Reznor is the founder and main creative force behind the industrial rock band nine inch nails. Reznors parents divorced and he was raised by his maternal grandparents. Ill look at some carefully selected examples of trent reznors songwriting, and try to figure what he does to make his musical parts so unique sounding. But trent reznor pulled it off without lyrics, and its not just adequate its mindblowing. Academy award winning film composer and storied nine inch nails frontman, trent reznor and his partner in crime, atticus ross, are gearing up for the release of their hotly tipped soundtrack score for david finchers adaption of the girl with the dragon tattoo. Meanwhile, engineering live sound for bands led to a job at clevelands great tracks recording and then at the right track, where sean beavan first met inhouse programmer trent reznor. Patriots day original motion picture soundtrack trent reznor and atticus ross to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Shop our newest and most popular trent reznor sheet music such as old town road, hurt and old town road easy, or click the button above to browse all trent reznor sheet music. In fact, it is when reznor adds to the distortion and sound design effects with his trademark acoustic treated piano that his sound really opens out and takes off. Sound design piano hit and crash dissonant, detuned with tuning down 6. Reznor s association with id software began with reznor being a fan of the original doom.
Trent reznor and atticus ross are the golden globe and oscarwinning composers of the soundtracks to david finchers films the social network, the girl with the dragon tattoo, and gone girl. Leader of the industrial rock band nine inch nails and currently a member of how to destroy angels, he was previously associated with bands option 30, exotic birds, and tapeworm, among others. He is the founder, lead vocalist, and principal songwriter of the industrial rock band nine inch nails, which he founded in 1988 and of which he was the sole official member until adding longtime collaborator atticus ross as a permanent member in 2016. Jul 19, 2017 add violence is the sixth extended play and eleventh major release by american industrial rock band nine inch nails. Trent reznor, atticus ross the social network blu ray audio. Even through a synthesized piano you can still tell his fingers are on the keys. It was released on april 17, 1995 as a promotional single from the album. Trent reznor discussed his decision to score a film soundtrack outside his usualy comfort zone, the disney pixar movie soul.
Trent is related to george reznor, who in 1888, founded the heating and air conditioning manufacturing business, the reznor company. The taut intelligence of the social networks mix of competition, technology, and betrayal extends all the way to trent reznor and atticus ross score. Looking back at the soundtrack work of trent reznor. Sep 28, 2010 mix hand covers bruise hd from the soundtrack to the social network youtube. Michael trent reznor was born may 17, 1965, in the small town of mercer, pennsylvania. Behind the moniker and famous nin logo was singer, producer, and multiinstrumentalist trent reznor, who, for almost three decades, was the bands only official longstanding member. Toh top of the hour 1994 quake soundtrack 1996 theme for tetsuo. We would createwith no preconceived notion of what it was going to sound likeseveral different rhythm sections or drumbeats and. How do they make their chord progression sound so uplifting, yet so sincere. At age five, reznor s parents divorced and he was raised by his maternal grandparents. Like the best nine inch nails songs, trent reznor and alex ross build suspense by layering turbulent, digital sounds. The original music from id softwares 1996 video game quake is credited to trent reznor and nine inch nails. For the film, trent reznor and atticus ross turned to a company called folktek which creates acoustic, electronic synthesizers.
Jul 25, 2017 trent reznors soundtrack to the apocalypse. Released through the null corporation and capitol records on july 19, 2017, it is the second in a trilogy of releases, following the ep not the actual events and preceding the bands ninth studio album bad witch. By the time reznor was in high school he discovered horror movies and rock music. The keys are moving and the piano is sounding but no one is playing it. But unlike those projects, these are instrumental compositions that mostly build on tones. Trent reznor and atticus ross punctuated the social network with an equally dark score. At an early age i started playing piano and i felt like i was connected to it and it could make me feel better.
Whether constructing walls of sound or tiptoeing around atmospheric minimalism, reznors music fits as comfortably onscreen as it does onstage. Trent reznor samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Im amazed that trent reznor can play essentially four basic chords on a piano and sound unmistakable. Michael trent reznor born may 17, 1965 is an american singersongwriter, multiinstrumentalist, and producer. We all know he made a name for himself in nine inch nails, but here are 19 things you might not know about the rocker 1. As the core figure, reznor remained solely responsible for nins musical direction, even when he was supported in concert by a rotating cast of backing musicians.
For an atticus ross and trent reznor soundtrack, environment and situation dictate what musical tool will be utilized. Choose from trent reznor sheet music for such popular songs as old town road, hurt, and old town road easy. With nine inch nails, the brooding misfit funneled feelings of alienation and anguish into rough. The social network soundtrack from the motion picture by.
