Composer/Producer T.C. Crosser is the gregarious creator of many instrumental works (some you know and most you don't), a rock band producer (of some you know and most you don't). Welcome! Enjoy! Shenanigans will ensue!
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Making Sparkles: Episode 36 - Episode 3 Is Oh So Close Yet Oh So Far Yet Oh I'm High...
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Yeah. This is just a ramble ramble. I was having a hell of a day and so this was my therapy and now I impart this to you as well. Enjoy!twitter / instagram / soundcloud: tccrosserwww.charlieinfinite.comBy T. C. Crosser
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Making Sparkles: Episode 35 - Still In Episode 3 Hell... But I Worked In The Studio!
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I recorded at Bunker Studios earlier this week and I'm still trucking through Episode 3.I realize my last podcast was a bit too stonerific so I try and clarify a couple of things in finishing Episode 3 and what I'll do with Episodes 1 - 3 into one Penultimate Episode!twitter / instagram / soundcloud: tccrosserwww.charlieinfinite.com…
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Making Sparkles: Episode 34 - Charlie Infinite Critique... Eventually...
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I'm so stoned in this one. Not gonna lie. This is more for me than it is you. But the critiques were real and insightful!twitter / instagram / soundcloud: tccrosserwww.charlieinfinite.comBy T. C. Crosser
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Charlie Infinite - Episode 2 - Live Read Through
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This is a live read of Episode 1 from Charlie Infinite.Charlie Infinite is an episodic light novel with an accompanying soundtrack by T.C. Crosser. It centers around Charlie, an over-educated under-achiever thrust into an inter-dimensional war for the superior reality.Go to www.charlieinfinite.com where all episodes are available!…
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Making Sparkles: Episode 32 - Life After Episode 1
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I talk about the process of getting through my first live reading of Episode 1 for www.charlieinfinite.com, what's in store for Episode 2 and 3, and just some ramblings because why not?By T. C. Crosser
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This is a live read of Episode 1 from Charlie Infinite.Charlie Infinite is an episodic light novel with an accompanying soundtrack by T.C. Crosser. It centers around Charlie, an over-educated under-achiever thrust into an inter-dimensional war for the superior reality.Go to www.charlieinfinite.com where all episodes are available!…
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Making Sparkles Episode 30 - Charlie Infinite
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It's been awhile but I'm back, I'm vaccinated, and I'm ready to discover me!Rambly but I discuss my latest project: www.charlieinfinite.comYee haw!By T. C. Crosser
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I'm BAAAAACK! Not sure for how long. But here I be. In this episode I talk about the new DOULBE album (two for one, yo!) and I break down one of the songs from start to finish!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 028 - The "Digging Yourself Outta The Creative Hole" Episode
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Oh get ready for a real rambler of an episode! I dive into a bit of a creative hole / depression episode I had and how I got out of it. AND I'm on the piano while I try talking. Man. I'm so out of practice. Enjoy!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 027 - The "Losing My Mind In Pre-Production Hell" Episode
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In this one I share a couple of new template tracks for the upcoming album. I talk about my overall workflow and what the journey to the now. And I discuss having a couple of manic / nervous breakdowns along the way and how I got out of them.Enjoy!By T. C. Crosser
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It's been awhile! Let's get meta-physical! I talk about the post mortem on "The Book of Arius - Act I". I talk about what I'm presently working on. And I talk about what the future has in store for us.It's a bit of a free-form stream of consciousness episode so buckle up and enjoy the ride!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 025 - The "Where Do We Go From Here" Episode
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We take a look back at what "The Book of Arius" was and we look ahead to what it will be. Plus storytelling and sailor talk!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 024 - Break Throughs And Mid Life Crisis'
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In this episode I breakout and breakthrough what "The Book of Arius" is all about. I promise I calm down about the recording session from hell. And I talk about a mature true mid life crisis and what it means to be a creative at 35.By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 023 - The Worst Recording Session Ever (A Post Mortem)
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It will go down as the worst recording session in history. I breakout my harrowing experiencing at a recording studio in Buschwick. Learn from my mistakes people!But at the very least you can listen and have a good laugh with me!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 022 - The Interview Part Two (Music Supervisor Caleigh Drane)
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In this incredibly special TWO PART episode I interview my Music Supervisor, Caleigh Drane. She's an amazing cellist (Ra Ra Riot, Imogen Heap, T.C. Crosser hehe), composer, music contractor, music supervisor... What doesn't this captivating human do? In this Part Two (of two) we dig more into the ten years of friendship leading up to her title as M…
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Episode 021 - The Interview Part One (Music Supervisor Caleigh Drane)
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In this incredibly special TWO PART episode I interview my Music Supervisor, Caleigh Drane. She's an amazing cellist (Ra Ra Riot, Imogen Heap, T.C. Crosser hehe), composer, music contractor, music supervisor... What doesn't this captivating human do? In this Part One (of two) we dig more into the ten years of friendship leading up to her title as M…
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In this special first (of hopefully many) episodes I break out a typical day behind the scenes of a composition. We pull some segments apart. We fiddle with some melody lines. And finally we share how it progressed. Plus breaks. Lots of breaks!By T. C. Crosser
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Let's see how confusing I can make this! I talk about setting up for my String Quartet recording sesh, drafting ideas for the score of Segment 02 to The Book of Arius, SoundCloud woes, and how to get a side bitch.By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 018 - Hold The Phone: Let's Recap This Badboy
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Okay. Let's back up the train just a minute. There's been 17 previous episodes of audio bliss and in this episode I take a moment while procrastinating to talk about how we got here, where we're heading, and probably not why.By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 017 - Starting with Fun! Ending with really long technical stuff...
