What does it mean to spend 17 years going all in on an idea? And what's it like when it's time for you to step away from that idea and entrust it to someone else? After founding Cinesamples and running it for nearly 2 decades, Mike has decided to step down as the company's CEO and get back to his roots. In this episode of Orchestrated, Mike Patti and his successor Chris Hayzel sit down to discuss the history of Cinesamples, Mike's decision to step down, and what he hopes the future of the company and its plugin Musio has in store.
What do Hans Zimmer, Billie Eilish, Game of Thrones, and Kendrick Lamar have in common? They’ve all worked with Molly Rogers. Over the last decade or so, Molly has proven to be somewhat of a juggernaut in the music world. Armed with her violin, viola, and voice, she’s been featured on a staggering list of major Hollywood film scores, video games, albums and stages around the world. But it hasn’t always been that way.
Growing up in a funeral home in Frankfurt, Kentucky, Molly discovered the complexities of grief and human emotion at a young age, and she turned to music to help her process it all. Starting violin lessons at the age of 4, she found a creative outlet that would shape the trajectory of the rest of her life. So in this episode Molly sits down with the Orchestrated crew to share her journey from a small Kentucky town to massive studios and stages around the world, and offers her unique insights on the importance of staying in touch with your love for music, no matter how big your career gets.
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00:00 Preview
00:34 Introducing Molly
03:26 Molly’s Ridiculous Resume
06:25 Growing up in a funeral home
07:53 Starting young
11:24 Getting serious about music
19:47 The “Prodigy” myth
29:25 Moving to Hollywood
33:55 Making a name & finding community
38:27 The turning point
43:48 Lessons from the early days
48:01 Recording vs Performing
52:41 The challenges of success
01:00:29 The career of Molly’s dreams
01:10:04 Looking forward/Orchid Quartet
01:15:43 Outro
In this episode of "Orchestrated," Chris Hazel and Mike Patti sit down with accomplished musician, producer, and songwriter Scott Goldbaum to delve into the intricate world of songwriting. Through personal anecdotes and live demonstrations, Scott shares his journey from a young and curious musician to working with industry giants like Sting, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban. The conversation explores the intimate process of songwriting, the creative process, and the importance of authenticity, adaptability, and non-judgement in music. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of songwriting, with practical advice for aspiring songwriters. This episode is a deep dive into the artistry and craft of creating music that resonates.
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:07 - Scott’s Songwriting journey
00:13:40 - The importance of genuine expression in songwriting
00:18:05 - Insights into the iterative process of songwriting and finding one’s voice.
00:27:28 - Allowing songs to develop over time.
00:30:14 -Writing for different artists and projects.
00:34:18 - Songwriting vs. composing
00:40:07 - Scott’s songwriting approach
00:43:10 - Stream-of-consciousness writing
00:47:24 - Self-judgement and the Creative process
00:55:21 - Considering your audience and taking chances
01:04:28 - Self awareness and creativity
01:12:19 - Writing solo vs with a band
01:21:14 - Final thoughts and advice
This week on Orchestrated, electronic music producer TAETRO joins hosts Chris Hazel and Steve Goldstein to dive into the dynamic world of music creation in an online world. Since 2014, TAETRO has built a substantial presence on YouTube, developing a large, highly engaged community and a sustainable creative career. Together, the trio explore the multifaceted journey of music production, the evolution of YouTube as a platform for artists, and share universal insights into maintaining a fulfilling creative life in the face of relentless digital demand. Whether you're an aspiring musician, a seasoned producer, or a curious listener, this episode offers valuable perspectives on living a fulfilling creative life regardless of your aspirations.
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00:00 - Intro
06:14 - TAETRO’s YouTube Journey
12:08 - Demystifying the creative process
18:28 - Redefining success
21:25 - Staying versatile as a creator
26:13 - Staying mentally healthy
36:28 - Expanding your skillset
47:00 - The importance of exploring other interests
55:28 - Handling Trolls
56:39 - Dealing with burnout/leave the pressure behind
01:15:03 - Identity/being more than just one thing
01:23:17 - Advice for aspiring content creators
01:26:46 - Outro
The Orchestrated crew is back at it with a second Mailbag episode! In this episode Mike Patti, Steve Goldshein, and Chris Hayzel answer more of your music questions, ranging from how to protect your music from sneaky music bandits, to making smooth transitions between scenes in a film, and even prophesying the potential destruction of the media music industry! So buckle in for another fun Q&A session with Orchestrated: A Music Podcast.
00:00 - Intro
02:41 - How do I protect my music?
10:01 - How do I tilt the odds in my favor?
19:26 - Will unbalanced career opportunities ruin the industry?
42:46 - What’s the best way to transition between scenes?
57:46 - Mike’s Mailbag Question
1:11:12 - Outro
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Jongnic Bontempts (JB) is a powerhouse of a composer. With his incredible work on films like The Land, United Skates, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, you'd think that he's been in the film music game forever. So you might be surprised to know that JB didn't even discover his interest in film music until he was in his mid 30s.
Normally the pursuit of a music career is considered to be a young person's game, and yet JB stepped into this world later in life, and with his experience and his unique perspective he's been able to carve out an incredibly successful and expressive career as one of today's hottest modern film composers.
So in this episode of Orchestrated, Mike Patti and Chris Hayzel learn about JB's background, his journey, and how his perspective, family, and faith helped him to build a successful career in the world of film music.
