Shared Sessions Pt.2: in-depth look at a string recording session
In our recent video on the Shared Sessions initiative, we saw how BCMM, the Dutch professional association of media composers, offered 16 of their members the chance to record with a large string ensemble. In this second video, PK is a fly on the wall during some of the sessions, capturing the communication between composers and ensemble. We also spoke with participating composers, musicians, an orchestrator and the session director about the need for detailed preparation, the various ways of communicating during the session (with music notation and verbally) and enquired what it takes to be a session musician. Lastly, an A-B comparison between the programmed mock-up and the recording by the ensemble reveals the added value of real musicians.
Credits
The Shared Sessions are organized by BCMM, with Dutch String Collective and Groenland Studios. The Private Kitchen video productions documenting the Shared Sessions have been made possible with the kind support of BCMM, SENA Performers and Norma Fonds.
BCMM Shared Session Recordings
Interviews: Ivo Witteveen & Sebastiaan Donders
Camera’s & editing: Sebastiaan Donders
Producer: Ivo Witteveen
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