Interview with music supervisor Brittany Douziech of Hulu's Life and Beth

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

Charles interviews LA-based music supervisor Brittany Douziech. They discuss her work on Season 2 of Hulu’s Life and Beth, including the challenges of licensings music for a period piece and working with local musicians.

They also talk about the balance between budget and clearance, the importance of exposing smaller artists, and the complexities of clearing covers. Brittany shares her experience working on a music documentary and her journey into music supervision. The conversation highlights the evolving role of music supervision and the challenges of clearing complex tracks, for example, Brittany discusses the challenges of clearing old school songs, particularly those with unresponsive or deceased writers. She also shares her passion for combining history and music in time-period pieces. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration in music supervision and building rapport with showrunners. Reflecting on the impact of the pandemic on the industry, Brittany discusses the need for diversity and support for marginalized communities. Wrapping up, she offers advice for breaking into music supervision and highlights the importance of organization in the role.

Takeaways

🌟Working on a period piece requires careful selection and licensing of music that fits the time period.

🌟Balancing budget and clearance is a challenge in music supervision, especially when dealing with evergreen tracks.

🌟Music supervisors play a crucial role in exposing smaller artists and giving them exposure and opportunities.

🌟Clearing covers can be complex, requiring coordination with publishers and ensuring all necessary rights are obtained.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and background

00:24 Season 2 of Life and Beth

01:27 Working on a period piece

03:21 The challenges of licensing music

04:18 Balancing budget and clearance

05:19 Navigating clearance and budget for evergreen tracks

06:33 Exposing smaller artists

07:55 On camera music performances

08:41 Clearing covers

09:32 Challenges in clearing a Hank Williams cover

10:27 Working on a music documentary

12:39 Working with Whirly Girl

13:35 Breaking into music supervision

14:46 Working on TV productions

16:31 The Evolution of Music Supervision

19:09 Clearing old-school songs

20:09 Challenges with estates

21:44 Combining history and music

22:58 Passion for time-period pieces

23:24 Collaboration in music supervision

24:52 Building rapport with showrunners

26:27 Impact of the pandemic on the industry

27:04 Navigating diversity in the industry

29:04 Supporting marginalized communities

31:50 Networking and education in music supervision

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S2.EP3: Interview with Lana Bui, Music Director at Rogue Planet

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

In this conversation, Lana Bui, the music director at Rogue Planet, discusses her journey into music supervision and her role at Rogue Planet. She talks about the day-to-day tasks of a music director, including working with editors and composers, and the importance of being innovative in the trailer music industry. Lana also discusses the use of covers in trailers and the trends in trailer music. She emphasizes the importance of marketing and the challenges of navigating the approval process. The conversation also touches on the role of social media in the music industry. The conversation covers various topics including the impact of TikTok on artists, the importance of social skills in the industry, the value of mentorship, the potential risks and benefits of AI in music, and the popularity of country music. The guests also discuss the role of storytelling in music and the creation of curated playlists. Overall, the conversation highlights the evolving landscape of the music industry and the need for continuous learning and adaptation.

Takeaways

🌟 Music supervision is a job that requires a love for film and music, as well as an understanding of how they come together to create emotional responses in the audience.

🌟 In the trailer music industry, it is important to be innovative and find unique ways to create recognizability and draw the audience’s attention.

🌟 Covers are often used in trailers to offer a modern take on familiar songs and attract both younger and older audiences.

🌟 The approval process for trailer music can be challenging, with multiple layers of decision-makers involved.

🌟 Social media presence and following can play a role in the selection of artists for trailer music. TikTok has provided a platform for talented artists to showcase their work and connect with a global audience.

🌟 Social skills are an underrated but essential skill in the music industry, as they help artists effectively communicate and advocate for themselves.

🌟 Mentorship plays a crucial role in the development of aspiring artists, providing guidance and support in navigating the industry.

🌟 The use of AI in music raises concerns about copyright and authenticity, but also presents opportunities for creating affordable playlists.

🌟 Country music is gaining mainstream popularity due to its storytelling and emotional appeal.

🌟 Curated playlists offer a personalized and eclectic mix of music, reflecting individual tastes and nostalgia.

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S2 EP. 2: Analog Recording Tips & Sync-Friendly Music

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, Charles and Chase discuss capturing the vintage blues rock sound and the trend of recreating vintage analog pieces. They also delve into the vocal chain and analog recording process. The hosts highlight the significance of a well-balanced mix and master for sync and the need to create cohesive songs that fit the narrative of a scene. They review several sync-friendly cuts and provide insights into their sync potential.

Takeaways

🌟 Capturing the authentic vintage sound is crucial for syncing music to period pieces.

🌟 The trend of recreating vintage analog gear provides affordable options for indie artists.

🌟 A well-balanced mix and master is essential for sync, ensuring that music doesn't compete with dialogue or distract from the scene.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction

1:36 Capturing the Vintage Blues Rock Sound

3:00 Plugins and production for Indie Artists

4:20 Chase’s vocal effects with respect to Sync

4:50 Vocal Chain ad Analog Recording Process

6:45 EQ settings and mixing your tracks

8:50 Importance of your mix and master for claps and snaps for sync

10:35 Creating Cohesive songs for sync

11:02 Kohl’s Ad and use of ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ by Stardust

12:40 Chase Walker Band Cuts

13:57 Dom Brady feat. Nor Kin4Life ‘Space RKT’ (Remix)

15:33 Sync Insights on ‘Space RKT’ (Remix)

17:05 Flashback scenes and how it ties in with Sync

17:50 Playback of Jess Meilman’s, ‘Pessimist’

19:44 Insights on ‘Pessimist’ for Sync

20:13 Writing love interest tunes for Sync

20:40 Chase’s insights on ‘Pessimist’ with respect to Sync

22:32 Playback of ‘Honestly’ by Monica Young, as produced by Dom Brady

24:44 Chase’s take on ‘Honestly’ with respect to Sync

25:38 Working with vocal coaches

26:49 Chase’s insights on singing techniques

29:40 Authentic lyrics for Sync

30:00 Shoutouts to TheLoveOfPpl and F-use

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🎙️ SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture and everything in between including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, agents, and music supervisors where we riff about syncs and the state of the music industry. Subscribe to the channel for future episodes.

Music: "Flying Tigers" from Magic Tiger

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