Do you ever watch a TV show or movie and hear music you like? Music Supervisors are those responsible for thoughtfully placing (syncing) music in TV shows. For those of you who watch shows such as Entourage, Gossip Girl and Grey’s Anatomy I’m sure you have noticed music. You’ve probably downloaded a song or two. Artists such as Kid Cudi and MGMT have both gotten huge exposure from their music being featured on these shows.
I compare today’s best music supervisors to when Radio Disc Jockeys controlled the airwaves and told us what we should listen to rather than the generic and repetitive playlists that are programmed on radio today. They have complete creative control, selecting music that invokes a stronger emotional connection between audience and actor. It has become a great way for people to discover new music, especially from more independent artists.
Below is an example of great music placement courtesy of Scott Vener- Music Supervisor for HBO’s “Entourage” and the newly renewed “How to Make it in America.” The song is Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees.” The scene may be a bit emo for the show, but nonetheless it’s a great song. Download on iTunes
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Fake Plastic Trees is a great song. Entourage definitely has great music.
Music placement is so important to a shows success these days. Scott Vener is a prime example of how a music supervisor can make a huge difference in the shows emotions by selecting just the right song for each particular scene.