How is Production Music Different than Film (and Other) Music?

There are some key differences that separate production music from other careers like film music, game music, and even songwriting, and today I want to discuss what really separates production music from other music for film, tv, games, and advertising.Plus we feature a cue written by a member of the 52 Cues community, and this week, we’re gonna take a listen to “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,” written by Nathan Toft (https://soundcloud.com/ntoft) which a sing-song arrangement of a classic folk song and features him on trombone!Watch this Episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/5ybnFmyPGxk00:00 - Intro & Welcome02:16 - How is Production Music Different Than  Film Music?20:28 - How is Production Music Different Than  Game Music?29:45 - How is Production Music Different Than  Songwriting?38:33 - Join the 52 Cues Community!39:46 - My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean” by Nathan Toft 47:44 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.comIt's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams,  cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!