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lastfuture · 03/31/2010, 03:22 pm

What do you use to note down and listen to your compositions before you record the live instruments?

...and are the strings also real instruments or are you taking those from sample libraries?

Love your stuff, keep up the awesome work

Shwoo · 03/31/2010, 03:37 pm

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Originally Posted by Hassat Hunter

Favorite song is "New location unlocked", gotta love that song. I know it's a remixed Midtown Cowboy's song, but after 100 times, I still can't hear that though...

I couldn't hear it for a while either, but try paying attention from about 2:50 on.

I can never think of any questions.

Sp0tted · 03/31/2010, 06:36 pm

How much actual written music is in an episode, vs. how much of it is looped?

Sam and Max has a jazz theme, have you ever considered recording several dozen solos over the same changes as a way of expanding the music?

**Edit: As a musician I know you have CONSIDERED it (we all have), but has that ever been a point of discussion vs. doing loops of music?

**Jake** · 03/31/2010, 06:48 pm

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Originally Posted by GinnyN

Ok... now the question: Which is the name of this song? It's the one of the menu for Season 2 Bonus DVD (Also in the Beginning of Chariots of the Dogs. And Bright Side of the Moon). This is probably my really REALLY favorite song of the whole soundtrack, and, for some reason, is doomed to have not an stand alone "release" for its quality of Cutscene Song. I think. So, since I'm frustrated, I resorted to ask this.

I can answer this question before Jared gets here!! That is the instrumental backing for World of Max, the closing credits song from Season One. If you listen, you can sing World of Max to yourself over the top. I love that track, too. When that cutscene cue was delivered for 106, I might have listened to it too many times, and would maybe injure someone to get a copy of the full track. The Gilbert and Sullivan parts would probably make it weird, though.

Cosplaybunny · 03/31/2010, 06:49 pm

My favorite Sam and Max song is Just You And Me (And Ted E. Bear), it cracks me up every time I listen to it. When working on songs like this do you go at it alone or do you work with the Sam and Max creative team? How did this song come about?

SamWagner · 04/01/2010, 02:00 am

Any songs / sounds / music that you liked that didn't make it into the actual games?

Awesomepantsman · 04/01/2010, 02:18 am

When you have to write background music for a certain place, how much do the devs tell you about the place? Do they show you something like a description or concept art?

GinnyN · 04/01/2010, 03:20 am

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Originally Posted by Jake

I can answer this question before Jared gets here!!

Really?

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Originally Posted by Jake

That is the instrumental backing for World of Max, the closing credits song from Season One. If you listen, you can sing World of Max to yourself over the top. I love that track, too.

O.O

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Originally Posted by Jake

When that cutscene cue was delivered for 106, I might have listened to it too many times, and would maybe injure someone to get a copy of the full track.

Oooohhhh... make it happen please!

Astro Gnocci · 04/01/2010, 03:31 am

Not sure how to phrase it...
But basically how do you go about writing a theme ?
Do you start with the actual melody, or with some cliché lines to fit the mood needed, or just play around until you find something that clicks ?
I always thought instrumental music was much harder than just adding some fancy stuff to an actual song. It's really hard to come up with a good theme or melody, and even more when doing "ambience music", having to convey a certain mood or emotion...
Any insight on your overall musical life ?
Also, what is/are your favourite instrument(s) to noodle with ?

Have you ever considered writing a "max" hard rock song (i mean, a song max would write, complete with hyperkinetic lyrics and rabitty guitar solos - or vice versa) ?

Thanks a lot for the thread anyway. The "euro-friendly" timing is a nice touch, too

Weeblerjake · 04/01/2010, 04:02 am

Some simple questions.
Did you play an(y) instrument(s) when you were a kid?
Also, did you always want to be a composer?

And one harder one.
I'm sort of interested in composing. I like to make up songs on the piano and whatnot. What do you think I should do?

Astro Gnocci · 04/01/2010, 04:07 am

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Originally Posted by Weeblerjake

I'm sort of interested in composing. I like to make up songs on the piano and whatnot. What do you think I should do?

I dunno what's Jared's advice to you will be, but mine is to go all jerry lee lewis and set the piano on fire. Gets you in the right mood

Hyperkinetic_Martian · 04/01/2010, 06:00 am

Hey Jared! Two questions:

What kind of program(s) do you use to edit and compile the music, voices, and sound effects (or even compose)?

How long does it usually take to get all the sound work done for a single episode?

*Icedhope* · 04/01/2010, 06:24 am

Actually I only have one question wich is this. When writing your music for any game what inspires you the most? Also what are the steps to writing masterpieces?

leonardo8 · 04/01/2010, 07:01 am

Hello Jared,
First of all, I'd like to thank you for all the wonderful music in previous Sam & Max seasons. I have three questions:
1) Who are your three favourite jazz musicians and why?
2) Do you prefer traditional or modern jazz?
3) Are all the solos in your jazz pieces set or do you allow improvisation?

The Highway · 04/01/2010, 07:25 am

What time is that, GMT +8?

The Highway · 04/01/2010, 07:27 am

Questions for Jared:

1. Do you know that I have a man crush on you?
2. Does that make you feel awkward now knowing that?
3. Is it alright if I come over to your house at 3am?
4. How many instruments can you play?

corruptbiggins · 04/01/2010, 08:20 am

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Originally Posted by The Highway

What time is that, GMT +8?

