Behind the Scenes of Music Production in Video Games with Skye Lewin

Ever wondered how your favorite movie or TV show manages to capture pristine, impactful sounds despite challenging shooting conditions? Join me as I chat with Steve Morrow, a veteran sound mixer in the film and TV industry, who shares his captivating stories and techniques about production sound mixing. From clean dialogue recording in noisy backgrounds to the perfect audio capture for musical performances, prepare to uncover the hidden world of sound in film and television production.The podcast takes an intriguing turn as we delve into the art of live recording for film music. Explore intricate techniques such as playing pre-recorded tracks via performers' earpieces and using impulse responses to create the illusion of live performances. We also discuss the struggles of on-set live vocal recording, the intriguing challenges of capturing car and engine sounds, and the critical role of sound effects editors. Discover Steve's innovative solutions for mitigating background noise and learn how he collaborates with cinematographers to maintain a consistent ambience.Finally, we discuss the fascinating process of recording symphonies and the role of earpieces in providing actors with live audio. Get insights into mic placement tricks and how Steve manages to capture perfect sound regardless of the circumstances on the set. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the complex, yet intriguing world of sound mixing for film and TV production. So, buckle up and get ready for an audio journey like no other.Listen to us on all our platforms.www.audiblegenius.com/podcastOur coursesBuilding Blocks: www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocksSyntorial: www.syntorial.comOur Social NetworksFacebook: www.facebook.com/AudibleGeniusInstagram: www.instagram.com/audiblegenius/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@audiblegenius

What if the key to relaxation and creative flow is just a piece of tailored music? Join us as we sit with composer and designer Jeff Miller to explore this intriguing intersection of music and technology. Jeff enlightens us about his groundbreaking work with the Sync Project and the leading-edge Unwind Music app. This app cleverly utilized the principles of generative music to encourage relaxation and better sleep. Our conversation examines how the app matches music to the listener's mood and gradually adjusts it to achieve a desired state, an approach grounded in the ISO Principles of music therapy.We'll also uncover how Jeff and his colleagues ingeniously used data and natural language processing to create a chatbot for Slack. This unique tool was designed to generate personalized playlists, helping to regulate mood and enhance creative flow. We also examine the meticulous process behind building the Unwind music app, spotlighting the significant roles of a diverse team, including music legends like Peter Gabriel.Tune in as we conclude our fascinating conversation with Jeff, delving into the power of music in liminal spaces - those fleeting moments between doing and being. Here, Jeff shares how the principles applied in his work can be used to create a relaxing sleep podcast, drawing from his own experiences with meditation to guide listeners into tranquillity. With Jeff's valuable insights and our stimulating talk, you're set to discover the science and artistry behind using music as a powerful tool for relaxation and well-being. So, are you ready to tune in to relaxation? Let's get started!Learn more about Jeff and his endeavors at www.jmcreative.com.Listen to us on all our platforms.www.audiblegenius.com/podcastOur coursesBuilding Blocks: www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocksSyntorial: www.syntorial.comOur Social NetworksFacebook: www.facebook.com/AudibleGeniusInstagram: www.instagram.com/audiblegenius/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@audiblegenius

Buckle up and join us as we embark on an electrifying journey into the world of sound with Artemiy Pavlov! Artemiy, a highly sought-after sound designer and the genius behind the innovative music software company, Sinevibes, takes us through his remarkable progression from a synth enthusiast to providing his expertise to industry-leading brands like Spectrasonics, KORG, Native Instruments, and Roland, and finally creating music software. We dive deep into the world of audio plugins, exploring both simple and complex software, as well as KORG's unique hardware hosting platform.Listen to us on all our platforms.www.audiblegenius.com/podcastOur coursesBuilding Blocks: www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocksSyntorial: www.syntorial.comOur Social NetworksFacebook: www.facebook.com/AudibleGeniusInstagram: www.instagram.com/audiblegenius/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@audiblegenius

