The 10 Commandments of Production Music
So much of this gig is frustratingly inconsistent! But I’ve found there are some overarching guidelines which can help govern a lot of our choices. In this episode, I share my 10 Commandments of Production music!
In my Year of Taxi update, I’ll share a returned cue and talk about why it was returned. Plus, take a listen to this week’s TAXI submission, which is an ambient minimal tension cue.
Finally, I’ll give my thoughts on an energetic, nostalgic Broadway cue written by 52 Cues Community Member, Mojo X (https://soundcloud.com/mojox)!
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00:00 - Intro & Welcome
02:26 - Year of Taxi Check-In
15:02 - The 10 Commandments of Production Music
15:50 - 1. Thou shalt read the brief and keep it holy!
17:04 - 2. Thou shalt not steal, but referencing…?
23:03 - 3. Thou shalt stick to one mood!
26:15 - 4. Thou shalt use complete phrasing!
29:38 - 5. Thou shalt use predictable layering!
32:29 - 6. Thou shalt include edit points!
36:17 - 7. Thou shalt have no other key signature but one!
38:41 - 8. Thou shalt include a button (stinger) ending!
40:58 - 9. Thou shalt not covet odd meters!
45:06 - 10. Thou shalt do whatever the library says!
49:42 - Join the 52 Cues Community!
50:56 - "Opening Night" by Mojo X
01:01:33 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!
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