🎵 If you enjoyed this video, make sure to also check out my free training - 'My 3 Secrets to Composing Rich Cinematic Music':
https://www.composingacademy.com/free...

Thomas Newman has one of the most unique musical voices in the Hollywood film music of today. In this video, I show you musical examples from films including American Beauty and Finding Dory, detailing how he uses Modes to help achieve his sound.

► Get your FREE 'How to Write Cinematic Music for a Film or TV Drama in 5 Easy Steps' here: http://composingacademy.ck.page/writi...

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Dorian Mode
02:17 - Lydian Mode
04:26 - What is a Mode?
05:18 - Mixolydian Mode
07:13 - Outro

Links to pieces:

Dorian Mode
American Beauty
   • American Beauty Soundtrack (American ...  

Finding Dory (Main Titles)
   • Disney Pixar's Finding Dory - 02 - Fi...  

Lydian Mode

Wall-E (Eve)
   • WALL•E Original Soundtrack - Eve  

Lemony Snicket's: A Series of Unfortunate Events (The Bad Beginning)
   • The Bad Beginning  

Six Feet Under (Main Title Theme)
   • Six Feet Under: Main Title Theme by T...  

Mixolydian Mode

Finding Dory (Hide and Seek)
   • Hide and Seek  

American Beauty (Lunch with the King)
   • Lunch With The King  

If you enjoyed this video, make sure to subscribe to the Composing Academy Channel, for more Composing and Music Theory tips and tricks.

Composing Academy is the place to learn how to begin composing your own music. Here you will find easy to follow videos explaining core Music Theory concepts along with various tips and tricks to help you craft that perfect song of cinematic piece of music.