In this episode Mike, Craig & Nathan interview Blake Ewing - a composer, sound designer, and creator of the Sonespheres series. We discuss genre blending, sound design tips, capturing sonic moments, getting out of the box, personal projects and much more.
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Podcast notes:
(0:00) Introducing Blake Ewing
(0:43) Growing up with music
(5:47) Inspirational artists
(9:03) Primary instrument
(9:48) Intro to sound design
(12:07) Sonespheres 4 Direction
(13:43) a wild Mike appears!
(16:35) Making field kits
(19:03) Capturing sonic moments
(24:21) Different audiences
(28:20) Blending genres
(31:38) Immersive wide stereo tips
(39:29) Landing the gig
(42:33) Musicbed
(45:55) Advice for new composers
(47:22) Music as a part-time job or hobby
(49:17) Motivation for creation
(54:35) Emotions of Sonespheres 4
(58:42) Current favorite synth
(59:11) Synths & Pedals
(1:07:11) Current favorite pedals
(1:10:44) Best recent purchase under $100
(1:11:06) Hobbies/interests
(1:11:31) Favorite podcast/show
(1:12:05) What's next? Goals for 2022
(1:13:08) If not music, what profession?
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