Gary Calamar's songs he's put on the screen
We all know songs hold a lot of power. When they pair with iconic scenes from film and television, they become etched in our memory; and sometimes elevate a piece of music to the stuff of legend. Think Green Dayâs 'Good Riddance' in the final moments of Seinfeld, Underworldâs 'Born Slippy' in Trainspotting, 'Donât Stop Believinâ' by Journey, in The Sopranosâ¦
And the person that places these songs in just the right moments, is a music supervisor.
Back in 2012 I asked Gary Calamar to Take 5. Heâs a music supervisor for shows like Six Feet Under, True Blood, Dexter, House, and Entourage. Heâs the one who has made scenes sing, and brought some truly beautiful sounds to TV and film. It was a conversation I loved then, but has never made itâs way onto the podcast, until now. From Peter Gabriel to Sia, this is a powerful reminder of the magical marriage of sound and vision.
âSeason Of The Witch [Ft. Donovan]â - Karen Elson
âMe And The Devilâ - Gil Scott-Heron
âCold Windâ - Arcade Fire
âMy Body Is A Cageâ - Peter Gabriel
âBreathe Meâ - Sia