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Chatting with CreatorsJeff Cardoni and WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS | CwC S5E4Today we’re bringing Jeff Cardoni on to chat about his recent score for Whitehouse Plumbers! This five-part series tells the true story of how Nixon's own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, accidentally toppled the presidency they were trying to protect.The first episode contains more light and “heist-y” music, akin to Ocean’s Eleven, with band elements, flute, and keyboard. From there the music slowly gets darker and more dramatic to reflect the actions of the characters. Jeff created a character theme for Hunt and Liddy, musically emoting their friendship and how much str...
2023-07-0338 min
Chatting with CreatorsGiosuè Greco and WELCOME TO WREXHAM | CwC S5E5Today we welcome to the show Giosuè Greco to promote his latest score for Welcome to Wrexham the docuseries that follows the purchase and stewardship of Wrexham AFC, one of professional football’s oldest clubs, by two Hollywood actors, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Season one is available now on Hulu and FX, with a second season coming soon. His score is currently up for Emmy consideration in the Documentary Series category.Giosuè aimed to create a soundtrack that would capture the epic and anthemic energy of the UK football game and its passionate fans, while also incorporating the comf...
2023-07-0337 min
Chatting with CreatorsThe L Word: Generation Q | CwC S5E3THE L WORD: GENERATION Q. Now in its third season on SHOWTIME, the hit show has gone on to create a very special musical episode featuring the epic song, ‘All About Me’. The powerhouse writing trio came together in one room to create this powerful anthem, making sure to not only honor the story and characters that audiences have grown to love, but also to create a song (performed by Rosanna Zayas), that viewers who go through turbulences and challenges in today's world can relate to. Sophie finally breaks free and finds her authentic voice with ‘All About Me.’ The skillful...
2023-06-2038 min
Chatting with CreatorsEA Day 2023 | CwC S5E3EA Day 2023 Part 1:This past Monday, I was given the unique opportunity to be invited as a composer and journalist to EA (Entertainment Arts) Day at Berklee College of Music. It’s a great first step, let’s keep talking.
2023-04-2804 min
Chatting with CreatorsMax Aruj and THE TANK | CwC S5E2After mysteriously inheriting an abandoned coastal property, Ben and his family accidentally unleash an ancient, long-dormant creature that terrorized the entire region-including his own ancestors-for generations. The score represents the most primal of human experiences: survival. The sound palette uses scraping metals to reflect the cold, metallic water tank where the creature lies. Using a detuned orchestra, Max’s music ebbs and flows, mimicking the slow breathing of the beast. Max comments, “The predatory nature of the creature is mostly slow, and then it strikes quickly when it attacks, and the score is the same. We mimic the slowness of t...
2023-04-2126 min
Chatting with CreatorsWalter Mair and LIAISON Follow Walter: https://www.waltermair.com/home/Follow Nate: https://soundcloud.com/nate-bryant-501806002Apple TV+’s first ever French & English multi-language series Liaison is here, February 24th, on the streaming platform starring Vincent Cassel and Eva Green. The series creators approached composer Walter Mair to bring a uniquely tense and textured score to the contemporary six-episode thriller. The Guardian says it’s a must-see new streaming series.The music had to encompass a wide range of emotions and connect stories told across several countries. From the hi-stakes espionage drama to the undercurrent love story that unites several characters of the...
2023-04-2131 minChatting with CreatorsAnthony Willis and M3GANWhen Gemma suddenly becomes the caretaker of her orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady, Gemma's unsure and unprepared to be a parent. Under intense pressure at work, Gemma decides to pair her M3GAN prototype with Cady in an attempt to resolve both problems-a decision that will have unimaginable consequences. Breaking away from the films’ horror genre, much of Willis’ score uses warm strings, flourishing harps, and breathy, ethereal pop vocals, emulating the innocence of a child. The film’s subject of AI gave him the opportunity to experiment with metallic sounds, managing to mix euphoric tones with vibraphones and synths while...
