Episodios

  • Are Production Music Composers Going Extinct?
    Jul 25 2024

    In this episode, we discuss the impact of technology and AI on the production, library, and sync music industry, drawing parallels to the career of Academy Award-winning animator Phil Tippett. We explore the extinction of various aspects of sync over the past decade, highlighting the real need to adapt and evolve.

    Watch this episode on YouTube!
    https://youtu.be/Gy1lymTRVno

    My Life In Monsters: Meet the Animator Behind Star Wars and Jurassic Park
    https://youtu.be/VTGQ_K0DBPo?si=1xP9W35rK2wCKB-5

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    54 m
  • How To Use Your Superpower (with Nathan Toft)
    Jul 18 2024

    In this episode, Nathan Toft, winner of the What's Your Superpower Composer Quest, shares his journey into production and library music. He discusses embracing his trombone superpower, recording challenges at home, the limitations of virtual instruments, and breaking out of a creative rut.

    Watch this episode on YouTube!
    https://youtu.be/2h1WF-HTnO0

    Connect with Nathan!
    nathantoft.ca

    Funny Bone Street
    https://likha.sourceaudio.com/album/10859312

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    55 m
  • Understanding Orchestral Articulations
    Jul 12 2024

    In this episode, we're digging into orchestral articulations in the DAW. We'll be exploring BBCSO, which features a wealth of fantastic articulations, and examining the string, brass, and woodwind sections. I'll demonstrate and unpack various articulations, providing you with insights into their sounds and potential uses.

    Watch this episode on YouTube!
    https://youtu.be/7_q_ELFfH5c

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    1 h y 1 m
  • Getting Into Film Scoring (with Scott Mclaughlin)
    Jul 4 2024

    For many, including myself, film music remains the Holy Grail. While I love writing production music for libraries, scoring to picture is a rewarding and challenging pursuit that I aspire to.

    So joining me today on the podcast is 52 Cues family member Scott McLaughlin, who is venturing into film music. We discuss his upcoming projects, how he balances production and film music, which skills transfer, and the challenges he faces.

    Watch this episode on YouTube!
    https://youtu.be/_VzD5eB2cyc

    Connect with Scott!
    www.scottmclaughlinmusic.com
    https://scottmclaughlinmusic.bandcamp.com
    https://www.instagram.com/scottmclaughlinmusic

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    58 m
  • How to Play the DAW Like an Instrument
    Jun 27 2024

    In this episode, I discuss why I believe the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is an instrument and how treating it as such can enhance our creative flow. By learning, performing, and practicing the DAW the same way we would with a traditional instrument, we can compose better and faster and reduce the friction between having an idea and expressing it through our tools!

    Watch this episode on YouTube
    https://youtu.be/BVVBXA53Xnk

    00:00 - Intro & welcome
    02:00 - Weekly check-in
    15:00 - Main Topic: How To Play Your DAW Like An Instrument
    20:04 - #1: Mastering the fundamentals
    23:40 - #2: How to start expressing yourself
    26:08 - #3: Manipulating your DAW in real-time recording
    29:59 - #4: Practicing the DAW like an instrument
    34:20 - #5: Building a repertoire with templates
    37:09 - #6: The importance of critical listening
    41:29 - How to join the 52 Cues community
    42:50 - This week's cue: "Truth Serum"
    46:42 - Outro

    SEIDS - https://www.youtube.com/@SEIDS_

    Record Companies Suno and Udio
    https://bit.ly/4eIuLE2

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    49 m
  • Production Music Is A Team Sport
    Jun 19 2024

    So I had a crazy idea: what if I invited Family members from the 52 Cues community to come to my house and spend the weekend hanging out and sharing life? Well, this past April, 12 members flew from around the work to join me in Orlando where we cooked, made music, talked shop, and even recorded a podcast episode discussing the importance of community and relationships in production music.

    Watch this episode on YouTube!
    https://youtu.be/gZ-9K9lFavs

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    57 m
  • More Inconvenient Truths About Production Music
    Jun 13 2024

    In this episode, Dave shares five more "Inconvenient Truths" for sync composers, including insights on how to stand out in an increasingly competitive industry, and reveals some hard-to-hear realities every production music composer should know.

    Plus, we reveal the winner of the "What's Your Superpower" Composer Quest, and Dave talks about rekindling the spark with drumming.

    Watch this Episode on YouTube
    https://youtu.be/zVkvio6pfi8

    First Episode: The Inconvenient Truths About Production Music | 52 Cues Podcast, 2022 Week 35
    https://youtu.be/-TPllxYYFUg

    A.I. - Time To Throw In The Towel??? by @TheCrowHillCo
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhkdpnD-jFc

    More from Michal Sinka
    http://michalsinka.com

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    1 h y 5 m
  • What's Your Superpower? Composer Quest Live!
    Jun 7 2024

    The quest: showcase your particular, extraordinary abilities! Whether your strength lies in crafting compelling rhythms, enchanting melodies, masterful mixing, innovative sound design, or anything in between, in this episode we listen to the 10 submissions and you get to vote!

    Voting is open through June 9!
    https://www.52cues.com/vote

    Watch this episode on YouTube
    https://youtu.be/ZTnDzugndvw

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    53 m