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How is Production Music Different Than Film Music?

Film vs. Library Music


There are some key differences that separate production music from other careers like film music, game music, and even songwriting, and today I want to discuss what really separates production music from other music for film, tv, games, and advertising.

Plus we feature a cue written by a member of the 52 Cues community, and this week, we’re gonna take a listen to “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,” written by Nathan Toft (https://soundcloud.com/ntoft) which a sing-song arrangement of a classic folk song and features him on trombone!

00:00 - Intro & Welcome

02:16 - How is Production Music Different Than Film Music?

20:28 - How is Production Music Different Than Game Music?

29:45 - How is Production Music Different Than Songwriting?

38:33 - Join the 52 Cues Community!

39:46 - My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean” by Nathan Toft

47:44 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!


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