Paul Koch on Developing a Wide Skillset, Bending the Rules

In this episode Craig & Nathan hang with Paul Koch - a film and  television composer based in Los Angeles, CA. Paul has written music for a variety of genres, including horror, drama, action, documentary, and  more. He is also one half of the neo-classical electronic duo MOONROCK.  Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation on getting started in the film composing industry, creating your own virtual instruments, music education and much more.

Check out his links here: https://www.paulkochmusic.com/  

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Podcast notes: 

* (0:00) Introducing Paul Koch 

* (0:30) What was the role of music in early years? 

* (2:37) Getting into Berklee 

* (4:17) Starting film composing 

* (6:11) Studio intern + composer's assistant 

* (10:50) On the job training  

* (15:18) Good Ol' Freda documentary 

* (16:54) Lucky Seven TV show 

* (19:33) Creating the sonic identity  

* (20:40) Making your own Kontakt instruments  

* (22:40) Swarmitron concept 

* (26:33) 13 Cameras movie 

* (30:39) Advice for finding a first opportunity  

* (34:06) How do you start a new project?  

* (34:22) Research for A Day to Die action movie  

* (38:35) Favorite action movies you studied? 

* (41:49) Get Back documentary 

* (43:42) MOONROCK 

* (45:47) What do you do when you feel overwhelmed or unfocused?  

* (50:41) Personal project you're excited about? 

* (56:54) Typical day in the life? 

* (1:00:58) Best advice you've been given? 

* (1:04:30) Best recent purchase under $100? 

* (1:06:14) TV show/podcast you've been enjoying? 

* (1:08:31) Your goals for the next few years? What's next?   

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