2023-03-2236 minChatting with CreatorsCwC Special Edition with White Bear PR -- An unofficial Sundance Composer PanelJordan Dykstra // 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOLTo score the unflinching véríte style footage, Jordan captures the unsettling and gut-wrenching horror of war by exploring the middle ground between dissonance and consonance in music.Heather McIntosh // CAT PERSONHeather balanced both the humor and horror inside the dating space with her music.Brian McOmber // FAIR PLAYBrian’s “bubbling anxiety attack” of a score avoids melody by abstractly abusing instruments in nontraditional ways.Dabney Morris // SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYINGDabney’s score lives in both a vacation-like escapist space as well as a timeless, romanticized period of Old Hollywood, painting Fran’s world from her per...
2023-03-2245 minChatting with CreatorsJulian Scherle and MISSINGFrom the minds behind Searching comes Missing, a thrilling roller-coaster mystery that makes you wonder how well you know those closest to you. When her mother (Nia Long) disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June's (Storm Reid) search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it's too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers...and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she...
2023-03-2224 min
Chatting with CreatorsSPECIAL MESSAGE: An Independent Statement from 2 BUGWU MembersThis is an independent statement from two members of Boston University Grad Workers United (BUGWU): On December 7th, 2022, BUGWU broke records winning their union election with 98.1% of the vote: 1,414 yes – 28 no (313 provisional ballots not counted). Matt and Sapphire decided to make this statement to briefly speak about the union’s historic win and its priorities while organizing to get us this far. BUGWU commits ourselves to creating livable, sustainable, and equitable conditions at BU. Over the past several years, thousands of conversations with our fellow grad workers have made it clear that...
2022-12-1804 min
Chatting with CreatorsBrian H. Kim and SPOILER ALERT | CwC S3E14On this episode Brian H. Kim and I dive into the music that he wrote for the new feature film Spoiler Alert exploring his use of low-fi synths, prepared piano, working with Jim Parsons, and being the child of immigrants in this industry.
2022-12-1141 min
Chatting with CreatorsLucy Bright and TAR | CwC S3E14Join me and Tar's Music Supervisor Lucy Bright as we explore her work for this year's acclaimed classical music film. We explore her traveling to Dresden to work with Cate Blanchette, playing violin, and the chaos of trombone players.
2022-12-1037 min
Chatting with CreatorsSharon Farber | CwC S4E13 BRAINWASHEDThis week I chat with Sharon Farber about her musical score Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power . The score is a genre-bending, hard-hitting score that premiered this year at Sundance and explores the sexual exploitation, problematic cinematography and shifting power dynamics of the film industry at large.
2022-12-0932 minChatting with CreatorsDrum & Lace and Ian Hultquist on the music behind Disney's ROSALINE | CwC S3E11We're back from hiatus! Join me as I chat with the amazing composer's behind Disney's new film Rosaline about their Contemporary-Baroque style, soundscaping and and more!
2022-11-0427 min
Chatting with CreatorsHerdís Stefánsdóttir and Dustin O'Halloran and ESSEX SERPENT| CwC S3E10In this episode I’m joined by Herdís Stefánsdóttir and Dustin O'Halloran to discuss the hard hitting score for Apple TV’s Essex Serpent. We talk close-micing strings, sound scaping with acoustic instruments, the workflow of two composers on one show, and how the world of composer duos is changing the game. Check Out Dustin O’Halloran!Check Out Herdís Stefánsdóttir!Check Out Sapphire’s Linktree!
2022-06-2631 min
Chatting with CreatorsJon Ekstrand and MORBIUS | CwC S3E6In this episode I’m joined by Jon Ekstrand to discuss the saving grace of Marvel’s Morbius – his soundtrack! We talk horror, nightmares, sound design, character personality and joining the ranks of Marvel’s Composers. Check Out Jon Ekstrand!Check Out Sapphire’s Linktree!
2022-06-2639 min
Chatting with CreatorsHesham Nazih and MOON KNIGHT | CwC S3E7In this episode I’m joined by Hesham Nazih to discuss the amazing score for Marvel’s Moon Knight! We talk mythology, the Egyptian sound, multiple personalities and joining the ranks of Marvel’s Composers. Check Out Hesham Nazih!Check Out Sapphire’s Linktree!
