When composing compelling character themes, the focus should not only be about adding depth to the narrative, but also making sure the music transform alongside the story arcs, reflecting the character's evolving journey. Using the main character a series I co-scored called Walker: Independence, I'm going to showcase the different techniques I used to musically portray their story arc's progression. See how a character's musical identity is formed, evolves, and enhances the storytelling of film and television, with this in-depth guide meant for beginners or a more experienced composer.

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Video Chapters:
00:00 Writing Themes Overview
01:09 About The Character We're Writing For
01:36 Theme Version 1 Rough Sketch
02:09 Theme Version 2 Low Strings Cue
03:29 Theme Version 3 Less Brooding
04:41 Theme Version 3 Harmonic Breakdown
05:29 Background Pads
06:07 Theme Version 4 Explanation
07:48 Theme Version 4 Playback
08:43 Theme Version 5 Explanation
09:07 Theme Version 5 Playback
10:34 Writing Multiple Themes On Tight Deadlines

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