EastWest Sounds & Virtual Orchestration
A selection of orchestral and hybrid works crafted through the intensive use of EastWest libraries. A meticulous exploration of tonal realism and digital synthesis applied to scoring for visual media.
Generative Music & Artificial Intelligence
Sonic frontiers and new narratives generated through AI models. A collection of experiments investigating the creative potential and aesthetic shifts of algorithmically synthesized music.
My official entry for the 2024 ADAM Audio Soundtrack Competition. This piece was composed entirely using the EastWest ComposerCloud+ catalog, focusing on the hybrid textures of Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra and the synthetic landscapes of Forbidden Planet. The score explores the integration of fantasy orchestration and modern sound design, creating a dynamic and immersive soundscape tailored for high-end contemporary cinematic productions.
Original score for the short film "Tes Mirages," composed for the 2023 Montreal International Film Scoring Competition (CICMFM). The soundtrack explores the psychological dimension of the narrative through rich orchestral layers and emotional textures created with EastWest sounds. The project focuses on using instrumental color to blur the line between reality and illusion, perfectly mirroring the film's evocative and elusive atmosphere.
Official entry for the "Score The World" competition. "Like and Follow" is an animated short exploring smartphone addiction. I designed this score to mirror the contrast between digital obsession and the world's hidden beauty, using the versatile palette of EastWest sounds. The music oscillates between synthetic textures and orchestral elements, underscoring the protagonist's constant distraction from the vibrant reality surrounding him.
Official entry for the 2022 UQAM Montreal International Film Scoring Competition. This score was designed to enhance cinematic storytelling through a careful selection of orchestral colors and hybrid sounds from the EastWest catalog. The music explores the balance between tonal delicacy and narrative tension, showcasing the versatility of virtual instruments in the demanding context of international film scoring and professional media production.
First chapter of my EastWest tutorial series. I share my performance of "Epic War Horns" (based on Ryan Thomas's lesson), a deep dive into the cinematic power of the ComposerCloud+ catalog. The video demonstrates how to achieve a professional and massive orchestral sound, testing the dynamics and realism of world-class virtual brass within a modern, high-impact production context for film and media scoring.
Official entry for the 2021 International Film Music Competition. "Bear Hugs" addresses the dark reality of domestic violence through the metaphor of a group of injured teddy bears. I composed this score to balance the fragile nature of the characters with the weight of their stories, using EastWest libraries to create a deeply emotional and cinematic atmosphere. This project explores the power of music to translate traumatic experiences into a visceral sonic journey.
Original score for the animated short "Overrun," created for the Original Sound Track Challenge. This delicate and emotional composition for string orchestra follows the protagonist's journey through the expressive nuances of EastWest virtual strings. The project showcases the realism of modern sample libraries in recreating intricate orchestral dynamics and profound emotional depth within a cinematic animation context.
Official entry for the Score Relief 2021 competition. This soundtrack was composed for the beautiful animated short "Spring" by Andy Goralczyk (Blender Animation Studio). I used the rich textures and cinematic power of EastWest sounds to capture the ancient spirit and the magical atmosphere of the film. The score follows the awakening of nature through a vibrant orchestration that highlights the deep connection between myth and landscape.
Official submission for BIFSC 2022. "Genesis" is a sci-fi short featuring the discovery of an alien artifact that triggers a time-bending transformation. For this score, I developed a hybrid soundscape, blending traditional orchestral elements with futuristic textures using EastWest sounds. My goal was to capture the awe of an unknown planet and the visceral impact of time travel through a modern, cinematic musical language.
Orchestral score for the sci-fi short "Abiogenesis," created for the 2021 Berlin International Film Scoring Competition. The soundtrack explores the mechanical and biological evolution shown in the film, utilizing the expressive power of EastWest libraries. The music blends contemporary writing with the epic scale required by modern science fiction, highlighting how sound design can give voice to alien worlds and robotic transformations.
A cinematic journey exploring the fusion of classical orchestration and ethnic influences. Written exclusively with EastWest sounds, the score combines the power of Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition with the evocative textures of Silk and the hybrid landscapes of Forbidden Planet. The track showcases the versatility of virtual instruments in creating complex soundscapes, ranging from symphonic lyricism to ancient, modern textures.
Soundtrack composed for the 7th International Film Music Competition (ZFF). "Wild Love" is a dark animated short requiring an extreme stylistic range: from pastoral lyricism to "natural" horror. I navigated this emotional spiral using exclusively EastWest libraries (Hollywood Orchestra, Forbidden Planet), creating a seamless transition between classical orchestration and aggressive sound design to underscore the characters' fate.