Orchestration Recipes (with Philip Johnston)

In this week's episode of the 52 Cues podcast, we dive back into the topic of AI, spurred by OpenAI's recent release of their text-to-video engine, Sora, which presents both stunning and unsettling advancements in AI-generated content. Dave reflects on the rapidly evolving capabilities of AI in creative industries and stresses the importance for  composers to elevate their craft beyond the low-effort, easily replicable content that AI is beginning to master.

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https://youtu.be/4dpVR2I4pV4

00:00 - Intro & welcome
01:45 - Weekly check-in
11:31 - This week's topic: We Need To Talk About AI... Again
12:01 - AI-generated video is here
18:44 - Who could be affected by  AI-generated music first?
27:21 - How should we handle the advent of AI in music?
37:11 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

OpenAI Sora
https://openai.com/sora

Will Artificial Intelligence Ever Replace Composers?
52 Cues Podcast, 2022 Week 28
https://youtu.be/DEW5fAjfM3Y

AI Generated Videos Just Changed Forever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXpdyAWLDas

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In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Frank and TC from the Music Interval Theory Academy, who introduce a groundbreaking approach to music composition. By focusing on a three-step composing process that veers away from traditional music theory, they offer new creative strategies and methods that not only challenge conventional composing techniques but also opens up a world of innovation for composers and musicians alike!

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https://youtu.be/9TI9jeddzt8

00:00 - Intro & welcome
02:05 - Weekly check-in
10:35 - Frank and TC from The Music Interval Theory Academy
12:45 - The 3-Step process for composing
24:07 - How is music interval theory different?
37:29 - The problem with composing and editing at the same time
39:20 - TC's thoughts on intervalic thinking vs diatonic theory
42:50 - How do you balance the interval process with keeping the music usable?
45:41 - More about the Music Interval Theory Academy
54:07 - Where to find Frank and TC online
57:05 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

Music Interval Theory Academy
https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit

T.C.'s IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0153845/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_2_q_Thomas%2520Chase%2520Jones 

Frank's IMDb
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Join us for a special Ready For Sync? LIVE! event where I give feedback on cues from the 52 Community!

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Today, Dave welcomes synth guru, Jon Audio ( @jonaudio ) and they delve into the world of synthesizers, discussing favorites like Zebra, Omnisphere, and Vital, highlighting the importance of user-friendliness, third-party support, and learning through presets.

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00:00 - Intro & welcome
01:52 - Weekly check-in
06:47 - Software synths demystified with Jon Audio
09:00 - Overcoming the "fear factor" of programming synthesizers
10:42 - What is an oscillator?
14:00 - FM synthesis basics
15:01 - What is an LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)?
17:50 - What is granular synthesis?
19:52 - What is physical modelling synthesis?
22:18 - How should people get started with synthesis?
26:55 - Jon's "Mount Rushmore" of favorite synths
41:29 - Thoughts on synth presets as sounds and learning tools
52:00 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

Find Jon on YouTube
https://youtube.com/@jonaudio

Jon's Presets
https://jonaudio.gumroad.com

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Pursuing a career in any creative industry, whether it's production music,  film scoring,  game music, or even being a painter, is filled with uncertainty. What fears keep you up at night? What are you afraid of? In this episode, I unpack six different fears that you might be struggling with and give you some tips on how to overcome them!

00:00 - Intro & welcome
01:48 - Weekly check-in
06:50 - What are you afraid of as a creator?
09:28 - #1: Fear of financial instability
16:40 - #2: Fear of non-sustainability
19:48 - #3: Fear of irrelevance and becoming unoriginal
22:32 - #4: Fear of failure
26:29 - #5: Fear of networking
29:56 - #6: Fear of obsolescence through technology
38:50 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

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Join me as I welcome 52 Cues Family member, Shane Jensen, who in addition to being an accomplished musician was also once a professional golfer. In this episode we discuss how his time on the links has translated to his time in the studio and what lessons can be learned by learning golf.

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00:00 - Intro & welcome
01:48 - Weekly check-in
08:02 - Interview with Shane Jensen
09:18 - Shane's thoughts on being a lifelong learner
12:26 - Shane's life as a professional golfer

The parallels between golf and production music:

16:24 - #1: Learn to use the basic tools for the job
25:32 - #2: Have a strong foundation
30:01 - Shane's advice for folks new to golf
31:30 - #3: Enjoy the process and the small wins
38:20 - #4: How to deal with hazards and roadblocks
49:31 - #5: Find a good mentor you resonate with
57:37 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

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If you've watched any music production tutorials out on YouTube, I guarantee you you've at least heard this man's voice. My guest joining me today is a singer, a songwriter, producer, music educator, the senior creative lead at Reason Studios, Ryan Harlin, and chat about everything from how he found himself making Reason tutorials, how Reason fits into his workflow, and how the banjo (of all things) is one of his true passions!

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https://youtu.be/s0OyQLj4RHQ

Web: https://ryanharlin.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryanharlin_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanHarlin

Harmony Playground: https://ryanharlin.com/harmony-playground
Walker Creek Music Camp: https://walkercreekmusiccamp.org

Reason: https://www.reasonstudios.com
https://www.youtube.com/reasonstudios

00:00 - Intro & welcome
01:49 - Weekly check-in
06:42 - Interview with Ryan Harlin
13:29 - What are some of the big attractions of Reason?
24:38 - Thoughts on the impact of the Reason Rack plugin
32:33 - How does Ryan approach learning and using new Reason instruments?
37:10 - How do Reason and being a banjo player overlap and complement each other?
48:27 - How can folks connect with Ryan?
51:33 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

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Whether it's getting rejected from a client, ghosted from a publisher, getting placements that pay pennies to the dollar, or never getting placements at all, this gig can be pretty brutal at times. So how do we deal with that? This week, I thought it would be a really good idea to have another 52 Cue Family roundtable and talk about handling discouragement.

A huge thanks to Jesse Carrigan, Rolf Schild, Mark Justin, Michael Sinay, Kristopher Smith, Cory Lavine, and Ralph Martin for joining me on this episode!

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https://youtu.be/PPqNNr0pTNc

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
02:38 - Weekly Check In
08:34 - Handling Discouragement Family Roundtable
52:53 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

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Mentors and coaches can play a huge role in guiding you along your career journey, but how do you know when you need one, and what should you look for when looking for a mentor?

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https://youtu.be/7hUVOk1mv0w

00:00 - Intro & welcome
02:05 - A small change to our YouTube Vlog format
03:04 - Weekly check-in
04:33 - This week's Expedition 52 cue: "Shanghai And Dry"
09:25 - Why you might need a mentor
16:58 - #1: Relevant experience to where you want to be
22:14 - #2: Their teaching ability and feedback style
31:13 - #3: Do they have an established professional network?
38:10 - #4: The investment for their services
43:37 - #5: Are your personalities compatible?
48:48 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

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Join me as I take a look back on the ups, downs, and challenges of 2023 while also looking forward to what's to come for me and the channel for 2024!

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