Melody plays a violin (both pizzicato and bowing), so the violin should always be the leading instrument in the music, as if the character is playing it. I know some music composing software tend to produce violin sounds that are markedly artificial, so I would highly prefer if you have software that can generate realistic violin music, or if you are able play the music yourself (make sure the recording is in good quality).
There are different parameters for different parts of the film, but because the film is short, each section of music is also quite short. The progression of emotions and the music inspiration is roughly as follows:
Beginning: Pensive, calm, slow, cautious, simple solo violin, pizzicato (about 10s)
The bard Melody plucks at her violin absent-mindedly because she is bored, but at the same time, a wolf is sneaking up from behind her.
- Greensleeves, played by JCAR93
- Baroque Violin Solo Pizzicato by Rafael Krux
No accompanying instruments
Middle: Energetic, powerful, fast paced, invigorating orchestral battle music (about 20s)
Melody casts a strength-enhancing spell on Ares to help him fend off a pack of angry wolves.
- Heist by Lindsey Stirling (I like the tempo)
- Nine Blades or Lead Your Fights from Baldur's Gate by Borislav Slavov
- Tavern Brawl from Dragon Age Origins
I should note that BG3 and DA's music are too dark and heavy for my film, but I like the orchestral arrangement with a dash of medieval fantasy.
Climax: Momentous, inspiring, emotional, warm, magical, with bright and rich timbre. (about 12s)
Melody uses a healing spell on an injured wolf, mesmerising the rest of the pack.
- Weeping Dawn (instrumental) from Baldur's Gate 3
- Eda's Requiem from the Owl House
Suggested accompanying instruments: lute, harp, kalimba, bar chimes, piano
End: Lullaby, gentle, sparkly, pizzicato violin (about 30s)
Melody plays a soft tune to refresh and heal Ares after his battle, and Ares has a subtle change of heart. This tune extends into the credits, and is a way to peacefully round out the film.
- Come Little Children (instrumental) by BassBeastJD
This should be bright and clean, but less rich and more gentle than the previous piece. Here is a test animation of the ending of my film I did a while back. This is not final; it is just to give you an idea of how the music will be used in the film.
Suggested accompanying instruments: xylophone, kalimba, piano (but I would like only minimal accompaniment, i.e. max. 2 instruments not including the violin)
The accompanying instruments are not hard and fast rules, these are just suggestions to give you an idea of my vision. I would love for the music to also have an overarching motif, but that is not necessary.
Send me a demo reel/samples of your work that can match the style and diversity in moods I want to portray. I will send successful applicant(s) an animatic with more detailed notes after the submission deadline.
