http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor.jpg A Film Blog from a Hollywood Music Supervisor Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:45:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After a semi extended escape from blogging I'm back.  I didn't take a break from my music supervision work as this is my job and main source of income.  I did have to endure many disruptions with moving my family back to the Austin area.  Several films kicked into high ... http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor/2008/09/10/im-back-to-blogging-again/ I am a member of many film and music groups and forums. If frequent several Yahoo groups such as Music Supervision for Film & TV, The Budgeting Group, Doculink and Film Finance & Investing. Other forums that I’m a member of are the Composer’s Forum, filmmaking.net, and ReelGrok ... http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor/2008/07/23/i%e2%80%99m-not-the-music-licensing-police/ Most things are really not free even if the name says free. There’s always a catch in the fine print or you have to pay something to get the so called “free item.” That free toy you got out of the box of cereal when you were a ... http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor/2008/07/16/royalty-free-music-and-licensing-the-misnomer/ Do you remember the lyrics to the song by Digital Underground, “Okay, stop what you’re doing, ’cause I’m about to ruin the image and the style that you’re used to.”  That’s my goal in the blog posting.  I want you to stop production, take a moment to think about the ... http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor/2008/07/04/stop-what-you%e2%80%99re-doing-and-do-what%e2%80%99s-right%e2%80%a6damn-it/ Yes it’s true, I keep very busy and this is why my Wednesday blog is being published on Friday.  Consistency is important to me but there are times when things happen.  I just pulled out my “films in production” list and started making notes.  It’s kind of a make shift ... http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor/2008/06/26/i%e2%80%99m-still-busy%e2%80%a6/ I’m juggling a lot of balls right now. My current list of films in production adds up to 10. It’s tough, but I really enjoy the massive multi-tasking that’s required to perform as a music supervisor. I’m working with different directors, producers, composers and songwriters. I’m ... http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor/2008/06/19/i%e2%80%99m-just-busy%e2%80%a6here%e2%80%99s-a-quick-summary-of-what-i-do/ The old saying, “What came first, the chicken or the egg?” can apply to music clearance as well. I’ve been told many times that my music supervisor services are not needed until post. I guess when it comes to music clearance; we can say “What should come first, ... http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor/2008/06/11/music-clearance-%e2%80%93-now-or-later%e2%80%a6/ “Let’s Just Talk” is the name of Kathryn Raaker’s talk radio show on WCVX Victory 1050 out of Cincinnati, Ohio where I was a guest on her show this past Saturday morning. We talked about films, music supervision and other film and music topics (to include the 100+ degree ... http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor/2008/06/03/%e2%80%9clet%e2%80%99s-just-talk%e2%80%9d-on-the-radio/ I received several CD's this weekend from aspiring songwriters who are looking to get their music into films. One in particular inspired me to make this the subject of this week’s blog. It wasn’t until I opened the envelope and examined the contents that I shook my head and asked ... http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor/2008/05/28/a-few-words-for-the-songwritersartists-looking-for-film-placements/ After receiving another e-mail yesterday from someone wanting advice about how to become a music supervisor, I decided to make this the topic of this week’s blog. I get e-mails, MySpace messages and letters in the mail from aspiring music supervisors from all over the world. Many even ... http://filmindustrybloggers.com/themusicsupervisor/2008/05/22/so-you-want-to-be-a-music-supervisor/