Raz Kennedy

Master vocal coach, transcendent performing artist, and not-so-secret weapon to rock royalty shares his take on the science of singing, how to care for the artistic voice, and what it felt like to be honored by The City of Berkeley.

Industry InnovatorsPaul GoldowitzJuly 7, 2017

Joel C. High

Tyler Perry's main man dishes on getting recognition from High Times Magazine, seeking to hire people who are smarter than him, and the labor of love in curating the sonic palette for Duane Adler's Heartbeats.

Music SupervisorsPaul Goldowitz, Ruby GartenbergJune 2, 2017Paul Goldowitz, Joel C. High, Saw, Tyler Perry, Girl with A Pearl Earring, Lions Gate, Guild of Music Supervisors, Creative Control Entertainment, Grow House, G Funk, Documentary, Diary of A Mad Black Woman, Rob Zombie, The Devil's Reject, Lionsgate, House of 1000 Corpses, DJ Pooh, Snoop Dogg, Lil Duval, Stoniest Soundtrack of the Year, High Times Magazine, South by Southwest, Warren G, Russell Simmons, G-Funk, Suge Knight, Def Jam, A Tribe Called Red, Valerie June, The Skins, Brooklyn, SXSW, Jane's Addiction, Punk Rock, Anson Ford Theatre, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Doggystyle, Fishbone, Mary's Danish, Thelonious Monster, Los Angeles, Atlantic Records, San Diego, Trimark Pictures, Heartbeats, Duane Adler, Step Up, Save The Last Dance, Gingger Shankar, GMS, Television Academy, EMMY, Tacos, Gardening, Ruby Gartenberg, Music Supervisor, The Guild of Music Supervisors

Michael Abels

First time film composer talks about striking gold on Get Out, the scene that required his promise to do his "worst job ever", and the musical he has never fallen out of love with.

John Seabury

Grammy nominated illustrator and poster art legend speaks on the highs and lows of commercial work, how being the same age as Rock'n'Roll shaped his reality, and the story behind losing to Madonna.

Industry InnovatorsRuby Gartenberg, Paul GoldowitzJune 2, 2017Paul Goldowitz, John Seabury, John Seabury Art, JHS, GRAMMY, Illustrator, Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Radiohead, Devo, George Clinton, Parliament Funk, Willie Nelson, Psycotic Pineapple, Punk Rock, Willie Mays, Comics, Scratchboard, Drawing, Virgil Finlay, Sci-Fi, Creativity, Commercial Art, S. Clay Wilson, San Pablo Serenade, Kevin Gilbert, Sheryl Crow, Madonna, Jon Rubin, Pyno Man, Joel Selvin, Tuesday Night Music Club, Letterman, Leaving Las Vegas, The Shaming of the True, The Knockout Room, San Francisco, Cartoon, Pin up, Glamour, Burlesque, Sophia Loren, Julie Newmar, Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas, Enoch Bolles, Bunny Yeager, Pompeo Posar, Mario Casilli, Oakland, Berkeley, Oakland City Hall, Flint's BarBQ, Shattuck, LSD, Piedmont Avenue, Eli's Mile High Club, Rock'n'Roll, Lowenbrau Dark, Rhino Records, Hugh Brown, Zuzu's Petals, Caricature, Curly Howard, 90's, Anne Taintor, Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk, JohnSeaburyArt.com, Ruby Gartenberg, Rock Art Expo, Lunachicks, The Extruders, Moonlight Mile

Tyler Bates

Rockstar composer and Marilyn Manson's right hand man shares about scoring for the hit Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, his process on The Belko Experiment, the inside scoop on the guitar viol, and a wealth of wisdom on consistent creative expression.

Film/TV ComposersPaul GoldowitzMay 5, 2017Paul Goldowitz, Tyler Bates, Guardians of the Galaxy, 300, The Watchmen, God of War: Ascension, Shadow Fall, Killzone, Californication, The Pale Emperor, Marilyn Manson, The Belko Experiment, Greg McLean, Korg, Korg Mono Poly, Wolfgang Matthes, James Gunn, Abbey Road, Dawn of the Dead, Nashia Wachsman, Tim Williams, Dieter Hartmann, Kurt Oldman, Joanne Higginbottom, Gus Borner, Stevie Wonder, Sly and The Family Stone, KISS, Frank Zappa, Hot Rats, Santana, Abraxas, Jesus Christ Superstar, Black Sabbath, Jackson Five, Rush, La Villa Strangiato, Bernard Herman, Henry Mancini, John Barry, Franz Waxman, Thomas Newman, Pet, Atlantic Records, Del Taco, Los Angeles, Emilio Estevez, Rated X, Get Carter, Stephen Kay, Chad Stahelski, John Wick, Joel Richard, Killing Strangers, Guitar Viol, Le Castle Vania, Nostalghia, GRAMMY Museum, Watchmen, Samurai Jack, Genndy Tartakovsky, Ruby Gartenberg, 2, 3

