George Castady Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Creating dynamic audio edits and arrangements for editorial content, marketing content, and animated video content; coaching talent and guests on recording best practices before and during podcast interviews; arranging musical compositions that support the storytelling in marketing, editorial, and animated video content; and developing music packages for original podcasts and dot com video series.

Chicago, Il, Us

At Morningstar my day to day roles include audio engineering, podcast production, audio editing, sound design, music selection, mixing and audio production for videos.Within the Media Team, I work closely with our Video Producers and Motion Graphics Designers on audio production for all types of company videos. This most often includes voiceover editing, music placement & sound design in addition to mixing and mastering. I also work with the Editorial Team to produce Morningstar's flagship podcast The Long View podcast launched in 2019. Over the past 4 years we've had over 5 million downloads and have released 200+ weekly episodes. I also produce the Simple But Not Easy podcast with the team at Morningstar Investment Management. Podcast production often requires a wide range of advanced audio edits.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Working with my brother Dan, FMC can handle anything that comes our way. We have written produced over 30 tracks for the LEGO Ninjago series, 30+ team songs for the NFL, 3 for the Chicago Cubs and many more used in the commercial capacity for corporations (ABC, CBS, NASCAR, NHRA). All tracks searchable at YouTube.com/TheFoldMusic. We also function as a fully a fully independent band with 5 full length albums and a 6th on the way. Check out the singles off our upcoming 2022 release STEREO FIRE by searching The Fold on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you listen!We have also written high level sports music for the Chicago Cubs, the NFL, NHL and NASCAR. Here are some listings that have been extra fun to work on:• Co-creator of 25 original tracks for Cartoon Network’s hit animated TV series LEGO Ninjago• Aired in 45 countries, spanning 9 seasons with original music releases for each• 2017 Music and Sound Awards (MASA) Finalist for Best Original Composition in a TV Program• Theme Song featured in Warner Bros’ The LEGO Ninjago Movie (2017)• Gained regular placement on the iTunes Children’s Top 10 Charts• Earned 102,000 YouTube Subscribers and over 100 Million YouTube plays• Creator of original music for LEGO Ninjago’s internet short series Wu’s Tea Shorts

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• CBS: Producer of 12 tracks for Celebrity Undercover Boss (2018)• FOX: Producer of 13 tracks for Gordon Ramsey’s 24 Hours To Hell (2018)• WGN: 2017 Gold Winner for “Best Use of Original Music in a Promo”• WBBM-RADIO: Creator of the 2015 Cubs radio song “Going All The Way”• WGN-RADIO: Contest winner and creator of “Let’s Go Cubbies,” the official Cubs radio song• Crest Communications: Scorer for client commercials and promo videos• GMR Marketing: Jingle and theme song provider for podcasts• Independent: Original Songwriter, Co-writer, Producer and Mix Engineer

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• Co-producer and creator of 64 original team songs for the NFL• Co-producer and creator of 32 team ringtones for the NFL• Creator of race-day music for NASCAR and the NHRA• Ad campaigns including MLB Kids, Subway Kids, Play 60, Nissan Leaf and Hershey’s• Co-creator of 40 custom audio greeting card cues