How Thomas Newman makes use of Modes

🎵 Watch my FREE Workshop where I cover How YOU Can Write Cinematic Music Effortlessly here: https://www.composingacademy.com/freetraining Thomas Newman has one of the most unique musical voices in the Hollywood film music of today. In this video, I show you musical examples from films including American Beauty and Finding Dory, detailing how he uses Modes to help achieve his sound. ► Get your FREE 'How to Write Cinematic Music for a Film or TV Drama in 5 Easy Steps' here: http://composingacademy.ck.page/writing-music-for-drama Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Dorian Mode 02:17 - Lydian Mode 04:26 - What is a Mode? 05:18 - Mixolydian Mode 07:13 - Outro Links to pieces: Dorian Mode American Beauty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al21Vtlsg4A Finding Dory (Main Titles) https://youtu.be/jQR1n2V3AJU?t=12 Lydian Mode Wall-E (Eve) https://youtu.be/mKTRw3uHyDs?t=22 Lemony Snicket's: A Series of Unfortunate Events (The Bad Beginning) https://youtu.be/0qmudCIQCWA?t=74 Six Feet Under (Main Title Theme) https://youtu.be/as1dUhUnvgU Mixolydian Mode Finding Dory (Hide and Seek) https://youtu.be/-seA9N5joms American Beauty (Lunch with the King) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stCR3-6ttx8 If you enjoyed this video, make sure to subscribe to the Composing Academy Channel, for more Composing and Music Theory tips and tricks. Composing Academy is the place to learn how to begin composing your own music. Here you will find easy to follow videos explaining core Music Theory concepts along with various tips and tricks to help you craft that perfect song of cinematic piece of music.