Field & Foley

Today I'm excited to have Mikee Goodman as my guest. He is the powerhouse vocalist from SikTh & Primal Rock Rebellion and a versatile voice over talent in the entertainment industry. As a singer, voice artist, casting director, and audio producer, Mikee's creative prowess knows no bounds. From his electrifying performances with bands to his work as the director of voiceover and many of the voi...

My guest today is one I have been looking forward to for a while! Thomas Rex Beverly is not just a field recordist and composer – he's a sound explorer on a mission to capture the essence of our changing planet through sound. In a world saturated with noise, Thomas's work celebrates the beauty of pristine natural soundscapes, urging us to reconnect with nature and preserve its wonders for future g...

About this Episode Today, I'm thrilled to have Pauli Ondruska and Henry Scott from Remedy Entertainment joining us. With their extensive expertise in game audio, they've played pivotal roles in crafting the intense soundscape of Alan Wake 2. In this episode, we'll delve into their unique experiences working on such an esteemed franchise, exploring everything from the meticulous recording of foley...

Today, I'm super excited to welcome Faith Abi-Haydar to the show! Faith is a freelance sound designer, mixer, foley artist, and editor with a wealth of experience. She's worked on a massive 2000+ SFX library for Shutterstock at Vaudeville Sound in Vancouver and had her short films shown at the Brooklyn Film Festival. Not only is she proficient in Dolby Atmos mixing, but she's also the one editing...

Introducing Tony Manfredonia, a Michigan-based composer and singer-songwriter known for his emotive and captivating music. From epic symphonic rock to tender pop-piano ballads, Tony's genre-defying sound takes listeners on extraordinary journeys. Performing worldwide with esteemed ensembles like the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and collaborating with artists such as The Accidentals and Bob James,...

Meet Lewis Thompson: music composer, sound designer, and master of all things audio! From strumming his first guitar at the age of 11 to crafting immersive soundscapes for indie games and cinematic titles like The Quarry and As Dusk Falls, Lewis is a prominent figure in the UK game dev community, organizing meet-ups and events. And on top of all that he founded a social platform for audio people c...

About this Episode Thank you for a year of listening to Field & Foley! As a special treat, here is a compilation of a recording from each of our guests this past year (Thanks to Katharina for the idea!). And the first three people that send us a message with the episode number of the last recording in this compilation will win a special prize! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this auditory journey t...

One year anniversary episode! Join us for a special bonus episode as we celebrate our one-year anniversary with a twist! Host Ben Reichstein takes the guest seat to reflect on the journey, share insights, and answer questions. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from the voice behind the mic! About Field & Foley Welcome to Field & Foley, the podcast that explores the world of field...

About this Episode Today, I'm excited to introduce Mikel Parraga-Wills, a highly esteemed Foley Mixer based in Los Angeles, California. With an impressive resume featuring projects like Fast X, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and two of my favourite movies of the last years, Oppenheimer and Dune: Part Two. Join us as we explore Mikel's journey, his insights into Foley mixing, and his c...

About this Episode Our guest today is Damjan Mravunac, whose name has never been pronounced correctly in english! With 25 years of experience working in the video game industry, he is the mastermind behind the music of the "Serious Sam" and "The Talos principle" franchises. As a multi-instrumentalist, Damjan could easily play all parts in the Rock Band game simultaneously - if he was born as an oc...

About this Episode I'm thrilled to welcome Glenn Goa, a seasoned sound designer with over a decade of experience in the audio industry. Their expertise spans across various mediums, from video games to film, and encompasses a wide range of audio-related fields. As a Senior Sound Designer at Larian Studios in Belgium, Glenn's contributions to projects like Baldur’s Gate 3 have been invaluable. As a...

About this Episode My guest today is Sergio Ronchetti, a maestro in the art of sonic storytelling within the gaming universe. As a composer and sound designer, he infuses games with soulful narratives. His expertise lies in crafting adaptive music, synchronizing with gameplay and immersive sound design. He also shares valuable insights into FMOD through concise and useful tutorials on his YouTube...

About this Episode Our guest today is Eran Ben-Isaac. With over 12 years of experience as a professional production sound mixer, Eran's expertise has graced numerous film and TV productions, documentaries, and commercials. Now based in Brussels, Belgium, his influence spans both local and international projects. Eran's natural environment is the film set, where he captures the sonic essence of eve...

