What does it mean to spend 17 years going all in on an idea? And what's it like when it's time for you to step away from that idea and entrust it to someone else? After founding Cinesamples and running it for nearly 2 decades, Mike has decided to step down as the company's CEO and get back to his roots. In this episode of Orchestrated, Mike Patti and his successor Chris Hayzel sit down to discuss the history of Cinesamples, Mike's decision to step down, and what he hopes the future of the company and its plugin Musio has in store.

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What do Hans Zimmer, Billie Eilish, Game of Thrones, and Kendrick Lamar have in common? They’ve all worked with Molly Rogers. Over the last decade or so, Molly has proven to be somewhat of a juggernaut in the music world. Armed with her violin, viola, and voice, she’s been featured on a staggering list of major Hollywood film scores, video games, albums and stages around the world. But it hasn’t always been that way.

Growing up in a funeral home in Frankfurt, Kentucky, Molly discovered the complexities of grief and human emotion at a young age, and she turned to music to help her process it all. Starting violin lessons at the age of 4, she found a creative outlet that would shape the trajectory of the rest of her life. So in this episode Molly sits down with the Orchestrated crew to share her journey from a small Kentucky town to massive studios and stages around the world, and offers her unique insights on the importance of staying in touch with your love for music, no matter how big your career gets.

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00:00 Preview

00:34 Introducing Molly

03:26 Molly’s Ridiculous Resume

06:25 Growing up in a funeral home

07:53 Starting young

11:24 Getting serious about music

19:47 The “Prodigy” myth

29:25 Moving to Hollywood

33:55 Making a name & finding community

38:27 The turning point

43:48 Lessons from the early days

48:01 Recording vs Performing

52:41 The challenges of success

01:00:29 The career of Molly’s dreams

01:10:04 Looking forward/Orchid Quartet

01:15:43 Outro

In this episode of "Orchestrated," Chris Hazel and Mike Patti sit down with accomplished musician, producer, and songwriter Scott Goldbaum to delve into the intricate world of songwriting. Through personal anecdotes and live demonstrations, Scott shares his journey from a young and curious musician to working with industry giants like Sting, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban. The conversation explores the intimate process of songwriting, the creative process, and the importance of authenticity, adaptability, and non-judgement in music. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of songwriting, with practical advice for aspiring songwriters. This episode is a deep dive into the artistry and craft of creating music that resonates.

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:07 - Scott’s Songwriting journey

00:13:40 - The importance of genuine expression in songwriting

00:18:05 - Insights into the iterative process of songwriting and finding one’s voice.

00:27:28 - Allowing songs to develop over time.

00:30:14 -Writing for different artists and projects.

00:34:18 - Songwriting vs. composing

00:40:07 - Scott’s songwriting approach

00:43:10 - Stream-of-consciousness writing

00:47:24 - Self-judgement and the Creative process

00:55:21 - Considering your audience and taking chances

01:04:28 - Self awareness and creativity

01:12:19 - Writing solo vs with a band

01:21:14 - Final thoughts and advice