Article by FMT / 4-minute read. Cover Photo by Maksim Istomi Master the art of film/video game music composition with everything you need to know about creating impactful scores. Complete Collection Study Pack (Enter 25FMT at the checkout for instant 25% off) The ethereal melodies that accompany Studio Ghibli’s most beloved animated films have become … Read more
The soundtrack of Lilo & Stitch pulses with the sun-soaked rhythms of Hawaiian chants and the sultry swagger of Elvis Presley anthems, weaving a tapestry that mirrors the film’s quirky tale of family, loss, and unexpected bonds. Introduction: Ohana in Every Note Released in 2002, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch arrived like a rogue wave in … Read more
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Bad Guys 2‘ sets out not only to extend the caper comedy’s irrepressibly stylish world but also to elevate its musical identity to cinematic heights. Backed by the return of Oscar®-nominated composer Daniel Pemberton—known for the propulsive scores of ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ and ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’—the sequel’s sonic palette is … Read more
Cover by Aaron Burden The Soaring Melodies of Berk: Exploring the Music of How to Train Your Dragon (2025) When DreamWorks Animation announced a live-action adaptation of their beloved animated classic “How to Train Your Dragon,” fans around the world held their breath. The original 2010 film wasn’t just a visual masterpiece—it was an auditory … Read more
Cover Photo by Maharram Has The 2025 animated feature “Smurfs,” directed by Chris Miller, presents a vibrant musical landscape that bridges the whimsical world of Peyo’s beloved blue characters with contemporary pop culture. This latest cinematic interpretation of the classic Belgian comic series demonstrates how modern animated films can successfully merge traditional orchestral scoring with … Read more
Article by FMT / 5-minute read. Master the art of film/video game music composition with everything you need to know about creating impactful scores. Complete Collection Study Pack (Enter 25FMT at the checkout for instant 25% off) In the shadowy corridors of dungeon-crawling RPGs, few soundtracks have achieved the critical acclaim and emotional resonance of … Read more
Article by FMT, Cover Photo by Mateusz Wacła / 5-minute read. Master the art of film/video game music composition with everything you need to know about creating impactful scores. Complete Collection Study Pack (Enter 25FMT at the checkout for instant 25% off) Pixar’s 2023 animated feature Elemental, directed by Peter Sohn, is a visually dazzling … Read more
Kris Bowers, an Oscar-winning composer known for Green Book and Bridgerton, stepped into the world of animation for the first time with The Wild Robot (2024), delivering a soundtrack that’s as wild, tender, and innovative as the island setting itself. Released by Back Lot Music alongside the film, The Wild Robot (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) … Read more
In animated films, the role of music is often more prominent and stylized than in live-action counterparts. Animation allows for heightened reality and often involves characters, creatures, or settings that don’t exist in the real world. Consequently, music must not only underscore emotions but also act as a bridge between the fantastical and the tangible, … Read more
