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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 19/05/2026

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Upcoming San Francisco Symphony Release Album Cover: Mahler Symphony No 2

Upcoming San Francisco Symphony album release cover - Shostakovich Violin Concerto No 1 - Sayaka Shoji

Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 14/03/2026

Many thanks @ukmpg.bsky.social for the nomination for Original Score Recording of the Year. Grateful to be nominated alongside such illustrious company. @steveyg.bsky.social

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 17/02/2026

“It’s all there… it just doesn’t feel right.” Over time I’ve learned that when this happens, the solution isn’t always a fader move. Sometimes it’s about stepping back and listening differently.

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When a Mix Doesn’t Feel Right | Film Score & Music Mixing Perspective — Pin3hot LTD

A reflection on film score and music mixing, and why a mix isn’t finished until the client truly feels what they imagined.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 03/02/2026

Still so proud of the entire team involved in this project - bringing @steveyg.bsky.social ‘s inspired music to life. Strings/Winds/Choir recorded on the opposite side of the planet to brass/percussion/crumhorns - in a variety of studios, but coming together as a unified whole.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 07/01/2026

Continuing some thoughts on object-based and channel-based approaches in immersive music. A short article on authorship in immersive music, and how different production approaches shape intent, control, and listener experience.

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Authorship in Immersive Music — Authored and Exploratory Approaches — Pin3hot LTD

A reflection on authorship in immersive music, exploring the differences between authored and exploratory approaches, and why informed choice matters.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 09/12/2025

I am often surprised - in discussions with colleagues and clients - at the amount of film scores that continue to be recorded and mixed in 5.1. In my view, 5.1 is no longer ideal for composers, and there are meaningful reasons why: both for film presentation and for soundtrack albums.

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Film Scoring & Immersive Audio Advice for Composers | Pin3hot Blog — Pin3hot LTD

Practical guidance for composers on film score mixing, immersive audio, soundtrack delivery, and professional workflows — by engineer Mark Willsher.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 09/11/2025

Another nomination for the San Francisco Symphony & Esa-Pekka Salonen: Best Orchestral Performance for Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements. Congratulations to all of this years nominees.

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S.F. Symphony’s Grammy streak with Esa-Pekka Salonen continues

Months after former music director Esa-Pekka Salonen severed ties with San Francisco Symphony, his work with the orchestra earns another Grammy nomination.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 01/10/2025

“Stephen Gallagher’s familiar choir-like score may well send chills down your spine.” Variety

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 16/09/2025

I’ll be giving a workshop on October 15th at the World Soundtrack Awards on both the creative and technical aspects of my work on the LOTR franchise and animated feature Ultraman Rising - and of course also cheering on @steveyg.bsky.social who is nominated for the public choice award

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WSA Film Music Days - Workshop with music editor & engineer Mark Willsher

The WSA Workshops are exclusive masterclasses by some of the most prolific composers of the moment. Together with a small group of participants, you get into the studio and embark on a unique, musical...

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 01/09/2025

I had the pleasure of mixing some of Alex Mandel’s score, and the end title song, for this incredibly moving film. Soundtrack Album coming soon.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 20/08/2025

Many thanks for the gift @steveyg.bsky.social - now I have the night sky in the studio - well at least the part one can see in London!

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 18/08/2025

The latest release in the San Francisco Symphony’s digital concert series - Esa-Pekka Salonen’s stunning cello concerto performed by the symphony’s principal cellist Rainer Eudeikis. Produced by Jason O’Connell, Recorded by Jon Johannsen, mixed and mastered by myself. (Dolby Atmos & stereo)

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Salonen: Cello Concerto by San Francisco Symphony — Apple Music Classical

Listen to Salonen: Cello Concerto by San Francisco Symphony. 2025. 3 tracks. 36 minutes.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 21/06/2025

@madebymutant.bsky.social is having a 30% off sale this weekend. A great time to pick up the beautiful vinyl box sets for #ultramanrising and #waroftherohirrim www.madebymutant.com?lang=en_GB&s... @steveyg.bsky.social #scotstafford

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 12/06/2025

Thrilled to have been part of this release on DG - #sanfranciscosymphony #saariaho

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 21/02/2025

#ultramanrising score Part 4: an interlude before getting to brass and Taiko - tools of the trade - key components of my set-up. With custom shock mounts for the three #sankenmicrophones CUX-100K made by my long-retired father.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 21/02/2025

#ultramanrising score Part 3: I don’t have any shots of the winds in action so this will have to suffice. Spot mics only as there is enough “space” with leakage, and I didn’t want to capture any more of the booth than necessary. Strings in Hall and Harp in other booth.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 21/02/2025

#ultramanrising score Part 2: #hughwebb in right booth during string/wind sessions. The primary harp pickup was an SF24V, with an alternative of MKH800’s. The Royer provided a rich tactile sound for many of the solo harp lines played close to the soundboard - creating a koto-like effect.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 21/02/2025

Looking back on our scoring sessions for Scot Stafford’s #ultramanrising score. Part 1: fifty piece string section at Air Lyndhurst - was very happy with basses in the middle which I hadn’t had the right opportunity to do before - but have long wanted to!

