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Sep 2021
52m 59s

How Morgan Rhodes Syncs Music to Picture

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This week, host Isaac Butler talks to music supervisor Morgan Rhodes. 

In the interview, Morgan explains what a music supervisor is, how she researches music for film and TV projects, and the challenges she deals with in securing the rights to that music. 


After the interview, Isaac and co-host June Thomas talk about specific examples of music in film and TV that have stood out to them—for better or for worse. 


In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Isaac asks Morgan about how and when she likes to use well-known music in her projects. 


Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.

 

Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. 

 

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Isaac Butler

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