About this Episode Today, it's an absolute pleasure to have Tyler Brannan as my guest. His multifaceted skills span game production, marketing, writing, on-screen and voiceover performances, and even an interesting stint as an amateur-pro wrestler. As the CEO of 'In the Keep LLC,' an indie game development & publishing venture, Tyler's dedication extends beyond personal achievements to uplifti...

About this Episode Today, I'm thrilled to have Shirly Spikes join us. Shirly is a musician, sound designer, and audio engineer, specializing in spatial audio and immersive soundscapes. From winning MIT's Reality Virtually Hackathon to founding Virtuo Studios, her journey from Jerusalem to Boston has been defined by a passion for VR, technology, and immersive experiences. Join us as we delve into S...

About this Episode Joining me on the podcast today is the multi-award-winning Danish sound designer and re-recording mixer, Peter Albrechtsen. With a versatile career spanning across Scandinavian and international cinema, Peter's sonic craftsmanship has graced renowned films such as "Evil Dead Rise," "The Territory," and "The Killing of Two Lovers." His artistry extends beyond borders, earning him...

About this Episode Today, I'm honored to welcome Melissa Pons, a dedicated field recordist and sound designer from Portugal on a mission to capture nature's symphonies. At the non-profit earth.fm, she helps to curate submission to the now over 700 immersive natural soundscapes from all over the world. Melissa's own field recording adventures took her to the Rainforest and into a Wolf Rehabilitatio...

About this Episode Joining us today is Jason Smith, the mastermind behind the retro shooter 'CULTIC.' His passion for game development ignited in his early teens and persisted, leading to him working on games even while pursuing studies in graphic design and working in full-time jobs. As of March 2021, Jason embarked on a thrilling journey, signing with 3D Realms to work full-time on his labour of...

About this Episode Joining us today is Bastian Gerner, a renowned freelance Foley Artist and Dolby Atmos Studio Owner from Düsseldorf, Germany. With well over 70 film credits to his name, Bastian is a master at bringing sound to life through Foley work. His expertise extends to studio organization, inventory management, field recording. And he loves to share his expertise through his fantastic vid...

About this Episode For the first time, we bring together two distinguished professionals who have made their mark in the realm of sound. First, we have Yann van der Cruyssen, a composer and sound designer celebrated for his work on the video game "Stray," which garnered accolades including Best Sound Design for an Indie Game, Playstation Game of the Year and Best Debut Inide Game. Yann's creative...

About this Episode Today, I have the honor of welcoming an extraordinary talent to the show – Julie Elven, a renowned soundtrack vocalist, concert soloist and musician based in Munich, Germany. Julie's career has seen her collaborate with Hollywood's finest composers. Her captivating voice has graced a multitude of iconic projects, including the GRAMMY longlisted and BAFTA-winning video game 'Hori...

About this Episode I'm excited to introduce you to Christopher Bolte, a talented sound designer, mixing & mastering engineer and field recordist. Hailing from Germany and now based in Boston, he's shaping music, creating innovative tools and crafting captivating soundscapes for games and film. To add to the excitement, he's just returned from an exhilarating field recording expedition in Zimba...

About this Episode Today our guest is Mariana Lopez, a Latin American researcher and sound designer based in the UK. With a focus on sound design and accessibility, Mariana's expertise extends to acoustical heritage, historical soundscapes, and gender equality in audio. Her contributions to the field of sound design, including VR experiences, installations, and films, showcase her artistic and tec...

About this Episode Our guest today is Katrine Amsler, a Danish musician, composer, producer, and sound artist. With an impressive background in interactive audio, sound design, and composition for films, commercials, video games and more, Katrine's talent and versatility shine through in her work. She has contributed to renowned projects like "Control" and "Wolfenstein: The New Colossus" and is cu...

About this Episode I am excited to welcome to the show the multi-talented Arron Amo-Travers, who has made a name for himself in the world of audio across various fields. From interactive audio and implementation to specialized field recording and foley, Arron has an impressive set of skills that extend beyond traditional sound design. He works on films, commercials, video games, animations, docume...