-8. So about 6pm BST.

omiyage · 04/01/2010, 08:21 am

What was more challenging: doing the soundtrack for ToMI o S&M?

GinnyN · 04/01/2010, 09:19 am

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Originally Posted by omiyage

What was more challenging: doing the soundtrack for ToMI o S&M?

He didn't do the soundtrack for ToMI.

The Highway · 04/01/2010, 09:21 am

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Originally Posted by corruptbiggins

-8. So about 6pm BST.

No, I mean't what time is that in Perth, which has a time zone of GMT +8

03/31/2010, 03:22 pm	#21
lastfuture Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3	What do you use to note down and listen to your compositions before you record the live instruments? ...and are the strings also real instruments or are you taking those from sample libraries? Love your stuff, keep up the awesome work Last edited by lastfuture; 03/31/2010 at 03:25 pm.

04/01/2010, 03:31 am	#29
Astro Gnocci Buck Naked - Texas Ranger Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 683	Not sure how to phrase it... But basically how do you go about writing a theme ? Do you start with the actual melody, or with some cliché lines to fit the mood needed, or just play around until you find something that clicks ? I always thought instrumental music was much harder than just adding some fancy stuff to an actual song. It's really hard to come up with a good theme or melody, and even more when doing "ambience music", having to convey a certain mood or emotion... Any insight on your overall musical life ? Also, what is/are your favourite instrument(s) to noodle with ? Have you ever considered writing a "max" hard rock song (i mean, a song max would write, complete with hyperkinetic lyrics and rabitty guitar solos - or vice versa) ? Thanks a lot for the thread anyway. The "euro-friendly" timing is a nice touch, too __________________ Drink Cheap, Evil-Smellin Beer Everyday of Your Life.

04/01/2010, 06:00 am	#32
Hyperkinetic_Martian THE GEEKY ONE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sometimes I'm here, sometimes I'm there. Posts: 234	Hey Jared! Two questions: What kind of program(s) do you use to edit and compile the music, voices, and sound effects (or even compose)? How long does it usually take to get all the sound work done for a single episode? __________________ "♪ Gonna beat me a zombie to death with a nightstick~ ♪" -Ellis Steam account

04/01/2010, 06:24 am	#33
Icedhope 007 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 3,292	Actually I only have one question wich is this. When writing your music for any game what inspires you the most? Also what are the steps to writing masterpieces? __________________ Good things come to those who wait, bad things come to those who hate, girlfriends come to those who date, children come to those who mate. ~ Haggis "My opinons are my own and reflect myself and not TTG also I don't work for them...they just gave me mod powers." "Requiescat in pace my father and nephew" Now Playing: ~~MGS3~~ - ~~Portable Ops~~ - Peace Walker - Metal Gear - Solid Snake - Metal Gear Solid - MGS2 - MGS4

04/01/2010, 08:21 am	#38
omiyage Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 16	What was more challenging: doing the soundtrack for ToMI o S&M? __________________ If you are reading this, you went too far...

03/31/2010, 06:36 pm	#23
Sp0tted Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 126	How much actual written music is in an episode, vs. how much of it is looped? Sam and Max has a jazz theme, have you ever considered recording several dozen solos over the same changes as a way of expanding the music? **Edit: As a musician I know you have CONSIDERED it (we all have), but has that ever been a point of discussion vs. doing loops of music?

03/31/2010, 06:49 pm	#25
Cosplaybunny Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8	My favorite Sam and Max song is Just You And Me (And Ted E. Bear), it cracks me up every time I listen to it. When working on songs like this do you go at it alone or do you work with the Sam and Max creative team? How did this song come about?

04/01/2010, 02:00 am	#26
SamWagner Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 30	Any songs / sounds / music that you liked that didn't make it into the actual games?

04/01/2010, 02:18 am	#27
Awesomepantsman AKA StonkBad! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 291	When you have to write background music for a certain place, how much do the devs tell you about the place? Do they show you something like a description or concept art?

04/01/2010, 04:02 am	#30
Weeblerjake Time Traveling Puppeteer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 651	Some simple questions. Did you play an(y) instrument(s) when you were a kid? Also, did you always want to be a composer? And one harder one. I'm sort of interested in composing. I like to make up songs on the piano and whatnot. What do you think I should do?

04/01/2010, 07:01 am	#34
leonardo8 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	Hello Jared, First of all, I'd like to thank you for all the wonderful music in previous Sam & Max seasons. I have three questions: 1) Who are your three favourite jazz musicians and why? 2) Do you prefer traditional or modern jazz? 3) Are all the solos in your jazz pieces set or do you allow improvisation?

04/01/2010, 07:25 am	#35
The Highway Resident Voodoo Master Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pathetic Perth Telltale Games Level: 3,652 Posts: 3,623	What time is that, GMT +8?

04/01/2010, 07:27 am	#36
The Highway Resident Voodoo Master Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pathetic Perth Telltale Games Level: 3,652 Posts: 3,623	Questions for Jared: 1. Do you know that I have a man crush on you? 2. Does that make you feel awkward now knowing that? 3. Is it alright if I come over to your house at 3am? 4. How many instruments can you play?

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