Gabe Shadid is the owner of Epic Score. He's spent decades producing music that has been licensed into every corner of media, from film trailers, video games, tv networks, to being sampled into Billboard #1 rap hits. Epic Score's journey has also included a grassroots fan base of listeners that has been so supportive of Epic Score. The goal of this podcast is to inspire, challenge, educate and engage with the fans and build a community of people beyond just listening to music.
Epic Score Podcast
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Gabe Shadid is the owner of Epic Score. He's spent decades producing music that has been licensed into every corner of media, from film trailers, video games, tv networks, to being sampled into Billboard #1 rap hits. Epic Score's journey has also included a grassroots fan base of listeners that has been so supportive of Epic Score. The goal of this podcast is to inspire, challenge, educate and engage with the fans and build a community of people beyond just listening to music.
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May 29, 2026
Ep 21 - The Art of Impact: Max Legend on His Epic Score Trailer Music | Interview
<p>In this episode of the Epic Score Podcast, Gabe Shadid sits down with longtime Epic Score composer Max Legend (Massimiliano Foti) to discuss his journey from aspiring composer to established force in the trailer and production music world.</p> <p>Max recently completed his ninth album for Epic Score, Titan's Weapon, and shares the creative philosophy behind his signature sound: massive percussion, thematic composition and emotional storytelling.</p> <p>The conversation explores how Max transitioned from uploading music to YouTube and trailer music channels to working with respected companies such as Really Slow Motion and Epic Score. Along the way, he reflects on the importance of networking, the challenges of the early years when music generated little income, and the pivotal experiences that helped launch his professional career—including attending one of Hans Zimmer's first live concerts in London.</p> <p>Whether you're a composer, producer, trailer music fan, or simply curious about the creative process behind modern cinematic music, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to build a career in the industry.</p> <p>🎧 Subscribe to The Epic Score Podcast for in-depth conversations with the creators and executives shaping the sound of modern cinema.</p> <p>Subscribe to Epic Score's newsletter for events and more: <a href= "https://go.epicscore.com/">https://go.epicscore.com/</a></p> <p>To reach out to us directly email: podcast@epicscore.com</p>
May 1, 2026
Ep 20 - Inside Epic Score HQ — Studio Tour with Gabe Shadid
<p>It's lean. It's mean. It's a studio tour of Epic Score's composing and mixing setup. For the first time, Gabe Shadid gives listeners insights into the studio behind Epic Score.</p> <p>From monitors, audio interfaces and workflow tools… to mixing in Pro Tools, composing in Logic Pro, favorite plugins, virtual instruments and more — Gabe walks through the setup he uses to create music, produce the podcast, and keep creativity moving quickly.</p> <p>His main philosophy on studio setup: Keep it lean. Keep it efficient. After decades in professional audio — from big pro studio mixing rooms to building Epic Score at home — Gabe has refined his workspace into a simple, highly effective creative machine designed for speed, focus, and great sound. And most importantly---NO FAN NOISE!</p> <p>🎧 Subscribe to The Epic Score Podcast for in-depth conversations with the creators and executives shaping the sound of modern cinema.</p> <p>Subscribe to Epic Score's newsletter for events and more: <a href= "https://go.epicscore.com/">https://go.epicscore.com/</a></p> <p>To reach out to us directly email: podcast@epicscore.com</p>
April 24, 2026
Ep 19 - APM Music & the Evolution of Music Licensing | APM CEO Adam Taylor Interview
<p>In this episode of the Epic Score Podcast, host Gabe Shadid sits down with Adam Taylor, President and CEO of APM Music—one of the most influential production music libraries in the world and a key distributor for Epic Score.</p> <p>With backing from industry giants Sony and Universal, APM sits at the center of music licensing—and Adam brings over two decades of insight into how the business has evolved and where it's heading next.</p> <p>The conversation dives into one of the most pressing issues in today's music industry: the rise of AI-generated music and the growing push for transparency. Adam reveals emerging certification systems designed to verify that music is created by humans—offering a potential "seal of approval" in an increasingly automated landscape.</p> <p>From licensing trends and technological disruption to the future of composers and the definition of authenticity, this episode explores the shifting foundations of the production music world.</p> <p>If you care about where music is going—and who (or what) is creating it—this is a conversation you don't want to miss.</p> <p>🎧 Subscribe to The Epic Score Podcast for in-depth conversations with the creators and executives shaping the sound of modern cinema.</p> <p>Subscribe to Epic Score's newsletter for events and more: <a href= "https://go.epicscore.com/">https://go.epicscore.com/</a></p> <p>To reach out to us directly email: podcast@epicscore.com</p>
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