Music Editor Dan Carlin on the Roles of a Soundtrack Producer

In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org - Music editor Dan Carlin describes the role of a soundtrack producer, which includes translating music from film to make sense in a music-only format.
Dan Carlin, Chair of the Film Scoring Department at Berklee and Chair Emeritus of the Recording Academy, has had a long and varied career in the business of music for film. His many credits include The Black Stallion (music editor), Sister Act (music consultant), The Last Of The Mohicans (music supervisor) and A Civil Action (conductor). In addition to his film work, Carlin served as the Executive Director of the Henry Mancini Institute, a music education and scholarship program, until it closed its doors in December 2006.

Music Editor Dan Carlin on Difficulties in the Music for Film Industry

In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org - Music editor Dan Carlin describes the difficulties involved in negotiating with industry partners in putting songs in films. He explains that record companies have their own agenda in promoting artists, which may not fit with the vision for a film.