Filmusik is a group that creates original collaborative performances to film.  In our 2009 project Gamera vs. Guiron a new score is performed live in the pit for the 1969 Kaiju Film: Gamera tai Daiakaijū Giron (roughly translated as Gamera vs. Devil Monster Guiron).

We figured why let our composers have all the fun.  We’ve created 2 clips of the film with the soundtrack removed like we use for the live performances, anyone can create music for them and they will be posted here for everyone to enjoy.  Death-metal? Acappella? Bluegrass? It’s all fair game, however you envision this monster music to be.

The Winner Gets:

• 2 tickets to the upcoming shows
• $50 cash prize
• Their score included as an extra on the Filmusik: Gamera vs. Guiron DVD.
• Copy of the Filmusik: Gamera vs. Guiron DVD released in November 2009.

How To Submit:

#1 Choose either of the following clips to score:

Clip #1 – Download – Alternate Format

Clip #2 – Download – Alternate Format

(right click and select “save as” to download)

#2 Write and record your all-original music.  It can include any instruments that you see fit.

#3 In order to synchronize your music with the film, include a beep in your score at the same point that it appears in the countdown leader (the moment that the big number “3″ disappears from the screen).  You can download this beep here.

#4 Submit your recording.  The recording cannot be any longer than the film itself (including the countdown leader). The recording must be in one of the following file formats: wav, mp3, aiff.  Submit your music only, video submissions will not be posted.  Do not include the sound effects on the clip you are working with.

Submit to the following e-mail address:  submissions@filmusik.com. Deadline for submissions is 5pm PST on November 1st.

If your recording is 20MB or less (MP3) it can be included as an e-mail attachment, if not (most WAV and AIFF files) it should be uploaded to the following ftp:
ftp://web260.opentransfer.com/
user:gamera
password:GUIRON12

Include:

• Your name
• Brief description of the piece to be posted on the website, 40 words or less.  This can be information about your piece, how it was created, or anything really

That’s it!  Your recording will be synchronized to the film and posted on the website shortly.  Music will be judged by a 4 member panel at the beginning of November and announced at the Filmusik performances at the Hollywood Theatre.

Any questions, ideas or rants?  Send them to submissions@filmusik.com.