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Mickey Mousing and the Last Crusade

8/22/2019

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Few things give a filmmaker as much pause as the term 'Mickey Mousing' and for good reason. For the uninitiated, the term Mickey Mousing refers to the music of old Disney, Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry, etc. cartoons. It was very commonplace for the music to accentuate what was happening on screen often taking the place of sound fx. A classic and personal favorite of mine is the violin-glissando-peeking-around-a-corner sound and if I could find an example I'd link it. In the modern film scoring world Mickey Mousing refers to the music following the action in a very obvious way (nearly to the point of breaking the fourth wall). Often this term is used in a sort of derogatory way, for good reason as it was very abused in the film world.

BUT!

It can be done exceedingly well and effective if done with care.

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Woodwinds

8/11/2019

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Lately, it seems to me at least, woodwinds have become a mystery instrument in the sense that -- it seems like lots of composers are scared to write for them. I'm hoping we can demystify what are -- I think -- the most important coloring instrument in the orchestra.

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