EP 24: Roger Blanc on Working as a Musician During a Pandemic

"We're operating under a significant cloud... it is important to not only take care of yourself but support your fellow musicians in any way that you can."In this episode of MFM Speaks Out, Adam Reifsteck interviews composer, guitarist, and MFM Board member Roger Blanc. His concert music has been performed at major New York City venues and abroad. As an arranger, orchestrator, and music producer for media including the Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, and Arsenio Hall, as well as 80 feature films such as Frida, The Untouchables, Wag The Dog, Flirting With Disaster, Fargo, and the Stepford Wives. Roger Blanc has also worked in the recording industry with many artists including Barbra Streisand, Yoko Ono, Michael Jackson, John Lennon, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Bette Midler, Luciano Pavarotti, among others. The topics discussed include insight into navigating today's music industry landscape, adapting and finding ways to work as a musician during the coronavirus pandemic, and the importance of music rights advocacy.Website: https://www.facebook.com/rogerblancThe following music is featured in this episode:Opening track: "Fashion One" co-written, produced, and arranged by Roger BlancMiddle track: "Mood Swings for Jazz Quartet” by Roger BlancEnding track: "What a Night” featuring Terry Iten, produced by Roger Blanc CreditsProducer and host:  Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLaPublisher: Musicians For Musicians (MFM), Inc.Technical support: Adam Reifsteck (MFM Board)https://musiciansformusicians.org