Composer Herman Martin Answers Your Questions!

[Lani offline]

YES! I agree! Send it like... now xD;

[Taelia offline]

What is the "love" music called?

[codeTONY offline]

What is the "love" music called?

"Musique d'Amore"? Just a guess

BTW, I love [no pun intended] how the interstuments are played in that song. Maybe during some spare time, I could whip up that song without sound effects or voices. Who knows?

[TB3]

What is the "love" music called?

"Musique d'Amore"? Just a guess

BTW, I love [no pun intended] how the interstuments are played in that song. Maybe during some spare time, I could whip up that song without sound effects or voices. Who knows?

Specify which tune you mean (since they're unnamed give me a scene from Season 2 it was in so I can be sure I have the right one), and I'll be sure to ask Herman - I'll get the questions off sometime tommorow or Wednesday okay guys.

[TB3]

Double post I know but this is just to say that I've sent Mr. Martin the following questions - I hope you're all satisfied with them.

The 440 members and staff of the Lyokofreak forums would like to thank Mr. Herman and Mr. Leahy for your kindness and consideration in accepting our questions – we also respect if you do not wish to answer some or the majority for professional or personal reasons.

With thanks

LYOKOFREAK.NET

QUESTIONS

1
What’s your background and how did you get your start in the musical world?

2
How did you become involved with Code: Lyoko?

3
Were the differences in language an obstacle?

4
How much of a collaboration was it between yourself and Serge?

5
Does Jerome Mouscadet or another member of the production staff tell you what they want from the soundtrack and you then factor that into your work?

6
What do you use for inspiration?

7
What kind of instruments do you use for the music?

8
Was the use of ‘licensed’ music ever considered? (this question arises from the use of ‘Love Foolosophy’ by the singer Jamroquai in ‘Garage Kids’, Code: Lyoko’s five-minute pilot)

9
Do you watch the episodes without music and then compose original music, or is there a set of themes that you then edit together to suit the episode?

10
How long does it usually take to compose something?

11
How much of a leap in the dark was scoring Season One?

12
Were your experiences on Season Two any different to Season One?

13
Two songs most associated with Code: Lyoko are it’s theme ‘A World Without Danger’ and the Season Two Theme (known to the fans as ‘The Subsonics Song’) – how did you go about composing these tracks and then structure them into the other music?

14
Do the tracks have individual names - if so how many tracks are there and do you have any favourites?

15
After two seasons with the show, do you have a fondness for the characters and their tale?

16
Would you say the Season One and Two scores are tonally distinct?

17
What were your ambitions for the soundtrack, and how do you feel the final version measures up to those ambitions?

18
If you use a synthesizer and a computer for the music, what kind of keyboard and mixing program do you use? (this question from a member who studies music)

19
If you were given the budget and resources to do anything you desired or dreamed with the Code: Lyoko soundtrack, what would you do?

20
Do you have any favourite composers?

21
Any plans for Season Three even at this early stage? (we understand you may be bound by Non-Disclosure-Agreement to not speak on this matter and if so, we respect that)

22
Finally (and the most asked question by far), will an official OST ever be released? (there really is a large demand online for a ‘complete’ soundtrack CD)

Thankyou very much sir – for both this gracious offer and for composing a wonderful score that enriches a show we love and feel for.

Wishing you all happiness and success in your future projects

LYOKOFREAK.NET

I'll be very interested in his responses.

[Taelia offline]

So would I. I have never talked to a member of a production staff except for voice artists.

[Jeremified offline]

I can't wait.
I'd REALLY love to try out the synthesizer program, if used and if it's available on the Internet.

[Lani offline]

Wewt! Can't wait for the amazing responseses! 83 CL has such a great soundtrack, and I'd love to know how everything is put together xD;

Well, yeah... I asked the question "what keyboard/mixing program do you use" because I've done that before at camp... and it is pure love and lots of fun! And I need a synthesizer for myself ANYWAY so yeah... o_o I just want to know what the professionals are using xD;;;

[Jeremified offline]

Well, since I found a TON of CL music thanks to the Internet, I'll post my own album here, if that's OK. I'll arrange it all and everything. However, that will have to be tomorrow because I've gotta go now.

