163 Aidan Brock (Musician, Composer)
17 April 2025

163 Aidan Brock (Musician, Composer)

#liveandcreate

About

Aidan is a musician and composer based in Wellington, NZ. Inspired by film scores from his childhood, he is now on his journey into sync licensing. 

Summary:

In this conversation, Miguel Antonio and Aidan discuss Aidan's journey in music production, focusing on his experiences in the New Zealand music scene, his transition to sync licensing, and the creative processes involved in composing orchestral music. They delve into the challenges of mixing and mastering, the importance of community engagement in the Sync Alliance, and share valuable advice for aspiring composers. The discussion also touches on personal philosophies regarding living a fulfilling life and the essence of creating impactful music.


Connect with Aidan here:

https://www.instagram.com/haute_acoustique/

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Welcome to the #liveandcreate podcast, hosted by Miguel Antonio, singer-songwriter, speaker and Lead Vocalist of the band Run With It . In this podcast, Miguel engages in meaningful conversations with artists and entrepreneurs, delving into the essence of living a great life and creating great things.

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ilosophical explorations, encompassing the art of life, music, and the pursuit of a better world.

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Chapters

00:00 Exploring New Zealand and Music Scene

03:14 Journey into Music Production

06:05 Transitioning to Sync Licensing

09:21 The Art of Composition and Orchestration

12:04 Engagement in the Sync Community

15:26 Creative Process in Music Production

18:06 Future Aspirations in Film Scoring

27:42 Exploring the World of Film Scoring

30:12 The Journey of Learning and Collaboration

31:49 Instruments and Musical Backgrounds

34:07 The Art of Mixing and Mastering

41:53 Automation and Enhancing Tracks

45:21 Advice for Aspiring Composers

54:55 Closing Bumper .mp4

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Keywords

music production, sync licensing, orchestral music, mixing, mastering, creative process, New Zealand music scene, music composition, music community, music advice