Leon Thomasian
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Taqsim Solo Synth Review - Elevate your world music to the next level
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I mostly improvised the kanun solo you hear in the beginning of my composition "Ayam Zaman" which means "Good old days" inspired by the sounds I got from this amazing library. Make sure you watch the full video to checkout some of my favorite sounds and an overview of the UI of SOLO.
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🎹 Midi controller + Digital piano: Casio Privia PX-S7000HM
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🎛 Audio Interface: Avid MBox Studio+
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🔊 Studio monitors: Adam Audio T7V
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From a piano sketch to an epic trailer cinematic soundtrack - Walkthrough with EastWest Sounds
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I scored a trailer I made based on my brand logo which I walk you though from the piano sketch to a fully orchestrated soundtrack I mostly used the @EWQLTutorials libraries, in particular: - Hollywood Strings 2 (NEW) - Forbidden Planet - Hollywood Strings - Hollywood Fantasy Voices - Hollywood Fantasy Brass - Hollywood Fantasy Winds 0:00 - Intro 0:08 - Logo trailer 1:12 - Logo backstory 1:39 - ...
From a simple melody to different styles of compositions
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In this video, I demonstrate how I take a simple melody and turn it into different styles of compositions. I mainly use techniques approached by the Romantic composer, Frédéric Chopin. 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Main melody 0:47 - Add chord progression 1:11 - Prelude 1:38 - Ballad 2:04 - Fantasy 2:37 - Etude 2:57 - Funeral March 3:25 - Music box - cinematic 4:06 - Scherzo 4:26 - Tango 5:01 - Stride pi...
"Epic Spook" for Halloween - Demo [AND GIVEAWAY] - cableguys
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Congratulations, Roger on winning this giveaway! Thank you all for participating! We look forward to our next giveaway. Thank you @Cableguys for this giveaway collaboration! Checkout cableguys here: www.cableguys.com/ 🟢 STUDIO GEAR 🟢 📷 iPhone 13 Pro Max www.amazon.com/Apple-iPhone-Alpine-Carrier-Subscription/dp/B09V3HZ8B5?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER 🎹 ...
Williams Allegro IV Digital Piano - Full Unboxing, Review, and Demo
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Williams' Allegro IV is out and I had the opportunity to try it out! Here are my thoughts and insights. Hope you find this video helpful. Checkout the keyboard here: williamspianos.com/portable-digital-pianos/ #williamspiano #digitalpiano #musicgear 🟢 STUDIO GEAR 🟢 📷 iPhone 13 Pro Max www.amazon.com/Apple-iPhone-Alpine-Carrier-Subscription/dp/B09V3HZ8B5?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=f...
Casio Privia PX-S7000 - AFTER 1 YEAR OF USE [New Demo w/ Factory Sounds]
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Here's my update about the @casiomusicgear PX-S7000 after using it and abusing it for almost a year (almost every day)... From recording for clients, sketching ideas, notating my sheet music, sampling sounds, composing, practicing advanced repertoire, you name it... this keyboard has become my main midi controller and the center of my studio. For the purpose of this video, I wanted to make a sh...
FabFilter Demo | "Nebula" by Leon Thomasian
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This is my latest composition, named "Nebula", inspired by the color formation of different gas and dust in space that paints a beautiful yet terrifying picture with great depth of mystery. All sounds used in this composition come from Fabfilter Twin combined with ProQ and Saturn to give extra colors. Check out FabFilter plugins and instruments here: www.fabfilter.com IG | leontho...
EastWest Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra DEMO | "Tigris" by Leon Thomasian