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It's the super technical how to episode I KNOW you were all waiting for.I start off with not so boring discussions about steps and the evolution of "The Book of Arius".And then for the remaining HOUR, lol, I get into how I make my finale notation software communicate with my Logic Pro X session and my East West Symphonic Strings Audio Units. Yeah. …
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Episode 016 - Back So Soon? My First Pass of Segment 02
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It's the soundtrack to our lives, baby! I revamp the format and in this episode have a nice show and tell session of what goes in and constitutes a "first pass" of music before presenting to my Music Supervisor!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 015 - Internet Trolls, Scoring Shame, and I Learn Lessons
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I talk about almost becoming (or maybe I already am) an internet troll; the motivations behind The Book of Arius' darkest moments; and the current production workflow for the project as a whole.Oh it's a shorter episode too so you'll probably prefer that!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 014 - Engage Your Inner Shame!
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And I've come back from my depression, my writer's block, and a very racist West Virginia vacation! I start to break out my latest project, what it means for all other projects, and (as always) what the big ole process is. From work management to emotional narrative development to non-boring stuff (I promise) to lots of me taking breaks....…
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Episode 013 - Making Sparkles (Writer's Block)
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Another day of writer's block means another new episode of the Making Sparkles podcast! In this episode I loop back around with the Triology Ultimate, I share some story time about being in my twenties, and I share a little pilot snipit I created.By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 012 -Making Sparkles (Masterclass)
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I'm back from my hiatus!In this episode I get down with "And The INFINITE", I pull about all the various iterations of a single song and how I got to where I am with it, and I ramble. But I always ramble and you love me for that! Right?By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 011 - Making Sparkles (It's Not You - It's Me)
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I'm baaaaack! In this episode we talk about holding auditions, saying goodbye to talent, and some new work to hear!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 010 - Making Sparkles (Grab Bag of Fun!)
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In this podcast episode we discuss racist grandmothers, writing track 2 for "Sparkle Pony Bear", and a bunch of ramblings that I still need to unpack in my own head. Maybe you can tell me what it means to you?By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 009 - Making Sparkles (Submitting Your Work)
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You've crafted with meticulous labor your child to a point where you go "what's next?". Whelp. In this episode I use my own examples and experiences to help break out the process of submitting your work, what's expected, and who you should be submitting to in the first place.As always... Crispy Crispy Taco!…
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Episode 008 - Making Sparkles (Back In The Habit)
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Hold up, Whoopi Goldberg! T.C. is in da house!On this episode I release the final draft of "Thanks For Everything", I map out some of the tricks and ways re-created this track, and I plow through life events like a drunken Irishman designing San Francisco's city streets.As always. Crispy crispy taco!…
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Episode 007 - Making Sparkles (I Lied To You!)
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Marsha! Marsha! Marsha! In this episode we discuss the opening number "Thanks For Everything" and the ability to let your work go. I also bitch about actors and singers. So there's that fun time!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 006 - Making Sparkles (This Be A Talkie!)
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It's an all talkie podcast episode! I just got back from a week-long Hawaiian vacation and fully charged to talk about creating your demo/producer's package for what you have so far!You'll also hear me hashing out aspects of "Sparkle Pony Bear" as well as a couple of anecdotes from my checkered past.Enjoy!…
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Episode 005 - Making Sparkles (Rock Out W/ Yo Cock Out!)
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In this very special Rock Out With Your Cock Out episode I completely overhaul and show you what I did to "Thanks for Everything". I also ramble about hot dogs, instagram's new snapchat, and a whole lotta swearing!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 004 - Making Sparkles (Devin Ilaw Sings!)
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On this joyous episode T.C. Crosser breaks out how he edits and produces the very first demo takes of songs using the opening song "Thanks for Everything" sung by the amazing Devin Ilaw!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 003 - Making Sparkles (Part Deux of Duex)
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I decided to make an episode that is just a reading of everything I have for Sparkle Pony Bear so far. Think of it as an apology for how boring Episode 2 was/is (like If/Then only makes more sense!).By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 002 - Making Sparkles (Getting Organized!)
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It's a shorter episode. It's a spring cleaning episode. It's EPISODE PART DEUX! T.C. Crosser explains the wonderfully boring tasks of getting organized and getting started before you make all that musical magic!By T. C. Crosser
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Episode 001 - Making Sparkles: Making The Musical Sparkle Pony Bear
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Welcome to my inaugural episode of "Making Sparkles: Making The Musical Sparkle Pony Bear". In this episode I give a crash course introduction of how the podcast is going to "flow" (like Salt N' Peppa flow, y'all!) and share a couple of the tracks and what nots of my new and yet to be written musical "Sparkle Pony Bear"!…
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