Hans Hafner – Composer

COMPOSING TRICKs, TIPPs and HINTs
GENERAL:
- try singing the melody line. Good melodies are often sing-able
- when modulating to a new key, try changing the arrangement as well, to make things more
interesting
- make middle voice/harmony instruments (not melody or bass) play at half or double tempo to
add texture
- choose your focus/subject instruments and make sure that [...]

Very sad, one of the biggest influences in the world of drumming has died today:
Max Roach, a Founder of Modern Jazz, Dies at 83 – New York Times

Remember when I was sitting on the ice? Well part of the result is going to be shown and played at the festival below. Go there if you’re in Berlin, it’s actually a pretty nice piece done by Andreas Bick
das kleine field recordings festival: 10. August , Raum – Berlin Wedding

Very good article, but the real problem is, if the next guys record sounds louder unfortunately people seem to think it is better… really weird psychological phenomenon in humans.
Declaring an end to the loudness wars

Billy Hale Music Tips and Tricks — Toward a Better Indie Film Music Score

Principles of Orchestration On-line – northernsounds.com