Dolby Creator Talks

234 - Capturing Wicked's Live Singing with Simon Hayes

Dolby Creator Talks · Feb 4, 2025 · 32m

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Wicked
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Academy Award®-winning production sound mixer Simon Hayes joins us to discuss his groundbreaking work on “Wicked.” Nominated for his third Oscar®, Hayes shares how he captured live vocals on set, blending the technical innovation with the emotional. He reflects on lessons learned from “Les Misérables,” how he worked seamlessly with the music department, and the intricate process of ensuring performers like Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande had the freedom to deliver their most powerful performances while always staying in sync with the film’s score. "We had no idea that when Cynthia and Ari sung together, the...

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