How music supervisors create iconic TV moments Music Supervision was just recognized by the Emmys for the first time ever. Here’s how it works. Reese Witherspoon on HBO’s Big Little Lies, whose music supervisor Susan Jacobs recently won the first-ever Emmy for Music Supervision. HBO When Susan Jacobs took home the first-ever Outstanding Music Supervision Emmy Award at […]
‘Sharp Objects’ Music Contains a Chilling Message Like with Big Little Lies, almost all of the HBO drama’s songs are diegetic—and connected to the larger mystery. HBO . The Sharp Objects Soundtrack Is Even Better Than Big Little Lies’ Love the Sharp Objects soundtrack? Music supervisor Susan Jacobs is partly to thank for that. After previously collaborating on the music […]
Do you want to get placements in the Film & TV market? Want to sharpen your pitching skills to Film & TV opportunities and get more forwards? Here’s the best exercise I’ve ever found for strengthening your Film & TV songwriting and pitches: Do what a music supervisor does. Find songs that underscore the emotion, energy, […]
Trailer Park has made the promotions for blockbuster movies like ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Baby Driver.’ When the summer movie season arrived, among the bevy of trailers for highly anticipated films, like Wonder Woman and Spider-Man, was the promo for Baby Driver. The two and a half minute trailer itself–about a young getaway driver–has been a hit with audiences, garnering more than two […]
More than ever, music publishing income is key. It’s essential to manage and exploit your musical repertoire, and look at alternative means to generate revenue streams in this realm. Earning a living from art. It’s what every artist wants. But it can be hard, particularly for musicians. The competition is fierce, the supply of music […]
The 10 Best Musical TV Moments of 2016 Photo-Illustration: Vulture “Don’t you wonder sometimes ’bout sound and vision?” Judging from the year in television, the industry’s showrunners and music supervisors would definitely answer David Bowie’s question with a big “yes.” Music has been a key part of prestige TV ever since David Chase’s astutely curated […]