The Sync Exchange Podcast

[http://syncsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Capture1395.jpg] [https://handinhand2017.com/] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this podcast, we speak to Mathew Knowles, CEO of Music World Entertainment [http://www.musicworldent.com] (Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé). In part one of our two-part discussion, Mathew discusses with us how Hurricane Harvey affected Houston and all of Texas, what people can do to help, and provides details on the “Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Relief [https://handinhand2017.com/]” Telethon taking place Tonight at 8PM to help victims of both Harvey and Irma. Organizations providing hurricane relief: Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation:This is Beyonce’s foundation for relief efforts and other good works:https://www.beyonce.com/beygood/ [https://www.beyonce.com/beygood/] St. John’s and the Bread Of Life Church: This is the Knowles Family’s local church in Houston – they are assisting people with food, shelter and emotional/spiritual support.http://www.breadoflifeinc.org/ [http://www.breadoflifeinc.org/] Texas Southern University: This is the university where Mathew is a professor – the students really need help getting books, instruments, supplies and basic assistance. http://www.tsu.edu/about/administration/university-advancement/communications/emergency/harvey-relief-assistance.php [http://www.tsu.edu/about/administration/university-advancement/communications/emergency/harvey-relief-assistance.php] American Red Cross:Usually the first group people think of when giving after a disaster. It says it is providing shelters for those displaced by Harvey, and it has thousands of volunteers on the ground in the state. You can givehere [http://www.redcross.org/hp/harvey2]. (3/4 stars fromCharity Navigator [https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=3277].) (A series of reports by ProPublica have raised questions as to how Red Cross uses its donations for emergency relief. You can find some of those storieshere [https://twitter.com/ProPublica/status/902979204312174593].) All Hands:This nonprofit recommended to Vox by disasterologist Samantha Montano has staff on the ground in Texas, and is in contact with emergency management officials about assisting in the response and recovery. You can givehere [https://www.hands.org/projects/hurricane-harvey-response/]. (4/4 stars from Charity Navigator [https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=13109].) Global Giving:A charity crowdfunding site that is attempting to raise $2 million to be used exclusively for local relief and recovery efforts. You can givehere. [https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-harvey-relief-fund/](4/4 stars fromCharity Navigator [https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=11648].) Foundation Beyond Belief:The humanist group, also recommended by Montano, is evaluating how best to use the funds it collects. You can givehere [https://foundationbeyondbelief.org/hurricane-harvey-drive/]. Salvation Army:The Christian charity is emphasizing its intentions to help with long-term recovery in Houston. You can givehere [https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=27651&mfc_pref=T&27651.donation=form1] . Team Rubicon:A veterans group sending volunteers to help with rescue operations in areas affected by Harvey. You can givehere [https://teamrubiconusa.org/hurricane-harvey-2017/]. (A- fromCharity Watch [https://www.charitywatch.org/ratings-and-metrics/team-rubicon/758]) Operation Supply Drop:Another veterans organization sending volunteers to Texas. You can givehere [https://fundraise.operationsupplydrop.org/campaign/osd-hurricane-harvey-impact-fund/c143538] . Greater Houston Community Fund:A broad-based relief fund established by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. You can givehere [https://ghcfdisaster.kimbia.com/hurricaneharveyrelieffund]. Local food banks:The Houston Press hascompiled [http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/texas-food-banks-mobilize-for-hurricane-harvey-how-you-can-help-9735249] a list of food banks in the affected area, includingHouston Food Bank [http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/texas-food-banks-mobilize-for-hurricane-harvey-how-you-can-help-9735249] ,Galveston County Food Bank [http://galvestoncountyfoodbank.org/],Corpus Christi Food Bank [http://foodbankcc.com/],Southeast Texas Food Bank [http://setxfoodbank.org/], and more. They recommend contacting a food bank directly about their need and what you can do. Houston Humane Society:The group is helping marshal care and shelter for pets in the area. You can givehere [http://www.houstonhumane.org/giving]. TheSociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texasis undertaking similar efforts. You can givehere [https://www.spca.org/news_hurricane-harvey]. TheSan Antonio Humane Societyis doing the same. Morehere [https://sahumane.org/]. There is alsoAustin Pets Alive, which you can give tohere [https://www.austinpetsalive.org/donate/]. Blood donations:The Houston Chroniclenoted [http://www.chron.com/news/houston-weather/hurricaneharvey/article/Hurricane-Harvey-How-to-help-victims-of-the-12003372.php?cmpid=twitter-tablet] thatCarter BloodCare [http://www.carterbloodcare.org/donate-blood/]and theSouth Texas Blood and Tissue Center [https://www.donatingforlife.org/index.cfm?utm_source=website&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign=11.23.15-dfl-locations-page-website-find-a-blood-drive-link] are accepting donations. Americares:The nonprofit focused on medicine and health is seeking to provide emergency medical supplies and other basic resources to first responders and others in Texas. You can givehere [https://secure.americares.org/site/Donation2?df_id=22188&mfc_pref=T&22188.donation=form1&_ga=2.27797372.1946876975.1503855566-771809081.1503855566] . (4/4 stars fromCharity Navigator [https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=3289].) Portlight:A disaster response group dedicated specifically to people with disabilities. It is seeking to help affected people with evacuation and finding shelter, any medical equipment needs they might have, and more. You can learn more about its effortshere [http://www.portlight.org/hurricane-harvey-announcement.html]. SBP:The New Orleans-based organization is planning to send Americorps volunteers, assist local leaders and nonprofits, and eventually help rebuild damaged or destroyed homes. You can givehere [https://donate.sbpusa.org/give/142840/#!/donation/checkout]. (4/4 stars from Charity Navigator.) Airbnb:The hospitality company is working to coordinate people in need of a place to stay with people willing to offer a free room. More informationhere [https://www.airbnb.com/disaster/hurricaneharveyevacuees]. Check out Charity Navigator’sHurricane Harvey page [https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=5239&utm_content=bufferbc14e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer] if you’d like to see more options.