2022-06-2632 min
Chatting with CreatorsNainita Desai and 14 PEAKS: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE| CwC S3E8In this episode I’m joined by Nainita Desai to discuss the amazing score for 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible! We talk about the film editing process, paying tribute to different cultural heritages through music, and the emotional challenges brought with every peak. Check Out Nainita Desai!Check Out Sapphire’s Linktree!
2022-06-2657 min
Chatting with CreatorsJasha Klebe and QUEER AS FOLK| CwC S3E8In this episode I’m joined by Jasha Klebe to discuss the score that slaps for the Peacock’s Queer as Folk! We talk using found sounds, unapologetic identities, character themes, and the long journey of being a composer. Check Out Jasha Klebe!Check Out Sapphire’s Linktree!
2022-06-2634 min
Chatting with CreatorsMizer and Moore and THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL | CwC S3E5In this episode I’m joined by the fabulous Mizer and Moore to discuss their work on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 4! We discuss the Blue’s Clues reunion, songwriting challenges, and the end of Maisel.Check Out Mizer and Moore!Check Out Sapphire’s Linktree!
2022-06-2639 min
Chatting with CreatorsHyesu Wiedmann and THE BOYS PRESENTS: DIABOLICAL | CwC S3E4This week I chat with Hyesu Wiedmann about her work on Episode 7, “John and Sun-Hee”, of Amazon’s “The Boys Presents: Diabolical.” We talk about her journey from big-time orchestrator to big-time composer, cultural sensibility, and aleatoric composing for film score. Learn More about Hyesu at her website: www.hyesuwiedmann.com Check Out My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Sapphire.Toth
2022-03-1639 min
Chatting with CreatorsEgo Plum and THE CUPHEAD SHOW | CwC S3E3In this episode I’m joined by the fabulous Andrew Mell (bassist, composer, and educator) and Ian Rutherford (trombonist and educator) to interview Ego Plum to talk about his score for the Netflix original series The Cuphead Show! We discuss composition absurdity, musical influences, and all things style. Check Out Ego’s Linktree!Check Out Andrew’s Website!Check Out Ian’s Profile!Check Out Sapphire’s Linktrees!
2022-02-2758 min
Chatting with CreatorsTori Letzler and IN FROM THE COLD | CwC S3E2This week I’m joined by Tori Letzler, the genius composer behind the score for the Netflix original series In From the Cold. Letzler is best known for her work as a vocalist on projects such as Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, American History and her work as an electronic producer under the moniker TINYKVT. In From the Cold tells the story of an American single mom, exposed as an ex-Russian spy, who must juggle family life, unique abilities, and a battle against an insidious enemy. Showrunner Adam Glass knew Tori was th...
2022-02-1335 min
Chatting with CreatorsJimmy LaValle and SOMETHING IN THE DIRT | CwC S3E1It’s time to kick off Season 3! Today we chat with Jimmy LaValle about his score for the film Something in the Dirt, which premiered in Sundance’s NEXT category on January 23rd of this year. An established composer also known for his solo work with his band The Album Leaf, Jimmy’s go-to sounds are synths and strings; however, he went out of his comfort zone using woodwinds such as the bass clarinet, and, yes, Levi’s flute. We chat synthesizers, clarinets, forward motions, studio setup, and the confusion between musician...
2022-02-0646 min
Chatting with CreatorsWendy Blackstone and Crime Scene: The Vanishing at The Cecil Hotel | CwC S2E10It's been a hot second... but we're back! Today we look at an interview from last may with Wendy Blackstone about her work on the Netflix docuseries Crime Scene: The Vanishing at The Cecil Hotel and her eclectic life as a composer. We talk about the collaborative process between composers and directors, living an international lifestyle, spotting sessions, and so much more. For more from me, check out my Link Tree.
2021-08-241h 02
Chatting with CreatorsFriedemann Eichhorn and WORKS FOR STRINGS | CwC S2E12This week I'm joined by the fabulous violinist Friedemann Eichhorn to talk about his work on the new chamber music album Egdorf: Works for Strings. We chat working internationally, developing professional relationships, and chamber music repertoire. This was my last episode produced through my internship with Paladino Media made possible by IES Virtual Internships. Photos by Guido Werner, used with permission.