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EastWest Hollywood Fantasy Orchestra DEMO | "Tigris" by Leon Thomasian
Ground loop noise in my recording studio | Radial ProD2 DI Box
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Ground loop noise in my recording studio | Radial ProD2 DI Box
I did an Orchestral Mock Up of Tears of the Kingdom using EastWest Opus Hollywood Orchestra
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I did an Orchestral Mock Up of Tears of the Kingdom using EastWest Opus Hollywood Orchestra
FabFilter Twin 3 Demo with a twist
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FabFilter Twin 3 Demo with a twist
Can you use @Cableguys on anything? Let's find out... #shaperbox #cableguys #casiokeyboard
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Can you use @Cableguys on anything? Let's find out... #shaperbox #cableguys #casiokeyboard
VSL Demo - Two Harps and Fazioli Piano - Synchron Series
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VSL Demo - Two Harps and Fazioli Piano - Synchron Series
VSL Composition Demo and Walkthrough | Synchron Harp, Piano, Voices
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VSL Composition Demo and Walkthrough | Synchron Harp, Piano, Voices
CASIO | Privia PX-S7000 Unboxing & Playing
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CASIO | Privia PX-S7000 Unboxing & Playing
MODARTT Pianoteq 8 - Piano Presets Overview [No Talk]
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MODARTT Pianoteq 8 - Piano Presets Overview [No Talk]
Baraye - Shervin Hajipour [Piano Cover] | Iranian Freedom Fighters - Grammy 2023 Social Change
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Baraye - Shervin Hajipour [Piano Cover] | Iranian Freedom Fighters - Grammy 2023 Social Change
Solo Battle With Myself! Ft. Casio Privia PX-S6000 [Privia Grand, Taxi EP, & JS Organ]
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Solo Battle With Myself! Ft. Casio Privia PX-S6000 [Privia Grand, Taxi EP, & JS Organ]
CASIO PRIVIA PX-S6000 KEYBED ACTION [IN-DEPTH DEMOS]
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CASIO PRIVIA PX-S6000 KEYBED ACTION [IN-DEPTH DEMOS]
CASIO Privia PX-S6000 | Stage E. Piano Demo [NO TALK]
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CASIO Privia PX-S6000 | Stage E. Piano Demo [NO TALK]
CASIO | Privia PX-S6000 [Unboxing & Playing] | Privia Grand Piano Preset
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CASIO | Privia PX-S6000 [Unboxing & Playing] | Privia Grand Piano Preset
HEAVYOCITY | Ascend & Symphonic Destruction Demo - NO TALK
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HEAVYOCITY | Ascend & Symphonic Destruction Demo - NO TALK
Dorian Marko Piano by Auddict [Demo] NO TALK
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Dorian Marko Piano by Auddict [Demo] NO TALK
Casio Privia PX-S3100 [Unboxing & Demo]
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Casio Privia PX-S3100 [Unboxing & Demo]
Spitfire Audio | Tape Percussion, Intimate Strings, Cinematic Soft Piano | NO TALK DEMO
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Spitfire Audio | Tape Percussion, Intimate Strings, Cinematic Soft Piano | NO TALK DEMO
Forbidden Planet by EastWest [Music by Leon Thomasian]
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Forbidden Planet by EastWest [Music by Leon Thomasian]
The OESER Machine by Leon Thomasian
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The OESER Machine by Leon Thomasian
Playing Synchron Bösendorfer Imperial Piano from Vienna Symphonic Library [No Talking]
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Playing Synchron Bösendorfer Imperial Piano from Vienna Symphonic Library [No Talking]
Scored this using only ETHER Expansion from Hammers + Waves by Skybox Audio
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Scored this using only ETHER Expansion from Hammers Waves by Skybox Audio
Composed this using ONLY DULCITONE from Hammers + Waves by Skybox Audio
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Composed this using ONLY DULCITONE from Hammers Waves by Skybox Audio

