Alexander Schiebel, Composer

Easy Mixing Advice: Doubling Instruments

2018-11-132018-11-13 Alexander S.Advice

This is an advice which is actually not a mixing advice, though it works quite well as a mixing tool: If parts of your sample-based orchestral composition don’t sound right, like sharp or unrealistic, don’t[…]

Easy Mixing Advice: Combining Convolution and Algorithmic Reverb

2018-11-08 Alexander S.Easy Mixing Advice

I’ve yet to discover the best reverb settings myself, but I can share with you already something that proved for me personally to be a good starting point. First, you have to be aware that[…]

Track-by-Track: The Dark Guardian 08 – Escape

2018-11-072018-11-07 Alexander S.Track by Track

As part II of the story reaches its end, we get to hear a concert rendition of the Batman Motif. Listen and read along! In Track 07 Batman somehow managed to escape, now[…]

Track-by-Track: The Dark Guardian 07 – Guards

2018-10-242018-10-22 Alexander S.Track by Track

After lots of drama, Batman is up for a fight. Let’s get into Goldsmith-mode, shall we? Listen and read along! The music starts with the prison guards approaching. Very quickly Batman finds himself[…]

Easy Mixing Advice: Compression and Orchestral Music

2018-10-222018-10-22 Alexander S.Advice

It’s a common misconception that orchestra music doesn’t need compression. Especially film music relies on compression, it’s important for the “Hollywood sound” we’re used to listening to for the last 30-40 years. So, compression is[…]

Easy Mixing Advice: Don’t underestimate Saturation

2018-10-19 Alexander S.Advice

You did your best with reverb, eq and compression, yet your mix sounds “uncomfortable”? If you know that notion, you should make yourself familiar with saturation. Saturation is an effect that is provided by tube[…]

Easy Mixing Advice: Headphone Position

2018-10-012018-10-01 Alexander S.Advice

This is probably the most awkward advice you will ever get: Check the position of your headphones on your ears! No kidding. Some headphones, especially On-Ears, but also some Over-Ears, sound different depending on how[…]

Track-by-Track: The Dark Guardian 06 – Break-in At The Big House

2018-09-302018-09-30 Alexander S.Track by Track

Today we’re going to analyze some stealth and psychological warfare music. Enjoy! The track starts with some ominous chords on harp and celesta, while Batman sneaks through the prison corridors. You could call[…]

Track-by-Track: The Dark Guardian 05 – To See A Man About A Murder

2018-09-262018-09-26 Alexander S.Track by Track

This track features the Batman Theme in more than 3 variations. Can you hear them? The track starts with some light jazz accompanying the talk between Commissioner Gordon and Bruce Wayne. The melody[…]