Creative Thought Space |
Richey Rynkowski | Brighton, UK | www.richeyrynkowski.co.uk
Composer, Orchestrator, Sound Designer, Music Consultant
What do you think being creative means?
Well creativity can come in many forms and how you create depends on the medium you’re in. I think for me, being creative means taking inspiration from all your influences and trying to combine them in new and interesting ways to create something new. Then hopefully what you create will resonate, inspire and make others feel the same way you do about the things you love in that medium………well that’s my hope any way :)
How do you include creativity in your life?
I try and mix things up as best I can, I’m one of these people that can get bored very easily so I’m constantly looking at ways to keep things fresh and interesting. That can be as simple as just rearranging my daily routine or just being spontaneous. I listen to music pretty much all day everyday and I try to make what I listen to as varied as possible.
What are your thoughts on how your life has influenced your creative imagination, and how your creative imagination has influenced your life?
Well my childhood was quite isolating so I saw TV, film, music and games as an escape, almost as a way to pretend I was living a different life. I kind of got sucked in to the make believe and that then gave me this overwhelming curiosity and drive to go out and pursue a career in it. When I finally started doing what I loved full time everything else in my life sort of fell into place……well as best it could, so I kind of think one fuels the other.
Having a ‘creative life’ is incredible and very fulfilling but it’s not easy and it’s not for the faint hearted. It’s hard work and you have to have a thick skin and learn how to face constant rejection head on. You just have to decide whether it’s for you and if it is, be willing to sacrifice parts of normal life, that not everyone is willing to sacrifice, to do it. Do you want it or do you not? It’s a simple question but one that takes a lot of thought to decide on.
What, if any, exercises do you do to get into a creative mode?
Well when I’m working on a project I try to structure my day into two parts. Mornings usually start with hitting the gym early and then getting to my studio for around 9am. I usually spend the first couple of hours listening to music in the style of what I’ve got to write that day and try to get some inspiration. Once I’ve got an idea of what I’m going to write then I make a plan and a structure. Then I’ll start looking for sounds and getting all the bits and pieces I need to start writing. Once that's done the afternoon and evening will be spent writing and refining the cue or track.
When I’m not working I structure my day in the exact same way. I’ll study scores, play around on the piano, learn different bits of software and just generally try and up-skill as best I can. There's always something new to learn so it's a never ending process. Music doesn’t come easy to me so I have to work twice as hard as my peers just to keep up. If you put in the work and stay humble the creativity will usually take care of itself.
How important do you think creativity is in life?
For me it keeps life new, exciting and more playful, it fuels progression and your outlook on things……I feel incredibly lucky, thankful and humble that I have it in my life and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Well creativity can come in many forms and how you create depends on the medium you’re in. I think for me, being creative means taking inspiration from all your influences and trying to combine them in new and interesting ways to create something new. Then hopefully what you create will resonate, inspire and make others feel the same way you do about the things you love in that medium………well that’s my hope any way :)
How do you include creativity in your life?
I try and mix things up as best I can, I’m one of these people that can get bored very easily so I’m constantly looking at ways to keep things fresh and interesting. That can be as simple as just rearranging my daily routine or just being spontaneous. I listen to music pretty much all day everyday and I try to make what I listen to as varied as possible.
What are your thoughts on how your life has influenced your creative imagination, and how your creative imagination has influenced your life?
Well my childhood was quite isolating so I saw TV, film, music and games as an escape, almost as a way to pretend I was living a different life. I kind of got sucked in to the make believe and that then gave me this overwhelming curiosity and drive to go out and pursue a career in it. When I finally started doing what I loved full time everything else in my life sort of fell into place……well as best it could, so I kind of think one fuels the other.
Having a ‘creative life’ is incredible and very fulfilling but it’s not easy and it’s not for the faint hearted. It’s hard work and you have to have a thick skin and learn how to face constant rejection head on. You just have to decide whether it’s for you and if it is, be willing to sacrifice parts of normal life, that not everyone is willing to sacrifice, to do it. Do you want it or do you not? It’s a simple question but one that takes a lot of thought to decide on.
What, if any, exercises do you do to get into a creative mode?
Well when I’m working on a project I try to structure my day into two parts. Mornings usually start with hitting the gym early and then getting to my studio for around 9am. I usually spend the first couple of hours listening to music in the style of what I’ve got to write that day and try to get some inspiration. Once I’ve got an idea of what I’m going to write then I make a plan and a structure. Then I’ll start looking for sounds and getting all the bits and pieces I need to start writing. Once that's done the afternoon and evening will be spent writing and refining the cue or track.
When I’m not working I structure my day in the exact same way. I’ll study scores, play around on the piano, learn different bits of software and just generally try and up-skill as best I can. There's always something new to learn so it's a never ending process. Music doesn’t come easy to me so I have to work twice as hard as my peers just to keep up. If you put in the work and stay humble the creativity will usually take care of itself.
How important do you think creativity is in life?
For me it keeps life new, exciting and more playful, it fuels progression and your outlook on things……I feel incredibly lucky, thankful and humble that I have it in my life and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
