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In this episode of The Sync Music Matters Podcast I’m talking to Music Supervisor and Consultant Isaac Allaway (previously) Emma Middleton.

Isaac is a film trailer specialist and was voted “Music Supervisor of the Year” in 2020 at AIM Sync. He was also a winner and finalist at the Music & Sound Awards for his work on trailers for The Crown Seasons 3 & 4. 

I often talk about the important of irreverence in the creative field and Isaac loves to try new and unexpected musical ideas. I love the fact that he has a ‘curveballs’ folder.

Isaac and I talk about how he went from studying English literature to setting up his own Music Supervision agency.

We go under the skin on his recent projects working on The Witcher and The Crown where he provides insights into the world of both sourcing and writing music for movie trailers.

We discuss his love affair with the music of John Powell… and how he left behind the Javelin in favour of a career in music.

So grab yourself a brew, sit back and enjoy this fascinating and insightful interview with Isaac Allaway

The trailers, music and companies that we discuss are all linked in the show notes below

Isaac Allaway’s website and work

Rubato Music

The Witcher Season 2 – Trailer (Rubato Music)

The Crown Season 3 Trailer (Rubato Music)

Companies mentioned by Isaac Allaway

Create Ad agency

Audio Machine

Music that has inspired Isaac Allaway

John Powell – How To Train Your Dragon OST 

John Powell – Should I Know You (How To Train Your Dragon 2 OST)

Murray Gold composer

Gustavo Santaolalla composer

Turin Breaks

Turin Breaks – Ether Song

Doves

Elbow

In Episode 4 of The Sync Music Matters Podcast I’m talking to Universal Production Music’s senior producer Andrew Stannard