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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 t…

Making A Soundtrack


    • Mar 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    The TV Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 43:56


    Gareth, Dan and Tristan conclude their orchestral soundtrack journey. Tristan chats with Erika Hossington, the producer who brought orchestral music to productions Land Girls and Casualty.Links Erika’s IMDb: https://imdb.to/3baITWU Erika’s agent (Berlin Associates): https://bit.ly/3cl7iK6 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.

    The Dubbing Mixer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 32:36


    Gareth finds Dan in a different language, and Tristan gets dropped from a great height. This episode's guest is Mark Ferda, who has mixed shows across all TV programme genres including Casualty, Doctor Who and Human Planet. Links Mark on IMDb: https://imdb.to/3knwnHU Mark on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2ZJehGK Mark on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ki4b9h 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.

    The Mixer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 38:23


    Gareth finds Dan in the kitchen, and Tristan goes off-piste. This episode's guest is Fiona Cruickshank, who has mixed the music for productions such as Dark, Sex Education, Dracula, Endeavour, The Gentlemen and Seberg. Links Fiona's website: http://bit.ly/2XBJSsA Fiona on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3iRWExa 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.

    The Recording Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 41:59


    Dan misses the point yet again and Tristan takes self-isolation to the max. This episode's guest is Paul Golding, the music recording engineer for Emmy and Bafta award-winning productions including Elizabeth Is Missing, Downton Abbey and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.LinksPaul's website: http://bit.ly/3i6Fg7h Paul on IMDb: http://imdb.to/2KUDpGy Say hello on social media:Twitter: @screenlesspodInstagram: @screenlesspodFacebook: @screenlesspodFind out all you need to know and listen to bonus content at www.makingasoundtrack.comMaking A Soundtrack season 2 is produced by Gareth Davies, Dan Watts and Tristan Noon for screenless.

    The Musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 31:14


    Gareth finds Dan at the optometrist, and Tristan arrives on a surprising mode of transport. This episode's guest is Maxine Kwok, first violinist in the London Symphony Orchestra. No stranger to the famous Abbey Road studios, Maxine has recorded with the LSO, and on a freelance basis, almost a hundred film and television soundtracks.Links Maxine's website: http://bit.ly/3oeflNo 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.

    The Conductor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 34:59


    Gareth, Dan and Tristan have a difference of opinion on the bus. Tristan chats with conductor Matt Dunkley, who has worked on a huge range of productions from The Dark Knight to No Time To Die. Links Matt's website: http://bit.ly/2Wb0RBu Matt's Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3nkeDh1 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.

    The Fixer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 42:48


    Gareth, Dan and Tristan continue their orchestral soundtrack journey. Tristan chats with guest George Strezov, an orchestral fixer working in Bulgaria. George has worked on productions such as Solo: A Star Wars Story, His Dark Materials and Midsomer Murders. Links George's website: http://bit.ly/3kLvAzI Four For Music website: https://bit.ly/3l2LkhK 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.

    The Copyist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 41:50


    Gareth, Dan and Tristan talk about music preparation. Tristan chats with copyist Jill Streater. Jill ​manages large scale music preparation projects. This is mostly for film music recordings, but also for musicals, classical works, TV - anything where music prep or project coordination is required. Recent projects include Wonder Woman 1984, Enola Holmes and No Time To Die.LinksJill's IMDb page: https://imdb.to/33uWKob 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.

    The Orchestrator

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 37:51


    Gareth, Dan and Tristan talk about what orchestration is, and Tristan chats with guest Alastair King. Alastair has orchestrated over 100 film, TV and video game productions including Wonder Woman, Harry Potter, The Martian, Downton Abbey and Doctor Who. He regularly collaborates with some of the leading media composers working today. Links Alastair's website: https://bit.ly/3iwQ7Gu Dorico: http://bit.ly/2HmwdRm Sibelius: http://bit.ly/2HpZnPu StaffPad: http://bit.ly/2FK5C0d 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.

    The Composer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 38:37


    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. LinksSegun'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.

