WICKED Sound Show with Exclusive Scene Breakdowns

December 03, 2024 - 08:45 PM

The sound of WICKED transports you into the magical world of Oz with its soaring melodies and powerful orchestration. From the vibrant, bustling streets of the Emerald City to the mysterious and untamed lands beyond, the music pulses with emotion and energy.

In this exclusive conversation, we dive deeper into several key scenes, unpacking the sound team’s meticulous craft behind the scenes. From the striking opening sequence to the breathtaking finale, we explore how different audio elements were carefully designed to heighten the emotional impact.

Featuring Supervising Sound Sound and Sound Designer / Re-recording Mixer John Marquis, Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Nancy Nugent-Title, Re-recording Mixer Andy Nelson, Supervising Music Editor Jack Dolman and Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes.

Recorded on November 8th on the Hitchcock mixing stage at Universal Studios.

MOVIE STUDIO

Universal Studios

DIRECTOR

Jon M. Chu

ORIGINAL MUSIC

John Powell & Stephen Schwartz

Synopsis

Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

Sound Credits

Tom Barrow ... sound mixer: second unit

Malte Bieler ... sound designer: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

James Bowman ... adr mixer: Soho Studios

Scott Cannizzaro ... adr mixer: Soundtrack New York

Max Clarke ... adr mixer: Soho Studios

Emily Compton ... third assistant sound

Mark DeSimone ... adr mixer: Soundtrack New York

Taz Fairbanks ... second assistant sound

Arthur Fenn ... key first assistant sound

Zak Ferguson ... third assistant sound: splinter unit

Geraldo Gutierrez ... Re Recording Mix Technician: Nearfield

Roderick Hart ... epk sound recordist

Billy Hayes ... second assistant sound: second unit

Simon Hayes ... production sound mixer

Jake Hickey ... second assistant sound: second unit

Bill Higley ... adr mixer: Soundtrack New York

Alan Hill ... additional sound mixer: second unit

Ben Jeffes ... key first assistant sound: second unit

Lauren Johnson ... sound editorial engineer

Robin Johnson ... first assistant sound

Brandon Jones ... additional sound designer: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Esther Kim ... first assistant sound effects editor: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Harry King ... third assistant sound

Daniel Leigh ... third assistant sound

John Marquis ... supervising sound editor/sound designer/re-recording mixer: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Ryan Murphy ... re-recording mix stage engineer: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Andy Nelson ... re-recording mixer: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Simon Norman ... sound mixer: splinter unit

Nancy Nugent Title ... supervising sound editor: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Dan O'Connell ... foley artist: One Step Up

Erick Ocampo ... additional sound designer: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Jason Oliver ... ADR Mixer

Jessie Pariseau ... foley supervisor: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Mikel Parraga-Wills ... foley mixer: One Step Up

Spyros Poulos ... promotional sound mixer

Jeffrey Roy ... adr mixer: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Jamie Scott ... third assistant sound: second unit

Ashley Sinani ... first assistant sound: second unit

Unsun Song ... re-recording mix technician: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

John C. Stuver ... dialogue editor: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Maya Toffler ... adr recordist: Soundtrack New York

Tim Walston ... sound designer: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services

Chris Whiteside ... adr mixer: Soho Studios

Josh Winslade ... on-set protools music editor

Mikaela Padilla ... Foley Mixer (uncredited)

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