Mar 07, 2017 when you strip away all the effects and processing, you can still play most nin songs on an acoustic guitar and theyll still sound good. Natural born killers soundtrack 1994 produced by reznor, includes nin tracks lost highway soundtrack 1997 produced by reznor, includes nin reznor tracks theme from call of duty black ops ii 2012 nine inch nails. His rise as a master of industrial music in the 90s with nine inch nails put his name on the lips of everyone in the music scene. Reznor and ross worked with fincher last year on the social network, for which their superb score won an oscar. The social network soundtrack from the motion picture.
In the film sound city, reznor explains that he has a music theory foundation, specifically in relation to the keyboard, and this subconciously affects his writing. He began playing the piano at age five, studying classical music, and later learned tenor sax and tuba in the school band. Music festivals guide 20 what nine inch nails trent reznor has learned in three decades of festivals. On may 17th, 1965, trent reznor was born in new castle, pennsylvania. Regarding the creation of his music, trent reznor has said, the setting, place, and mood inspires what comes forth. Support the guardian available for everyone, funded by readers. How to design a surreal film score like trent reznor and atticus ross build tension with distortion.
Dissonances based on tritones and clusters convey the deep sense of pain reflected in this text, and the ethereal soprano solo soars above this haunting a. Nov 23, 2018 in the film sound city, reznor explains that he has a music theory foundation, specifically in relation to the keyboard, and this subconciously affects his writing. So, along with the usual reznor sound mixture of synths, guitar and lovely piano pieces, you will find some bubbly arpeggiated simple synth chords, as you would find in mid to late 80s and early 90s computer games such as on amiga and c64. Ross prior collaborations with reznor include a third album for his band 12 rounds as well as work for with teeth, reznors 2005 lp with nine inch nails. Trent reznor is an american songwritermusicianproducer and sole member of multiplatinum act nine inch nails, and now an academy award winning film composer. Trent reznor samples, covers and remixes whosampled.
He is also the only official member of the band, as he composes and plays all the instruments himself. Reznor helped record sound effects and ambient audio, and the nin logo appears on the nailgun ammunition boxes in the game. So, along with the usual reznor sound mixture of synths, guitar and lovely piano pieces, you will find some bubbly arpeggiated simple synth chords, as you would find in mid to late 80s and early 90s computer games such as on amiga and c64 computers. The heartbreaking words of trent reznor have connected with listeners in the nine inch nails original, johnny cashs cover version, and now the contemporary choral sound of eric whitacre. Michael trent reznor born may 17, 1965, in mercer, pennsylvania is the founder and mastermind behind nine inch nails. I know im way behind here, but trent reznor uses a yamaha disklavier. Mix hand covers bruise hd from the soundtrack to the social network youtube. On we march is a smooth, midtempo track where slow, sludgy bass beats sputter through with reznors melodic piano and a wailing buzz sound in the background. Trent reznors soundtrack to the apocalypse village voice. Discover all trent reznors music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download.
He began creating music as a child in western pennsylvania, first on piano and then taking up other instruments. Nov 18, 2019 how to design a surreal film score like trent reznor and atticus ross build tension with distortion. On, trent reznor is offering a complete mix of a song from the forthcoming nine inch nails album as a garageband 2. Nins trent reznor releases song as garageband file. Trent reznor and atticus ross sheet music, music books. Sep 28, 2010 trent reznor and atticus ross punctuated the social network with an equally dark score. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. At that time, playing bass in one of the citys hottest bands, nation of one, beavan was also doing live mixing for most of the other local outfits, including. Trent reznor explains his decision to score the pixar. Trent reznor has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success. Trent reznor, atticus ross the social network bluray.
Trent reznor juggles the roles of subversive outsider, largerthanlife rock star, and film composer with equal passion, intensity, and dusky beauty. Michael trent reznor is an american singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and film score composer. The song received a grammy award nomination for best rock song in 1996. Its a bona fide rock song, with fills on the drums, guitar and piano solos, and a bridge. There is a video online of alessandro cortini ing around on a monome in trent reznor s live room, and whats going on on the monome is controlling the piano. Trent reznor on year zero, planting clues, and whats. The social network original score trent reznor, atticus. He went by his middle name to avoid confusion with his father, who shared the same first name. The device allows the guitar strings contained within to. Trent reznor and atticus ross the social network soundtrack full album duration. Its main melodic elements and bassline are taken in a different direction with into the void. He began playing the piano at age five, studying classical music, and later. Ill look at some carefully selected examples of trent reznor s songwriting, and try to figure what he does to make his musical parts so unique sounding.
Artful sound design and textural interplay are dead giveaways that reznor had a hand in this music, as are the carefully chosen motifs. How to design a digital film score like trent reznor and. Download 6 free songs from trent reznors dragon tattoo. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Tunecore on behalf of sacred bones recordsthe null corporation. Album patriots day original motion picture soundtrack. For decades, nine inch nails has been synonymous with frontman trent reznor s dark and anguished lyrics, whether delivered in a whisper or a scream. When you strip away all the effects and processing, you can still play most nin songs on an acoustic guitar and theyll still sound good.
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