Meet Eduardo Resende | Media Composer and Music Producer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Eduardo Resende and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Eduardo, do you have any habits that you feel contribute to your effectiveness?
As cliché as it sounds: Working hard. The truth is that the music industry will always be filled with incredible talent, but few people will have the discipline and the patience to keep working everyday towards their goals. As a composer and producer, it can take years to hear your music on a movie or a TV show, but I stayed patient and kept getting better everyday. Now, I can turn on the TV and hear my music on various shows. There is no better feeling in the world than that. Another habit that you need to develop as a musician is learning how to stay creative when you’re dealing with high pressure. Not too long ago, I had a request to write and produce a full 10-track album for the NFL games that CBS was broadcasting. I had a week to deliver some of the best music that I’ve ever written, and I felt that pressure on each note that I was writing. It was some of the hardest composing hours that I ever had. However, hearing the positive feedback, and then hearing my music on a live NFL broadcast, made it all worth it.

Another game-changer habit that helped me succeed came from the words of the great composer Brian Tyler. It is not just about the music, it’s about the visual aspects from each movie, TV show or game. When you’re writing or producing music for a film, you have to figure out what was going through the director’s mind. For example, before I write a single note for a specific scene on a movie, I will try to understand why is that camera placed where it is, why the character is making that facial expression, why the scenario looks the way it does, and above all: How can my music add to the director’s concept for that scene? 

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
As cliché as it sounds: Working hard. The truth is that the music industry will always be filled with incredible talent, but few people will have the discipline and the patience to keep working everyday towards their goals. As a composer and producer, it can take years to hear your music on a movie or a TV show, but I stayed patient and kept getting better everyday. Now, I can turn on the TV and hear my music on various shows. There is no better feeling in the world than that. Another habit that you need to develop as a musician is learning how to stay creative when you’re dealing with high pressure. Not too long ago, I had a request to write and produce a full 10-track album for the NFL games that CBS was broadcasting. I had a week to deliver some of the best music that I’ve ever written, and I felt that pressure on each note that I was writing. It was some of the hardest composing hours that I ever had. However, hearing the positive feedback, and then hearing my music on a live NFL broadcast, made it all worth it.

Another game-changer habit that helped me succeed came from the words of the great composer Brian Tyler. It is not just about the music, it’s about the visual aspects from each movie, TV show or game. When you’re writing or producing music for a film, you have to figure out what was going through the director’s mind. For example, before I write a single note for a specific scene on a movie, I will try to understand why is that camera placed where it is, why the character is making that facial expression, why the scenario looks the way it does, and above all: How can my music add to the director’s concept for that scene? 

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Since I’m based in the westside of Los Angeles, the first place that I would visit is the beach. Nothing like biking from the Santa Monica pier to the Manhattan beach pier. I’d also check out a couple of Brazilian food spots in the area that are really good: Pampas Grill in Culver City, and Oakberry Açai in Venice, to say a few. Also, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is a must. Last but not least, hiking to the Hollywood sign, where you can see the best views of the city.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
There were a lot of people that made a huge impact in my life as a musician. Above all: My parents, as they were the ones that gave me access to musical instruments from a very young age and believed in my goals and the journey that I started when I was only 9 years old. Also, professor Danny McIntyre, who was my biggest mentor when I was attending Berklee College Of Music. If it weren’t for his lessons, I wouldn’t be here today.
And last but not least, film and TV composers Steve Davis and Tori Letzler, who push me to be a better musician everyday.

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