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @muffinbutter100
    @muffinbutter100 2 дні тому

    I used this on my last song - "New Dengar".

  • @headsman2023
    @headsman2023 3 дні тому

    Vsl pianos are the best And their bosendorfers (290, 280) are the best of vsl pianos I love them so much❤ Thanks for the video

  • @pianofingered4all
    @pianofingered4all 5 днів тому

    Beautiful arrangement and nice play! 👏

  • @izzy4reel
    @izzy4reel 6 днів тому

    I don't like every creative choice you made here, but by golly this is freaking awesome.

  • @ggandthemix
    @ggandthemix 6 днів тому

    You're playing and mini-compositions are amazing!!! very inspiring. :)

  • @leandrofelipebuenotierno4724
    @leandrofelipebuenotierno4724 7 днів тому

    Amazing. Excellent job !

  • @Infinito-ho4cf
    @Infinito-ho4cf 8 днів тому

    Have you ever compares the action of this with the new Numa Piano X GT with fully wood fatar action?

  • @neilshaba9186
    @neilshaba9186 8 днів тому

    Very nice. Where did you learn to play the piano and compse please ?

  • @neilshaba9186
    @neilshaba9186 8 днів тому

    How much does it cost please?

  • @crouge
    @crouge 10 днів тому

    Great demo. Such a great VST.

  • @karlhsu001
    @karlhsu001 13 днів тому

    Love your idea! great job!

  • @raymondthompson7899
    @raymondthompson7899 14 днів тому

    Will install into the mpc live ll?

  • @simplyepic.studio
    @simplyepic.studio 17 днів тому

    Absolutely beautiful playing!! Sounds amazing 🎉

  • @b-man8498
    @b-man8498 19 днів тому

    Awesome! What percussion library are you using to supplement SOLO?

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian 18 днів тому

      Thank you! It’s a mixture of Musio collision, NI Middle East, and some stuff I sampled myself

  • @ET2carbon
    @ET2carbon 19 днів тому

    It's looks like you have 2 bonus fingers

  • @andy-simmons
    @andy-simmons 19 днів тому

    Looks awesome! Love your choice of scale/tuning for that demo song.

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian 19 днів тому

      Thanks man, would love to see more videos from you. That pianoteq demo was awesome. 👏🏻

    • @andy-simmons
      @andy-simmons 18 днів тому

      @@LeonThomasian You're too kind, thanks Leon! Your arrangements are consistently amazing -- I especially love the middle-eastern flavors you sprinkle around in them.

  • @point2822
    @point2822 20 днів тому

    Presentation simply una bellezza bravo music is truly universal .28 from EARON EARTH JUST LIKE YOU NYC PEACE

  • @dragonstone6594
    @dragonstone6594 21 день тому

    Composition playing, editing... everything top notch dude! Subed. Can you do a video and compose a 80's style or cyberpunk synth music. I really wanna hear how synths sounds with your fast playing style.

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian 21 день тому

      Thank you so much, I appreciate you! 🙏🏼 yes that sounds like a fun project. Do you want it to feature synths from the Casio?

    • @dragonstone6594
      @dragonstone6594 21 день тому

      @@LeonThomasian Whatever synth you like. I use Vital and Baby Audio BA-1.

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian 21 день тому

      @@dragonstone6594 nice! You should check out the synth stuff I’ve done with Twin from FabFilter ;) I think you’ll like them.

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian 21 день тому

      @@dragonstone6594 checkout this one: ua-cam.com/video/d6lx-yTgksk/v-deo.htmlsi=kymcHxyTS6Q0ND75

    • @dragonstone6594
      @dragonstone6594 21 день тому

      @@LeonThomasian Nice, very cool.

  • @dragonstone6594
    @dragonstone6594 21 день тому

    Which is your favorite piano VST?

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian 21 день тому

      From PianoTeq or in general?

    • @dragonstone6594
      @dragonstone6594 21 день тому

      @@LeonThomasian In general, I love Pianoteq 8 btw.

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian 21 день тому

      @@dragonstone6594 lately I’ve been using Synchron Fazioli F308 from VSL and it is incredible. Super heavy especially with all the mic positions available, but it is so worth it in my opinion

    • @dragonstone6594
      @dragonstone6594 21 день тому

      @@LeonThomasian Thx for sharing :)

  • @dragonstone6594
    @dragonstone6594 21 день тому

    Best piano test playing I've seen in a review. You put others to shame. Great job!

  • @linda6t
    @linda6t 21 день тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @novachord1
    @novachord1 22 дні тому

    Sounds amazing!

  • @talynnkuyumjian2139
    @talynnkuyumjian2139 22 дні тому

    Love all the ethnic instruments!!❤

  • @theodorajustinian7397
    @theodorajustinian7397 22 дні тому

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @LeonThomasian
    @LeonThomasian 22 дні тому

    *** ATTENTION: You can get an additional 20% off from Taqsim SOLO if you use my coupon code: leon20

  • @mikemmartin
    @mikemmartin 22 дні тому

    Sounds incredible

  • @shanedilanchian4668
    @shanedilanchian4668 22 дні тому

    Beautiful cover mate!

  • @markfowlermusic
    @markfowlermusic 23 дні тому

    What speakers do you use to listen to pianoteq through live whilst you play may I ask?

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian 23 дні тому

      In this studio, it was through the focals twin 6 be

  • @wewalkedonthemoon
    @wewalkedonthemoon Місяць тому

    The composition you are playing with the concert hall patch immediately caught my ear. Excellent melody and execution!! Do you have that recorded or featured on another video?

