Is it micromanaging to decide which instruments I want a composer to use? (movie)

[ironpony]

I am working with a composer on a current project and I find that he is going in a different direction with the music than what I wanted. Basically he likes his electronic, synthesized sounds, where as I usually prefer the more instrumental, acoustic sounds. But I find I kinda have to fight him on this, cause I don't think that electronic sound will work for this type of tone that the movie has.

So I am wondering, is it fair of me to tell him which instruments to use, in order to keep it more on the acoustic side, or is that micromanaging?

[feck]

Find a composer that adheres to your vision.
Who is in charge of the project, you or the composer?

[Poncho_NM]

Originally Posted by ironpony

I am working with a composer on a current project and I find that he is going in a different direction with the music than what I wanted. Basically he likes his electronic, synthesized sounds, where as I usually prefer the more instrumental, acoustic sounds. But I find I kinda have to fight him on this, cause I don't think that electronic sound will work for this type of tone that the movie has.

So I am wondering, is it fair of me to tell him which instruments to use, in order to keep it more on the acoustic side, or is that micromanaging?

It depends.... Really... If you can't get along, then find another composer...

[ocnjgirl]

Yes it’s fair. It’s your movie and you’re the director.

[creepy]

Instead of focusing on instruments, focus on the sound you want. Find comparable music and give them to the composer to get "feel" of what you want.

If you can't agree after a couple back and forths, politely dissolve the agreement.