Episodios

  • John Joseph Wiater on Composing with Binaural Beats on the Score of "I Think I'm Sick"

    John Joseph Wiater on Composing with Binaural Beats on the Score of "I Think I'm Sick"
    Jul 30 2024
    Binaural beats are an audio illusion often used in psychology circles to aid in stress reduction and concentration. Our guest today, composer John Joseph Wiater, used this compositional technique in a creative way to enhance the emotional impact of his score for the film “I Think I’m Sick.” He’s here to talk with us about it today. TOPICS INCLUDE: -John’s background -Finding the first composing job -Branching out to new styles -Binaural beats – what are they? -The use of binaural beats in film scoring -Future possibilities for exploration with binaural beats -DIY building a composing business About our Guest: https://johnwiater.com/ https://itisfilm.com/ Philidelphia-based John Joseph Wiater (Waiter) has scored over 15 genre-spanning films from an Oscar-qualifying family drama short to a dark comedy on suicide awareness, to espionage, romance, and sci-fi adventures. John's most recent credits include the debut feature from Danny Gevirtz "I Think I'm Sick", which portrays a young man's second chance at life after a failed suicide attempt. The score was a collaboration with long-time musical collaborator Matt Fell, and featured a textural scoring inspired by binaural beats and choral vocals. John has a strong following on social media through his educational and film composer and music production-centric content, and a large fanbase for his artistic compositions streaming on music platforms.
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    36 m
  • Award-winning Mixing Engineer Shalev Alon on Building a Career in the Entertainment Industry

    Award-winning Mixing Engineer Shalev Alon on Building a Career in the Entertainment Industry
    Jul 3 2024
    Today we are talking with Award-winning mixing engineer Shalev Alon. We’ll be discussing the art of mixing music, the difference between vocal and instrumental mixing, and we’ll also hear his excellent advice on building a successful career in music. TOPICS INCLUDE: -Mixing Music in depth: The width, the depth, and the height -Our ears are in charge of the final decisions – if it sounds good, it’s good. -The intricacies of mixing vocals -The importance of the foundation: good songs, good arrangement, good production -Common mixing mistakes -Shalev’s background and career path -Everyone can be successful in the entertainment business -What does success mean for you? -The value of persistence -The balance of building relationships – having social awareness -The 3 things you need to build your reputation and business https://www.youtube.com/@S.AMixing
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    39 m
  • From "Twinkle Twinkle" to "Gen V" - A Composer's Journey

    From "Twinkle Twinkle" to "Gen V" - A Composer's Journey
    Jun 10 2024
    Today we are talking with ASCAP award-winning composer, Matt Bowen. We discuss his musical development from a classically trained violinist touring with a youth symphony to a full-time composer. We also dive into the compositional process behind his project, the Amazon Series "Gen V." Topics Include: • Matt’s Background in violin • San Diego Youth Symphony • Learning harmonic structure • Do you know how to wrap cables? The value of an internship • The Importance of asking questions • Gen V: Threading the needle of spinoff music • Creating the Gen V “gritty” sound • How experience as an orchestrator helps with synthesized music • The members of the Gen V music team • Advice for aspiring musicians https://mattbowenmusic.com/ Matt Bowen is an ASCAP award-winning composer based in Los Angeles. A classically trained violinist from the age of three and later a member of a touring youth symphony, he ultimately shifted to working behind the scenes. He teamed up with record producer Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Faith No More) and worked as an engineer on RIAA-certified platinum singles Michael Franti & Spearhead's "All Rebel Rockers" and O.A.R.'s "All Sides.” As composing projects continued to ramp up, he ultimately pivoted to composing full-time. Bowen recently scored Hulu’s R-rated feature film THE BINGE starring Vince Vaughn and Skylar Gisondo. His work can be heard on the gritty Emmy Award-winning documentary BLOOD ROAD (Red Bull Media House). He also teamed up with Christopher Lennertz to co-score the Netflix TV series BEST WORST WEEKEND EVER. In addition to composing, Bowen has contributed as an arranger, orchestrator, and composer of additional music on a wide variety of projects for all mediums. He frequently works on Christopher Lennertz's music team on projects such as THE BOYS and BAD MOMS.
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  • Elyssa Samsel on Creating the Music for "Miller's Girl"

    Elyssa Samsel on Creating the Music for "Miller's Girl"
    May 19 2024
    Today we are talking with Elyssa Samsel, the composer behind the music of the Lionsgate feature film "Miller's Girl." We discuss her process of composing and creating the score for the popular film, including the use of conventional and unexpected instruments to add depth to scenes and characters. In addition, Elyssa discusses her background composing for musical theater and animation, the importance of collaboration, and her strategies for maintaining optimism in a competitive career. TOPICS INCLUDE: -Elyssa’s Background -BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop -The Importance of Collaboration -The Freedom of Composing for Animation -Endless Optimism and How to Persist Through “Hiccups” in Your Career -The Value of Networking and Consistency -Surround Yourself with “A Mastermind Alliance” -Behind the Music of “Miller’s Girl” -Advice for Aspiring Musicians https://www.samselanderson.com/ https://betweenthelinesmusical.com/ https://youtu.be/pKA01VUKlCU?si=kZGdalvpO9YQTUxY
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  • Cliff End Records: Behind the Scenes at an Independent Label

