EP. 46: Inside Music Supervision: Playtone’s Sync Secrets from The Piano Lesson to Masters of the Air

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🎬 How Does Music Shape the Stories We Love?

In this episode, Charles Levan sits down with music supervisors Deva Anderson and Rachel Lautzenheiser of Playtone (Masters of the Air, The Piano Lesson) for a behind-the-scenes masterclass in music supervision. With nearly a decade of collaboration, they share their journey through the music industry and what it really takes to bring sound to screen.

🎵 From curating historically accurate scores to telling underrepresented stories through music, Deva and Rachel dive into:

🎬 Their creative process on high-profile projects

🎬 Why music matters in preserving cultural legacy

🎬 The truth about music submissions (what to do and what not to send)

🎬 Navigating copyright, AI vocals, and sync trends

🎬 Staying inspired through meditation, mindfulness, and nature

Whether you're a musician, supervisor, filmmaker—or just a fan of how great soundtracks are made—this conversation is packed with honest insights, practical advice, and inspiring moments.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Music Supervision and Guests

03:01 The Journey of Deva and Rachel in Music Supervision

06:00 The Creative Process Behind The Piano Lesson

09:02 Navigating Copyrights and Clearances in Music Supervision

12:01 The Importance of Historical Context in Music Selection

14:55 Amplifying Underrepresented Stories through Music

17:59 Balancing In-House and Independent Music Supervision

21:25 Navigating the Music Landscape

30:28 The Role of Music in Film and TV

36:12 Advice for Aspiring Music Supervisors

41:49 Finding Inspiration in Nature

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Music: "Flying Tigers" from Magic Tiger

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