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7/2/2020

A short history of doing it anyway

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A Short History of Doing it Anyway

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Last year I applied for a podcast producer job. I didn't get it, probably because I'd never done it before (which is fine). I could have let the door close on that idea but instead it made me determined to do it anyway.

After pitching Making A Soundtrack to fellow composer (and now firm pal) Dan Watts, we started to plan the first series. At this point neither of us had much of an idea of what we were doing, but the kernel of the idea propelled us forwards.

Fast forward 19 episodes and we have just closed series 1. We've had amazing guests from the TV drama industry, and - more importantly - learned how to produce a podcast BY DOING IT. We are now in a position where we're planning series 2 knowing what works and what doesn't.

By the way, I've learned such a lot from series 1: how to plan a podcast, book guests, interview people; how to avoid speaking over each other, how to edit dialogue, how to collaborate well; and - I suppose - how to be brave in a new environment.

If there is any advice here, it's that if you have a creative idea and think you can do it, then do it. Don't wait for others to give their permission; settle on an idea, plan well and get it done. In my humble opinion it's the best way to get better at any creative craft.

That's all, I just wanted to share my small milestone of producing my first podcast series. If you've heard it and enjoyed it I'm glad. If you haven't and want to check it out go to www.makingasoundtrack.com and have a look around, or just look it up on your podcast app. 

Happy Friday

​Gareth

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23/12/2019

#SoundCelebration Day 23: Making A Soundtrack Podcast

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#SoundCelebration Day 23: Making A Soundtrack Podcast

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This is a ​screenless production that has taken me and co-producer Dan Watts the last six months to make. I knew if I was going to reach into the world of TV drama I would need to collaborate and get out of my comfort zone, and approaching Dan was just the best decision. We went about creating something out of nothing, a TV drama soundtrack album without a TV drama. The TV production professionals we approached to have on the podcast as guests all gave their time and advice gladly, and we're so grateful to them.

We're coming to the end of the album, which means the first series will also end, but there are already plans afoot for series 2. You can listen to the whole series for free via your podcast app, and you can see all the links here.

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