{"id":28575,"date":"2024-08-12T08:52:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T08:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/?p=28575"},"modified":"2024-08-29T08:04:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T08:04:44","slug":"nepal-travel-documentary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/nepal-travel-documentary\/","title":{"rendered":"How Josh Edwards used Artlist music in his travel documentary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After two years of shooting, editing, and walking, I recently completed my travel documentary series <em>Notes from Nepal<\/em>. From the unique culture and breathtaking views to altitude sickness and crazy bus rides, these episodes tell the story of what it\u2019s like to trek around the world-famous Annapurna Circuit in Nepal\u2019s stunning Himalayan mountains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6tWeHJo8kEM?si=jvHvmPu_ARyj5Gzg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Having a vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What really helped with the music choices for this project was having a clear vision from the outset. This is a travel documentary, so I knew that I wanted the music to emphasize elements of Nepal and the Himalayas as a way to ground the viewer in that time and place. For the same reasons we may associate romantic accordion music with scenes of Paris or <a href=\"https:\/\/artlist.io\/royalty-free-music\/categories\/jazz\">jazz music<\/a> playing over a busy New York sequence, I wanted to source songs incorporating Tibetan bowl chimes, chanting monks, and local Nepali folk instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-e71a6c67 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-1-1024x683.jpg ,https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-1-scaled.jpg 780w, https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-1-scaled.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Man in Nepal staring into sunset.\" class=\"uag-image-28576\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">Photo by Ben Harris<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-32f2ee78\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Using Artboards<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as I returned back from my trek, I set up an <a href=\"https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/artboard-feature\/\">Artboard on Artlist<\/a>. This is basically a brainstorming tool where I can store music I like or think might be a good fit for a particular project. Even when I wasn\u2019t working on Notes from Nepal, I would add to this Artboard any pieces I came across while searching for music for other projects that I felt were a great fit for the series. Over time, I slowly built up this playlist of songs, which proved incredibly helpful when it came to the editing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time I began to edit a new sequence in the film, I would fairly quickly have an idea of what I wanted the accompanying music track to be. I\u2019d head straight over to consult my Artboard because I knew that within this playlist, the chances were pretty high that I already had the right song saved. If I couldn\u2019t find the exact song, I used the \u201csimilar songs\u201d tool or checked out the Artist\u2019s other work. It really helped to streamline my editing process and made sourcing music that much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-7f398dee wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Himalaya-Artboard.png ,https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Himalaya-Artboard.png 780w, https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Himalaya-Artboard.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Himalaya-Artboard.png\" alt=\"Artlist Artboard by Josh Edwards\" class=\"uag-image-28584\" width=\"1896\" height=\"867\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local artists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What I love about Artlist is its extensive catalogs for each artist. I discovered <a href=\"https:\/\/artlist.io\/royalty-free-music\/artist\/suraj-nepal\/44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Suraj Nepal\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> work while searching for \u201cNepal,\u201d and quickly realized that many of his songs could be used in the series. Even if I heard one song that wasn\u2019t quite the right fit for a particular sequence, I knew I could sift through his other works to find what I was looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By featuring Suraj\u2019s work extensively throughout the series, I created a cohesive thread that binds the episodes together through music. Since this is a travel documentary, it makes sense to ground your audience in a particular place by featuring local musicians from that country or region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured songs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, I\u2019ve highlighted a selection of my favorite song choices for the series, breaking down why I picked them and how they work for the edit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The busy streets of Kathmandu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-417fdb05 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2-1-scaled.jpg ,https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2-1-scaled.jpg 780w, https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2-1-scaled.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Busy street Kathmandu.