SyncRiffs
EP. 21: INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER TROY MACCUBBIN OF ALLOY TRACKS
EP. 21: INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER TROY MACCUBBIN OF ALLOY TRACKS
This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Troy MacCubbin, President and owner of Alloy Tracks, an audio production company specializing in Custom Music & Sound Design for Trailers, Film, TV, Gaming, Commercials, New Media & more.
Some of their work includes compositions in films and trailers like: Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Big Sugar, It, Cocaine Bear, and Oppenheimer to name a few.
Topics:
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Troy’s career as an Indie Artist
3:20 Forming Alloy Tracks
7:30 The Art of Trailerization + Remixes
9:45 Trailer for Stranger Things
11:05 Chatting with Steve Perry of Journey
15:15 Working with the Trailer House “Trailer Park”
15:52 Working on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
17:45 Trailers and the Creative Direction
19:25. Working with a Specific Team
21:00 Competition in the Trailer Space
24:00 What is Alloy Tracks known for?
27:00 U2 Documentary
28:55 Advice for Composers
32:14 Advice from Blue Buddha Ent.
32:39 Tracks with Vibes will still work
35:18 Troy’s Process Working with His Composers
36:50 The Secret to Success for Trailers
37:44 Sound Design for Cocaine Bear
39:14 Trailer Deadlines
41:00 Competition and Songs Released
43:49 Trailers and the Magic Formula
48:29 Vocal Tracks vs Score
48:43 Trailer Houses and Stems
Follow Troy on IG: @alloytracks/
Website: https://www.alloytracks.com
🎙️ SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture and everything in between including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, agents, and music supervisors where we riff about syncs and the state of the music industry.
Check out our linktree for opportunities to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/bluebuddhaent
🎵Sync & Songwriting Masterclass
🎵Sync & Songwriting Strategy Workshop
🎵Working With a Sync Agent Minicourse
🎵Listening Sessions & more!
Website: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com
Instagram:
@syncriffs
@bluebuddhaent
@chasewalkerband
Music: "Flying Tigers" from Magic Tiger
Podcast produced by Blue Buddha Entertainment
This content is for educational purposes. We encourage others to conduct proper research, and if needed, consult an attorney for any legal advice regarding music licensing. (c) (p) 2023
EP. 21: INTERVIEW WITH COMPOSER TROY MACCUBBIN OF ALLOY TRACKS
This week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews Troy MacCubbin, President and owner of Alloy Tracks, an audio production company specializing in Custom Music & Sound Design for Trailers, Film, TV, Gaming, Commercials, New Media & more.
Some of their work includes compositions in films and trailers like: Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Big Sugar, It, Cocaine Bear, and Oppenheimer to name a few.
Topics:
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Troy’s career as an Indie Artist
3:20 Forming Alloy Tracks
7:30 The Art of Trailerization + Remixes
9:45 Trailer for Stranger Things
11:05 Chatting with Steve Perry of Journey
15:15 Working with the Trailer House “Trailer Park”
15:52 Working on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
17:45 Trailers and the Creative Direction
19:25. Working with a Specific Team
21:00 Competition in the Trailer Space
24:00 What is Alloy Tracks known for?
27:00 U2 Documentary
28:55 Advice for Composers
32:14 Advice from Blue Buddha Ent.
32:39 Tracks with Vibes will still work
35:18 Troy’s Process Working with His Composers
36:50 The Secret to Success for Trailers
37:44 Sound Design for Cocaine Bear
39:14 Trailer Deadlines
41:00 Competition and Songs Released
43:49 Trailers and the Magic Formula
48:29 Vocal Tracks vs Score
48:43 Trailer Houses and Stems
Follow Troy on IG: @alloytracks/
Website: https://www.alloytracks.com
🎙️ SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture and everything in between including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, agents, and music supervisors where we riff about syncs and the state of the music industry.
Check out our linktree for opportunities to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/bluebuddhaent
🎵Sync & Songwriting Masterclass
🎵Sync & Songwriting Strategy Workshop
🎵Working With a Sync Agent Minicourse
🎵Listening Sessions & more!
Website: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com
Instagram:
@syncriffs
@bluebuddhaent
@chasewalkerband
Music: "Flying Tigers" from Magic Tiger
Podcast produced by Blue Buddha Entertainment
This content is for educational purposes. We encourage others to conduct proper research, and if needed, consult an attorney for any legal advice regarding music licensing. (c) (p) 2023