• SHARED SESSIONS PT. 2: IN-DEPTH LOOK AT A STRING RECORDING SESSION

    We return to Groenland Studios for our series about the BCMM Shared Sessions, the collaborative recordings  with the Dutch String Collective. In this second video, we take a closer look at the different roles involved and speak with composers, musicians, orchestrators and others about the workflow of an ensemble recording session.

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  • DENNIS BRAUNSDORF - STUDIOTOUR 2.0

    In this video, Dennis Braunsdorf demonstrates his new studio setup and he provides insight into his considerations when setting up his new studio. These included technological developments and new interfaces that simplified his composition process. 

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  • SAM VOLMAN - COMPOSER FOR FILM & GAMES - NEW CHEFS IN TOWN

    Multimedia composer and producer creating hybrid scores that merge electronic production with orchestral composition. His background in electronic music shapes a modern cinematic voice, delivering emotionally driven music for film, games, and commercial projects.

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  • HUMAN (IM)PERFECTION: A LOOK AT THE ADDED VALUE OF RECORDING SESSION MUSICIANS

    Using footage from the Shared Sessions string recording project initiated by BCMM, this article offers thoughts about the benefits of recording real strings or other acoustic instruments and gives insight into the difference between real strings and a digital mock-up using an A/B comparison.

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  • MSCN - INTERNATIONAL FILM MUSIC PRIZE 2026

    The MSCN International Film Music Prize is an international call for emerging and early-career film composers who wish to challenge their craft at the highest professional level. For this edition, composers are invited to create an original score for a sequence from The End of The Neubacher Project from Marcus J. Carney.

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  • FAIR RENUMERATION IN TIMES OF GENERATIVE AI - A REALITY CHECK FOR THE DUTCH MUSIC SECTOR

    Research is underway to determine fair compensation for Dutch musicians and rights holders in the age of generative AI. You can contribute by completing the survey: https://uva.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cIkHFhi6lov8RIG

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News /Articles
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Shared Sessions Pt.2: in-depth look at a string recording session
Shared Sessions Pt.2: in-depth look at a string recording session

In this second video, we take a closer look at the preparation, communication and various roles involved with a string recording session

news around the media music scene

MY Kitchen
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Minco Eggersman - An idiosyncratic composer (part 2)
Minco Eggersman - An idiosyncratic composer (part 2)

Finding a 'sound' or a 'combination of sounds' that becomes part of the DNA of the film is the most important thing in Minco’s work.

media composers visited at their studio

World Cuisine
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Aisling Brouwer and the score for Savage Waters
Aisling Brouwer and the score for Savage Waters

Aisling Brouwer explains everything about the score which she created together with Anna Phoebe for the film Savage Waters

videotalks with an international touch

AI in Music
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Diffusing Music: a thought-provoking perspective on music, AI, and the future
Diffusing Music: a thought-provoking perspective on music, AI, and the future

Private Kitchen talks with Ben Neill about his insightful book ‘Diffusing Music’ which connects AI to preceding technological and cultural developments.

developments in AI usage for music

Anatomy of a Cue
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Anatomy of a Cue #11: Fons Beijer - Full Moon

How media music composers ‘make things’

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Take a dive into the score for Dutch thriller Full Moon with film composer Fons Beijer

New Chefs in Town
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Sam Volman - Composer for Film & Games

meet up-and-coming talent!

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Composer blending electronic and orchestral worlds into bold, genre-crossing scores for film, games, and commercials.

SERIES HIGHLIGHT

THE STATE OF AI AND MUSIC - 2025

Articles
Diffusing Music: a thought-provoking perspective on music, AI, and the future
Diffusing Music: a thought-provoking perspective on music, AI, and the future

Private Kitchen talks with Ben Neill about his insightful book ‘Diffusing Music’ which connects AI to preceding technological and cultural developments.

The State of AI and Music - Part 2 - 2025
The State of AI and Music - Part 2 - 2025

In this second video Private Kitchen delves deeper into the consequences and possibilities of 'AI in Music' for media composers.

The State of AI and Music - Part 1 - 2025
The State of AI and Music - Part 1 - 2025

A session about AI and Music with Janne Spijkervet, Matties Grooten, Than van Nispen and Ivo Witteveen.

AI, self-development & the wisdom of Bill Evans
AI, self-development & the wisdom of Bill Evans

Will using AI-powered assistance in the composition process only only change your musical output, or will it change you as well?  

Manel Fornells (26) wins first Private Kitchen AI Composition Competition
Manel Fornells (26) wins first Private Kitchen AI Composition Competition

Haarlem-based, French-born composer Manel Fornells was crowned winner of the AI Composition Competition during the Buma Music in Motion event.

The Nominees - AI Composition Competition 2024
The Nominees - AI Composition Competition 2024

The nominees for the AI Composition Competition 2024 Award have been announced!

BMIM Special & AI Contest Award Handout - 5 june 2024
BMIM Special & AI Contest Award Handout - 5 june 2024

On June 5 2024 Buma Music in Motion will organize the BMiM Special: the networking and knowledge event for everyone working in music media.

AI in the Director's Chair: Navigating the New Age of Media Composition
AI in the Director's Chair: Navigating the New Age of Media Composition

From Ablegen to Suno, AI's dual role as both helper and challenger is creating a new dynamic in media music creation.

AI - Composition Competition 2024
AI - Composition Competition 2024

Participate in the AI - Composition Competition 2024, a wonderful opportunity to find out what you can do with AI as a media composer!

Harmonizing Sustainability with Media Music Composition
Harmonizing Sustainability with Media Music Composition

This article discusses sustainable media music production, reducing carbon footprint and waste, and advocating collective environmental responsibility in our media music industry.

