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Composer Jason Graves Feb 11, 2015

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This week we spoke with Academy Award-winning (BAFTA) composer Jason Graves who has brought his passion for music to such game titles as THE ORDER: 1886, EVOLVE, TOMB RAIDER and DEAD SPACE.

We discuss how his diverse musical background as a classically-trained composer, drummer, keyboardist, guitarist and world percussionist allow him to compose many different genres of music.

Jason recently finished work on THE ORDER: 1886 (SONY), EVOLVE (2k GAMES) and we talk about how he manages the long production timelines spanning several years and how both these games incorporate his music into the players experience.

The Formosa Group Feb 02, 2015

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This week we had the pleasure to speak with the executive and creative team behind the recently formed post-production sound company Formosa Group.

Joining me in this roundtable discussion include President and COO, Bob Rosenthal, SVP Business Development & Operations Matt Dubin and a fantastic mixture of re-recording mixers, sound designers, and editors including Mark Mangini, Julian Slater, Greg Hedgepath, and Todd Toon.

The Sound of Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown Jan 25, 2015

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This week we spoke with re-recording mixer Tom Fleischman who worked on Director Alex Gibney's music bio doc Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown.

Pioneering the journey from rhythm and blues to funk, James Brown forever changed the face of American music. Mr. Dynamite follows the journey of Brown as he escaped his impoverished Southern roots to become the biggest name in soul music, and one of the most important music talents of the 20th Century.

Director Mark Levinson - Particle Fever Dec 01, 2014

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This week we talk with Director Mark Levinson about his documentary film Particle Fever.

Particle Fever follows six brilliant scientists during the launch of the Large Hadron Collider, marking the start-up of the biggest and most expensive experiment in the history of the planet, pushing the edge of human innovation.

Mark has an incredible background as a former theoretical physicist with a doctorate from UC-Berkeley and ADR supervisor. We also discussed his collaboration with film editor Walter Murch and how they tackled this incredible story which was shot over seven years.

James Lebracht - Berkeley Sound Artists Nov 24, 2014

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In 1996, award-winning sound designer James LeBrecht launched Berkeley Sound Artists, a full-service post-production sound company. Since that time, BSA has established itself as the "go-to" audio house for documentary and independent filmmakers. Gaming companies and corporate video and event producers trust us to take care of their audio. Educators have hired us and our team of media and application producers to create leading edge digital materials for their ever-expanding content needs.

Berkeley Sound Artists is home to an experienced group of editors, mixers and sound designers. Whether it's the cleanup and polish that your documentary soundtrack needs or the perfect sound design for an independent film, BSA has the talented people and facilities that will give your project creative, pristine sound.

Martin Hernandez - Supervising Sound Editor & Sound Designer on Birdman Nov 12, 2014

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This week we talk with Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Martin Hernandez about his recent collaboration with Director Alejandro González Iñárritu for his film, Birdman.

BIRDMAN or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) -- famous for portraying an iconic superhero -- as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself.

Directed by Alejandro Iñárritu, and also starring Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, and Naomi Watts.

Director James Keach - Glenn Campbell: I'll be Me Nov 10, 2014

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This week we talk with Director James Keach abut his recent collaboration with Glenn Campbell and family for the music doc GLEN CAMPBELL: I’LL BE ME.

This portrait of the life and career of American music icon Glen Campbell opens to the viewer the world of the singular talent who created hits like Rhinestone Cowboy, Wichita Lineman and Gentle on My Mind. Winner of the Grammy for Lifetime Achievement award, Glen was the first country music star to cross over to the pop charts. In 2011, when Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he joined forces with his family to fight the biggest battle of his life. Featuring interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Bill Clinton, The Edge, Paul McCartney, Jay Leno, Vince Gill and Steve Martin, Glen Campbell...I'll Be Me is an epic human story of love, resilience and the power of song.

Jeffrey Wood - Studio Director of Fantasy Studios Sep 22, 2014

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This week we talk with Studio Director Jeffrey Wood about his work at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA.

Fantasy Studios is at the Zaentz Media Center, known for its recording of award-winning albums such as Journey's Escape and Green Day's Dookie. Built as a private recording studio for artists on the Fantasy Records label in 1971, it was opened to the public in 1980 for recording, mixing and mastering. Fantasy Studios continues to operate as a full-service recording studio for the music, television, film and gaming industries.

Ben Minto of EA DICE Studio Sep 15, 2014

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This week we talk with Audio Director/Sound Designer Ben Minto who leads the sound team at the Stockholm based EA DICE studio.

Ben has worked on such game titles as BLACK, Burnout, Battlefield (1943, Heroes, Bad Company), Mirror’s Edge, Medal of Honor, and the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront project.

Joe Perry of Aerosmith Sep 12, 2014

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This week we talk with rock guitarist Joe Perry of Aerosmith about his new autobiography "Rocks: My Life in and out of Aerosmith".

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