From Turkey to Hollywood Sync: How Murat Evgin Landed a Major TV Placement

From Turkey to Hollywood Sync: How Murat Evgin Landed a Major TV Placement  First Step For Sync? Get Your Music Meta-Data Done Right! - Grab your FREE guide on how to do this here: https://mailchi.mp/839e030188ce/9mc45541ff  🎧 Sign up for our Sync Like A Pro Academy: https://charles-levan-s-school.teachable.com/p/sync-like-a-pro-academy-pre-recorded-1  🔊 Join, create, and connect with our indie music community here: https://www.patreon.com/BlueBuddhaEntertainmentSyncCohorts  CONTACT US:  📨 Email: [email protected] 🔵 Blue Buddha Website: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com/ 📸 Instagram: @‌bluebuddhaent @‌syncriffs  📸 Instagram: @evginmurat 🎬 YouTube: @muratevgin  👉 Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@MuratEvgin  What does it really take to break into sync licensing—from across the world?  In this episode, Charles Levan sits down with Murat Evgin, a Turkish composer and songwriter who has built an impressive career scoring television in Turkey and has successfully crossed into the US sync market with a placement in Pluribus.  Murat shares his journey from creating soundtracks for Turkish TV series to working with top music supervisors in the United States. Along the way, he opens up about the importance of staying true to your cultural identity, building real relationships in the industry, and creating music that stands out on a global level.  This conversation is both inspiring and practical for producers, composers, and artists who want to break into sync licensing—no matter where they’re based.  🎶 In this episode, we discuss:  • Murat’s early musical influences and career in Turkey • Transitioning from independent artist to international composer • How he landed a sync placement in Pluribus • The story behind his cover of John Lennon’s “Nobody Told Me” • Breaking into the US market and building relationships • Why authenticity matters in music and storytelling • Insights from the Durango Songwriters Expo and industry events • The rise of Turkish music and global opportunities in sync  ⏱️ Episode Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Murat Evgin 02:24 Turkish TV success and early career 04:50 Blending Turkish and Western music 06:13 Transition to TV and international work 08:14 Spotify success and growth 11:20 Landing a sync placement in Pluribus 15:06 Story behind “Nobody Told Me” cover 18:53 Impact of the placement 21:02 Cultural authenticity in music 22:15 Building relationships in sync 26:52 Turkish music and sync potential 45:32 Documentary and future projects 48:04 Upcoming releases Follow us on Youtube@bluebuddhaentertainment 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) 2026 Support the show