EP. 49: From Reality TV to Sync Gold: Jordan Young on Music Supervision, AI & Artist Power

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In this episode of Sync Riffs, host Charles Levan sits down with award-winning music supervisor and sync agent Jordan Young for a no-holds-barred look at the evolving world of music supervision and licensing. 🎧💼

Get the inside scoop on:

- The wild world of reality TV music 🎤📺

- Legal landmines around sampling and clearances ⚖️

- Why authentic artists are winning in sync 🔥

- The growing role of AI in music creation 🤖

- How to build lasting industry relationships 🤝

- Navigating temp tracks and sync expectations 🎬

Plus: Jordan shares what he's listening to now and where he sees the sync industry heading next.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sync and Music Supervision

02:44 Jordan's Journey in Music Supervision

05:39 The Challenges of Managing Music in Sync

08:27 The Transition from Sync Agent to Music Supervisor

11:25 First Steps into Music Supervision

14:35 Understanding Rapid Cue and Reality TV Music

17:29 Navigating Sample Packs and Legalities in Music

23:13 The Gray Areas of Music Licensing

26:16 Navigating the Challenges of Sampling and AI in Music

30:21 The Dynamics of Film and TV Music Supervision

33:22 Managing Expectations with Temp Music

38:44 The Creative Process in Music Licensing

42:25 Building Relationships with Independent Artists

45:15 The Quest for Authentic Period Music

50:03 Current Trends and Personal Favorites in Music

👉 Whether you're a music creator, supervisor, or just sync-curious — this episode is packed with actionable insights and behind-the-scenes gems.

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🎙️ 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. We riff on sync strategies, music monetization, and the state of the music industry. Subscribe to the channel for future episodes!

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