Two Composers, Two Continents

In this episode, we’re joined by brilliant and versatile composer, sound designer and producer Max Brodie!  Max walks us through his early musical journey from playing in thrash metal bands as a teen and recording bands with borrowed gear, to carving out his own unique sound and writing for production music libraries.  We also take a closer look at one of Max’s impressive recent ventures, scoring...

Tight Deadlines = Better Music? Max Brodie on Composing, Studio Workflow & Tom Ronsenthal This is Part 2 of our conversation with composer and sound designer, Max Brodie. If you missed Part 1, check that out first!  We pick up with a nerdy dive into technology, computer specs, and studio equipment - Jeff’s in his element!  We chat about Max’s composing process, from the initial panic to the cl...

In this episode, we’re joined by the talented Brad Hatfield - Emmy-winning composer, producer, pianist, educator, and longtime friend!  We share how our paths first crossed, from a rich history of co-writing with Jeff to the online classrooms of Berklee where he taught David, cementing a lasting impact on both our careers. With some tips and lessons along the way, Brad walks us through his fascina...

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Emmy-winning composer, producer, pianist, educator, and longtime friend Brad Hatfield. If you missed Part 1, check it out first! (Writing Jingles to Winning Emmy Awards with Composer Brad Hatfield) We pick up with the topic of Music Supervision, discussing Brad’s course at Berklee, the role of a music supervisor, and what makes a good one!  We also talk abou...

In this episode we’re sitting down with Mark and James from Present Day Production (PDP), the brilliant minds behind MUM - the modular upgradable monitor. We talk through their wild journey from Mark’s early days repairing Hammond organs to the moment a young James rocked up to Mark’s studio for a band rehearsal and basically never left! Together they spent years running an all-in-one studio servi...

Grab your popcorn - we’re taking you behind the scenes of scoring our first ever feature film, Super Size Me 2. Tune in for a story of fun, frustration, and a whole lot of chickens!  We talk about how this project came about and the quirky brief that landed right in the middle of David’s wedding back in 2016. The ultimate way to get our feet wet by jumping straight into the deep end of the feature...

Dust off your boots and grab your hat - in this episode, we’re heading behind the scenes of our Cowboy Songs production music album! Inspired by the charm of The Three Amigos and City Slickers, we set out to write cowboy songs that feel authentically traditional but cinematic enough for use in Film & TV. We walk through the full process, from songwriting and orchestration to the logistics of r...

During a recent recording session in Nashville, we were reminded just how small the music world really is!  In an industry that can often feel remote, and at times pretty lonely, community matters more than ever.  From village choirs to Facebook groups and organisations like the Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL), there are endless ways to connect with like-minded musicians/composers, find c...

In the first half of this sit-down, we’re joined by musical polymath Jay Weigel, a Grammy-winning composer, producer, conductor, arranger, orchestrater, and contractor with a career spanning over 40 years! We start back at the beginning with New Orleans Catholic school bands, early gigs with unlimited beer taps on the wall, Jay’s teenage transformation into the world of prog rock and the ultimate...

Missed the first half of our conversation? Check out Part 1 first! We’re back for Part 2 with Grammy-winning composer and producer Jay Weigel, and this time we’re tackling the missing piece in film school education: the often-neglected collaboration between directors and composers! We explore the struggles of communication, learning to speak the shared language of film music, and the key to long-l...

After having such a blast creating our NOLA vinyl last year, we couldn’t resist spinning up another one… this time with a festive twist! In this episode, we delve into over a decade of Christmas Big Band production music. Join us on a trip down memory lane as we revisit the process behind these albums, share stories from recording sessions and make tough decisions as we narrow it all down to just...

Part 2 of our Classical Favourites deep dive is here, and this time we’re taking you inside the recording and editing process! Imagine spending 4 days in the legendary Studio One at Abbey Road, squeezing in 36 hours of recording sessions witg a 65-piece orchestra and choir. No pressure, right?  In Part 1 we talked about the concept, choosing the repertoire, and recomposing famous classical music i...

