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Resonance

by Tim Fain

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I began writing Resonance as an exercise in the evolution of a melody.
A loose set of variations, Resonance begins unassumingly with the theme performed in an almost offhand manner as pizzicato on solo violin, shadowed by a gentle accompaniment of pitched percussion instruments. In a short time, the piece grows and quickens, to almost outsize proportions, reaching a triumphant, orchestral climax before returning to an intimate character, sealed by a partial restatement of the first phrase.

The little melody that could.

The work was central to a collaboration with director Jessica Brillhart, then principal filmmaker at Google VR, and was commissioned in part by Google. We aimed to create a virtual reality film based around my composition, in which I perform throughout.

The film, which we also titled Resonance, was the first VR experience to literally transport viewers inside a symphony orchestra in 360VR, taking them on a journey of inception, creation, and culmination via a series of evocative locations. While the film’s frequent cuts represented an artistic challenge, it became clear that a continuous and cohesive musical score can serve as a common thread to maintain immersion in a VR experience, and greatly help in easing the transition between scenes.

Resonance is dedicated to my friend Nick Kadner, Executive Producer at Greencard films who passed away tragically in the months following our work on the film.

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released November 4, 2015

Performed and composed by Tim Fain
Produced by Tim Fain and Michael Riesman
Orchestra conducted by Eric Jacobsen
Recorded at Avatar Studios, NYC
Mixed by Michael Riesman
Mastered by Chris Athens

Special thanks to director Jessica Brillhart and producer Nick Kadner for their friendship and collaboration on the VR film.

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Tim Fain New York, New York

New music innovator, orchestral soloist & chamber musician, Philip Glass collaborator, seen on screen and heard on the soundtrack of the film Black Swan.

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