Whatever kind of music recording or compositions you are producing, you need to think of what the audience is going to gain from the newly composition that you just created. Pleasing the Director and Producer with your compositions is very important when working under pressure and on a strict deadline.
Will the appropriate time be to create something that is complex for the next best action seller? Or will it be something as simple as a simple background melody for a reality TV show. The decisions is yours. You are responsible for the creative aspect of the compositions you are coming up with. The delivery of the content will primarily be determined depending on what the director and the producer needs and wants.
That is the other secret. Yes, you have total freedom to compose whatever you would like, under the direct supervision of the director and the producer!
I am sorry to say, even though you come up with the most amazing melody, bar, riff, loop, bridge, template, dynamic, whatever it is, cannot be finalized until it is approved by those who are in charge of the entire production.
In the eyes of the producer, the composer is not first priority. In a way though, you are. I know every single person reading this has seen a movie with poorly composed music. It really can make or break the movie.
So in reality, the director and producer really depend on you and have great trust that you will come up with something that will catch the attention of the audience.
More importantly, what about those monumental themes that spread mainstream and are never forgotten. For example, Indiana Jones, Star Wars or Jaws.
In a more recent day sense, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean or Harry Potter.
Even the Olympics, NFL or NBA.Without viewing where the music is coming from, I guarantee you everyone knows exactly what is being played just by hearing the melody.
So keep that in mind as you strive to please the mastermind behind it all.