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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