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I Veneti Antichi

Role: ComposerFormat: DocumentaryYear: 2024

I Veneti Antichi – Riding the Myth is a historical docu-film directed by Tommaso Giusto and produced by Akeron Film, dedicated to the ancient Veneti civilization and their mythic and cultural imagination.

I composed the music for the battle sequences and the ritual banquet scenes, working on two distinct registers: on one side a tighter, more rhythmic writing to support the conflict, on the other a more ceremonial and evocative musical framework for communal moments.

The score accompanies the cinematic reconstructions, reinforcing the epic tone of the story while maintaining narrative clarity and an educational purpose.

Proof Quotes

"Meeting Pietro was crucial, without him we would never have been able to accomplish it."
Tommaso GiustoDirector & ProducerAkeron FilmProject: I Veneti antichi

Soundtrack

Case Studies

I Veneti Antichi, The Battle With The Spartans (Action)

I Veneti Antichi · Action · 04:59

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Goal
Hold a clear rhythmic spine for the edit, give the clashes weight, and keep the cue readable so the educational tone stays intact.
Result
The scene feels kinetic but intelligible. The rhythm stays locked to the edit, the clashes land with weight, and the narration still reads cleanly.
File delivery
Final mix plus a lighter percussion alternate, clearly labelled.
Video
Context

Reconstruction of the battle with the Spartans, built on fast cuts and long battlefield wides. The sequence needs drive without turning into a modern action trailer, and it must leave space for historical narration and sound design.

Music in/out
In: 00:00 Wide battlefield shot, pulse enters.
Change: 02:06 First clash, brass and percussion lock to cuts.
Out: 04:59 Aftermath wide, cue releases into sustain.
Note: Keep the cue lean until the first clash. Avoid constant hits so the narration and battle FX remain dominant.
What was needed
Wanted: Drive and clarity. A historical tone with orchestral weight, but never trailer-style.
Avoid: Wall-to-wall percussion, oversized hits, or music that masks narration.
Options tested
  • A: Percussion-only pulse. Too dry and not enough identity.
  • B: Low strings pulse, brass calls on shifts, full orchestra only at the first clash.
  • C: Full orchestral wall from the start. Overwhelming and flattened the dynamics.
Final choice: B
How the music sounds

Built on a low strings ostinato and a heartbeat kick to keep the pulse steady while the edit accelerates. Short brass calls and trombone figures mark shifts in formation, but the full orchestra is held back until the first clash, so the impact reads as a narrative turn instead of constant intensity. After the collision, the harmony opens into sustained low strings to let the aftermath breathe while keeping tension under the narration.

Track: “The Battle”
Delivery details
  • Delivery format: WAV (linear PCM)
  • Specs: 48 kHz, 24-bit
  • Sync: aligned to final picture
  • Alt: reduced percussion for VO
  • Stems: strings, brass, percussion
  • Separate stems where needed, clear naming and tracked versions for a safe post delivery.
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