Final Major Project

Harmony of Earth: Nature Re-Imagined

My Final Major Project is an exploration of my composing abilities through re-scored documentary clips.

Derived from my passion for nature, its goal is to inspire viewers to appreciate and protect Earth's beauty. By blending my original compositions with the captivating visuals, this project serves as a showcase of my talents and capabilities as a film composer.

All images and clips utilized are strictly for academic purposes, with all rights retained by their original rights holders.

Hyenas In the City

The lengthiest clip of the project features a thrilling, suspense-driven score with a surprising by a tonal shift. This composition endeavors to incorporate ethnic instruments, exploring their unique timbres and tones to heighten the dramatic tension.

Bird Dance

"Bird Dance" features a clip from the Netflix documentary "Dancing with the Birds." My re-score aims to capture the playful, funky, and whimsical tone of the clip using the classic mickey mousing technique.

Coastal Feast

The most grandiose composition within the project. An exploration of the power of music in enhancing striking visuals through the art of orchestration. A composition designed to aesthetically match the flow of birds in flight.

Hatching Turtles

The final and most emotionally impactful composition in my project. This piece seeks to convey the profound yet sorrowful themes depicted in the clip, delving into the use of music as a form of symbolism. It delivers an important message about nature conservation and encapsulates one of the overarching messages of the project.

Planet Earth III

This clip showcases my proficiency in crafting trailer music and concise scores, providing a glimpse into my capabilities within a short duration.