Selling Sheet Music 67. Tommee Profitt’s “The Birth of a King” and the Composer as Producer
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Dec 2, 2025 
Tommee Profitt, a cinematic composer and producer with over 100 billion streams, shares his artistic journey and insights. He discusses the balance between producing for others and his own work, emphasizing the importance of creativity over commercial success. Tommee reflects on the creation of his Christmas album, 'Birth of a King,' inspired during COVID, and describes the energetic live recording process with a massive orchestra and numerous artists. He also provides advice on finding one's artistic voice and committing to creative risks.
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Choose Creative Fulfillment Over Metrics
- Lead with creativity over metrics and make work that fulfills you rather than chasing guaranteed commercial hits.
- Say no to projects that drain you and prioritize things you are passionate about.
Last-Minute Doubts Before A Sold-Out Show
- The night before announcing the live Birth of a King show Tommee nearly pulled the plug fearing no one would come.
- He went forward and the show sold out in 24 hours, far exceeding expectations.
Arrange From Story And Voice First
- Dissect songs' words and story before arranging so the tone matches the meaning rather than changing things for novelty.
- Imagine specific voices and keys for artists while arranging to tailor parts to performers.