
Season 1 · Episode 148
Stop forcing the mode, Start following the emotion
The Music Interval Theory Podcast
December 9, 20253m 48s
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Show Notes
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, we explore why forcing a piece to stay inside your first theoretical idea can actually limit the emotional truth of your music. Instead of locking your cue into the mode you chose at the beginning, you’ll learn how to let the harmony evolve naturally — following the emotional direction of the piece rather than rigid rules. When you trust the drift, your music becomes more honest, expressive, and alive.
Topics
compositionmusic compositionharmonymodal harmonyinterval theorycomposing workflowcreative processfilm scoringsoundtrack compositioncomposer mindset