Rhythm at Work: Music and Human Connection
Rhythm has always been connected to human movement, labor, and shared experience. From traditional cotton fluffing in China to modern music production, repetitive motion continues to shape how people create and connect through sound.
How Music Reawakened a Former Ballet Dancer’s Memory
A video of former ballet dancer Marta Cinta González Saldaña responding to Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake became a powerful reminder of how deeply music can live inside memory and movement. Even through Alzheimer’s disease, the connection between sound, emotion, and physical memory remained intact in a way that resonated with millions around the world.
What Modern Producers Can Learn From Ben Burtt’s Star Wars Sound Design
Before modern plugins and massive sound libraries, sound designers had to build worlds from real-life recordings. From rattling pipes to tank motors, Ben Burtt’s work on Star Wars is still one of the best examples of how creativity, observation, and experimentation can shape unforgettable sound design.
Lionsgate's Mutiny Features My Remix of KRS-One's "Step Into A World"
My remix of KRS-One's Step Into A World, created together with Haukur Karlsson, was featured in Trailer 2 for Lionsgate's Mutiny. Here's a look at the project and the upcoming action thriller starring Jason Statham.
How Early Computer Music Experiments Shaped Modern Production
In 1961, a computer sang a song for the first time. What sounded like a strange technical experiment at Bell Labs would eventually help shape the future of digital audio, music production, and modern AI-generated music. Looking back at “Daisy Bell” now reveals how early computer music experiments changed the relationship between technology and creativity forever.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Trailer Features Multiple Tracks by Nathan Fields
Hyped to share that my tracks “Bomb Squad”, “Ambush” and “Elephant King” were featured in campaigns for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. From Warzone and the Season 03 Multiplayer Maps campaign to the official Kowakujō Zombies Trailer, each spot brought its own blend of high-intensity gameplay, cinematic action, and signature Call of Duty atmosphere.
Why Dune Sounds Nothing Like Traditional Sci-Fi
Dune’s sound design goes far beyond traditional sci-fi audio. From vibrating rubber bands used to create ornithopter wings to massive low-frequency textures that make Arrakis feel physically overwhelming, the film shows how experimental sound design can shape an entire world and create one of the most immersive audio experiences in modern cinema.
The Art of Listening: Why Great Film Scores Begin with a Conversation
What makes a film score truly unforgettable? Looking at Hans Zimmer’s creative process reveals a bigger lesson for today’s music industry: great composition is not about chasing originality, it is about listening deeply to the story and creating what has not yet been imagined.
Morse Code and Music: The Original Language of Signals
Before instant messaging and smartphones, information traveled through rhythm and sound. Morse Code transformed simple signals into one of the world's first long-distance communication systems, and its influence still echoes through modern music, audio production, and storytelling today.
Universal Pictures’ Disclosure Day Features My Track
Our track “Divine Intervention” from the BSM74 - Other Worlds album was featured in the final trailer for Disclosure Day. Created with Haukur Karlsson, the piece blends cinematic atmosphere and tension-driven sound design built for picture.
Why John Williams’ Choral Masterpiece Still Defines Epic Film Scoring
John Williams’ Duel of the Fates remains one of film music’s most powerful compositions. This insight breaks down how its use of choir, orchestra, and intentional musical design helped redefine cinematic scale, and what modern composers can still learn from its lasting impact.
The World’s Most Recognizable Ringtone Started as a Classical Guitar Piece
The world’s most recognizable ringtone didn’t begin as a piece of modern technology. It started as a classical guitar composition written in 1902 by Francisco Tárrega. Here’s the fascinating story behind how a short phrase from Gran Vals became the iconic Nokia Tune, and why its journey still says so much about how music evolves across generations.
Vangelis and the Modern Music Industry: What Happens When Creativity Becomes a Product?
A look into how Vangelis viewed creativity, commercial pressure, and the growing divide between artistic instinct and industry-driven music culture. As algorithms, streaming platforms, and AI continue reshaping the music world, his perspective feels more relevant than ever.
Rhythm Beyond Humans: What Palm Cockatoos Reveal About Musical Identity
Palm cockatoos are crafting tools and creating rhythmic patterns that mirror human music, complete with individual style. Their behavior offers a rare look at how rhythm, identity, and sound creation might extend beyond humans, and what that could mean for the way we think about music today.
‘Mutiny’ by Lionsgate Features My Remix of ‘Step Into A World’
We had the privilege of providing music for the trailer for Mutiny, featuring our remix of “Step Into a World” with Haukur Karlsson. A quick look at the project and the film behind the campaign.
Toyota Motorsports Features Multiple Tracks by Nathan Fields
Multiple tracks by Nathan Fields land in Toyota Motorsports campaign spots, including collaborations with Armanni Reign and Madalen Duke.
Building Epic Trailers: How Music Follows a Three-Act Structure
Trailer music often mirrors the three-act story arc of film itself. From quiet setups to full-scale climaxes, composers use structure, tension, stopdowns, and drops to shape the emotional ride. Here’s how it all comes together, with an example from the HIM trailer.
Vintage Gear, Modern Plugins, and the Sound In Between
Producers today aren’t choosing between analog and digital—they’re blending them. By combining the warmth and character of analog with the precision of digital, modern music production finds a balance that feels both human and polished.
‘Normal’ Trailer Features My Remix of Lucy Michelle’s ‘Somebody New’
Hyped to share that a custom remix of Lucy Michelle’s “Somebody New,” created with Darby Phillips, was featured in a spot for Normal from Magnolia Pictures, with the official trailer earning recognition from Muse by CLIOs.
Why Breaking Music Apart With Stems Unlocks Creative Flexibility in Sync
Breaking a track into stems unlocks endless creative flexibility. From syncing with film to remixing live, stems give creators the power to shape music around their vision instead of fitting their vision into one final mix.