As a music supervisor, I’ve encountered this very situation. I discuss the oddity of the song but they usually do not sway from their initial decision to use the song.
Since it’s my job (I’m under contract) to clear the song, I have to honor the directors choice. Too many people think that all music is picked by the music supervisor. As a result of this misconception, my most recent blog, “The Real Job of the Music Supervisor,” explains this in more detail. You can read my blog here http://filmindustrybloggers.twi.bz/a
Dominique Preyer
Music Supervisor
Hear It – Clear It Music Supervision
http://www.hearitclearit.com
dominique@hearitclearit.com
There’s something to be said for licensing the right song for a scene, but I think the time and effort put in to an original score is always worth it.
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