Recording Samples
SAMPLES & CLIENT REVIEWS
Audio
ALL TRACKS RECORDED BY CINEMAGIC SCORING & PARTNERS
Video
Bogdan Stefcu - Adventure 1
George Ark - Civil Striving
Marco Rosetti - 1M1
Recording "The Ghost Lights" Original Score | Recording Session with Brandon Maahs and Cinemagic
What Composers Say
WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR CLIENTS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with the fantastic musicians and engineers at Cinemagic Scoring and Milestone Studios. I won Ryan Leach's Fall 2024 composition competition, for which the prize was an orchestral recording session in February 2025 at Milestone with musicians from the Cape Town Philharmonic, sponsored by Cinemagic. It would have been easy for Cinemagic and Milestone to do the bare minimum since it's a "freebie" and call it a day. But they absolutely did not -- they went all out to make my experience a very special one.
John Walton, the director at Cinemagic, deserves special mention. He spent more than a full day poring over my score and reviewing it; he sent it to a clarinetist to ensure playability of certain passages; suggested a couple small changes that I implemented; and prepared his own section scores for recording. We exchanged 44 emails (yes, I counted them) over the course of a month or so before the session. He was also fantastic on the day itself, both with the direction and with time management. And he even sent a further suggestion after the session was over!
It should go without saying that the musicians in the orchestra were all consummate professionals -- they played even my difficult concert music (significantly more challenging than typical film music) with ease. There was one section with very fast flourishes in the winds that I was worried about in advance -- but I need not have been, they nailed it.
Murray Anderson, the mixing engineer at Milestone, also deserves my sincere congratulations. He sent a great initial mix; we went back and forth a few times and he cheerfully addressed any small nitpicks I may have had.
The end result was amazing: a professionally edited video, perfectly synchronized to the wonderfully played and expertly mixed music. I could not be happier. I will not hesitate to contact Cinemagic and Milestone for any future scoring needs.
Eric Galluzzo, USA, Composer
My experience with Cinemagic Scoring has been an amazing one. Great performers, high professionalism and excellent service quality in every detail, from the score submission to the final recording delivery. It is a unique opportunity for composers to get their music recorded by a real, professional and talented orchestra for a competitive rate. Highly recommended.
Emanuele D'Onofrio, Italy, Composer
Having recorded orchestras over the past 13 years in various countries, and working with some of the best musicians the industry has to offer in my career as a music producer and film composer, I am happy to say that Cinemagic Scoring is easily on par with the top professionals in the world. From the world-class orchestration which they offer, to the seamless recording sessions and professional and technical competence of the players, I was very pleased with the end result. The pricing was very competitive, and they’re also nice people! Highly recommended to anyone who may have large or small projects which require orchestral recording of a high standard.
Bruce Retief, South Africa, Film Composer
In today's musical environment, remote sessions are becoming the norm. As independent cinema becomes more prominent in the post-streaming world, filmmakers and composers are looking for top-tier musicians who can work from anywhere, and on a moment's notice. I was thoroughly impressed with what Cinemagic Scoring provided in terms of musicianship, speed, and recording quality. We were able to record an original orchestral score at the fraction of the cost of a European or L.A. session! Many composers who are in the early stages of their career, working on low budget films, don't have access to the necessary and invaluable experience of running their own sessions. Cinemagic provides that experience where it's needed most, to whom it's needed most. I look forward to working with Gavin and John again and again when possible.