Part 1 of our deep dive into the Classical Collection is here - and yes, we may have upset a few ghosts along the way… In this episode, we unpack the crazy task of reimagining 181 classical favourites for media use with Audio Network! 🎻 From navigating the complexities of public domain to reshaping the world’s most recognisable melodies into editor-friendly production music, we talk about what it...

In this episode we welcome the multifaceted Debi Derryberry! Debi Derryberry is one of Hollywood's most sought-after voice-over actors, best knowing for voicing characters such as Jimmy Neutron, Draculuara in Monster High and the Aliens in Toy Story. Debi's talents also extend far beyond the booth into the music industry, where she is an award-winning children's music singer-songwri...

We’re back in New Orleans for round three, recording two more albums of production music for Audio Network. 🎺 In a rare miracle, we started the writing process together in the same place (instead of on different continents!), recording voice memos whilst walking Jeff’s dogs round the block! We then head to Esplanade Studios to bring the tracks to life, we talk about how the music evolved once our...

In this episode we welcome our first guest, Chad Birmingham, a two-time Golden Reel award-winning Music Editor! (Song Sung Blue, Materialists, The Penguin, Past Lives, Emily in Paris) Chad joins us to break down what a music editor actually does, his journey into the music industry, and what composers need to know when working with music editors. We dig into the love-hate relationships with temp t...

It's now 2018 and we travelled back to New Orleans for a 2nd time to record a new collection of songs for Audio Network.  Part 2 of the series sees us  creating 3 great new albums covering New Orleans songs and brass band material.   Find out how Jeff won a 10$ bet by writing a song about a sandwich, how we coaxed a bandful of musicians into singing one of our songs and how we cope with loud...

This episode we’re stepping into a time machine to the 1940s!  Join us as we dive into our Vintage Vocal Swing album, a collaboration with internationally renowned composer and vocalist Joanna Forbes L’Estrange.  We walk through the whole process, from getting the brief to recording at Abbey Road studios while dressed up in full vintage gear. Stick around until the end to see the brilliant 40s-sty...

The Year is 2012. We pitched 30 production music tracks to our publisher Audio Network, across 6 genres. We expected them to accept a few., then they said yes to everything! Where to even start? This is the first of our series documenting our adventures recording in New Orleans.  Part 1 takes us back to our first trip in 2012/2013 - looking at the writing, and recording process and the fun we had...

The 3rd and final podcast in our series documenting the start to finish process in writing, recording and producing “Who’d Have Believed” from our new big band album “Keep on Movin’” In this episode we cover the post production process! Click link to stream Who'd have Believed: https://linktr.ee/MeeganTobin #musicpodcast #composer #composerpodcast #librarymusic #productionmusic #bigband #jazz...

The second in a 3 part podcast, documenting the start to finish process in writing, recording and producing “Who’d Have Believed” from our new big band album “Keep on Movin’” In this episode we cover recording the band at Abbey Road and going to L.A to record the vocals. Click link to stream Who'd have Believed: https://linktr.ee/MeeganTobin #musicpodcast #composer #composerpodcast #librarymu...

The first in a 3 part podcast, documenting the start to finish process in writing, recording and producing “Who’d Have Believed” from our new big band album “Keep on Movin’” In this episode we cover the brief we were given, the writing process, and how we created the demo. Click link to stream Who'd have Believed: https://linktr.ee/MeeganTobin #musicpodcast #composer #composerpodcast #library...

This time around we discuss all things collaboration in the music indsutry, including why we even collaborate in the first place. We talk about other collaborations we’ve had (or still have), the advantages of widening your network and how much stuff we have to do in a day! We look at different types of collaborations and how to mesh different skillsets together. Hear the story of how we recorded...

Welcome to the world of Jeff Meegan and David Tobin.  We are Two Composers - Two continents. Jeff was born and raised in the Windy City (Chicago if you’re British). David is a Londoner that moved out as a kid and now lives in the rural bliss of West Yorkshire, UK. This episode introduces you to who we are, what we do in the music industry from production music to film scoring, how we met, and the...

Coming soon - Two Composers - two continents.  Jeff Meegan and David Tobin guide you through their lives and work as composers for film and TV.. if they can work out which camera to speak into!!