551: Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger

David and Stephen are joined by orchestrator and composer David Metzger, whose resume includes Frozen, Muppets Most Wanted, The Avengers and more. He shares his setup, which includes multiple Macs, numerous applications and a full-blown orchestra.

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David Metzger

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