Episodes
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In this episode of Career Study, I sat down with composer, conductor and pianist, Gavin Greenaway. In this 90-minute conversation, we gain a detailed overview of Gavin’s musical journey to date, including his early days in London co-founding the commercial house, Independently Thinking Music, with his fellow Trinity College of Music graduate, John Powell, and we also learn how together they forged a path to Hollywood.
Gavin recounts how, after arriving in Los Angeles, he found artistic fulfilment in exploring unexpected musical opportunities, including composing music for the night-time spectacular, Reflections of Earth, at Disney World’s EPCOT in Florida, as well as music for the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
We also learn how Gavin’s experience as a composer and performer led, accidentally, to his becoming one of the most in-demand studio conductors. Gavin provides advice on how to communicate effectively with orchestral musicians, as well as supplying tips and tricks to streamline the recording process.
In recent years, in addition to his studio conducting, Gavin has played a pivotal role in the explosion of live-to-picture orchestral score performances. He has conducted the premiere performances of Interstellar, Independence Day, and, most recently, Casino Royale, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Gavin also provides an interesting insight into the complexities of preparation and the rehearsal process, and the challenges involved in pulling off a smooth performance with restricted rehearsal time.
Gavin’s work as a conductor has also afforded him time to work on personal creative projects, including his 2016 album of solo piano music, il falco bianco. Gavin talks us through his creative process, and the positive aspects of self-releasing an album in the age of streaming.
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There are few working musicians who command the level of trust and respect held by Conrad Pope. His mastery of music, combined with a keen sense of storytelling and meticulous attention to detail have seen his creative services sought after by many of the leading composers and film-makers in the industry. In this conversation, Conrad provides us with an insight into his career journey, and reveals how consistently engaging with a variety of musical challenges, and spending time in close proximity to several key mentors, has fuelled his growth as a musician. We are also provided with a glimpse into the reality of just how long it takes to refine one’s craft, and to earn a strong reputation in Hollywood.
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In this episode, I sat down with Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor, Christopher Tin. Our conversation provides an overview of Christopher's career journey so far, and gives an insight into how taking initiative and 'treasure hunting' has helped him achieve success in both the media composition and concert worlds.
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In this episode I speak with Emmy Award-winning composer, and host of the internationally renowned ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop, Richard Bellis. We cover a lot of varied topics ranging from the benefits of procrastination to Richard's strategies for maintaining health as a composer.
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In this episode we explore the career journey of two-time Emmy Award-winning composer, Trevor Morris. We uncover how Trevor initially established himself as a jingle composer in Toronto, before leaving behind this successful career to move to LA and work as assistant to Hans Zimmer. Trevor gives us an insight into his time at Remote Control Productions, and the lessons he learnt that he has applied to his own solo career.