SyncRiffs
SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture and everything in between including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, agents, and music supervisors where we riff about syncs and the state of the music industry. Check out our linktree for opportunities to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/bluebuddhaent
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From Turkey to Hollywood Sync: How Murat Evgin Landed a Major TV Placement
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From Turkey to Hollywood Sync: How Murat Evgin Landed a Major TV Placement
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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
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