Scoring Like Hell: Garry Schyman

Hey, Good Game

Garry Schyman, a renowned composer for film, television, and video games. Garry shares insights from his prolific career, discusses the intricacies of game scoring, and offers valuable advice on creativity and composing. He also delves into his experiences teaching at USC, the impact of AI on the music industry, and the joy of working on games like Bioshock and Dante’s Inferno. This episode is a deep dive into the world of game music composition and the evolving landscape of the industry.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Always Do Your Best Work: Garry highlights the importance of always putting your best effort into every project, as you never know who will hear it and what opportunities might come from it.
• Understanding the Project's Needs: Learn how Garry navigates the process of defining the musical needs for a game or film, balancing client expectations with creative experimentation.
• AI as a Tool or Threat: Understand Garry’s perspective on the role of AI in music composition, seeing it as a possible tool for creativity but also a threat to traditional compositional work.
• Teaching and Mentoring: Appreciate the value of mentorship and education through Garry’s experiences teaching aspiring composers at USC.
• Scoring Hell: Enjoy intriguing stories from Garry's career, like the unique experience of scoring for Dante’s Inferno and recording at the famed Abbey Road Studios.

Check out Garry's Resources:

https://garryschyman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/garry.schyman
http://www.youtube.com/@garryschyman99

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• (00:00) - Introduction to Creative Principles
• (00:53) - Welcome to Hey Good Game Podcast
• (01:59) - Meet Gary Scheiman: Composer Extraordinaire
• (03:14) - Gary's Favorite Games
• (04:19) - Teaching at USC and Game Scoring Insights
• (07:55) - The Evolution of Game Music
• (17:04) - The Bioshock Sound: A Unique Challenge
• (26:28) - Misconceptions About Composers
• (26:56) - The Composing Process and Tools
• (28:42) - AI's Impact on Music Composition
• (36:00) - Conducting at Abbey Road
• (38:28) - Advice for Aspiring Composers
• (45:34) - Future Projects and Career Reflections
• (47:22) - Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

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