The Creeper's Curse - New OST Album

@Martin Hoffmann Good thinking. Will report back. Really, I think visualization is kind of a 10% thing. 90% is creating a "sacred" workspace (no distractions), basic health habits, planning effectively, and simply getting down to it. Without derailing this thread too much, you can actually increase your motor skills through concentrated visualization, i.e. practicing guitar. It's hard work but there are a number of studies demonstrating this. I'm often too lazy to actually do it, as it's about as hard as actually doing it without the "fun" of playing an instrument. It does work though.
When it comes to strategies like this, I look more at who does them and why. The proof is in the pudding, after all. I'm not sure about Mel Robbins but I tend to trust the more down-to-earth individuals that are respected by professionals (i.e. Simon Sinek). I'm leery of anyone who wants to sell you a method, as opposed to sharing wisdom and experience. Good call though! Will report back .

@Dillon DeRosa This thread is another goldmine! Thank you for sharing.

And that was so good. Seriously. Your thematic approach pays off, and you've got some serious chops. I wish there was more music like this in media, then I might actually watch new films or TV. The only thing holding you back is samples, honestly, and even that sounds solid.
Also, your experience is tremendously inspiring! Sounds like you found an absolute gem of a director, and this approach to composition is exactly what I'm looking and hoping for. You're embodying precisely what Mike advocates for -- find worthwhile people to work with and choose your work carefully. I can completely relate to your struggles too -- I'm slow, meticulous and can be horridly lazy, which is a combination that fights against itself at times. Your process, relationship and interactions with the director, and your approach to film are all invaluable contributions here.

What I'd actually love to see (hear, rather) is a piano sketch and the corresponding cue, if you have any recorded (I'm getting greedy here, I know).

This is not always a luxury one has, but I find this quite inspiring. The best work is that which is detailed beyond what people are able to notice.

 

Hey, not at all! You've given us more than enough here. This is great to get an idea of how you go from piano sketch to orchestrating. I really appreciate the detail as it's something I'm looking to mirror and seeing the process of someone who's ahead of me is really helpful. Been referencing this thread constantly. Thank you, sincerely!

I honestly haven't been hand sketching but I feel I owe it to the craft of composition and everyone that preceded me to learn it the old way first, otherwise I have no grounds for saying anything else is better.