[Mewberries151]

Well, since I found a TON of CL music thanks to the Internet, I'll post my own album here, if that's OK. I'll arrange it all and everything. However, that will have to be tomorrow because I've gotta go now.

Umm...actually if you could put that on the Songs That Remind You of CL thread, that'd be much more appropriate. Especially if it's other artist's music that you've gathered together. Or do you mean actual Code Lyoko music (background music, etc.)? ^^

[Jeremified offline]

Umm... not sure exactly, I got it off of another website (the name has nothing to do with Code Lyoko). They're unprotected content, so it's not gonna be illegal, right?
But yeah, it's a lot of versions of A World Without Danger (plus some other stuff).

And sure, I'll post it there.

[Mewberries151]

Umm... not sure exactly, I got it off of another website (the name has nothing to do with Code Lyoko). They're unprotected content, so it's not gonna be illegal, right?
But yeah, it's a lot of versions of A World Without Danger (plus some other stuff).

And sure, I'll post it there.

Actually...just because it's "unprotected" doesn't mean it's free game. Stealing would still be wrong, I'd think.

But, yes, please do put it on the other thread. This one's for questions to the Composers...the other you can post song titles on. Thanks.

[TB3]

Mr. Martin replied today - I'm talking with Erynn to determine how to best host both the questions I sent and his answers.

[Vora Lyoko offline]

YES!

[Lani offline]

Yaaay! ^_^ Can't wait to hear what he has to say!!

[Cassius335 offline]

World Without Danger - Full English

World Without Danger - Intrumental

Code Lyoko TV Theme

Season 2 Theme

Ending Theme (Subsonics)

World Without Danger - Full French

World Without Danger - Extended Full French Remix

World Without Danger - Kikou Vocal Extended Mix

Memory feat Yumi Ishiyama Code Lyoko Mix (Don't know what this is...)

Code Lyoko Ringtone (This one made me laugh)

Break Break Dance Video

Enjoy

Hope those are still useable Tuesday

EDIT: Got 'em! THANK YOU!

[2 the infirmary! offline]

Mr. Martin replied today - I'm talking with Erynn to determine how to best host both the questions I sent and his answers.

Awesome, I am sure his answers will be very interesting. I am very curious to see how he would answer these questions...


I can't wait, or are the answers posted already? (I've been out of the freak loop for a while. )

Oh i'll go look for them.

[Jeremified offline]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE POST THEM NOW!!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT SYNTHESIZER HE USES!!!! *drools*

[Vora Lyoko offline]

We are not so sure if it's a synthesizer.

[Jeremified offline]

I know, but if he does use one, I WANNA GET IT!! *drools again*

[Lani offline]

I'm pretty sure they <i>do</i> use a synthesizer for most things. For example, the S2 scanner music? If that's done with acoustics, I'd like to learn how they managed to get such effects. Other songs, on the other hand, were probably done by acoustics. Like their romance musics.

Unless they have like a <i>really</i> expensive synth, which can make sound of that good quality xD; Then I shall want. A lot.

[Jeremified offline]

Unless they have like a <i>really</i> expensive synth, which can make sound of that good quality xD; Then I shall want. A lot.

I'm with the smart one.

[Vora Lyoko offline]

[TB3]

I'm pretty sure they <i>do</i> use a synthesizer for most things. For example, the S2 scanner music? If that's done with acoustics, I'd like to learn how they managed to get such effects. Other songs, on the other hand, were probably done by acoustics. Like their romance musics.

Unless they have like a <i>really</i> expensive synth, which can make sound of that good quality xD; Then I shall want. A lot.

Herman broke it down into this:

REAL WORLD: Acoustics

LYOKO: Synths

He also answered your question Lani on what gear he uses for the synth music - but until Starway gets back to me I can't put the answers up.

Cheers!

[Lani offline]

He also answered your question Lani on what gear he uses for the synth music - but until Starway gets back to me I can't put the answers up.

Wewt! Once again and I know I'm repeating myself... I can't wait! x3