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00:00 Intro
02:41 How we know JB
04:48 Why I never saw music as a career
09:40 Diving into the tech world
12:48 Giving up success to pursue music
17:47 Erasing the slate/back to school
19:22 It’s not who you know, it’s who knows you
24:13 Balancing life with music
33:21 Living a musical life
39:53 Age and race in the music industry
48:15 The importance of being yourself
52:50 What kind of musician are you?
57:25 Where music is going/keeping perspective
01:02:50 Conclusion
On this week's episode of Orchestrated, we're answering your music questions! Whether you're just starting out in music, or you've been in for a while and are wondering where to go next, Mike Patti, Steve Goldshein, and Chris Hayzel are combining their decades of experience to (hopefully) provide you with some helpful insight when it comes to navigating the often confusing world of Professional Music Production. #musicproducer #musicbusiness #composer #cinesamples #musio -----------------------------------------
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Send us your questions at orchestrated@musio.com --------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - How do you get music in music libraries? 07:45 - What is a music library? 18:43 - How do you make samples sound realistic? 31:28 - Mixing orchestral samples 38:20 - Does music school really matter? 48:07 - Should I move to a big city for music? 54:23 - How do you charge for music creation? 01:05:45 - The bullshit of music business 01:11:28 - Conclusion
On this week's episode of Orchestrated: A Music Podcast, Mike Patti and Chris Hayzel are joined by film composer Brian Ralston to talk about the business of making music.
With over 20 years in the industry and a keen interest in helping to guide young composers, Brian has taught music business courses at UCLA's Film Scoring Program and hosted the popular SCOREcast Podcast. On the pod we discuss how to get started in the industry, the importance of being diverse in your abilities, how to negotiate contracts, and most importantly, how to make money as a film composer.
Brian also fills us in on his newest endeavor "Demystifying the Composer Business," a seminar with the express goal of spreading music business knowledge to a wider audience to help them navigate the often daunting terrain of Hollywood. Check out the course at the link below and enter the code ORCHESTRATED to get $50 off the two day seminar and take advantage of this amazing opportunity to get real insight from real professionals.
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00:00 - Intro
01:47 - Are We Recording?
04:00 - Meet Brian Ralston
08:42 - Essential Skills for Professional Composers
14:42 - Negotiating Contracts
22:31 - The Importance Diversifying
24:58 - How To Charge For Your Music
30:24 - Streaming Services and Royalties
39:11 - The Importance of Diversifying (part 2)
42:41 - Being A Musical Entrepreneur
51:05 - Putting Food On The Table In The Beginning
55:48 - Working for Other Composers
01:00:04 - What it Takes To Be In The Business
01:07:14 - A.I. and The Future of Music
01:23:25 - Demystifying The Composer Business
01:29:35 - Conclusion
It’s no secret that A.I. is a nuanced hot button issue, especially in the world of music and the creative arts. But the inevitable nature of this fast developing technology is so prevalent that we feel obligated as a music tech company to take a closer look at it. So in this episode, the Musio team discusses the potential impacts of Artificial Intelligence on the creative process. Mike, Steve, and Chris examine ways that A.I. tools have made a positive change in some creative mediums, while considering carefully the potential negatives and the concerns of music creators around the world, all while trying to find the answer to the question: Should Musio include A.I.?
00:00 Introduction (Why we’re talking about A.I.)
06:09 Our Personal Feelings About A.I.
13:13 Reshaping the Creative Process
19:27 Helpful A.I. in Video Editing
25:14 Potential Negative Impacts
28:08 A.I. in the Music Industry
30:30 Music That Stands the Test of Time
35:32 Potential Impacts On Music Learning
47:35 A.I.’s Ability to Evoke Emotions in Art
51:50 Can A.I. Emulate the Human Quality of Music?
57:13 How Musio Could Ethically Implement A.I.
01:09:53 The Unpredictable Nature of Modern Technology
01:16:30 It’s An Exciting Time (What Should We Do?)
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Back in 2021, while Cinesamples was recording their Industry Brass libraries at the Alfred Newman Scoring Stage, Mike Patti sat down with American composer and conductor David Newman to talk about his career, what it was like to get started in the industry back then, how music transformed film way back in the 1930s (and saved King Kong), and how technology is transforming film music today. Newman's experience both as a prolific composer and as the son of Alfred Newman (one of film music's most iconic figures) gives him a unique long-view perspective on the past, present, and future of music in the world of movies, and he shares it all with us here. So pop on your headphones, press play, and enjoy this incredible conversation with David Newman.
Dive into the cold and raw sounds of Icelandic music. On this first episode of Orchestrated, Mike Patti and Chris Hayzel talk with composer and Iceland native Veigar Margeirsson to learn more about what makes the music of Iceland so unique. Veigar sheds light on the history of folk music in the land of Ice and Fire and explains how he believes the National attitude of "þetta reddast" has driven musical innovation in the country. Oh, and we get an update on the volcano situation.
If you're feeling curious and want to explore a collection of beautifully recorded traditional Icelandic instruments look no further! Musio just released "Iceland" and "Women of the North," two meticulously crafted sample libraries recorded at the legendary Stúdió Sýrland in Reykjavik, Iceland. Made in collaboration with local musicians who know these instruments best, "Iceland and "Women of the North" capture the essence of Iceland's musical traditions. Try it absolutely free today at:
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