Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth

Ack Kinmonth is a seasoned composer with over a decade of experience in crafting captivating soundscapes for various media. From composing for blockbusters like 'The Wishmas Tree' to lending his talents to beloved shows like 'Bluey'. In this episode we discuss the interesting journey of a composer. We hope the light this conversation sheds will help songwriters bridge the gap between songwriting and composition for different visual media. Timestamp:0:00: Introduction to the World of Composition2:23: Delving into Different Creative Spheres4:49: The Diverse Landscape of Media Composition6:28: Composer vs. Songwriter: Understanding the Difference7:24: The Sesame Street Breakthrough10:15: From Songwriting to Placement12:23: The Power of Sync: Amplifying Artists14:31: Beyond Songwriting: The Composer's Skill Set18:16: Crafting Music for Iconic Shows19:48 Understanding Director's Intentions31:22 - Challenges and Rewrites34:51 - Importance of Non-Musician Feedback40:05 - Final Mixing and Dub Stage47:04 - Key Traits for Success49:21 - Importance of Networking and People Skills57:24 - Managing Business Aspects and Finances58:30 - Earning Royalties and Copyright Management About Ack:  Ack Kinmonth is a Brisbane-based composer scoring for films, TV shows, and games. His credits include "Sesame Street," "Bluey," and "Scarygirl," which earned a 2023 Screen Music award nomination. Ack's diverse skills bring stories to life through music. Contact Ack: Website / Facebook Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence. Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community.  Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses.  Don’t struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass.  Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Be inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / Instagram Theme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence  If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.