How the Predator Music was made

One of my all time favourite scores (and films). I thought it would be interesting to make a video breaking down what's going on in the music, because it's very specific. Massive thanks to David Andrew Brent and Mike TC for appearing in this video.

Intro : 00:00

Part 1 - Diminished or Octatonic Scale - 00:43
Minor harmonic material - "Main Title" / "Dog Tags" / "The Legend" - 04:09
Major harmonic material - "Jungle Trek" / "Preparing Camp Attack" - 6:44
Melodic material - "Billy" - 08:48

Part 2 - Use of Textures - 10:32
Orchestral Textures - "The Chase" / "Mac Targeted" - 11:56
Extended Percussion - 12:51
The Synclavier - 13:19

Part 3 - Fanfare for Dutch's men 17:39
"Goodbye" 18:25

Outro / outtakes - 19:38

Researched, edited and presented by Alex Ball
Synclavier demonstrated by Mike TC
Dutch / Arnie / Alan Rickman performed by David Andrew Brent

Recorded in the UK, Canada and Australia! A truly international production!

References and links:
Alan Silvestri interview: https://cnmsarchive.wordpress.com/201...
100 Things I do: @100thingsido
David Andrew Brent: http://davidandrewbrent.com/#/

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