ABOUT MAX I. MILIAN
Music makes one feel so romantic - at least it always gets on one's nerves - which is the same thing nowadays.
The composer Max I. Milian studied jazz-drums and classical piano in Munich at the Richard-Strauss-Conservatory / Musikhochschule München from 2004-2008. After a scholarship to the Hollywood-Workshop at the University of California Los Angeles in August 2011 he finished his master studies in filmmusic in April 2012 at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.
One of Max I. Milian's first movies, the animation „Chop Suey“, was honored with the Short-Tiger-Award by German Films and celebrated its international premiere at the Film Festival in Cannes.
After his studies Max I. Milian moved back to Munich composing for theatre, film, TV and commercial productions for companies. As Tonmeister he directed filmmusic-, vocal-, speech- and synchronisation recordings in his own sound studio until 2015, and for five years until 2020 in the recording studio of the european patent office.
As film composer in Germany and Austria Max I. Milian works closely together with the director, focusing on story telling with guiding themes in sounds and music.
With over 20 years of work experience and collaboration with a variety of artists, his sound diversity is very extensive. With empathy and passion Max adapts to the team and circumstances.
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There's a very basic human, non-verbal aspect to our need to make music and use it as part of our human expression.
Film music, also known as film scoring or movie soundtracks, is a crucial element in bringing cinematic stories to life. It's an art form that has been perfected over decades, with some of the most iconic and memorable moments in cinema history being made possible by the magic of film music.
The role of film music goes beyond simply providing background noise or ambiance. A well-crafted score can evoke emotions, create tension, convey themes, and even shape our perception of a scene's meaning. In fact, research has shown that music can influence our emotional responses to films, making us feel more invested in the characters' journeys.
The art of arrangement is not to make the notes sound like something else, but to make them sound like themselves.
Music arrangement refers to the process of adapting and re-arranging existing musical compositions, such as songs or pieces, into new forms.
This can involve rearranging the melody, harmony, rhythm, or structure of the original piece, often using creative liberties to enhance its overall impact.
In the world of theatre, arrangement refers to the deliberate placement and organization of various elements within a performance space to bring stories to life.
The key to the mystery of a great artist is that for reasons unknown, he will give away his energies and his life just make sure that one note follows another…and leaves us with the feeling that something is right in the world.
Music composition is the process of creating original musical works, such as songs, symphonies, or chamber pieces. It involves combining various elements to create a unique and cohesive piece that evokes emotions and conveys meaning.
Orchestration is part of the very soul of the work.
Orchestration is an essential aspect of music composition that allows to shape the sound world. By selecting and combining instruments in creative ways, it can craft a unique sonic landscape that engages listeners on multiple levels.
Craft the sound around the artist, not the artist around the sound.
Music production is the process of creating a song or album from scratch, involving various stages such as composition, recording, editing, and mixing. It's an art form that requires creativity, technical skills, and attention to detail.
