A creative director is seeking an experienced music composer to craft a 17-second original composition for a holiday-themed animation. The piece should capture the emotional depth and warmth of a Ghibli-inspired score, with subtle holiday elements woven into a timeless and cinematic style. The goal is to evoke nostalgia, intimacy, and a sense of togetherness within a short but memorable musical moment. This project requires a composer who can create a lyrical theme that develops naturally and resolves gracefully, drawing inspiration from the works of Joe Hisaishi while avoiding overly grand or clich festive motifs.
Deliverables
- Compose and deliver an original 17-second piece of music tailored to a holiday animation.
- Develop a single lyrical theme that conveys warmth, magic, and nostalgia within the short duration.
- Create a balanced instrumentation using piano, light strings (violin or cello), clarinet or flute, celeste or glockenspiel, and minimal soft percussion.
- Incorporate subtle holiday touches, such as bells or celeste, while maintaining a timeless and elegant feel.
- Ensure the final score reflects a Ghibli-inspired mood, referencing styles similar to Kikis Delivery Service.
- Provide high-quality audio files in a suitable format for animation integration.
- Deliver revisions if needed to align the music with the animations emotional direction.
Requirements
- Proven experience composing cinematic or animation-inspired scores, ideally in a Ghibli-influenced style.
- Strong ability to write short-form compositions that develop and resolve within limited time frames.
- Proficiency in orchestration and arrangement for piano, strings, woodwinds, celeste/glockenspiel, and light percussion.
- Capacity to balance lyrical, emotional melodies with delicate textures and atmosphere.
- Ability to avoid traditional holiday clichs while subtly hinting at seasonal themes.
- Strong portfolio showcasing relevant compositions for animation, film, or similar creative projects.
- Reliable availability for timely communication and delivery of the final piece.
- Remote collaboration skills, with the ability to adapt to feedback efficiently.
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