In this video, I discuss my composition Onward, as well as the orchestration and mockup. The piece was inspired by the music of Joe Hisaishi, specifically the scores to Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. I'm using the VSL Synchron orchestral libraries for the mockup.

VSL libraries used in this mockup:
Synchron Strings Pro: https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Str...
Synchron Duality Strings (sordino): https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Ser...
Synchron Harp: https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Pac...
Synchron Woodwinds: https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Pac...
Synchron Brass: https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Pac...
Synchron Yamaha CFX: https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Pia...
Synchron Percussion: https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Per...

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Part I: Orchestration Choices
06:46 Intro Full Orchestration
07:12 Part II: Orchestration Choices
11:30 Part II: Full Orchestration
11:59 Part III: Orchestration Choices
14:35 Part III: Woodwinds
15:13 Part III: Brass
16:06 Part III: Strings
16:55 Part III: Full Orchestration
17:39 Part IV: Orchestration Choices
18:36 Background Information / Mix
20:00 Onward Full Piece - Screencast

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