Composer Dave Porter joins SCORE to discuss the musical storytelling of paradigm-shattering sci-fi series PLURIBUS on Apple TV, the process of working with creator Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and why a tight-knit creative team is the key to never, ever letting a spoiler leak before an episode is out.Dave discusses his upbringing in the Washington D.C. area, and how his early life competing in piano competitions didn’t really lead him into composing — until the digital revolution unlocked new musical exploration.Plus, how to write a human-sounding opening theme for Pluribus with carefully-chosen syllables, as sung by a choir. Why it takes a day or more to spot a single episode. And how Pluribus’ star, played by Rhea Seehorn, has her own unique sound.Interview by Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader in Hollywood. Production coordination by Kyle Bales. Special thanks to Christian Endicio, Chandler Poling and Thomas Mikusz of White Bear PR.Score: The Podcast is presented by Vienna Symphonic Library. Check out Vienna Symphonic Library’s collection of innovating libraries and samples — including their flagship Synchron Series, recorded at Vienna Synchron Stage, where hit films and shows for HBO, Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and many more are recorded. Check out Synchron Duality Strings libraries, or check out the free sample player, freebie libraries and demos at http://vsl.co.at. To learn more about recording at Vienna Synchron Stage, visit http://synchronstage.com
Video Timecodes
0:00 Dave Porter
2:38 Show Open
3:08 Vienna Symphonic Library
4:44 Musical Upbringing
6:24 Electronic Music
7:08 Phillip Glass
7:49 Career Decision
9:57 Moving to LA
12:11 Breaking Bad
15:12 Better Call Saul
16:01 Pluribus Beginnings
18:34 Voices & Synthetics
21:14 Creating the Main Title
23:05 Working with vocalists *
24:46 Syllables Sound
27:30 Vince Gilligan spotting sessions
31:00 Creating without a team
34:27 Licensed music vs. Score
37:01 No temp music
40:48 Starting with a Metronome
43:39 Rhea Seehorn
45:45 Elevated Sci-Fi *
48:48 Cracking the human story
52:51 First Interview with Vince Gilligan
56:30 Itching for new episodes
59:50 No Preview Screenings
1:01:55 Thanks Dave Porter
1:02:42 Vienna Symphonic Library
1:04:26 VSL ‘The Celestial Conquest’ Demo