my demo reel:
Demo Reel
I typically work with digital samples, but can also work with live musicians. I currently am finishing up the process of recording the Moravian Philharmonic for two games.
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Here is a sample of my most recent work for an RPG: - Spiritus Overture - THIS IS THE HQ FILE, IT IS 9 MINUTES LONG!
Spiritus Overture
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A demo of a piece found in an adventure/action platformer with a light hearted and cartoony feel:
1965 The Adventure of a Lifetime
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And for another up and coming MMO game:
Goon World
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You can contact me at: seanbeeson@seanbeeson.com
If you are looking for a specific kind of music, let me know, chances are I have written a piece in that style. Also do not hesitate in contacting me in regards to any questions you might have, including a portfolio/resume or rates.
Thanks,
Sean Beeson
www.seanbeeson.com
My name is Sean Beeson, I am an experienced composer searching for a paid or full time composing job/contract/position for the coming months. I am currently finishing up a small project, and am looking for a much larger project to work on for the next few months. I am comfortable writing any style/genre of music in any media.
Here is my sample page:
http://www.seanbeeson.com
And my demo reel:
Demo Reel
I typically work with digital samples, but can also work with live musicians. I currently am finishing up the process of recording the Moravian Philharmonic for two games.
------------------------
Here is a sample of my most recent work for an RPG: - Spiritus Overture - THIS IS THE HQ FILE, IT IS 9 MINUTES LONG!
Spiritus Overture
------------------------
A demo of a piece found in an adventure/action platformer with a light hearted and cartoony feel:
1965 The Adventure of a Lifetime
-----------------------
And for another up and coming MMO game:
Goon World
------------------------
You can contact me at: seanbeeson@seanbeeson.com
If you are looking for a specific kind of music, let me know, chances are I have written a piece in that style. Also do not hesitate in contacting me in regards to any questions you might have, including a portfolio/resume or rates.
Thanks,
Sean Beeson
www.seanbeeson.com
About the author
Sean Beeson is a young award-winning composer, the owner of Sean Beeson Studios LLC located in beautiful rural Ohio. His characteristic sound can be heard across multiple platforms and mediums and has been nominated for multiple industry awards.
#2
For example, I just am finishing up 5 minutes of very epic sounding orchestra music with an orchestra in Czech. (Same orchestra used to record a few tracks from Sim City 4), and for that 5 minutes with a larger orchestra, it is running about 1600$ which isn't bad.
I can of course make something that sounds live and has live players for a considerable less amount.
Thanks,
Sean Beeson
04/26/2006 (1:51 pm)
It depends on what you need. If you are looking for something large and epic, purely acoustic orchestra, over 55 pieces, it is a little more expensive, but even AAA titles that have live orchestral soundtracks don't always use a large orchestra. They will usually have a smaller ensemble, 35 pieces, then sweeten the sound with samples.For example, I just am finishing up 5 minutes of very epic sounding orchestra music with an orchestra in Czech. (Same orchestra used to record a few tracks from Sim City 4), and for that 5 minutes with a larger orchestra, it is running about 1600$ which isn't bad.
I can of course make something that sounds live and has live players for a considerable less amount.
Thanks,
Sean Beeson
#3
Sean Beeson
04/26/2006 (1:51 pm)
I should mention, there is always an option or alternative. If you have the game, I can get the music :)Sean Beeson
#4
04/26/2006 (1:57 pm)
What sort of price range would you estimate for purely digitally peiced together music ? (question from a personal project standpoint :)
#5
04/26/2006 (1:58 pm)
Btw impressive samples.
#6
I have been paid 150+ per track,(Typically ambient music) but in the same light have been paid well over $3000 for a track that involves a lot of large scale work. (Piece is STILL being worked on now :) I am more than flexible in pricing, although there are a lot of composeres that are not as flexible.
I would much rather take a large paycut to write music for a successful game though.
Sean Beeson
04/26/2006 (2:04 pm)
Purely depends on the magnitude of the track, and it also depends if I am doing one track or an entire soundtrack.I have been paid 150+ per track,(Typically ambient music) but in the same light have been paid well over $3000 for a track that involves a lot of large scale work. (Piece is STILL being worked on now :) I am more than flexible in pricing, although there are a lot of composeres that are not as flexible.
I would much rather take a large paycut to write music for a successful game though.
Sean Beeson
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