#141: Silas Hite

This week on the podcast is our interview with Emmy-winning Composer and Film Scorer, Silas Hite.  Silas cites attributes that helped him to become a successful composer, working not only on films but also commercials, TV shows, and multi-media collaborations with artists.  He also gives insight on a variety of topics including what to consider when releasing music through a label and running a business through the pandemic.  Anyone looking to work in film and music--or any creative space--should give it a listen!

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Silas Hite
https://www.silashite.com
Twitter
Facebook
Soundcloud
Instagram
YouTube
Bandcamp

Mark Mothersbaugh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Mothersbaugh
 
Mutato Musika
https://mutato.com/info/
 
Devo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devo
 
The Orme School
https://www.ormeschool.org
 
The University of Arizona
https://music.arizona.edu
 
Burger King
https://www.bk.com
 
Cannes Film Festival
https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/
 
Licensing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_licensing
 
Work for Hire
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_for_hire
 
BMI
https://www.bmi.com
 
ASCAP
https://www.ascap.com
 
Music Samples
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_(music)
 
The Recordbreaker
https://therecordbreakersoundtrack.bandcamp.com

"The Happiest Person I Know" from The Recordbreaker Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Silas Hite, 
08:57-09:53
​Used with permission.
 
Logic Pro X
https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/
 
DAW
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_audio_workstation
 
Chef’s Table
https://www.netflix.com/title/80007945

Music Theory
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_theory
 
Perth Symphony Orchestra
https://perthsymphony.com
 
Sibelius
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibelius_(scorewriter)
 
DaVinci Resolve
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DaVinci_Resolve
 
The Satin Cowboy and the Seven Deadly Sins
https://www.thesatincowboy.com/
Streaming
​Bandcamp

"Let's Build a Home" from the album Amigos
The Satin Cowboy and the Seven Deadly Sins, 2020
22:31-23:02
Used with permission.

Fushigi
https://www.silashite.com/large-grid?lightbox=dataItem-ksp8bapx

"Prepare to Dive" from the album Fushigi
Silas Hite, 2021
23:06-24:18
Used with permission.

"Weclome to Japan" from the album Fushigi
Silas Hite, 2021
24:24-25.05
Used with permission.

Sounds for a Dinner Party
https://www.silashite.com/large-grid?lightbox=dataItem-jfmoyqna

"Petit Apéritif" from the album Sounds for a Dinner Party
Silas Hite, 2018
25:43-26:13
Used with permission.

"Lightness of Being (Digestif)" from the album Sounds for a Dinner Party
Silas Hite, 2018
26:16-26:42
Used with permission.
 
Gotta Groove Records
https://www.gottagrooverecords.com
 
Asian Street Food
https://www.netflix.com/title/80244996
 
Koto
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koto_(instrument)
 
Shamisen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamisen
 
Shakuhachi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakuhachi
 
Taiko
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiko
 
SonicScoop
https://sonicscoop.com
 
Google Doodle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Doodle
 
John Enroth
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2137952