Evan Frankfort - Songwriter, Sound Designer, Film and TV Composer

Evan Frankfort is a Songwriter, Sound Designer, and TV and Film Composer. His TV and film credits include Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild, The Harlem Globetrotters: Pay it Forward, 90210, and The 100. He writes music and plays in the indie rock band The Spiritual Machines. He has collaborated with diverse artists including Warren Zevon, The Bangles, Rancid, and Liz Phair.
Evan and I spoke about his passion for creating music and his ongoing search for the creative lightning strike. He shares insights from his process and workflow that can help any music maker. Evan's passion and excitement for music production is inspiring and infectious.
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[@ianmathews]

Loved "The 100", great stuff! always strait up inspiration insights here!

[@BrianFunkMusic]

Thanks Ian! This conversation was a good example of the best thing I can do as a host - let him talk and don't get in the way! Evan has so much knowledge to share!