How Michael Satow Turned His Errands Into a Prize-Winning Piece
About this episode
Cory Choy interviews Michael Satow about his prize-winning piece 'Free Piano' and the creative process behind it.
The Sonic Dash Podcast continues its behind-the-scenes look at the winning pieces from the latest Sonic Dash, themed "Go For Broke." In this episode, host Cory Choy (founder of the Dash, Emmy-winning sound mixer and owner at Silver Sound Studios) sits down with actor and director Michael Satow to discuss his piece "Free Piano," which took home the second-place prize at this summer's Dash. Michael, the co-creator of the true-crime parody podcast The Murderer Killings, walks us through how he built "Free Piano" almost entirely from real life. Rather than planning in advance, he let his daily schedule shape the piece's structure. Listen to hear how Michael uses his acting and directing skills to capture spontaneity through tape gathering, voice-over, and more. Listen to The Murderer Killings here: themurdererkillings.com Learn more about the Sonic Dash here: http://sonicdash.nyc/ The Sonic Dash Podcast is a production of the New York City Podcast Awards, produced by Emily Reeves and Christian Cucinello. Thank you to our sponsors: Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, and Earthworks Audio.
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Focusrite, Dell, Acon Digital, iZotope, Sweet Spot, Bravo Studios, Cockos, Earthworks Audio
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