Peter Dyer is a multifaceted artist with a range of talents and experiences in the music industry. From touring, to working in studios, commercial scoring, and sound design, Peter has honed his skills across a diverse range of musical roles. In this interview, he shares his insights and experiences working alongside some of the biggest names in music, including Mariah Carey, St. Vincent, and the American Idol house band.Peter delves into the technical aspects of his work, discussing his mastery of keyboards, musical directing, and his expertise in sound design. His wealth of experience working with various bands and artists provides a unique perspective on the inner workings of the music industry.Tune in to this insightful interview and discover the secrets of Peter's success. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, there's no doubt that Peter is a true expert in his field.Listen to us on all our platforms.www.audiblegenius.com/podcastOur coursesBuilding Blocks: www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocksSyntorial: www.syntorial.comOur Social NetworksFacebook: www.facebook.com/AudibleGeniusInstagram: www.instagram.com/audiblegenius/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@audiblegenius

In this episode of the Audible Genius podcast, we sit down with Jeremy, a multi-talented artist and industry expert with a wealth of experience in audio and video production. Jeremy is a successful YouTuber, Patreon creator, and online music instructor, renowned for his outstanding video production skills and more.Join us as Jeremy shares insights on his approach to balancing his music and video production career, his effective teaching tactics, his songwriting techniques, and his guidance for those who are looking to pursue a career in music production. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn from a true master of the craft.Tune in on this podcast to learn more about a professional musician’s journey, and the many stages of learning music, and the transition to production.Listen to us on all our platforms.www.audiblegenius.com/podcastOur coursesBuilding Blocks: www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocksSyntorial: www.syntorial.comOur Social NetworksFacebook: www.facebook.com/AudibleGeniusInstagram: www.instagram.com/audiblegenius/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@audiblegenius

On today’s episode of the Audible Genius podcast, we have Dave Spiers, who talks to us about what it's like co-founding and creating virtual instruments for the music software company GForce Software.  GForce is known for its expertise in making emulations of beloved classic synthesizers, and doing so exceptionally well. Spiers further discusses his experiences working with other artists, and his documentary known as Bright Sparks, where he goes into those who were a part of the making of music and the electronic technology “revolution” in the 70s and 80s. Listen to today’s episode to get in-depth details of the electronic instrument process and Spier’s journey in the music industry. Listen to us on all our platforms.www.audiblegenius.com/podcastOur coursesBuilding Blocks: www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocksSyntorial: www.syntorial.comOur Social NetworksFacebook: www.facebook.com/AudibleGeniusInstagram: www.instagram.com/audiblegenius/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@audiblegeniusListen to us on all our platforms.www.audiblegenius.com/podcastOur coursesBuilding Blocks: www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocksSyntorial: www.syntorial.comOur Social NetworksFacebook: www.facebook.com/AudibleGeniusInstagram: www.instagram.com/audiblegenius/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@audiblegenius

On this episode of the Audible Genius podcast, we take a behind-the-scenes look with today’s guest, an award-winning composer and producer who goes by the name, Skye Lewin.Skye Lewin is currently the audio director and composer at the video game company Bungie, and he talks about what it’s like to create music for a major video game company, how it compares to film and TV, and the interesting ways in which they use and sometimes create technology as they go. Skye Lewin initially started doing music for TV and film, and discusses the transition to making music for video games.Tune in and join us on Skye’s journey and his collaboration with other composers in the music industry, and get more insight and details on music production.Listen to us on all our platforms.www.audiblegenius.com/podcastOur coursesBuilding Blocks: www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocksSyntorial: www.syntorial.comOur Social NetworksFacebook: www.facebook.com/AudibleGeniusInstagram: www.instagram.com/audiblegenius/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@audiblegenius

On today’s Audible genius podcast episode, we have Chen Neeman, an award-winning, multiplatinum-selling songwriter-producer, musician, and coach, sharing his experiences in becoming a professional in the music industry.We’ll go into more detail about the process of writing music in front of other people, mentoring aspiring artists, and the process of someone who started listening to music to someone who started creating it. We discuss different genres of music and the different components of music such as melodies, lyrics, and much more.Tune in on this podcast to learn more about a professional musician’s journey, and the many stages of learning music, and the transition to production.Listen to us on all our platforms.www.audiblegenius.com/podcastOur coursesBuilding Blocks: www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocksSyntorial: www.syntorial.comOur Social NetworksFacebook: www.facebook.com/AudibleGeniusInstagram: www.instagram.com/audiblegenius/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@audiblegenius