Overhead photo of string session at Air Studios in London

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 06/02/2025

Exciting news from this past weekend. This was also a great project for immersive release as the score calls for the chorus to be amplified aroud the audirorium with an immersive pa set-up. #sfsymphony #jasono’connell #jonjohannsen www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

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San Francisco Symphony wins Grammy for best opera recording

The San Francisco Symphony was up for three Grammy Awards ahead of its final season with Esa-Pekka Salonen.

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Stephen Gallagher @steveyg.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Aleatoric good times with the superb Brass players that we were privileged to have as part of “The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim” score. Recorded here by the GRAMMY winning @pin3hot.com at Angel Studios in London. From the cue “The Beast Is Rabid”

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 31/01/2025

I have always loved detailed metering.

Flux Mira Immersive metering and audio analysis plugin screenshot.

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Stephen Gallagher @steveyg.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The amazing brass players we were privileged to have as part of the score for “The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim” performing a section from “Helm Hammerhand Still Stands” (one of my fav cues from the film) at Angel Studios in London as recorded by @pin3hot.com

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Stephen Gallagher @steveyg.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Joji Hirota and Eri Kaishima performing Taiko parts as part of the soundtrack to The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim. Recorded at Angel Studios, London by @pin3hot.com

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Stephen Gallagher @steveyg.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

@pin3hot.com mixes the last score cue of The Lord Of The Rings:The War Of The Rohirrim on The Mike Hopkins stage at Park Road Post Production last year. This cue seemed to make a lot of people cry (in a good way). open.spotify.com/track/6RDevC...

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 09/01/2025

After echo-project.com last month I decided to reread an article I wrote a couple of years ago to see how my thoughts may have changed. They have in small ways but fundamentally I feel about the same - www.nationalacademies.org/news/2023/09...

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 24/12/2024

Smaller than I expected - great!

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Stephen Gallagher @steveyg.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

For your consideration!

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 11/12/2024

Excited to be taking part in this collaborative research project on immersive microphone array techniques for orchestral recording. With colleagues from academic research, classical, video game, and film backgrounds the discussions so far have been truly enlightening. echo-project.com

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ECHO Project

We aim to: Advance immersive sound recording techniques for orchestral music; Bridge the gap between academia and the audio industry; Share expert knowledge and high-quality immersive recording resour...

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 06/12/2024

What a journey over the past two years with the incredible Stephen Gallagher, who I am privileged to call my friend. Stephen took on the challenge of writing a score in the shadow of Howard Shore’s magnum opus, and delivered something fantastic! Bravo Stephen!!! lnk.to/LOTR_TheWaro...

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Stephen Gallagher - The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Listen to The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Stephen Gallagher.

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The Mellon Heads @mellonheads.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Peter Jackson has returned to Middle-Earth 😍

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 01/12/2024

Relaxed Sunday morning reviewing a test pressing for @steveyg.bsky.social ‘s score for #waroftherohirrim | Digital release and preorders for cd/vinyl coming December 6th.

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Applied Psychoacoustics Lab (APL) @apl-hud.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

APL VIRTUOSO V2, the ultimate binaural translator, is on Black Friday Sale until Dec 2nd. Grab a chance to get up to 67% off.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 22/11/2024

“Royal Kingdom” by Dream Games is now available on the App Store and Google Play First time in a long time I’ve been able to record tutti orchestra (with no striping) for a project! cinematics & key in-game music Recorded in the Hall @ Air Lyndhurst & Mixed in Studio 3

Title page for Royal Kingdom mobile game with all characters surrounding a model of a castle.

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Mark Willsher @pin3hot.com · 20/11/2024

2025 Grammy®️ Awards nominations: Kaija Saariaho’s Adriana Mater (Best Opera Recording) | Stravinsky’s The Firebird (1910) (Best Orchestral Performance) #sanfranciscosymphony #esapekkasalonen Producer: Jason O’Connell Recording Engineer: Jon Johannsen Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Mark Willsher

Kaija Saariaho - Adriana Mater
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Stephen Gallagher @steveyg.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Four weeks to go until Kenji Kamiyama’s beautiful new film is released into the world. Writing the score was a privilege and an honour. I hope you enjoy it!

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