Ben Hochstein

The man behind Ridiculousness speaks on reimagining Devo's Uncontrollable Urge, how he keeps his selections fresh 9 seasons later, and how his Excel chops landed him a long term gig with MTV.

Music SupervisorsPaul GoldowitzMay 5, 2017Paul Goldowitz, The Guild of Music Supervisors, Guild of Music Supervisors

Tina Guo

Grammy nominated cello queen dishes on her early introduction to metal and industrial music, signing with Sony Masterworks, her experiences working with Hans Zimmer and Peter Kater, and advice to musicians on the rise.

Film/TV ComposersPaul GoldowitzApril 7, 2017Paul Goldowitz, 3

Steven Gizicki

MVP of this year's Guild of Music Supervisors Awards shares about his rewarding experience working on Oscar winning motion picture, La La Land, touring with David Bowie, and his treasured time with LucasFilm.

Music SupervisorsPaul GoldowitzApril 7, 2017Paul Goldowitz, Guild of Music Supervisors, The Guild of Music Supervisors

Gabe Hilfer

College DJ and artist manager turned music supervisor of Oscar nominated films and co-founder of one stop shop, Music and Strategy shares his most meaningful syncs and the excitement of working with Alan Menken.

Music SupervisorsPaul GoldowitzMarch 3, 2017Paul Goldowitz, The Guild of Music Supervisors, Guild of Music Supervisors

Transcenders

Former touring members of The Black Eyed Peas talk about the differences between composing for Black-ish, Madam Secretary, and Gossip Girl, the secrets to successful teamwork, and their dream collaborations.

Film/TV ComposersPaul GoldowitzMarch 3, 2017Paul Goldowitz, 3

Holly Williamson

Director of Music at Ignition Creative dishes on being on one of the first in-house music supervisors in existence, the joy of surprising clients with dark horse picks, and great advice to her younger self.

Music SupervisorsPaul GoldowitzFebruary 3, 2017Paul Goldowitz, Guild of Music Supervisors, The Guild of Music Supervisors, MS1

Ben Salisbury

Emmy nominee discusses Ex Machina, his collaboration with Geoff Barrow of Portishead, how he landed Beyonce's Life is But a Dream, and his core musical influences.

Film/TV ComposersPaul GoldowitzFebruary 3, 2017Paul Goldowitz, 3

Liza Richardson

Award winning music supervisor, Mad Doll Music founder, and longtime KCRW radio DJ discusses memorable syncs from Narcos and Hawaii Five-O, workplace harmony, and her love of animals.

Music SupervisorsPaul GoldowitzJanuary 6, 2017Liza Richardson, The Guild of Music Supervisors, Guild of Music Supervisors, MS1

Michael Wandmacher

The man behind the music of Underworld: Blood Wars, The Goldbergs, and Bloodborne speaks on the advantages of being self-taught, the nuances of action sequences, and the horror score of his dreams.

Film/TV ComposersPaul GoldowitzJanuary 6, 2017Pop Disciple, PopDisciple, Michael Wandmacher, 3

Thomas Golubic

Founder of Super Vision Music and AMC's go-to man shares how he landed the Breaking Bad gig, the advantages of collaboration, and his top spot for a spicy Thai food fix.

Music SupervisorsPaul GoldowitzDecember 2, 2016Thomas Golubić, Thomas Golubic, The Guild of Music Supervisors, Guild of Music Supervisors, MS1

Brian Vickers

The beatboxing baritone music coordinator, formerly with Trailer Park, dishes on the value of internships, his love of stand up comedy, and predicting the rise of Pentatonix.

Music SupervisorsPaul GoldowitzNovember 4, 2016Brian Vickers, MS1

Michael Hill

Warner Bros. A&R rep transitioned to in-demand music supervisor for HBO and Showtime discusses the importance of industry friendships and the quest for the perfect sync.