Inside the A&R Mind (with Farnell Newton) | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 48
This week on the 52 Cues Podcast, Dave welcomes trumpeter, educator, and Marmoset Music ANR lead Farnell Newton for an insightful conversation about the realities of today’s sync landscape. Newton shares what music libraries are truly looking for, how instrumental composers can thrive, why real human performances continue to make an impact, and how staying tapped into trends keeps creators competitive. The episode also features Dave’s uplifting indie pop/EDM cue “Let’s Make a Reveal,” including a behind-the-scenes look at how incorporating real instruments — especially his newly acquired jazz bass — elevates authenticity in production music.
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In-Depth, Supportive Feedback: You'll receive an MP4 video critique packed with professional advice from Dave Kropf. He’ll focus on feedback that will help you refine your track for placement standards. Use Dave’s tailored guidance to not only improve this track but also to refine your overall compositional approach!