In this episode of the Epic Score Podcast, Gabe Shadid sits down with composer Alex Pfeffer to talk about the journey of finding your voice in cinematic music.

From early experiments writing rough demos to discovering his own powerful epic orchestral sound, Alex shares how he pushed and took chances to achieve goals beyond being just a composer.

The conversation explores the realities of building a career in music—how composers actually meet collaborators, the importance of creative community, and how relationships still matter in an increasingly digital world.

They also dive into one of the biggest questions facing artists today: what happens to creativity in the age of AI? As technology changes the landscape of music production, composers are redefining how they connect, collaborate, and stay creatively relevant.

Whether you're an aspiring film composer, trailer music fan, or creator navigating the evolving music industry, this episode offers an honest look at the challenges and opportunities of building a career in cinematic music.

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In this episode of the Epic Score Podcast, host Gabe Shadid shares the story of an unexpected moment when Epic Score's music crossed into mainstream Hip-Hop. Drake released his hit song "First Person Shooter (feat. J. Cole)," and it featured a sample from the Epic Score track "Redemption".

Gabe shares a behind-the-scenes look at how trailer music can travel far beyond promo licensing to the wild world of global pop culture. "First Person Shooter" debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and that was just the start of even more adventures.

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In this episode of the Epic Score Podcast, Gabe Shadid sits down with longtime friend and SuperBloom ad agency owner Tom Dunlap for a wide-ranging conversation about creative careers, advertising, and what it takes to sustain long-term professional growth.

Tom shares how his creative curiosity evolved into a decades-long career in marketing and agency leadership. The discussion explores creative instincts, adapting to new technology, building momentum over time, staying relevant in a changing world and the mindset required to keep moving forward in a competitive industry.

Whether you work in music, advertising, or the broader creative world, this episode offers practical perspective on following your interests, developing your skills, and playing the long game.

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