![Star Wars Episode VI: The Emperor's Death [Mock-Up]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1706009837550-ACQV6NDPP89PAE07YWA4/Simon-Passmore-Star-Wars-VI.png)
Star Wars Episode VI: The Emperor's Death [Mock-Up]
Programmed in a weekend in January, then fixed a few bits of grubby programming that were bothering me & re-uploaded.
![Teammates Monthly Midi Mock-up January](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1706010290600-GBHKMI912EOMUMCXHHCM/Simon-Passmore-Teammates-Monthly-Midi-Mock-up-January.png)
Teammates Monthly Midi Mock-up January
Very quick programming test for my new template for 2024, blending VSeries instruments with bigger room libraries using Oxford Reverb. Blank version of this template free for members at my Coffee page, template with all instruments & plug-ins settings will also be available once I’ve finished it.
![Conditor Alme Siderum by Paul Alcazar (mock-up by Simon Passmore)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1704024753671-2R17OVAK50E5JGVNDU6S/Conditor-Alme-Siderum-Paul-Alcazar.jpg)
Conditor Alme Siderum by Paul Alcazar (mock-up by Simon Passmore)
Conditor Alme Siderum by Paul Alcazar, mock-up by Simon Passmore.
![Sonic Sorcery Podcast #03 | Simon Passmore - MIDI Mock-Up Wizard and Classical Pianist](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1696536258778-41O9PEJLWG15YUCZCDZX/Sonic-Sorcery-Podcast-03-Simon-Passmore.png)
Sonic Sorcery Podcast #03 | Simon Passmore - MIDI Mock-Up Wizard and Classical Pianist
Composer and Midi Programmer Simon Passmore talks to Max Konyi from Sonic Sorcery Podcast about musical influences, midi-programming, mock-ups and composition.
![Mock-up Test No. 3: Unplayable String Runs](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1693163439981-WCPA1I3JNEAO966DNSD3/Web-Design_Simon-Passmore_Star-Wars-Wattos-Big-Deal.png)
Mock-up Test No. 3: Unplayable String Runs
3rd and final mock-up experiment before I go back to work. I was curious to know how realistic Cinematic Studio Strings sounds in context at unrealistic speeds (so not just the 'actually playable' rapid notes like in Hedwig's Theme - there are loads of great mock-ups of that online using CSS & they sound fantastic to me).
![Mock-up Test No. 2: 1930's Big Band](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1693163348298-9QCM5FWSWGSX1VNZ3W8A/Web-Design_Simon-Passmore_Down-South-Camp-Meeting.png)
Mock-up Test No. 2: 1930's Big Band
A short trial to try and replicate the sound of classic 1930's big bands without just resorting to adding Vinyl-emulating plug-ins etc.
![Mock-up Test No. 1: Mozart/Classical](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1693165958157-K39R6NLHXQP7BXFL5NJH/Web-Design_Simon-Passmore_Mozart.jpeg)
Mock-up Test No. 1: Mozart/Classical
A short trial to try and replicate the sound of orchestras playing 18th C music, in preparation for a long review/demos/tips video on Infinite Brass.
![Delius: 'To be sung of a Summer night' [Cinematic Studio Strings]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1693162604805-UO6BQV3PPYZFPF5U3LYB/Delius+Website+Image.jpeg)
Delius: 'To be sung of a Summer night' [Cinematic Studio Strings]
Frederick Delius: 'To be sung of a Summer night on the water' (1917)
Transcribed note-for-note from the SATTBB vocal score for V1/V2/Vla/Vla/Vcl/Vcl, with some doubling on bass.
![Office Hours Global: Focus on MIDI Composing with Simon Passmore](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1686777161167-VP0Q98NLIDWLWFEXKBW7/Office-Hours-Global_Simon-Passmore.jpg)
![Monsters Inc: Opening Titles [Mock-Up]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1693162314681-HS8D7B5JX0A4XCVPGLAK/Web-Design_Simon-Passmore_Monsters-Inc-Mock-Up.png)
Monsters Inc: Opening Titles [Mock-Up]
Mock-up of the opening titles of Disney/Pixar's Monsters Inc. Oscar-winning music by Randy Newman, arranged by Ira Hearshen (I think)..
![The Incredibles: End Credits [Mock-Up]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1693162060995-SHNQY4YADJB49UIK1NA4/Web-Design_Simon-Passmore_The-Incredibles.png)
The Incredibles: End Credits [Mock-Up]
Mock-up of the end credits of Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles, music by Michael Giacchino, arranged by Gordon Goodwin.
![Star Wars: Main Titles [Mock-Up]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1693081925571-X1IWM7NPP24MJ411MYSX/SP_Star-Wars_Main-Titles-Mock-Up.jpeg)
Star Wars: Main Titles [Mock-Up]
First of six short Star Wars mock-ups using my favourite bits of music from the first six films. Next one (some time next year) will be from Empire, either The Asteroid Field or Imperial March.
![Star Wars but it's in C major](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6235fb9685cf094946a1d846/1693161930966-0D6KFI3GN0VXANSCPA59/Web-Design_Simon-Passmore_Star-Wars-C-Major.jpeg)
Star Wars but it's in C major
Star Wars Main Titles performed in the key of C (instead of Bb).
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