The Rareform Rundown: Music, Media & Sync
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Music for Media, Collaboration, Creativity, Business, Sound & Storytelling

Music for Media, Collaboration, Creativity, Business, Sound & Storytelling

Nathan Fields
February 15, 2025

The Rareform Rundown #49

Hello, amigos y amigas!

Nathan here! This week, we’re diving deeper into the world of music for media—exploring creative specialization, embracing the business side of art, and breaking down the collaboration process between visual and audio storytellers. Plus, we’ll share some fascinating discoveries about the effects of sound on babies in the womb.

Let’s get into it!

New projects + music we are looking for

PROJECTS

Cool to hear another one of our tracks—this time, Faceless Man by Isiah Kendall—land in another spot for Presence! Big thanks to our friends at NEON for having us on this one.

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SYNC SEARCH

My team and I are currently looking for African artists, particularly those creating high-energy, rhythm-driven tracks with chanting elements.

If you or someone you know makes music in this style, feel free to reply to this newsletter with a link!

Discussions inspired by community questions

This week I share a video from a little while back where I discuss a number of key topics when exploring the music for media world.

TRR #49 Success In Sync: Mastering Your Craft, Market Trends, and Business Savvy

Hello friends. Today, we're zeroing in on how to navigate an Excel and the sync licensing world, so. It's not just about making great music. It's about making the right music. For the right audien

Submit Your Questions

Have a topic or question you’d like me to discuss in the future?

Our Rareform On Rotation playlist on Spotify just got a fresh update with the tracks the team’s currently vibing to! Join now and vibe with us!

Rareform on Rotation

Handpicked tracks from artists we love.

Initiate the vibes

Music has a way of getting into us, literally. We’ve known for a while that sound plays a role in how we think and feel, but its impact before birth? That’s still unfolding. This study looks at how classical music might influence early development, suggesting that music isn’t just entertainment, it’s something deeper… something that could shape us before we even take our first breath.

Read more in this blog.

Classical Music May Influence Unborn Babies’ Heartbeats, Study Finds

A recent study explores how classical music influences fetal heart rate patterns, suggesting potential developmental benefits. Researchers found that compositions like The Swan by Saint-Saëns and Arpa de Oro by Martínez create more stable heartbeats in unborn babies. Could music shape early life?

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/classical-music-impact-on-fetal-heartbeat

For visual storytellers and directors, working with music professionals isn’t just about picking a track or giving instructions—it’s about collaboration. The dynamic between visuals and music is where storytelling truly comes to life.

The key is finding that middle ground between the sound you imagine and what a composer or music producer brings to the table. Music isn’t just a plug-and-play element; it’s a process. The clearer you communicate your vision, the better the outcome. But real magic happens when you stay open to their expertise, allowing them to enhance your story in ways you might not have expected.

Trust plays a huge role. The best collaborations happen when both sides are actively listening to each other—not just ticking a box but crafting something that feels right, elevating the entire project.

Collaborating with Music Makers: A Guide for Visual Storytellers

Learn how filmmakers and marketers can effectively convey their creative vision to music producers and composers. From using reference tracks to balancing creative control and trust, this guide covers essential tips for seamless music collaboration.

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/conveying-creative-vision-in-music-collaborations

That’s it for this week!

-Nathan