Digital Music Composition is a four-part Podcast series about composing music using digital equipment.
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Composer/Producer T.C. Crosser is the gregarious creator of many instrumental works (some you know and most you don't), a rock band producer (of some you know and most you don't). Welcome! Enjoy! Shenanigans will ensue!
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Join the quest! Learn how composers and songwriters create music in this podcast hosted by Minneapolis composer Charlie McCarron. Whether you’re a music composition grad or simply an occasional noodler on a guitar, each guest has a new perspective for you on the creative process of composing and songwriting, along with some concrete ideas to apply to your own music.
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Yeah. This is just a ramble ramble. I was having a hell of a day and so this was my therapy and now I impart this to you as well. Enjoy!twitter / instagram / soundcloud: tccrosserwww.charlieinfinite.comT. C. Crosser
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I recorded at Bunker Studios earlier this week and I'm still trucking through Episode 3.I realize my last podcast was a bit too stonerific so I try and clarify a couple of things in finishing Episode 3 and what I'll do with Episodes 1 - 3 into one Penultimate Episode!twitter / instagram / soundcloud: tccrosserwww.charlieinfinite.com…
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I'm so stoned in this one. Not gonna lie. This is more for me than it is you. But the critiques were real and insightful!twitter / instagram / soundcloud: tccrosserwww.charlieinfinite.comT. C. Crosser
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This is a live read of Episode 1 from Charlie Infinite.Charlie Infinite is an episodic light novel with an accompanying soundtrack by T.C. Crosser. It centers around Charlie, an over-educated under-achiever thrust into an inter-dimensional war for the superior reality.Go to www.charlieinfinite.com where all episodes are available!…
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I talk about the process of getting through my first live reading of Episode 1 for www.charlieinfinite.com, what's in store for Episode 2 and 3, and just some ramblings because why not?T. C. Crosser
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This is a live read of Episode 1 from Charlie Infinite.Charlie Infinite is an episodic light novel with an accompanying soundtrack by T.C. Crosser. It centers around Charlie, an over-educated under-achiever thrust into an inter-dimensional war for the superior reality.Go to www.charlieinfinite.com where all episodes are available!…
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Making Sparkles Episode 30 - Charlie Infinite
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It's been awhile but I'm back, I'm vaccinated, and I'm ready to discover me!Rambly but I discuss my latest project: www.charlieinfinite.comYee haw!T. C. Crosser
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I'm BAAAAACK! Not sure for how long. But here I be. In this episode I talk about the new DOULBE album (two for one, yo!) and I break down one of the songs from start to finish!T. C. Crosser
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Oh get ready for a real rambler of an episode! I dive into a bit of a creative hole / depression episode I had and how I got out of it. AND I'm on the piano while I try talking. Man. I'm so out of practice. Enjoy!T. C. Crosser
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Episode 027 - The "Losing My Mind In Pre-Production Hell" Episode
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In this one I share a couple of new template tracks for the upcoming album. I talk about my overall workflow and what the journey to the now. And I discuss having a couple of manic / nervous breakdowns along the way and how I got out of them.Enjoy!T. C. Crosser
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It's been awhile! Let's get meta-physical! I talk about the post mortem on "The Book of Arius - Act I". I talk about what I'm presently working on. And I talk about what the future has in store for us.It's a bit of a free-form stream of consciousness episode so buckle up and enjoy the ride!T. C. Crosser
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We take a look back at what "The Book of Arius" was and we look ahead to what it will be. Plus storytelling and sailor talk!T. C. Crosser
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In this episode I breakout and breakthrough what "The Book of Arius" is all about. I promise I calm down about the recording session from hell. And I talk about a mature true mid life crisis and what it means to be a creative at 35.T. C. Crosser
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It will go down as the worst recording session in history. I breakout my harrowing experiencing at a recording studio in Buschwick. Learn from my mistakes people!But at the very least you can listen and have a good laugh with me!T. C. Crosser
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In this incredibly special TWO PART episode I interview my Music Supervisor, Caleigh Drane. She's an amazing cellist (Ra Ra Riot, Imogen Heap, T.C. Crosser hehe), composer, music contractor, music supervisor... What doesn't this captivating human do? In this Part Two (of two) we dig more into the ten years of friendship leading up to her title as M…
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In this incredibly special TWO PART episode I interview my Music Supervisor, Caleigh Drane. She's an amazing cellist (Ra Ra Riot, Imogen Heap, T.C. Crosser hehe), composer, music contractor, music supervisor... What doesn't this captivating human do? In this Part One (of two) we dig more into the ten years of friendship leading up to her title as M…
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In this special first (of hopefully many) episodes I break out a typical day behind the scenes of a composition. We pull some segments apart. We fiddle with some melody lines. And finally we share how it progressed. Plus breaks. Lots of breaks!T. C. Crosser
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Let's see how confusing I can make this! I talk about setting up for my String Quartet recording sesh, drafting ideas for the score of Segment 02 to The Book of Arius, SoundCloud woes, and how to get a side bitch.T. C. Crosser
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Okay. Let's back up the train just a minute. There's been 17 previous episodes of audio bliss and in this episode I take a moment while procrastinating to talk about how we got here, where we're heading, and probably not why.T. C. Crosser
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Episode 017 - Starting with Fun! Ending with really long technical stuff...
