In Episode 335 of the Tonebenders Podcast, host Timothy Muirhead dives deep into the uniquely ambitious sound design of Sinners. This isn’t your average movie, part vampire horror, part 1930s gangster epic, and part musical, and the sound team leaned into that wholeheartedly. 

The episode gathers members from the film’s sound department: Re-Recording Mixer Brandon Proctor, Supervising Sound Editor Benny Burtt, Supervising Dialogue & ADR Editor David Butler, Music Editor Felipe Pacheco, Production Sound Mixer Chris Welker and Re-Recording Mixer/Sound Designer Steve Boeddeker. Together, they walk listeners through how they built the soundtrack: from capturing live vocals on set, to rendering the ambience of 1930s Mississippi, to mixing it all into a soundscape that feels real. 

One of the most fascinating moments comes when Steve Boeddeker leads a discussion on the art of the scream: how long does a blood-curdling scream need to be to feel terrifying without going overboard? 

If you're passionate about sound design that enhances a viewer’s experience and emotions, this episode is a must-listen. You can dive into this full Tonebenders Podcast episode here.

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