S2: E6 Interview with Angela Leus, SVP of Universal Films

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

Charles interviews Angela Leus, SVP from Universal Films, about the state of the industry and the importance of diversity in storytelling.

Angela discusses how Universal has been committed to diversity for a long time, with diverse leadership on a wide range of projects. She also talks about her role as SVP and the different aspects of her job, from working with composers & songwriters to overseeing the music in films & various franchises. Angela also shares her thoughts on the impact of artificial intelligence in the industry and offers advice for those starting out in the entertainment industry.

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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

Podcast produced by Blue Buddha Entertainment

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S2: E5: Producer Dom Brady & Artist MiaMei: Behind the Beats & Rhymes

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, Charles Levan from Blue Buddha Entertainment interviews producer Dom Brady and pop-hip hop artist MiaMei. Dom Brady shares his early influences and how he got into music production and shares some of his current collabs. MiaMei talks about her love of music and her journey as a singer and how she first connected with Dom. They discuss their collaboration process and the creative input they both bring to their songs. They also talk about their live performances and future plans of working together. In this episode we also play two of MiaMei’s songs as produced by Dom Brady.
Takeaways

🌟 Dom Brady started as an MC for a live hip hop reggae band and later gravitated towards music production and engineering.

🌟 Mia Mei has always loved music and draws inspiration from artists like Mary Jane Girls and DJ Quik.

🌟 Their collaboration process involves Dom sending beats to Mia, who then writes lyrics and melodies to match the beats.

🌟 They both value the authenticity and versatility of their songs, and are open to remixes and collaborations with other artists.

🌟 Mia's live performances are energetic and engaging, and she plans to have a live band and dancers in the future.

🌟 They are excited about the potential sync opportunities for their songs and are open to exploring different genres and styles.

🌟 They both enjoy listening to a variety of music, including old classic lowrider songs and current popular tracks.

More about MiaMei here:

IG: instagram.com/officialmiamei

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@miameimusic

More about Dom Brady here: dom_brady1/

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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.

Podcast produced by Blue Buddha Entertainment

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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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