Freelance Composer with over 6 years experience writing for film, television and video games.
I am a composer based out of Nashville, TN. I have been consistently writing for independent films and games since 2018 as well as underscore for Television networks including Discovery, Oxygen and Sci-fi. My focus and strengths include hybrid orchestration for the sci-fi, horror and thriller genres, but I have experience in a wide range of moods and settings. I have received a few film fest award nominations and won best original score in 2022 for the thriller short "Family Gone".
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Interview with Steven Tobi
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I had a lot of fun working on Agent 54. The time constraints played into my creativity and it was nice to be nominated for best original score
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A Horror film, a puzzle game and a boxing game
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. You should always be open to utilize any tool available
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I am easy to work with and will always utilize my talents to their fullest to help make their project the very best it can be.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love to create. It's a wonderful feeling to get inspired by someones project, dream up an idea and hear it come to life
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Mostly about my rates and ability to replicate the temp track or music in their head. It depends on the project
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The length of the final song reflects the time to create it. Clients often don't understand that a 30 second piece of music could take 5 hours to 5 days to write, record and produce
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your vision for the end product What are your non-negotiables Where can you compromise What is your budget What is your timeline
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: It's important that the creator share your vision and that they are personable
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Acoustic Guitar, Drum set, Flute, Cello, French Horn
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: It began as a writer and guitarist for an alternative rock band and grew to include writing for film and games
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Cinematic and Ethereal with driving rock undertones
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Danny Elfman or Grant Kirkhope. I appreciate that they both also have a rock/pop background and how it adds a unique imprint on their compositions.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Map out your project with reference tracks before you dive in
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hybrid Orchestra
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Theme and emotion
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My experience as a rock guitarist and pop song writer for over a decade adds a unique flair to my compositions that other, more classical composers might not conceive.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: In depth project discussion with client. Create a stripped down demo of the main theme. Collaborate and edit until we are in agreement on sound and direction. Compose each cue/theme one at a time with collaboration and adjustments in between. Add full production once entire film or game has been scored. Mix, Master and deliver
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Home studio working in protools with numerous plugins, sample libraries and effects. If the project budget permits, I can outsource mixing and live orchestra/instrumentalist recording sessions.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Danny Elfman, Bjork, Martin O'Donnell, John Carpenter, James Newton Howard, John Williams
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Compose original musical themes and atmospheres for film and game projects
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- Full instrumental productionContact for pricing
- Danny Elfman
- Ludwig Göransson
- John Carpenter
- Protools
- Adams Audio
- East West
- Spitfire
- BBC Orchestra
- Arturia
- Fabfilter
- Soundtoys
- Gibson
- Fender
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