Hello, I am Romanova Elena (anonym – Elena Bodrova). I was born in July 24, 1986 in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk region, Russia. Since childhood I have been interested in different kinds of art – drawing, writing poetry, short stories, and music composition.
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— Elena Bodrova (@composerbodrova) June 13, 2015
In 2003 I entered the Magnitogorsk State University, faculty of Psychological and graduated in 2008.
In 2012 I graduated from the “Music Theory” faculty of the Magnitogorsk Music Academy named after Glinka. Since 2012 I have been studying (teaching?) in the Academy with a degree in “Composition”.
Give a brief history of your career
Back in 2013, I started to work in the film industry and advertising (promotional video). Now I am working in Ray time production (Moscow) and FourReels Studios (Los Angeles) as a music composer.
My filmography:
- “Violin poem”, 2014, feature film (music composer, sound designer, director, screenwriter)
- “Girl with a dolphin”, 2014, animated cartoon (music composer)
- “Portrait of Ekaterina”, 2015, short documentary film (music composer)
- “King of the Mountain”, 2015, short film (music composer)
- “Magic ribbon”, 2016, ballet (music composer, librettist)
Did you study music or score for film
In 2012 I graduated from the “Music Theory” faculty of the Magnitogorsk Music Academy named after Glinka. I am studying at the Academy for a degree in “Composition”.It includes a lot of music disciplin
What is you work routine like
As a film music composer I usually work like this: first of all I clearly present an image of the film itself, feel the emotions it evokes. I see colors and textures, which a film director uses to produce a unique film coloring. Then I start composing music – select instrument voices to clearly emphasize the film atmosphere. I compose the melody and the future music harmony. And then give it a final form.
What is your greatest inspiration
I am often inspired by the film itself. I get into the film spirit and try to feel it in reality –visit similar places, live similar emotions. Itinspiresme. I am, moreover, inspired by nature: long cross-country walks give me strength, evoke inspiration and the desire to create. So considering all of the above, I can say that I am inspired by the life itself. And, of course, by the film which needs my music.
What acting books do you read
I read a lot, I love different genres – from classics to academic literature of my job profile.
What do you do when you get a project
First I go deep into it. Then I think it over and reflect on it. Try to get its essence and sound. Then I compose music.
What are your failures and successes
My greatest success is that I compose music, the thing I most wanted in my life. I think my strong sides in film music making are: the ability to catch an emotion and then emphasize it with music, and the speed of my performance – I usually blaze away. I love my job!
