Be Ready When NBC Calls: Alexander Hitchens on Composing for Sports

Musicians vs the World

English - November 12, 2023 01:12 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
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It’s football season! Ever wonder where the networks get the memorable theme music for their broadcasts? In our latest episode I’m talking with Alexander Hitchens, one of the top composers in the sports music business. He’s here to talk with us about his latest project composing music for NBC’s Big 10 football package, and how being observant and being prepared can change the course of your career in unexpected ways! Stay ready so you don't have to get ready!

TOPICS INCLUDE:
-How Hip Hop and Classical Music complement each other
-Alexander's composing music for LeBron James and Kobe Bryant
-The composing process: "Quantity Breeds Quality"
-How an early morning tweet turned into a contract with NBC
-The process of creating music for live sporting events
-Advice for future musicians

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