Business, rights & the craft
Business, rights & the craft

In this third episode, Marieke de Bruijn, Allard Buwalda and Jeroen de Rijk discuss the business side of the working as a session player

Harmonizing AI and Human Creativity: Revolutionizing the Landscape of Media Music Composition
Harmonizing AI and Human Creativity: Revolutionizing the Landscape of Media Music Composition

AI enhances media music composition by automating aspects like melody and orchestration, but human creativity adds emotional depth and uniqueness.

Cooperation in a music session
Cooperation in a music session

In this second episode, seasoned session musicians Marieke de Bruijn, Allard Buwalda and Jeroen de Rijk focus on the collaboration between session player and the composer/producer.

Being a session musician
Being a session musician

In our new 3-part series we talk with three experienced session musicians about life ‘on the other side’ of the studio control room window.

AI: a useful tool or a threat to the media composer?
AI: a useful tool or a threat to the media composer?

Three experts dive into the world of AI and media music on the initiative of Buma Music in Motion

Private Kitchen Live - AI in Music - HKU EXPOSURE
Private Kitchen Live - AI in Music - HKU EXPOSURE

28 june 2023: A free Symposium exclusively about the use and effects of Artificial Intelligence in Music production.

The Circumplex Model of Emotion in Music: Implications for Media Composers
The Circumplex Model of Emotion in Music: Implications for Media Composers

In this article, we discuss more in detail the possibilities of the Circumplex Model of Emotion for media composers.

The Circumplex Model of Emotion in Music
The Circumplex Model of Emotion in Music

In this article, we explore the relationship between various musical parameters and emotions using the Circumplex Model of Emotion.

Embracing the Future of Music Composition: A Unique Collaboration Between GPT-4 and a Human Liaison
Embracing the Future of Music Composition: A Unique Collaboration Between GPT-4 and a Human Liaison

In this introductory article, we'll provide an insight into a unique partnership between GPT-4 and a Human Liaison.

About our ‘AI In’ Series - What we do
About our ‘AI In’ Series - What we do

This article is an introduction and example on how humans and computers already co-create (musical) content

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WORKFLOW IMPROVEMENTS

Dennis Braunsdorf talks about efficiency tools for media composers

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Dennis Braunsdorf - Studiotour 2.0
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Dennis Braunsdorf - Studiotour 2.0

In this video, Dennis Braunsdorf demonstrates his new studio setup and he provides insight into his considerations when setting up his new studio.

MICHIEL MARSMAN INTERVIEWS
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From Marilyn Manson to MaXXXine: Tyler Bates Horror, Grit, and Creative Surrender

Michiel Marsman talks with international film composers

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From Marilyn Manson to MaXXXine: Tyler Bates Horror, Grit, and Creative Surrender

“I think horror is embedded in my bones” - Michiel Marsman interviews Tyler Bates about his film score for Ti West's film X.

MY KITCHEN

PREVIOUS STUDIO VISIT

our host Alexa Rodrigues visits a media music composer “in the studio”.

Articles
Minco Eggersman - Working internationally
Minco Eggersman - Working internationally

Minco Eggersman elaborates about working remotely with musicians and about the Unifony project in collaboration with Theodoor Borger.

Minco Eggersman - Film music for Drawing Lots
Minco Eggersman - Film music for Drawing Lots

Minco provides insight into the creation of the soundtrack for the film Drawing Lots by director Zaza Khalvashi.

Minco Eggersman - An idiosyncratic composer (part 2)
Minco Eggersman - An idiosyncratic composer (part 2)

Finding a 'sound' or a 'combination of sounds' that becomes part of the DNA of the film is the most important thing in Minco’s work.

Minco Eggersman - An idiosyncratic composer (part 1)
Minco Eggersman - An idiosyncratic composer (part 1)

Minco gives insight into the beginning of his career, working as an autodidact, leaving 'mistakes' in your music, and developing your own 'voice'.

Minco Eggersman - Musician, producer and film composer
Minco Eggersman - Musician, producer and film composer

Minco Eggersman is a Dutch musician, producer and film composer known for his idiosyncratic music.

Competitions
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Manel Fornells (26) wins first Private Kitchen AI Composition Competition

competitions with an eye for media music

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Haarlem-based, French-born composer Manel Fornells was crowned winner of the AI Composition Competition during the Buma Music in Motion event.

Awards
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Audentity wins Mr. Zee Best Soundtrack Award for the short film Iskander during the Shortcutz Amsterdam Awards Gala!

Nominations & Awards for media music composers

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Audentity wins Mr. Zee Best Soundtrack Award for the short film Iskander during the Shortcutz Amsterdam Awards Gala!

SURPRISE DELIVERIES
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Renger Koning - We, Us and Other Games
Renger Koning - We, Us and Other Games

Composer Renger Koning and his music for the choreography We, Us and other Games from Dunja Jocić

what composers sent us to share with you!

EVENTS & MEDIA MUSIC
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Buma Music in Motion Award Winners 2025 & Oeuvre Award Music in Media 2025 for Loek Dikker
Buma Music in Motion Award Winners 2025 & Oeuvre Award Music in Media 2025 for Loek Dikker

The Buma Music in Motion Award Winners 2025 and a very special Oeuvre Award Music in Media 2025 for Loek Dikker!

events around media music composition

ALL PK Articles
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Human (im)perfection: a look at the added value of recording session musicians
Human (im)perfection: a look at the added value of recording session musicians

At the Shared Sessions string recordings, we saw many happy, smiling composers. What makes recording real instruments such a gratifying experience?

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a grasp of earlier Private Kitchen interviews with renowned media composers

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