We had the chance to have a chat with the guys from the Epic Music LA team about sports and music – they do a lot of work in the field, and one of the management team, Jerry Davis, their Chief Strategy Officer [http://syncsummit.com/jdavis/] has spent decades in the game combining Music and Sport – one of the most dynamic tie-ups in the music business at the intersection of brands, fans and music. Epic specializes in fresh, trending music for Film, TV, Radio, Interactive Media, Ads, Games, Jingles, or whatever your project needs. Do you have a need for customization? We have the in-house talent to uniquely produce exactly what you want to complete your project designs. Gifted composers and producers join EPIC not only to create and distribute relevant, hard-hitting tracks for our clients, but to be part of our company’s efforts to support change though philanthropic missions. EPIC proudly partners with a variety of hand-picked charities that help the lives of those less fortunate. We are grateful to be part of a family that loves giving back. > Jerry Davis, Chief Strategy Officer, Epic Music LA [http://syncsummit.com/jdavis/]

While composer, arranger, multi instrumentalist, and producer Jose Conde has gained accolades for his Brooklyn based Cuban band Ola Fresca, he is also a powerful and versatile multi genre music creator and sonic artist. From the Cuban traditions of son, cha cha, and rumba to Nigerian Afro beat, Brazilian samba, Hatian compas, Peruvian Joropo, and New Orleans funk to custom synthesis, home made beats, loops, beat boxing, and vocalization, Conde is a musical chameleon with a broad spectrum of colors at his disposal. His fearlessly eclectic 5 previous albums are a clue to the vastness of his skill and his deep musical sensibility master craftsmanship of songs and sounds. His recent synch and licensing hits include – FOX TV, Showtime, Universal Music, Putumayo, World Circuit shows like Californication, Burn Notice, Rosewood, 3 feature films, PBS. I also have composed for a film including chamber music. Here’s some examples of his music Dubstep Dub (New Mix)https://app.box.com/s/kjyqqr7hp42ruavuqo3nuci7wgxqt6i5 [https://app.box.com/s/kjyqqr7hp42ruavuqo3nuci7wgxqt6i5]Ay Que Rico https://app.box.com/shared/zohc60l11s [https://app.box.com/shared/zohc60l11s] Matapalohttps://app.box.com/shared/xgsk8jerbm [https://app.box.com/shared/xgsk8jerbm]Woman https://app.box.com/s/2uu1o4nz6sbq88exkjg8yj8e529qzsh4 [https://app.box.com/s/2uu1o4nz6sbq88exkjg8yj8e529qzsh4]

Meet Wes Mason. This 18-year-old internationally acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter bridges generational and genre gaps with his unique brand of heartfelt pop songwriting. He blends beauty and simplicity to create timeless music and lyrics that will inspire listeners for years to come. ​ Wes’ journey has not been an overnight success. He has been creating music since the age of 5, and has been pursuing it ever since. Wes’ musicianship and baritone vocal are now ready to push the boundaries of familiar pop music with a deeper tone, and and deeper lyrical content. ​ Recently, he won the “Best Young Songwriter” award at the 2016 Toronto Independent Music Awards, as well as placing finalist and semi-finalist in several international songwriting competitions. CBC Searchlight Competition 2016 selected him as one of the “Top 20 artists under 20”, praising his unique vocal tones. Wes is on his way up. ​ He is currently working with producer Ben Pelchat of Kensington Sound in Toronto to complete his first full-length album, due to be released internationally this fall. ​ Hear the forest for the trees – and keep an ear out for Wes Mason Follow Wes here: Twitter: @WesMasonMusic [https://twitter.com/wesmasonmusic] Music Sample: WORTH IT by Wes Mason | Worth It http://syncsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Wes-Mason-Worth-It-Single-mastered.mp3 [http://syncsummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Wes-Mason-Worth-It-Single-mastered.mp3]

This is a must-listen, wide-ranging conversation with top music and entertainment lawyer and sync rights expert Sindee Levin. Her company, Sindee Levin Music [http://www.sindeelevinmusic.com/] works to bring music to TV, Film, advertising and interactive projects. In this episode we discuss best practices in terms of rights clearance, deal points and how working with people who understand rights can make the difference between success and failure in sync. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SINDEE LEVIN BIO: Sindee Levin is an entertainment lawyer and music publishing administrator and the head of Sindee Levin Music with more than a quarter-century of experience with rights management in music and film, for both domestic and international markets. Ms. Levin began at Wyman, Bautzer, Rothman, Kuchel & Sibert, a law firm that represented MGM/UA and other major studios. She developed a specialty of working with both music and film through her experience in La Bamba, Rainman, and Bright Lights, Big City. La Bamba director Taylor Hackford became a principal at New Visions Pictures, when he asked Ms.Levin to serve as Vice President of Business Affairs, where she handled agreements related to music and film rights acquisition, negotiating and drafting agreements for these rights. After a few years at New Visions, Ms. Levin went on to establish both Sindee Levin Music and The Law Offices of Sindee Levin. Sindee Levin Music began administering the musical copyrights of independent music publishers and film and television companies. Ms. Levin’s extensive experience with uncovering hidden royalties has put Sindee Levin Music at the forefront of collecting royalties for her clients. Ms. Levin has also served as an expert witness, a consultant to numerous entertainment estates and assisted bankruptcy trustees to evaluate music catalogs. Her broad knowledge of the workings of the music publishing industry, both domestic and foreign, have helped clients both increase their cash flow and fully realize the value of their musical assets.