FILM SCORING: How to Get the Gig

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[brucekai]

Which other composer takes time out to give advice and insight like this???

Thats how you know that Junkie not only greatly appreciates where he is now and how he got there, but wants to give back the best way he can by giving advice of this calibre. Not only an amazing composer, but the people's

[oveesounds]

Great advices as always. You must work day by day, year by year, even without any success. Why? Because if opportunity suddenly comes, you will be ready to meet the challenge.

Btw, saying that "You was young" being a 44yo composer calmed me down haha.

[marctronixx]

People like Junkie are destined to be in their respective positions. Not many people can live by this philosophy. Very honest and open interview here.

[delta-]

short answer: make friends with hans zimmer

[MaxStephens]

Thank you for this video. As a 19 y/o audio engineer it's scary as fuck going into this career. I intern at a small studio and have been getting a few gigs here and there, primarily mixing and mastering but a couple of recording gigs too. It's a weird "who knows what's going to happen" period if my life and just the fact that you echo that and know what it feels like it really encouraging.

[jasonlambert]

The subtitles are the best. "Junk Excel Korea"

[ApasheOfficial]

Really interesting and motivating thanks for sharing your story. Hope to get there one day as well. ❤️

[momolovic]

Your advices work in the life in general, I got the the same feeling and recognize myself in your description while I am a graphic designer. thank you to be so honnest.

[LaszloHarsanyi_SoundTube]

It's good to hear about these behind the scenes tips, because nobody talks about stuff like that ;)
I tend to overthink and grind things myself... sometimes you just need to let things go! Oh and patience, you gotta be patient!
Listen to Tom, it took him 10 years Folks!

[nliviumihai]

Thank you. Your last words, the fact that you were 44 when you got into it and you were considered young made me feel so good about it and motivated me to work harder and harder and focus on my passion rather than on getting "that" job.

[DarrenJuniper]

I would really like to see a video/interview about the story/process behind the Elvis remix! I LOVE that track!!!

[MiloPaulus]

As a 20 year old composer, it is good to see I still have 24 years of practice in me before getting the gig, hahaha.

[jmac]

Long story short, make friends with the gatekeeper (Hans) and have your tool box ready

[munkduane]

Thank you so much for this insight! I've composed the score for several indie features and have done a lot of TV sync work. It's been a long and arduous haul filled with a lot of "what the hell am I doing?" and countered with the satisfaction of the actual work. This was encouraging and much needed. Do YOU have an internship available?

[Heathcliff_hensel]

how to you record your synthesizers? do you use DI box, channel strip or straight to audio interface?

[cathbadmusic]

So basically, 1) be rich enough to live in LA without any work and 2) make friends with a gatekeeper. Great.

[daleturner]

You are THE MAN!! And, in many ways, validating my path :-) Since I'm not a "young'un, " I don't have the means of going to film school and hanging with up-and-coming directors, doing student films, so I too (in addition to teaching at Musicians Insitute, writing for Guitar Word magazine, and loads more things) have been assisting different established composers... and it's been such a rewarding path and process!!! Onward and upward! Thanks for the inspiration maestro mayun!!! Your efforts as an ARTIST and EDUCATOR are MUCH APPRECIATED!!

[pedrobarrionovo]

Tom! you make me feel good and sad! I have just 31! i love your music and your conversations about music and score! Tks!

[von-fur-wegen-gegenolli]

Funny that so many people want to have a success-guarantee for their work, otherwise they don't think this it is worth the effort!

[antonisfakiris]

Patience and be persistent!!! And of course, the will to try to achieve all the goals you set..