This track was an attempt to compose an Arabian orchestral track. This track was inspired by "The Mummy" OST by the great "Jerry Goldsmith". I'll be revisiting this composition again soon.

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Arabian Overture

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This is a track that I composed for a short-movie called "Ode to Joy".

"After a tragic loss, a broken man must choose between life with his blood brother or the afterlife with his beloved."

I'm working on getting the movie posted soon.

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Ode To Joy (Short Movie OST)

Here's the final update on the first part of the symphonic poem (The Intro and Máda's Theme). Part 2 to come soon!

Click the link above to download the story I've written and that I'm composing to, so maybe you can relate to the work more. (Please note that it has not been proof read or edited yet)

Hope you enjoy it!!

Stay tuned for the rest!

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Part 1 - Intro & Máda's Theme (Final Update) - Celtic Dream: The Symphonic Poem

Here's the transition between the first part of the symphonic poem and the second (Transported & The Dark Forest). In this section, the girl gets transported to another world by her music box. In this world she loses her box and gets chased down by ravens (evil ones!!) until someone saves her. Part 2 to come soon!

Click the link above to download the story I've written and that I'm composing to, so maybe you can relate to the work more. (Please note that it has not been proof read or edited yet)

Hope you enjoy it!!

Stay tuned for the rest!

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Transition - Transported & A Dark Forest - Celtic Dream: The Symphonic Poem

Here's part 2 of the symphonic poem (Journey To Ainmire). In this section, Máda & Eirwen take a journey to Ainmire, the great Lord of the Owl Kingdom where they start to prepare for the final battle against Ardis. Part 3 to come soon!

Click the link above to download the story I've written and that I'm composing to, so maybe you can relate to the work more. (Please note that it has not been proof read or edited yet)

Hope you enjoy it!!

Stay tuned for the rest!

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Part 2 - Journey To Ainmire - Celtic Dream: The Symphonic Poem

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This is the trailer score I did for the "Black Sheep" documentary. It introduces some of the thematic / motivic material to be used in the film (although I might choose a different direction when I see the film). Both the Director and I agreed to keep this one for the actual feature film. Even though we liked it, but it didn't convey the message that was required to be sent through the trailer.

"Black Sheep - the 70-min feature length documentary will follow Reshel, a 20-something British-Indian as she enters the homes and lives of Hijras in Mumbai"

If you'd like to know what went into the scoring of this trailer, check out my blog post on the topic: http://mahmoudaltaf.com/blog/blog/black-sheep-scoring-the-trailer

For more information on the movie visit: www.blacksheepdocumentary.com

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Living In Hope (Unused Black Sheep Trailer Music)

This is the music from the Black Sheep Trailer. It's free for everyone to download and enjoy! :) Just click on the link above and you'll be directed to my store where you can download it for free.

The download is for your listening pleasure and not for redistribution (remixing) or use without my consent. If you'd like to license the track for your project, please contact me at: mahmoudaltaf.com/contact

"Black Sheep - the 70-min feature length documentary will follow Reshel, a 20-something British-Indian as she enters the homes and lives of Hijras in Mumbai"

Video Link: www.vimeo.com/95634496

If you'd like to know what went into the scoring of this trailer, check out my blog post on the topic: http://mahmoudaltaf.com/blog/blog/black-sheep-scoring-the-trailer

For more information on the movie visit: www.blacksheepdocumentary.com

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Finding Benevolence (Music From The Black Sheep Trailer)

This is a short simple demo of an Egyptian Darabuka sample library that I'm going to give out within the next few weeks. It's a very primitive library for now. I'll be also providing some MIDI patterns created by myself and other composers so you can get an idea of how to use this instrument.

This Darabuka was recorded with 4 dynamic layers per articulation and with 2 dynamic layers for the rolls. I haven't recorded any RRs, but you'll find that there are enough articulations and velocity layers to create a fairly realistic Darabuka performance with it.

The instrument was captured in mono using the AKG 420 Perception, which really brought out the clarity of the instrument while retaining the body. I've included a MIDI file performance using the instrument, which will give you an idea of how to use the instrument.

The recordings are in 44.1 / 24 bit.

I will be further expanding on this instrument in the future and will record more Round Robins than I originally did, and a couple more mic positions. In the meantime, please enjoy using this simple but articulate instrument!

You can download the library from here: mahmoudaltaf.com/sampled-instruments

I would love to know when you use the library & how you enjoyed it by contacting me here: mahmoudaltaf.com/contact

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Darabuka Example Loop by Mahmoud Altaf

Darabuka And Riqq Example Loop (NAKED) by Abel Vegas

Darabuka And Riqq Example Loop by Abel Vegas

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An African Journey

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I've composed this track to try out a different style than I usually write in, using Cinesamples' (CineOrchestra) - excluding CineWinds. I've also used iZotope's BreakTweaker along side Shevannai and several other libraries. I hope you all enjoy it!

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The Last Stand

This is my official demo showcasing Strezov Sampling's Trio Macabre Solo Strings Library, which is a set of solo strings that are just phenomenal! Beautiful, expressive and highly playable solo strings that's very light on RAM and CPU!

Available exclusively at www.strezov-sampling.com

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El Trío Legendario (Official Strezov Sampling - Macabre Solo Strings Demo)

This is a Celtic track that I've been commissioned to write for the trailer of the documentary "Fractured Peace: War and Peace in Northern Ireland".

Here's a link to the trailer: (To be added soon)

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Fractured Peace: War and Peace in Northern Ireland OST

Fractured Peace (Original Version)

Troubles Testimonies 2

War-Wounded Eire

Conflict Aftermath

Walls Of Separation

Sense Of Generosity

Wounds Of War

Eire & The Celts

The Easter Rising & Partition Aftermath

Troubled Eire

Troubles Testimonies 1

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Emara: Emirates' Hero OST

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Emara Theme Song

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Emara (Original Animated Series Soundtrack)

07 - Emara's Jazz [EP2]

06 - Suits and Finale [EP1]

02 - Morning Coffee and Moza's Theme [EP1]

01 - Rooftop Chase [EP1]

08 - Beautiful Busy Day [EP2]

15 - In the Belly of the Beast / Final Showdown and Finale [EP5]

14 - Searching for Emara / Uninvited Guest [EP5]

Eastern Spies (Official Strezov Sampling - FrameDrum X3M Demo)

Red Room Audio Cue Builders Cinematic Rhythms

Oasis (Official Red Room Audio - Cue Builders Cinematic Rhythms Demo)

Mississippi Ranch (Red Room Audio - Bluegrass Fiddle Official Demo)

Red Room Audio - Celtic Fiddle Official Demo

Hills of Light (Red Room Audio - Celtic Fiddle Official Demo)

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I'm a self-taught composer and a graduate of audio production from SAE Institute. I have a strong passion for music composition as well as audio post production working as a foley artist, a sound designer and a voice actor. Additionally, I've also gained more than 6 years of experience as a graphic designer.

I've always been fascinated by the power of music in film and especially in the thematic works of great composers like Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Alexandre Desplat and Brian Tyler.

My oriental music influences come from the works of great Egyptian composers like Kamal El Tawil, Yehia El Mougy, Ammar El Shereiy, Omar Khairat and Khaled Hammad.

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