Description: Gwendolyn Sanford is most famous as a composer for TV shows Weeds and Orange Is the New Black, but she got her start as a quirky children’s singer. In fact, it was because of her children’s band that she and her writing partner Brandon Jay scored the audition for Weeds in the first place. On this episode, we talk about how to craft suitable music for show characters, play some of Gwendolyn’s favorite TV cues, and learn more about her hilarious, unbelievably “L.A.” tale of spontaneity, opportunity, and good old fashioned grit.
Note to Our Listeners: The Underscore team is currently undergoing transition, as we shift our focus to other exciting projects within the musical-digital realm. Thus, the Underscore podcast is now on indefinite hiatus, at least in its current incarnation. We are so grateful to the astounding guests and loyal listeners who’ve made our ears dance and brains light up episode after episode. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please continue to listen, revisit, and share it with friends, as the unique stories and artists featured on the show deserve to be celebrated! Last but not least, we hope you stay in touch with Chrysanthe, Thomas, and the rest of the Underscore team; we have many more things coming soon...
Playlist: Here is a Spotify playlist with hand-picked selections from Chrysanthe, Thomas, and Gwendolyn Sanford.
Music Featured in Interview
Lightning Round:
Find Gwendolyn Sanford online:
Personal website / Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang
Something Old: “Piano Concerto No. 5 - Emperor” by Ludwig van Beethoven (iTunes / Spotify)
Something New: “Birdsong” by Regina Spektor (iTunes / Spotify)
Something Borrowed: “my lips from speaking: III.” by Julia Wolfe, performed by Lisa Moore (iTunes / Spotify)
Something Blue: “The Blue Studio” piano trio by Stephen Hartke (Live performance on YouTube)
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