All articles tagged with #music supervision
Mixtape, a new 90s-set video game from Beethoven & Dinosaur, puts you in the shoes of Stacey Rockford as she and two friends race to a mythical end-of-school party; the game centers on pursuing a dream of becoming a music supervisor in New York and is highlighted by a strong soundtrack that blends classic tracks with deeper cuts, offering a compact, roughly three-hour experience.
The Hollywood Reporter explains how the Michael biopic blends Jaafar Jackson’s live singing with Michael Jackson’s original recordings. Music supervisor John Warhurst describes treating the film like a live musical: actors perform on set with a visual “canvas,” multiple takes are recorded, and post-production mixes in Jaafar’s and Juliano Valdi’s voices for non-original lines while Michael’s voice dominates in final takes. The result aims for authentic, stage-like energy rather than AI-generated impersonation, with careful decisions about when to mix in Michael’s vocals to maintain consistency across scenes.
George Drakoulias, a renowned music supervisor with a 25-year career, has contributed to major films and series like 'Severance,' for which he received an Emmy nomination, and has worked with iconic artists like Tom Petty and the Black Crowes. His deep knowledge of music history and instinct for selecting the perfect songs have made him a key figure in shaping the soundtracks of influential movies and TV shows.