SOUND ON SOUND
Despite great progress elsewhere in the TV business, music for the media is still overwhelmingly dominated by men. Why?
It’s only when you look back that you realise how far you’ve come...
Sound libraries are great, but making your own sound effects is more fun — and more individual.
Choosing the right publisher can make a huge difference to a composer’s career. But is there any choice left?
The faster the pace of progress, the harder it is to keep up.
It’s easy to ignore the question “Is it any good?” — but job satisfaction lies in keeping it in mind.
All TV people lose faith in their abilities sometimes, but at least no–one blames the composer when things go wrong.
TV composers won’t change the world — but the fact that we’re needed at all can be significant.
The more serious your responsibilities get, the more important it is to lighten up now and again.
This month’s Notes From The Deadline is brought to you by former DJ, apprentice sound engineer and guest columnist Terry Trihard.