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It's the super technical how to episode I KNOW you were all waiting for.I start off with not so boring discussions about steps and the evolution of "The Book of Arius".And then for the remaining HOUR, lol, I get into how I make my finale notation software communicate with my Logic Pro X session and my East West Symphonic Strings Audio Units. Yeah. …
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It's the soundtrack to our lives, baby! I revamp the format and in this episode have a nice show and tell session of what goes in and constitutes a "first pass" of music before presenting to my Music Supervisor!T. C. Crosser
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I talk about almost becoming (or maybe I already am) an internet troll; the motivations behind The Book of Arius' darkest moments; and the current production workflow for the project as a whole.Oh it's a shorter episode too so you'll probably prefer that!T. C. Crosser
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Episode 014 - Engage Your Inner Shame!
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And I've come back from my depression, my writer's block, and a very racist West Virginia vacation! I start to break out my latest project, what it means for all other projects, and (as always) what the big ole process is. From work management to emotional narrative development to non-boring stuff (I promise) to lots of me taking breaks....…
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Another day of writer's block means another new episode of the Making Sparkles podcast! In this episode I loop back around with the Triology Ultimate, I share some story time about being in my twenties, and I share a little pilot snipit I created.T. C. Crosser
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I'm back from my hiatus!In this episode I get down with "And The INFINITE", I pull about all the various iterations of a single song and how I got to where I am with it, and I ramble. But I always ramble and you love me for that! Right?T. C. Crosser
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Tour 12: Finale in Minnesota
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It’s finally here. Four years and 166 episodes later, we’ve arrived at the finale of the Composer Quest podcast. Before I get too sappy about it, I want to let you know what you’ll be in for in this monster episode. It rounds out the end of my world tour, after my journey home to Minnesota. This episode is definitely one for the fans; most of my in…
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Tour 11: Psychology in the Southwest
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Ever since I heard music psychologist Dr. Diana Deutsch on Radiolab, I’ve been fascinated by musical illusions. In this penultimate episode of Composer Quest, I got to visit Diana in person! Join me on a trip that starts at a Halloween organ concert in San Diego and ends in Phoenix with an unprecedented songwriting/podcasting experiment.…
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Tour 10: Squirrels in California
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This episode marks my return to the US after my trip to Australia and Asia. Despite the jet lag, I was able to get 5 interviews in for this Composer Quest episode. Also, Jeff Goldblum?! And you’ll just have to listen for yourself to find out why this episode is called “Squirrels in California.”
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Tour 9: Surprises in Taiwan 2
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The second act of my Taiwan adventure features more interviews with music makers in Taipei, plus an interview with me about interviewing. We also discuss the jingles heard everywhere in Taipei, from the train stations to the 7-Elevens to the garbage trucks.
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Tour 8: Surprises in Taiwan
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Join me on a musical tour through Taiwan in today's episode of Composer Quest. I stumbled into a music festival celebrating Hakka culture, and I got to record a bunch of interesting ensembles, including the Taiwanese jazz group Sizhukong. Plenty of other surprises come up in this episode, including an impromptu flight to another country...…
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Tour 7: Family in Australia
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Australia has been my dream vacation spot since I was about six years old. In today’s episode of the Composer Quest World Tour, you’ll get an audio peek into my adventures staying with musical families in Melbourne and Poatina Village, Tasmania.
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Tour 6: Creative Work in LA
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If you've ever thought about moving to Los Angeles to pursue a creative career, today's episode will give you a glimpse into that world. I talk with six creators about what it takes to turn art into your job, while staying motivated and creatively fulfilled.
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I'm baaaaack! In this episode we talk about holding auditions, saying goodbye to talent, and some new work to hear!T. C. Crosser
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Tour 5: Games in Chicago 2
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Take a peek behind the scenes of the Composer Quest Olympics in today's episode. I also talk with video game composers in Chicago about career advice, rhythmic composing tips, and silly six-second Vine melodies.
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Tour 4: Songwriting in New England
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From pig racing to public-access TV, this three-hour episode chronicles my adventure around New England. I talk with four different songwriters about their process, and I co-create two songs from scratch along the way.
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Tour 3: Theory in New York
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This episode, I'm in Philadelphia and New York to chat about music theory, film scoring, and slot machine composing.
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Tour 2: School in Ohio
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This second episode of the Composer Quest World Tour is all about school. Should you go to undergrad or grad school for an artistic field? What do you learn in school that you couldn't on your own?
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Tour 1: Games in Chicago
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For the final season of the Composer Quest podcast, 110 Kickstarter backers decided it would be fun to send me on a two month trip around the world, interviewing composers and songwriters. I'm thrilled to announce that the first episode of my Composer Quest world tour is here!
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