    Cliff End Records: Behind the Scenes at an Independent Label
    Apr 30 2024
    “Cliff End Records is more than a label; it’s a movement that empowers artists and navigates them through a vast ocean of musical possibilities.” In this episode Christine talks with Dina Rizvic and Alan Jones about the founding of Cliff End Records, and their goal of helping musicians create their art on their own terms. TOPICS INCLUDE: -Dina and Alan's backgrounds -The beginning of Cliff End Records -The goal of Cliff End Records -The history of recording and publishing -How a small label is different than a large label -Working with artists from a creative and legal standpoint -Plans for the future -A day in the life at an Independent Label -Advice for aspiring musicians https://www.cliffendrecords.com/ https://www.cliffendbooks.com/ https://dinarizvic11.wixsite.com/dinarizvic https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world/f/cliff-end-records-behind-the-scenes-at-an-independent-label
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  • Jason Brandt: The Composer's Role in Story-Telling

    Jason Brandt: The Composer's Role in Story-Telling
    Apr 15 2024
    Composer Jason Brandt joins us today as we’re talking about how the composer needs to function as part of the story telling team in the world of film and television production. We discuss strategies you can use as a composer to help to support your message, transport your audience to different settings, and even foreshadow key narrative events. Topics Include: What Stravinsky and Metallica have in common The world is so beautiful when looking back into the history of classical music In Media Music, many different genres can have a home. Composing on a 4-track recorder - how to adjust composing to new technology Write a piece of music every day - but don’t show it to anyone Give yourself space to fail Music’s role in storytelling - Looking into the music of Camp Hideout and Max Winslow and the House of Secrets” When does your ear get tired? Advice for aspiring composers About our Guest: https://www.jasonbrandt.com/ https://soundcloud.com/jasonbrandtmusic Jason Brandt recently composed music for the film Camp Hideout (starring Christopher Lloyd and Corbin Bleu) released by Roadside Attractions. This family comedy was released theatrically on September 15, 2023 and on HULU in February 2024. Jason also scored the award-winning film Max Winslow & The House Of Secrets, (starring Chad Michael Murray) F.R.E.D.I. (starring Kelly Hu), and Christmas Wonderland. Other films include the thrillers Mommy Be Mine and The Other Mother. A Christmas Reunion, (starring Denise Richards). Night of the Living Dead 3D (starring Sid Haig) and the documentary That Guy Dick Miller premiered at SXSW 2014. Jason also creates original music for a wide range of national television programming, including Cartoon Network's Teen Titans GO!, Mike Tyson Mysteries, Extra, and TMZ. Other TV shows include American Idol, The Bachelor The Bachelorette, and many more. Music Featured in this Episode: Camp Hideout Main Title - from the motion picture "Camp Hideout" Composed by Jason Brandt Who is Atticus Virtue? - from the motion picture "Max Winslow and The House of Secrets" - Composed by Jason Brandt The Story Begins -from the motion picture "F.R.E.D.I." - composed by Jason Brandt
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  • Composer Matt Novack discusses Composing Music for Comedy

    Composer Matt Novack discusses Composing Music for Comedy
    Apr 1 2024
    Have you stopped to think about what makes music funny? What makes a good action score? And what can a composer do to suck the life out of their composition? In today’s episode, we’re talking to Composer Matt Novack. We discuss all of this and really get into the details, so if you want to learn about how to write music like this, this is the episode for you. Matt Novack is a classically trained composer and percussionist whose intuitively smart scores have created indelible moments in (mostly) comedy projects across series and film. Matt’s music supports performances by many of today’s greatest comedic actors, including Amy Poelher, Paul Rudd, Rob Corddry, Megan Mullally, Henry Winkler and Will Arnett. Some of his notable credits include working cult favorite Children’s Hopsital, Netflix’s a Murderville, as well as award-winning Dog Days and spots for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. His most recent work can be heard on TBS’s Miracle Workers: End Times. Topics include: • Matt’s background and education as a percussionist/composer • What makes good “action” music • Scoring a comedy • Absurdist comedies vs sitcoms • What I wish I learned in school • Working with a temp track while staying original • Using and manipulating digital samples to create analog synth sound • Nothing kills the music of a scene like trying to be funny • The project Matt learned the most from • Advice for aspiring composers/musicians https://www.mattnovack.com/ Music featured in this episode (and shared with permission): Better Than Heroes Overture Composed by Matt Novack I Regret Lots of Things from "Harley Quinn" composed by Jefferson Friedman, Matt Novack, Christopher French I Like it Here from "Miracle Workers" Composed by Matt Novack Sad Sid from "Miracle Workers" Composed by Matt Novack The Enchanted Workshop Composed by Matt Novack End Times Main Title From "Miracle Workers" Composed by Matt Novack
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  • Music's Power to Change the World For the Better

    Music's Power to Change the World For the Better
    Mar 18 2024
    Today we are talking with Composer, Producer, Cellist, and Teaching Artist, Margaret Maria, about music’s power to change the world for the better. She shares her passion for creating music and giving back to the community by walking us through her not-for-profit organization "OrKidstra" as well as her creative projects. • Love at first sight with the cello • Learning to be fearless at Curtis Institute • Playing professionally. What comes next? • OrKidstra – not for profit serving kids in underserved areas • The internal drive to create and giving back to the community • Passion over Precision • Two goals of OrKidstra: create musicianship and social development • Academy of Impact through Music’s five pillars of creating social change through music • Finding a place where music and belonging are the same • Changing the social structure so children learn their voices matter • Genre-fluid collaboration: “Music Can Change the World” • Finding a place for new music https://margaretmariamusic.com/home https://orkidstra.ca/ https://www.aimpowers.com/ https://musictreson.com/ https://marbyllia-bg.bandcamp.com/album/uncountable-spheres https://www.apmmusic.com/albums/HARD-0061 https://www.craigrobertmcconnell.com/
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    38 m