\" class=\"uag-image-28592\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1698\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first episode of <em>Notes from Nepal<\/em> is all about exploring Kathmandu. I knew from the start that I wanted to find a track that could reflect the hectic, busy, chaotic streets while also staying true to the city&#8217;s ancient heritage. The sequence was going to be fast-paced with a lot of cuts and high energy, so when I found Jerusalem by Suraj Nepal, I knew straight away that this was the right song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"playlist\" id=\"69cffb0a9b78b\"><\/div>\n\n    <script>\n        jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n\n            if(\"songs\" == 'songs') {\n                $.ajax({\n                    method: \"POST\",\n                    url: \"https:\/\/search-api.artlist.me\/v1\/graphql\",\n                    contentType: \"application\/json\",\n                    data: JSON.stringify({\n                        query: `query SongList($page: Int!, $songSortType: Int!, $take: Int!, $vocalMenuId: Int!, $categoryIds: [Int], $collectionId: String, $searchTerm: String) {\n                        songList(page: $page, songSortType: $songSortType, take: $take, vocalMenuId: $vocalMenuId, categoryIds: $categoryIds, collectionId: $collectionId, searchTerm: $searchTerm) {\n                          songs 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                 });\n\n                    \/\/ add event listener to the click on the wave itself\n                    audioWaveform.on(\"click\", () => {\n                        setTimeout(() => {\n                            if (wavesurfer.isPlaying()) {\n                                wavesurfer.pause();\n                                playPauseButton.html('<i class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>');\n                            } else {\n                                \/\/ pause all other audios that may be playing\n                                $('.playPauseButton').html('<i class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>');\n                                $.each(allWavesurfers, function(index, audio) {\n                                    allWavesurfers[index].pause();\n                                });\n                                \/\/ then play current audio\n                                wavesurfer.play();\n                                playPauseButton.html('<i class=\"fas 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title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We started our trek in the relatively low foothills of the Annapurna Region. This part of the Himalayas has many small settlements and villages, where Nepali folk music has emerged over the centuries. As we passed through the foothills, I knew I wanted to soundtrack it with an authentic <a href=\"https:\/\/artlist.io\/royalty-free-music\/categories\/folk\">folk song<\/a>, and once again, Suraj Nepal was my first choice. Freedom is exactly the song I had in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"playlist\" id=\"69cffb0a9b8e1\"><\/div>\n\n    <script>\n        jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n\n            if(\"songs\" == 'songs') {\n                $.ajax({\n                    method: \"POST\",\n                    url: \"https:\/\/search-api.artlist.me\/v1\/graphql\",\n                    contentType: \"application\/json\",\n                    data: JSON.stringify({\n                        query: `query SongList($page: Int!, $songSortType: Int!, $take: Int!, $vocalMenuId: Int!, $categoryIds: [Int], $collectionId: String, $searchTerm: String) {\n                        songList(page: $page, songSortType: $songSortType, take: $take, vocalMenuId: $vocalMenuId, categoryIds: $categoryIds, collectionId: $collectionId, searchTerm: $searchTerm) {\n                          songs {\n                            songId\n                            songName\n                            artistName\n          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Naturally, there\u2019s a reflection on being immersed in nature and meditative themes due to the peace and quiet you experience in such a place. I wanted to begin part three with a song that introduces and reflects those themes, as well as the religious beliefs of the region &#8211; they\u2019re a key reason why so many people have fallen in love with the Himalayan mountains. <a href=\"https:\/\/artlist.io\/royalty-free-music\/song\/136-hertz-earth-tone\/60542\">136 Hertz EARTH TONE<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/artlist.io\/royalty-free-music\/artist\/mystic-flute\/1337\">Mystic Flute<\/a> is a beautiful song that captures the essence of all this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"playlist\" id=\"69cffb0a9b959\"><\/div>\n\n    <script>\n        jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n\n            if(\"songs\" == 'songs') {\n                $.ajax({\n                    method: \"POST\",\n                    url: \"https:\/\/search-api.artlist.me\/v1\/graphql\",\n                    contentType: \"application\/json\",\n                    data: JSON.stringify({\n                        query: `query SongList($page: Int!, 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class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted to end part three with a grand crescendo of epic mountain views as we walked from Upper Pisang to Manang. 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        }, \"200\");\n                    });\n\n                });\n            }\n\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Altitude sickness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In part four, we reached extremely high elevations, and as a result, I suffered from severe altitude sickness. It\u2019s quite a challenge to convey on camera just how bad altitude sickness can make you feel because the physical symptoms aren&#8217;t always visible. I knew that the music choice here would be integral to communicating a sense of something going wrong, and I found the perfect song in Ben Winwood\u2019s Hope<em>.<\/em> It really gives you this feeling of unease and concern, immediately conveying that something isn\u2019t right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"playlist\" id=\"69cffb0a9bab4\"><\/div>\n\n    <script>\n        jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n\n            if(\"songs\" == 'songs') {\n                $.ajax({\n                    method: \"POST\",\n                    url: \"https:\/\/search-api.artlist.me\/v1\/graphql\",\n                    contentType: \"application\/json\",\n                    data: JSON.stringify({\n                        query: `query SongList($page: Int!, $songSortType: Int!, $take: Int!, $vocalMenuId: Int!, $categoryIds: [Int], $collectionId: String, $searchTerm: String) {\n                        songList(page: $page, songSortType: $songSortType, take: $take, vocalMenuId: $vocalMenuId, 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