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian Місяць тому

      Thanks a lot. No I don't think I've used this composition in another video. I normally come up with fresh compositions for every video I record.

  • @tioliak
    @tioliak Місяць тому

    What keyboard he using?

  • @noelinecahill3630
    @noelinecahill3630 Місяць тому

    Hi Leon, I am wondering if you have a midi file for purchase on this arrangement very happy to donate await your reply kind regards Noeline

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian 24 дні тому

      Hi Noeline - thank you for your interest, yes I do have the MIDI available. Please get in touch with me on my website: www.leonthomasian.com and we'll discuss it. Cheers!

  • @chrishua2733
    @chrishua2733 Місяць тому

    My ears are bleeding from this beautiful song

  • @borisaxelrod7411
    @borisaxelrod7411 Місяць тому

    Эти упражнения определенно рекомендовал Ференц Лист! Я помню их из книги Уроки Буасье.

  • @borisaxelrod7411
    @borisaxelrod7411 Місяць тому

    Кто тоже хочет такие большие руки..

  • @borisaxelrod7411
    @borisaxelrod7411 Місяць тому

    Пойду поплачу с своими маленькими руками и отсталой техникой :((

  • @basspartout
    @basspartout Місяць тому

    Wonderful composition and playing!! 😍

  • @ricardoshuch2787
    @ricardoshuch2787 Місяць тому

    Wundervolles Arrangement

  • @yvettecleemusic
    @yvettecleemusic Місяць тому

    Love this!

  • @glorialo376
    @glorialo376 Місяць тому

    Very very nice music ❤

  • @legganty
    @legganty Місяць тому

    I love them. I also picked up their suite of pianos. They are excellent. I'm continuing to build my composition skills..

  • @godzoo18
    @godzoo18 Місяць тому

    Absolutely incredible demonstration and exquisite playing that just blew my mind. Superb video production and editing as well. Thank you for demonstrating this incredible keyboard, it's now on my purchase list. 👍👍😁

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian Місяць тому

      Than you very much. Glad you found the content useful. Hopefully you'll come back and report about your experiences and new musical journey.

  • @ElijahLynn
    @ElijahLynn Місяць тому

    Nice, are these the Casio sounds or is the Casio just being a MIDI controller and then using software patches on the computer?

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian Місяць тому

      Yes, these are all Casio's factory sounds.

  • @SynomaticCanvas
    @SynomaticCanvas Місяць тому

    Awesome! I've just recently started to get into scoring for film. I starting to learn my way around cubase but it's a big challenge. Could you do a video or explain in the comments how you set up your template (such as the one in the video) or any orchestral template you use?

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian Місяць тому

      Thanks! It definitely has a learning curve but you'll definitely get there eventually. I'll be posting many videos soon, but also some videos on this particular subject that you mentioned. One in particular would be about preparing click tracks. Stay tuned!

  • @BrianAndersonTT
    @BrianAndersonTT Місяць тому

    Wow who did the epic visuals?

    • @LeonThomasian
      @LeonThomasian Місяць тому

      My friend and I worked on the visuals together. I'm mainly a musician, but I'm also interested in photography and graphic in general.

  • @Hodor_1004_1
    @Hodor_1004_1 Місяць тому

    Крутяк

  • @drewstylo
    @drewstylo Місяць тому

    The animations are wild

  • @talynnkuyumjian2139
    @talynnkuyumjian2139 Місяць тому

    Such an exciting composition!! 🔥🔥🎶🎶

  • @lavak8
    @lavak8 Місяць тому

    What a fascinating video Leon jan! 🤗 The walk through is very interesting 👏👏👏 looking forward to many more 😊

  • @theodorajustinian7397
    @theodorajustinian7397 Місяць тому

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Beautiful❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @LeonThomasian
    @LeonThomasian Місяць тому

    This year has been ups and downs for me. I work really hard for a month and get overwhelmed and crash for a week or two with little to no productivity and then come back up with positivity. On a positive note, here is a new video I uploaded on UA-cam. If you can do me a favor and take 10 minutes of your time to watch it and drop a comment, I would really appreciate your support. Even though I’m rarely responsive, I love reading your comments/reactions. Working on this video has been an eye opener in steering my UA-cam channel into a direction I have wanted to take it for a long time. This just may be the year I make that dream come true. Your thoughts and feedback on this matter are widely welcome.