    Making A Soundtrack Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 0:59


    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 will shine a light on all of the people who contribute their time, energy and skill to bring an orchestral soundtrack to life.Making A Soundtrack Season 2 will start on Friday 6th November, with an episode every two weeks until March 2021.Find out more at www.makingasoundtrack.comSay hello on social media:Twitter: @screenlesspodInstagram: @screenlesspodFacebook: @screenlesspod

    The Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 53:48


    Dan embraces his inner smurf while Gareth binge-watches Disney+. They also chat with these fabulous guests: Daisy Coole & Tom Nettleship (Composers) (Two Twenty Two Music) Claire Batchelor (Composer) Banks & Wag (Composers) Laura May (Music Publisher) Tristan Noon (Composer / Orchestrator) Links: PRS Foundation MU Coronavirus Hardship Fund Ivors Academy eatsleepthink Government guidance Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 55:29


    This is the final episode of series 1! Dan & Gareth reflect on the first series of Making A Soundtrack and how the album is shaping up. They also look back at the wonderful advice the series guests have provided. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information about the series and all of our fantastic guests, visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Little Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 32:11


    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. ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    May The Sound Be With You, With Tim Nielsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 53:05


    This week Gareth makes the 100 mile journey to Dan's studio where they approach track 2 (the theme tune) and make notes for the rest of the album. They also chat with Skywalker Sound's supervising sound editor, sound designer and re-recording mixer Tim Nielsen about all things sound (and maybe a little bit of Star Wars). You can find out more about Tim at www.skysound.com/people/tim-nielsen Follow Tim on social media: Twitter: @TimNielsen Instagram: @timnielsen71 ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Do Your Own Thing, With Ian Arber

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 50:48


    Dan & Gareth are taking a Christmas break! The next episode will be on 10th January. In this episode they attempt a Christmas carol, progress track 9 and chat with composer Ian Arber about Mission Impossible and recent BBC drama 'The Capture'. You can find out more about Ian and his work at www.ianarber.com Twitter: @ianarber Instagram: @ianarber ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Singing From The Same Hymn Sheet, With Jeremy Holland-Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 39:58


    Dan practises his conducting and Gareth makes a start on track 9. They also chat to composer, conductor and orchestrator Jeremy Holland-Smith about his work on dramas Les Miserables and The Musketeers. You can find out more about Jeremy and his work at www.jeremyholland-smith.com Twitter: @jeremyhs1 Instagram: @jrhsmusic ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Communication, With Peter Blach

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 50:40


    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. ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    It's All About The Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 35:52


    Gareth finds Dan trying to put track 7 to bed with interesting results. They also chat about how they have sculpted the sound for the album, what inspires them to write, how they know the collaboration is working and what to do with the album once they've finished it. ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    'On Set' Music, With Simon Whiteside

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 52:52


    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 ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Fake It To Make It, With Meltem Baytok

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 49:18


    Dan and Gareth talk about track 7, and what approach to take. They also talk to foley artist Meltem Baytok about how she started out and her work on TV dramas. Find out more about Meltem by following her on: Twitter: @melmeltem Instagram: @melimeltem ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Keep Us Posted, Lucy Mitchell!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 74:08


    Dan and Gareth head into the liminal zone to create track 6. They also chat with post audio superstar Lucy Mitchell about her work. You can find out more about Lucy and her work at www.lucyjsound.com Twitter: @LucyJSound Instagram: @lucyjsound ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    The Direct Approach, With Steve Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 48:54


    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 ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Watt's The Score, Sam Watts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 37:56


    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 ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Noon With A Tune

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 40:42


    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 ___________ Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Workflow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 36:20


    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. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    What's The Story, Andrea Gibb?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 65:56


    Dan and Gareth get to work collecting real world sounds to turn into drones, textures and rhythms. They also receive a masterclass from scriptwriter Andrea Gibb. Follow Andrea on the Twitter: @gibbzer Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Audio Ident Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 26:37


    Dan and Gareth figure out how they are going to approach writing the album together, and share their process for writing the podcast's audio ident. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    All A-board, Rob McCallum!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 31:29


    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. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. 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.

    Introductions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 25:03


    Dan and Gareth are making a soundtrack! Join them on their journey as they figure out what it takes to compose a soundtrack for a TV drama. The TV drama is imagined; the work and the guests are real. In this episode they talk about how they started out as composers, production library music and why they are starting a podcast about making a TV drama soundtrack. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to them. For more information visit www.makingasoundtrack.com Twitter: @mkgasoundtrack Instagram: @mkgasoundtrack Facebook: @mkgasoundtrack Making A Soundtrack is produced by The Sound Boutique for screenless.

    Opening Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 0:54


    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. DmSFDmu1ipefVsApyHAK

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