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#14 - A Composer's Puzzle - Mike Reagan
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Mike Reagan is an award-winning composer, songwriter, and producer for film, TV, and games, known for his work on God of War, Wow Wow Wubbzy, Chico Bon Bon, and Rock, Paper, Scissors (Nickelodeon). A Berklee alum and former sound designer on Face/Off, Mike blends orchestral, electronic, and world music with hands-on multi-instrumentalism. His credits include scoring for Disney, Marvel, Sony, and composing Grammy-winning songs like “Take the First Step” (Elmo in Grouchland). Mike records globally with top orchestras at legendary studios like Abbey Road, Capitol Records, and Skywalker Sound, creating immersive scores across genres and platforms.
📌 Learn more about Mike: https://www.mikereaganmusic.com/🎙️In this episode, we explore:
✅ What it means to “solve a puzzle” in sound and scoring
✅ From sound design to composing for film, TV, and games
✅ Recording in junkyards, train yards, and abandoned spaces
✅ How mixing, mood, and emotion shape the final sound
✅ Lessons in hustle, humility, and creative reinvention
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