The Commissioner
Randy SosinFrom 1995 until 2008 I was a Music Video Commissioner. I worked at A&M Records and then transitioned to Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records in 2000 when A&M was bought by Universal Music Group. I commissioned over 500+ Music Videos during my tenure. This Podcast is an inside look into these videos and the fascinating world of making them - from start to finish. I have worked with artists that include: E... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsPerforming ArtsMusic HistoryMusic | ||||
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This is a Music Video Podcast - or should I say a Podcast about Music Video. This episode is a Double Feature because I talk about 2 videos that I commissioned at the same time and we filmed them both over a 7 day period in 2003. The... more
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This is a Music Video Podcast - or should I say a Podcast about Music Video. This was the first time that I had commissioned a video for The Game but not the first time that we had worked together. There was a lot going on during the... more
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This is a Music Video Podcast - or should I say a Podcast about Music Video. This episode is slightly different in that I am going to tell a story from a few different videos. Not every video has an interesting tale about the entire ... more
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This is a Music Video Podcast - or should I say a Podcast about Music Video. This classic Academy Award-winning song has a fascinating story. From the first time, I heard it to a potential International Incident on the Ambassador Bri... more
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This is a Music Video Podcast - or should I say a Podcast about Music Video. This is a slight detour on our trip through my past. It's called The Commissioner for a reason. The job of Music Video Commissioning is a unique, exciting a... more
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This is a Music Video Podcast - or should I say a Podcast about Music Video. This was the first of 15 music videos that I commissioned for Enrique. I loved working with him and we had a good comradery throughout the time we worked ... more
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This is a Music Video Podcast - or should I say a Podcast about Music Video. From the first notes of the iconic piano riff to the striking orchestral string accents this instant classic pop song was also a dynamic Music Video. Find ... more
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This is a Music Video Podcast - or should I say a Podcast about Music Video. One of the biggest songs of 2001had one of the most epic videos. Check out how it was made and all the fascinating behind-the-scenes drama that went into c... more
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- Love This Podcast!!!
So much detail and background information. I love hearing about the history of the music, the process of creative video making, and I learn so much in each episode. If you love music, this podcast is for you. Sosin is a musical genius!
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United States5 years ago - The best podcast can use Dre Eminem and shmatte in the same sentience
I grew up in Southfield, MI with Randy Sosin. Surely the coolest 11 year old I knew, he is still probably the coolest guy I have known. Sosin has really interesting conversations and explanations of his relationships with music giants and with evolving technology. Still cool, and very funny, this podcast is totally worth the time!
Apple Podcasts5EggybagelUnited States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #250 |  France/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #124 |  Norway/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Saudi Arabia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  Argentina/Music/Music History |
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