A podcast for Composers, Songwriters, Orchestrators, Songmakers, and Music Producers. We talk about composers' life, DAWs, plugins, virtual instruments, and much more. We also invite interesting guests.
…
continue reading

1
Composers Ronit Kirchman, Will Bates, And The Newton Brothers Talk Scoring Suspense and Horror
Gareth
As part of our Wondercon 2019 coverage; I spoke with Ronit Kirchman, Will Bates, and The Newton Brothers talk about composing for some of the best Horror and Suspense shows on television. BMI and White Bear PR teamed up to bring the “Spine-Tingling Suspense: Music from Thrillers and Drama” panel at WonderCon 2019. The panel featured renowned composers Ronit Kirchman (The Sinner, Zen and the Art of Dying), Will Bates (The Magicians, Imperium, Nightflyers), and Andy Grush and Taylor Newton Ste ...
…
continue reading
A Podcast for Directors and Players in Concert, Marching, Jazz and Chamber Ensembles
…
continue reading

1
Episode 13: Black Friday with guests
1:34:17
1:34:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:34:17Today we are joined by THREE guests and get the chance to have a real roundtable. This is one of out favorite episodes so far. We had a great time and learned a lot. Enjoy! Guests: 🎼 Christopher Siu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherSiu 🎼 Mattia Chiappa Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MattiaChiappa 🎼Lautaro Arino Soundcloud: https://…
…
continue reading
Don't miss this very inspiring and encouraging interview with the great John R Graham, who has worked with projects like Final Fantasy, Avatar, The mummy, Benjamin Button, and many more.
…
continue reading
In this episode we get to know the talented composer (and guitarist) Mattia Chiappa from Italy, currently residing in London. Check out the audio version here on any podcast platform. Don't forget to rate it! Guest: 🎼 Mattia Chiappa Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MattiaChiappa/featured Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattiachiappa WebPage http…
…
continue reading
Todays Topics 1. Tracy Collins 2. Indiginus 3. Guest: 🎼 Tracy Collins Website: https://www.indiginus.com/ Don't forget to rate it! Podcast Members: 🎼SecondTierSound (Sam) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondTierSound Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondtiersound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondtiersound Facebook: https://www.facebook…
…
continue reading
Todays Topics 1. Who is Christopher Siu 2. Music by Christopher 3. Do you need Musical Education? 4. How to get work as a composer Guest: 🎼 Christopher Siu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherSiu Website: https://www.christophersiu.com/ Free Guide from Chris: https://www.christophersiu.com/the-composer-s-toolkit Don't forget to rate it! P…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 8: Let's talk about synths with Dr. Emmet
1:25:50
1:25:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:25:50Todays Topics: 1. SYNTHS! 2. MOOAAAR SYNTHS!! :) Guest: 🎼 Dr. Emmet or Temme. You can find dr. Emmet on V.I Control Don't forget to rate this episode! Thank you for your support! :) Podcast Members: 🎼SecondTierSound (Sam) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondTierSound Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondtiersound Instagram: https://www.instagram…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 7 - Game music with Lautaro Ariño
1:25:57
1:25:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:25:57Check out the audio version here on any podcast platform. Don't forget to rate it! Guest: 🎼 Lautaro Ariño webpage: https://arinomusic.com/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lautaro-arino### OBSIDIAN PRINCE ### Link to the game on STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1373260/Obsidian_Prince/ Podcast Members: 🎼SecondTierSound (Sam) Youtube: http…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 6 - Where do you get your spark?
1:15:27
1:15:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:15:27Today's Topics:. Where do you get your spark? News/Deals? Check out the audio version here on any podcast platform. Don't forget to rate it! Podcast Members: 🎼SecondTierSound (Sam) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondTierSoundTwitter: https://twitter.com/secondtiersoundInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondtiersoundFacebook: https://www.f…
…
continue reading
We are back! And we will announce the winner of the Ben Osterhouse library Pattern Strings. Todays Topics: 1. Reverbs! Convolution vs Algo? 2. Modeled or Sampled? 3. EQs? 4. Sketch libraries? 5. News, and Winner! Check out the audio version here on any podcast platform. Don't forget to rate it! Podcast Members: 🎼SecondTierSound (Sam) Youtube: https…
…
continue reading
In this Episode we talk to Celloist and Virtual Instruments maker Ben Osterhouse If you post a comment for this episode (not LIVE) you have a chance to win the virtual instrument "Pattern Strings" made by Ben Osterhouse. We will decide a random winner by the next episode. Good Luck! Todays Topics: 1. Ben, and his great instruments 2. Composing tech…
…
continue reading

1
Episode: 3 - Music Software Marketing
1:52:14
1:52:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:52:14Todays Topics: 0:00 Intro 6:39 Music Software Marketing 42:29 Creative Block/Getting stuck 1:01:11Health, and why it matters 1:29:33 News/Deals Check out the audio version on any podcast platform Podcast Members: 🎼SecondTierSound (Sam) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondTierSoundTwitter: https://twitter.com/secondtiersoundInstagram: https://w…
…
continue reading
Todays Topics: - Native Instruments Sale Music technology - The good , the bad, the wonderful - Best Pianos - The importance of Kontakt Check out the audio version on any podcast platform Podcast Members: 🎼SecondTierSound (Sam) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondTierSound Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondtiersound Instagram: https://www.ins…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 1 - How did you get started?
1:42:36
1:42:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:42:36Todays Theme: How did you get started? Also in this episode: Spitfire's Wonderous Flutes EastWest Opus Edition 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:47 Who are we? 00:24:24 Collaborate, don't compete 00:29:22 Easier/harder today working as a composer? 00:34:55 Wonderous Flutes and Spitfire 00:52:25 EastWest Opus 01:10:20 Outdated libraries? 01:21:30 Opus Orchestrat…
…
continue reading

