How much do you charge for music composition and production?
The fee is determined by criteria such as exposure, the nature of the project and the overall production budget. That's because I want to keep myself available for independent film makers. Make an offer!

I live in a different country, how can we work together?
Easily! In today's world telecommuting is easier than ever. I will request a digital or physical copy of your movie, write music for it and send the files through FTP, e-mail or Yousendit . We can communicate with e-mail, instant messenger or phone.

What kind of payment options do you accept?
If you live abroad, international bank transfer is basically the only reliable way to handle it. However, it's also the easiest.

Can I use your music?
Yes. For more information, see licensing.

How do you make your music? What sofware, etc?
My studio consist of lots of gadgets, mixers, guitars and microphones. I will try to update this website with a more detailed gear list some time. Most of my samples are from older libraries such as Advanced Orchestra, Ultimate Strings and Roland soundbanks, combined with customly recorded string, brass, woodwind, choir and percussion samples. For mixing I use Pro Tools.

Can you send me MIDI files or sheet music of your work?
No. I will keep saying "no" each time this is asked, sorry.

What are your aspirations?
To work in the entertainment industry making music as a full-time composer and/or sound designer, basically. At the moment I'm very much interested in the Finnish film industry, but it's difficult to get inside.

-Paul Houseman