Why your editor will thank you for hiring a composer
Editors are used to making things work.
They chop up music tracks to fit awkward cuts. They time transitions around song changes. They mute parts that clash with dialogue. They dig through folders of stock music hoping for something that’s close enough.
But when you bring in a composer, all of that gets easier.
Here’s why your editor will quietly (or not so quietly) thank you for hiring us:
1. No more battling the track
Stock music was made to be generic. That means it rarely lines up with your scene’s pacing or emotional arc. Editors end up cutting the footage to fit the music—not the other way around.
Custom music flips that: we write to your edit. Every shift, swell, or drop happens exactly where it should.
2. You get a cleaner timeline
No more layering three tracks to make something work. No more splicing intros or looping endings. One cue, built for your scene, delivered ready to drop in. Cleaner session, smoother workflow.
3. Built-in flexibility
Need a no-drums version for a VO-heavy spot? Want a version that runs 10 seconds longer for an alt cut? Want to fade earlier? When we compose the music, we can give you stems and variations—so your editor has options without hunting for new tracks.
4. No licensing surprises
Stock music often comes with usage restrictions or confusing license tiers. Custom music is simple: it’s yours. No takedowns. No demonetization. No wondering if it’s cleared for festival use. Just clean, original music—delivered with all rights cleared.
5. A better cut, faster
When the music feels like it belongs—when it hits the right tone, follows the arc, and gives your editor room to breathe—everything just works better. The emotional beats land harder. The pacing clicks. And your editor spends less time forcing things and more time polishing.
Bonus: We speak “editor”
We’ve worked in post. We know what a locked cut means, what you mean by “just needs to sit a little longer,” and what it’s like to juggle last-minute notes on a Friday afternoon. We’re fast, we’re flexible, and we don’t take it personally.
TL;DR: Custom music = less friction, more flow
If you want your editor to love you, get them music that fits.
They’re already making magic with what you give them. Imagine what they can do with a score that was written specifically for the scene.
Want to walk through the process or get a quote? Hit us up—we’ll show you how easy it is to make custom music part of your flow.