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Making A Soundtrack

Making A Soundtrack

Gareth Davies

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From composer to screen: the journey of the orchestral score. We all know that the composer writes the music for a soundtrack, but what about all the people we don't see or hear about? Making A Soundtrack Season 2 shines a light on all of the people who contribute their time, energy and skill to bring an orchestral soundtrack to life.
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Making A Soundtrack - Little Mix

Little Mix

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01/17/20 • 32 min

Gareth adds strings and piano to the theme tune, and Dan talks through track 6 to illustrate his mixing process.

Next week's episode will mark the end of series 1 of Making A Soundtrack (booo). To celebrate we are going to the Royal Festival Hall (Central Bar) next Saturday 25th January from 6pm. Anyone and everyone is welcome, so come along and have a chat. All the details are on the website, and there's an event set up on our Facebook page if you'd like let us know you're coming.

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For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com

Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack

Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack

Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack

Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.


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Making A Soundtrack - The Composer

The Composer

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11/06/20 • 38 min

Gareth & Dan are joined by a very special guest host for the series. This week's guest is Segun Akinola - a composer for film and television - best known for his music in the latest incarnation of 'Doctor Who', starring Jodie Whittaker.
Links
Segun's website: https://bit.ly/31sCyCk
Doctor Who Series 12 soundtrack: https://bit.ly/3gtKKGM
Say hello on social media:
Twitter: @screenlesspod
Instagram: @screenlesspod
Facebook: @screenlesspod
Find out all you need to know and listen to bonus content at www.makingasoundtrack.com
Making A Soundtrack season 2 is produced by Gareth Davies, Dan Watts and Tristan Noon for screenless.


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Making A Soundtrack - Opening Scene

Opening Scene

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08/16/19 • 0 min

The TV drama is imagined; the work and the guests are real.In mid-2019 composers Dan Watts and Gareth Davies met for lunch to discuss a collaboration idea. What if they could make a TV drama soundtrack without actually being commissioned? What if that collaboration could be journaled in some way to attract producers and influencers? What if it their experiences could help and inform other people?
The Making A Soundtrack podcast was born. Join Dan & Gareth as they find out what it takes to create a TV drama soundtrack.
For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com
Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack
Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack
Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack
Making A Soundtrack is a screenless production.


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Making A Soundtrack - All A-board, Rob McCallum!

All A-board, Rob McCallum!

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09/13/19 • 31 min

Dan and Gareth talk about lack of sleep and their hopes for a Captain Pike spin off. They also chat with storyboard and concept art legend Rob McCallum.

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For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com

Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack

Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack

Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack

You can follow Rob McCallum and see his amazing artwork:

Twitter: @rob_mccallumart / @rob_mccallum

Instagram: @rob_mccallum

Also, check out Rob's IMDB profile, it's quite an amazing list!

Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

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Making A Soundtrack - Noon With A Tune

Noon With A Tune

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10/11/19 • 40 min

Gareth gives Dan a one-minute challenge. They also give an update on the soundtrack album and chat with Tristan Noon - orchestrator to the TV drama soundtrack stars - about his working life, managing the stress and the importance of patience.

You can find out more about Tristan and his work at www.tristannoonmusic.com

Twitter: @NoonWithATune

Instagram: @noonwithatune

Facebook: From DAW to Score

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Making A Soundtrack - Workflow

Workflow

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10/04/19 • 36 min

Dan and Gareth are going to the pub, and you're invited! Head to makingasoundtrack.com to find out details.

In this episode they give an update on the album and head behind the scenes to talk through their workflow and some of the tools they are using. Disclaimer: this podcast is not sponsored by anyone (all offers considered), and any products mentioned are simply part of the project workflow.

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For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com

Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack

Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack

Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack

Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.


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Making A Soundtrack - The Direct Approach, With Steve Hughes
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10/25/19 • 48 min

Dan and Gareth talk track 5 of their soundtrack album, another character theme. They also chat with director Steve Hughes, whose lengthy list of credits includes Creeped Out, Doctor Who, Wolfblood, Casualty, The Athena, Midsomer Murders, Suspects, Land Girls, Strike Back, Killing Eve, The Feed and most recently the Jason Bourne spin-off Treadstone.

You can find out more about Steve and his work at IMDb

Twitter: @moviegoblin

Instagram: @moviegoblin

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Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack

Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack

Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.


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Making A Soundtrack - Communication, With Peter Blach
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11/29/19 • 50 min

Gareth & Dan get together at Dan's studio to review tracks. They also talk about the development of track 8, and chat with Folkestone-based director Peter Blach about his debut feature, Seagull.

Find out more about Peter and his work via Twitter: @peterblach74

Watch the Seagull trailer here.

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Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack

Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack

Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.


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Making A Soundtrack - 'On Set' Music, With Simon Whiteside
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11/15/19 • 52 min

Gareth talks through his surprising approach to track 7 and hands off to Dan for more tinkerings. They also chat with Simon Whiteside about his 'on set' music work.

You can find out more about Simon and his work at www.simonwhitesidemusic.com

Twitter: @cyberdonkey

Instagram: @cyberdonkey

Facebook: @simonwhitesidemusic

Soundcloud: cyberdonkey

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Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack

Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack

Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.


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Making A Soundtrack - Watt's The Score, Sam Watts?

Watt's The Score, Sam Watts?

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10/18/19 • 37 min

Dan and Gareth move on to track 4, a character theme. They also talk to composer Sam Watts about how he arrived in the industry, working on live action kids' drama and the importance of maintaining a work / life balance.

You can find out more about Sam and his work at samwatts.co.uk

Twitter: @i_is_sam

Instagram: @i_is_sam

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Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack

Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack

Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.


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How many episodes does Making A Soundtrack have?

Making A Soundtrack currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does Making A Soundtrack cover?

The podcast is about Music, Podcasts and Music Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Making A Soundtrack?

The episode title 'Little Mix' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Making A Soundtrack?

The average episode length on Making A Soundtrack is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of Making A Soundtrack released?

Episodes of Making A Soundtrack are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Making A Soundtrack?

The first episode of Making A Soundtrack was released on Aug 16, 2019.

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