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Episode 43: Crafting Sync Library Hits to Propel Artist Fanbases with Skye Emanuel
For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here.
Our special guest for today is Skye Emanuel. He is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, composer, and music producer. He was born in London, England in 1999. He started playing the guitar when he was 13 and he was heavily influenced by rock and blues music. At the age of 17, he was recognized by Guitar Player Magazine and was presented the 2017 Ronnie Montrose Official Rock the Nation Award for upcoming young guitar players.
He has worked as a session guitarist and music producer for various projects, such as the Netflix series The Witcher, the video game Cyberpunk 2077, and the movie Wonder Woman 19841. He joined Two Steps From Hell in 2019 and has toured with them in Europe and North America. He plays electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and mandolin in the band. He is also a solo artist and released his own album called Skye’s The Limit in 20201. The album features his original compositions and covers of some of his favorite songs.
What You’ll Learn
In today’s episode, join us in a captivating conversation about the intricate tapestry of sync placements, the power of diverse music genres, and the incredible potential they hold in shaping the modern music landscape.
Things We Discussed
Sync music is a type of music that is created or licensed for use in media, such as movies, games, or commercials. It is also called production music or library music. Sync music can be very diverse and creative, as it has to match the mood and tone of the media it accompanies. Some famous examples of sync music are the James Bond theme, the Star Wars soundtrack, and the Halo theme.
Hans Zimmer is a famous composer who has created music for many movies, games, and shows. He is known for his epic and dramatic style, which often combines orchestral, electronic, and ethnic elements. He has won several awards, including an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe. He is also one of the few composers who performs his music live in concerts around the world.
Wacken Festival is a famous rock music festival that takes place every year in the village of Wacken, Germany. It is also known as Wacken Open Air or W:O:A. It is one of the largest and most popular heavy metal festivals in the world, attracting thousands of fans and bands from different genres and countries. Some of the bands that have performed at the Wacken Festival include Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Slayer, Judas Priest, and many more.
Blackbird Academy is a professional school of audio that offers courses in studio and live sound engineering. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide students with hands-on experience and mentorship from industry professionals. Some of the guest lecturers who have taught at Blackbird Academy include Hans Zimmer, Chris Lord-Alge, Joe Chiccarelli, and George Massenburg.
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For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here.
Our special guest for today is Skye Emanuel. He is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, composer, and music producer. He was born in London, England in 1999. He started playing the guitar when he was 13 and he was heavily influenced by rock and blues music. At the age of 17, he was recognized by Guitar Player Magazine and was presented the 2017 Ronnie Montrose Official Rock the Nation Award for upcoming young guitar players.
He has worked as a session guitarist and music producer for various projects, such as the Netflix series The Witcher, the video game Cyberpunk 2077, and the movie Wonder Woman 19841. He joined Two Steps From Hell in 2019 and has toured with them in Europe and North America. He plays electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and mandolin in the band. He is also a solo artist and released his own album called Skye’s The Limit in 20201. The album features his original compositions and covers of some of his favorite songs.
What You’ll Learn
In today’s episode, join us in a captivating conversation about the intricate tapestry of sync placements, the power of diverse music genres, and the incredible potential they hold in shaping the modern music landscape.
Things We Discussed
Sync music is a type of music that is created or licensed for use in media, such as movies, games, or commercials. It is also called production music or library music. Sync music can be very diverse and creative, as it has to match the mood and tone of the media it accompanies. Some famous examples of sync music are the James Bond theme, the Star Wars soundtrack, and the Halo theme.
Hans Zimmer is a famous composer who has created music for many movies, games, and shows. He is known for his epic and dramatic style, which often combines orchestral, electronic, and ethnic elements. He has won several awards, including an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe. He is also one of the few composers who performs his music live in concerts around the world.
Wacken Festival is a famous rock music festival that takes place every year in the village of Wacken, Germany. It is also known as Wacken Open Air or W:O:A. It is one of the largest and most popular heavy metal festivals in the world, attracting thousands of fans and bands from different genres and countries. Some of the bands that have performed at the Wacken Festival include Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Slayer, Judas Priest, and many more.
Blackbird Academy is a professional school of audio that offers courses in studio and live sound engineering. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide students with hands-on experience and mentorship from industry professionals. Some of the guest lecturers who have taught at Blackbird Academy include Hans Zimmer, Chris Lord-Alge, Joe Chiccarelli, and George Massenburg.
Connect with Skye Emanuel
Website
YouTube
Connect with Jason Tonioli
Website
YouTube
Spotify
Pandora
Amazon Music
Apple Music