The Forest

This is an orchestral piece using a simple piano motif is the main theme building in layers from that. It builds from a solo piano and oboe to a full orchestra. The piece was originally inspired from dealing with the death of a family member. As I worked out the arrangement it took on a more cinematic direction.

The Forest by Jim Pfeifer

Hero’s Story – Movie Trailer Theme

I’ve always loved the music that is used behind movie trailers. It has a way of catapulting you into the story for 2 minutes to get you excited about seeing an upcoming movie. I wrote this piece hybrid orchestral piece to be used a movie trailer soundtrack, combining orchestral sounds, synth textures, organic sounds, and sound design for the transitions and hit points. The piece is written in three sections, which is typical in a movie trailer format. The first section is used as underscore to set the scene of the story and the main character. The second section introduces all of the obstacles and conflict within the story, and the last section provides a build up montage of key points in the movie, with a dramatic ending.

Hero’s Story – by Jim Pfeifer copyright 2020