“Geoff is my 100% go-to orchestrator every time. His orchestrations are flawless and he aims and succeeds in making my music sound as good as it can possibly be. I know I can completely rely on him to produce perfect scores on time, even under the tightest time constraints, and he is always there to make any changes or last-minute additions I might need, even during the recording session. He is also an excellent conductor. I would unreservedly recommend him to any composer in need of an exceptional orchestrator.”
— Jon Wygens (Age of Nature, Permanência, Miss Christina)
Miss Christina 5M4
The above clip is a timelapse video of a typical film orchestration process where the task is to convert MIDI information into a score that is practical and satisfying to play. The process involves decisions about voice-leading, balance, dynamics, idiomatic writing, and so on. All the music in the clip is by Jon Wygens, from the documentary Age of Nature.