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Ep. 50 🎶 From Vinyl to Victory: Brian J. Miller on Music Supervision, Sports & Sync
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Ep.50 🎶 From Vinyl to Victory: Brian J. Miller on Music Supervision, Sports & Sync
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What do ESPN, vinyl records, award-winning docs, and sync supervision have in common? Brian J. Miller.
In this episode of Sync Riffs, producer and host Charles Levan dives into an inspiring and down-to-earth convo with music supervisor Brian J. Miller. From crate-digging DJ to curating unforgettable music moments for major sports networks and streaming platforms, Brian shares his journey, insights, and real talk about what it takes to survive (and thrive) in sync.
Get the inside scoop on:
🎛️ Brian’s path from engineering studios to soundtracking sports
📺 The behind-the-scenes of music supervision for ESPN & FOX Sports
🎥 How music choices shape powerful documentaries
🤝 Why relationships are everything in this business
🤖 The growing role (and risks) of AI in music supervision
🎬 What’s next: Feature films, scripted projects & beyond
Whether you're a sync hopeful, music pro, or just curious how music makes the moment, this episode is packed with value and vibes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Music Supervision Journey
02:00 From Studio Engineer to Music Supervisor
03:58 Navigating the Sports and Streaming Worlds
06:02 Building Relationships in a Competitive Industry
10:02 Balancing Budgets and Music Choices
14:13 Exploring Passion Projects Beyond Sports
17:59 The Role of Music in Documentaries
20:58 Advice for Aspiring Music Supervisors
22:44 The Impact of AI on Music Supervision
25:56 The Essence of Live Music and Authenticity
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🎙️ SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture, and everything in between, including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, agents, and music supervisors. We riff on sync strategies, music monetization, and the state of the music industry. Subscribe to the channel for future episodes!
Music: "Flying Tigers" from Magic Tiger
Podcast produced by Charles Levan & Team Blue Buddha Entertainment
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