{"id":4002,"date":"2021-08-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synchedin.com\/blog\/?p=4002"},"modified":"2021-08-06T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T07:00:00","slug":"synchedin-spotlight-the-parting-by-kevin-macleod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/synchedin-spotlight-the-parting-by-kevin-macleod\/","title":{"rendered":"RouteNote Licensing Spotlight | The Parting by Kevin MacLeod"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Endings can be emotional rollercoasters; simultaneously sad, but beautiful and hopeful in equal measure. This week&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/\">RouteNote Licensing<\/a> Spotlight, <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/search-track\/the-parting\"><em>The Parting<\/em><\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/artist\/kevin-macleod\">Kevin MacLeod<\/a>, captures this perfectly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spotify Embed: The Parting\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4f9P2JqHAVLRlbjwMNIG8t?si=7dec7b769c0d46d3\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kevin MacLeod is somewhat of a don when it comes to royalty free music. Appearing in our <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/most-streamed-songs-on-synchedin\/\">most streamed tracks<\/a> list, and a frequent <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/may-subscriber-favourites-collection-live-synchedin\/\">subscribers&#8217; favourite<\/a>, it&#8217;s no surprise this is his third time in the RouteNote Licensing Spotlight. MacLeod applies his compositional brilliance to a vast range of genres and styles, creating music to fit a plethora of moods and situations. In his catalogue you can find intense, cinematic, synth-laden soundtracks, relaxed, meandering jazz, and energetic world music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Parting <\/em>is a track absolutely steeped in tenderness and emotion. It begins with all the stringed and airy sweetness of <em>Concerning Hobbits. <\/em>Reedy sounds from the oboe give the track a beautifully natural feel, while thickly laden strings amp up the classic romance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shifts from major to minor reflect the often conflicting emotions experienced when parting with someone or something dear to you. Sustained chords and long-held notes could represent the urge to draw out a parting for as long as possible. In true cinematic style, the score features suspended chords aplenty, a compositional device that never fails to hit you right in the feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fluid transitions between sections gives <em>The Parting <\/em>a real sense of story. As the track comes to a close, there is an exulting crescendo of strings, brass and woodwind. We are ultimately left with a feeling of elation and happiness, at peace with the parting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve been searching for the perfect track to accompany your film&#8217;s final scene, <em>The Parting <\/em>by Kevin MacLeod is what you need. Using this song in your production will guarantee an audience enthralled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep up to date with the latest from Kevin MacLeod by following him on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kmacleod\">Twitter<\/a>. Never miss new music from him, and subscribe on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/kmmusic\/videos\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Endings can be emotional rollercoasters; simultaneously sad, but beautiful and hopeful in equal measure. This week&#8217;s RouteNote Licensing Spotlight, The Parting by Kevin MacLeod, captures this perfectly! Kevin MacLeod is somewhat of a don when it comes to royalty free music. 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