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An Editor Tells Why Great Cues Get Cut (with Biagio Messina) | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 15

An Editor Tells Why Great Cues Get Cut (with Biagio Messina) | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 15

Have you ever wondered what really happens to your cue once you hand it off to a library? This week on the 52 Cues Podcast, I sit down with TV producer, editor, and composer Biagio Messina to talk about what makes a cue stick — and what gets it left on the cutting room floor. From smart stem strategies to crafting cues that survive scene reshuffles, we unpack real-world, actionable tips for making your music more editor-friendly (and more likely to get placed). Plus, I share a story about my latest cue, "Streets of Green," and how trying not to clone U2 kept me up at night. Trust me — if you’re serious about leveling up your production music game, this episode is for you!

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What Makes a "Good" Cue? | 52 Cues Podcast, 2024 Week 34

What Makes a "Good" Cue? | 52 Cues Podcast, 2024 Week 34

In this episode, Dave unpacks the essential elements that make a cue truly stand out in the competitive world of production music. He explores the often-overlooked qualities that can elevate one cue above another and the fundamental components that every professional cue must have.

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