1 year ago
Music Supervisors Discuss 'Overcompensating' Soundtrack
Imagine someone is in charge of picking out all the music you hear on a TV show!
This is about the people who do that for the show "Overcompensating."
They picked songs to match the story and the time period, which was mostly the 2010s.
The show creator wanted songs that were important to the story.
Some songs were easy to use, but others, like the "George of the Jungle" theme song, were difficult to get permission for.
They wanted the songs to go with the characters and the feelings in each scene.
Music supervisors Nicole Weisberg and Jen Malone are highlighted for their work on the Amazon series "Overcompensating."
The show, created by Benito Skinner, is a college-set comedy set in the 2010s.
Charli XCX is the executive music producer, and her songs such as "Vroom Vroom" and "Boom Clap" are featured.
Key songs like Britney Spears' "Lucky" and My Chemical Romance's "Welcome to the Black Parade" are integral to the story.
Licensing songs, particularly the "George of the Jungle" theme song, presented significant challenges.
- Who
- Music supervisors Nicole Weisberg and Jen Malone, along with creator Benito Skinner and executive music producer Charli XCX, are discussed.
- What
- The process of music supervision for the Amazon series "Overcompensating".
- Where
- The show is set in a college.
- When
- The show launched on Amazon last month.
- Why
- To highlight the process of music supervision and the importance of music in the show's narrative.
Challenges
Integration
Song Licensing
Challenges
Difficulty faced when licensing specific songs such as "George of the Jungle".
Integration
Easier process for licensing songs with more accessible rights.
Key facts
- Show Title
- Overcompensating
- Music Supervisors
- Nicole Weisberg & Jen Malone
- Creator
- Benito Skinner
- Executive Music Producer
- Charli XCX
- First licensed song
- Lucky by Britney Spears
