Ep. 50 🎶 From Vinyl to Victory: Brian J. Miller on Music Supervision, Sports & Sync

Ep.50 🎶 From Vinyl to Victory: Brian J. Miller on Music Supervision, Sports & Sync 

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 What do ESPN, vinyl records, award-winning docs, and sync supervision have in common? Brian J. Miller. 

 In this episode of Sync Riffs, producer and host Charles Levan dives into an inspiring and down-to-earth convo with music supervisor Brian J. Miller. From crate-digging DJ to curating unforgettable music moments for major sports networks and streaming platforms, Brian shares his journey, insights, and real talk about what it takes to survive (and thrive) in sync. 

 Get the inside scoop on: 

 🎛️ Brian’s path from engineering studios to soundtracking sports 

📺 The behind-the-scenes of music supervision for ESPN & FOX Sports 

🎥 How music choices shape powerful documentaries 

🤝 Why relationships are everything in this business 

🤖 The growing role (and risks) of AI in music supervision 

🎬 What’s next: Feature films, scripted projects & beyond 

 Whether you're a sync hopeful, music pro, or just curious how music makes the moment, this episode is packed with value and vibes. 

 Chapters 

 00:00 Introduction to Music Supervision Journey 

02:00 From Studio Engineer to Music Supervisor 

03:58 Navigating the Sports and Streaming Worlds 

06:02 Building Relationships in a Competitive Industry 

10:02 Balancing Budgets and Music Choices 

14:13 Exploring Passion Projects Beyond Sports 

17:59 The Role of Music in Documentaries 

20:58 Advice for Aspiring Music Supervisors 

22:44 The Impact of AI on Music Supervision 

25:56 The Essence of Live Music and Authenticity 

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 Music: "Flying Tigers" from Magic Tiger 

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