1
Composers Ronit Kirchman, Will Bates, And The Newton Brothers Talk Scoring Suspense and Horror At Wondercon
30:49
30:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:49As part of our Wondercon 2019 coverage; I spoke with Ronit Kirchman, Will Bates, and The Newton Brothers talk about composing for some of the best Horror and Suspense shows on television. BMI and White Bear PR teamed up to bring the “Spine-Tingling Suspense: Music from Thrillers and Drama” panel at WonderCon 2019. The panel featured renowned compos…
…
continue reading

1
Star Trek News, Quakecon, And More On A New Skewedcast
33:56
33:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:56This week Gareth, Justin, and Michel talk about new DVD releases, Gamescom, new hardware, an Earthfall update and all the big news from Creation Star Trek: Las Vegas. They also discuss Quakecon, Gen Con, Gamescom, Black Ops 4, And more. The show schedule is as follows...1:38 - News Recap: Call of Duty 4 beta, Grand Theft Auto 5, DVD release news3:3…
…
continue reading

1
The Meg: Cast And Creative Roundtable Interview
20:23
20:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:23Here is a roundtable interview with the cast and creative for the pending film "The Meg".--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meg-star-wars-casting-disney-fox-netflix-news-skewedcast/support
…
continue reading

1
Meg, Star Wars Casting, Disney Fox, Netflix News Skewedcast
26:13
26:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:13This week with Michael overseas, Justin and Gareth look at the Disney/Fox Purchase, Supergirl News, Star Wars Casting, Netflix News, The Meg, and more.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meg-star-wars-casting-disney-fox-netflix-news-skewedcast/support
…
continue reading
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 12: Fall 2011 Repertoire Roundtable Join host Dr. Chad Nicholson and his guest panelists as they make suggestions for a variety of concert openers, chorale/lyrical pieces, “big” pieces, and closers to help directors plan their concerts this year! Dr. Matthew Brunner from Temple University and Mr. Matthew Arau from…
…
continue reading

1
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 11: Steven Bryant Returns! And, the U. S. Army Band hosts a new competition!
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Podacst Episode 11: Steven Bryant Returns! Composer Steven Bryant joins host Chad Nicholson to discuss the completion of his massive new work for winds, the Concerto for Wind Ensemble, to be premiered by Jerry Junkin and the University of Texas Wind Ensemble! Then, Staff Sergeant Leigh LaFosse stops by from Washington, D.…
…
continue reading
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 10: An Interview with Jonathan Newman Renowned composer Jonathan Newman joins host Chad Nicholson for Episode 10 of Wind Bands of Every Flavor, and he shares many insights into his creative processes, as well as musical elements we might consider with our own ensembles. Then, Minnesota band director Nicholas Ellis…
…
continue reading
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Podcast Episode 9: Summer Fun! Join host Chad Nicholson in this summer episode of Wind Bands of Every Flavor! Matthew Arau joins the show to talk about the latest news of the American Band College. Next, Nicholson delves into the wonders of Aaron Copland’s Emblems for Band. Then, part 2 of a fascinating interview with com…
…
continue reading
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 8: We’re Back! Season 2 of Wind Bands of Every Flavor starts with a bang! Join Chad Nicholson as he reviews some new apps for iPhone and iPod Touch that will help your students! Then, Dr. Kevin Walczyk stops by from Western Oregon University to chat about the life of a composer and his commissions for Ray Cramer a…
…
continue reading
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Podcast Episode 7: Midwest Clinic Mania! Another great one for the books! The 2009 Midwest Clinic wrapped up in Chicago and was a tremendous success! Join Chad Nicholson as he talks to Midwest attendees and provides reviews of the new venue of the clinic, McCormick Place West.…
…
continue reading
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 6: Complete WIBC 2009 Coverage from Seattle! Couldn’t make it out to Seattle for the 2009 Western International Band Clinic? No problem! Dr. Nicholson and guest host Matthew Arau bring the convention to you with exclusive interviews with Ray Cramer, Frank Ticheli, Frank Wickes, Mike Bankhead, Tim Lautzenheiser, Sc…
…
continue reading

1
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Podcast Episode 5: Max McKee, WIBC, Ryan Nowlin, and the Magnificent Midwest Clinic!
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Podcast Episode 5: Max McKee, WIBC, Ryan Nowlin, and the Magnificent Midwest Clinic! In Episode 5, Chad Nicholson welcomes guests Max McKee and Ryan Nowlin. Max is the co-founder of the Western International Band Clinic, one of the most significant events of its kind. He also founded the American Band Clinic and Bandworld…
…
continue reading
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 4: An Interview with Steven Bryant Wind Bands of Every Flavor Podcast Episode 4 is available here! Or, head over to iTunes and subscribe! Steven Bryant discusses his upbringing in Arkansas, his major influences, how he creates music, and most importantly, why Ecstatic Waters was not entitled Asphalt Cocktail! Also…
…
continue reading
Wind Bands of Every Flavor Episode 3: A Streak of Good Luck Join Chad Nicholson as he interviews composer William Pitts and they discuss his works for concert and marching band. Next, Dr. J. Steven Moore explains why a streakers should think twice before disrupting the Colorado State University Marching Band in performance!…
…
continue reading