2021-07-2727 min
Chatting with CreatorsBernhard Lang and WORKS FOR PIANO | CwC Season 2 Episode 11This week I chat with Bernhard Lang about his latest album of Works for Piano. We talk about his creative process, living in a state of in-betweens, the importance of understanding instruments, and the movement from performer to composer. For more about Mr. Lang's career check out his website. Thank you to Paladino Media and IES Digital Internships for making this possible. For more information about my work, check out my linktree. Photo in thumbnail © Harald Hoffmann, used with permission.
2021-07-2045 min
Chatting with CreatorsBernhard Lang and WORKS FOR PIANO | Bernhard Lang joins me (with special questions contributed by Dr. Madeline Rogers) to chat about his latest album Works for Piano. We discuss artistic interpretation, artistic mechanics, and the world of in-betweens.
2021-07-0646 min
Chatting with CreatorsEric Lamb and ICONS 2 | CwC S2E9Today I'm joined by flutist Eric Lamb to talk about his album Icons 2. We chat about repertoire in academia, stylistic choices as a performer, the international music scene, and dogs. Thank you to Paladino Media for making this interview possible through IES internships.
2021-06-221h 02Chatting with CreatorsRaphaelle Thibaut and SECRETS OF THE WHALES | CwC S2E8This week I'm joined by Raphaelle Thibaut to talk about her career in film composition, her personal career journey, issues in classical music academia, her technique, and her work on National Geographic/Disney+'s Secrets of the Whales! And, of course, why clarinet is one of the best instruments in the world.
2021-06-1538 minChatting with CreatorsPhilip Klein and WISH DRAGON | CwC S2E7I'm joined today by composer Philip Klein about his work on Wish Dragon (watch it now on Netflix!), his use of traditional Chinese Instruments, the score's strong orchestra presence, his time at Northwestern and more! For more content go to: https://linktr.ee/Sapphire.Toth
2021-06-121h 13Chatting with CreatorsReza Safinia and Yang | CwC S2E6On this episode of CwC I’m joined by composer Reza Safina about his new electronic album YANG, creative meditation, nirvana, and his score for the Cinemax series WARRIOR.Read more about Reza’s forceful career HERE.Listen to his orchestral solo album YIN.Listen to his electronic solo album Yang.For more content go to: https://linktr.ee/Sapphire.Toth
2021-06-0833 minChatting with CreatorsStephanie Economou and Jupiter's LegacyWas the delay for this week's episode worth it? I think so! Today, the day of the premiere for the Netflix Series Jupiter's Legacy we speak to the composer of the score. We chat about Latin, choral writing, score scripting, character theme development and dry shampoo. For more, check out my links.
2021-05-0744 minChatting with CreatorsDino Meneghin and "DOTA: Dragon's Blood" | CwC S2E4This week I chat with Dino Meneghin and his work on DOTA: Dragon's Blood. We discuss spotting sessions, interpreting directors' and producers' visions, scoring action ques and so much more. For more content go to: https://linktr.ee/Sapphire.Toth
2021-04-2032 minChatting with CreatorsAndy Bean and Kid CosmicThis week on Chatting with Creators I talk to Andy Bean about his rockin' score for the Netflix series Kid Cosmic. We get into the weeds of sample libraries, score mixing, working with multiple ensembles... and being a math major. Thanks to the awesome guys at White Bear PR for helping put this together! For more: https://linktr.ee/Sapphire.Toth
2021-04-1426 minChatting with CreatorsGabriel Hays and Secret Magic Control AgencyIn this episode, I speak with Gabriel Hays about his score for "Secret Magic Control Agency" on Netflix, chatting about his approach to writing a melody, working with an orchestrator, and so much more. Huge thanks to White Bear PR for helping this episode come together.
2021-04-1429 minChatting with CreatorsKate Simko and UNDERPLAYED - S2E1To kick off season 2 I chat with producer and composer Kate Simko about scoring the film "Underplayed" released in March 2021. We cover subjects such as Women's History Month, what it's like to be a woman in the music industry, and the semantics between titling yourself as a composer vs a producer.
2021-04-0526 min