Score: The Podcast Kris Bowers (The Wild Robot)
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Jan 20, 2025 
Kris Bowers, an Oscar-winning filmmaker and Emmy-winning composer, shares his journey from jazz roots to scoring his first animated film, The Wild Robot. He discusses the emotional influence of becoming a father on his music. Bowers reveals his innovative blend of orchestral and modern sounds to evoke a vibrant wilderness and reflects on the creative inspirations from legends like Kobe Bryant and Quincy Jones. The conversation also highlights the impact of community support in the evolving landscape of film music.
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Goal-Oriented Decision Making
- Set goals and filter decisions based on your future aspirations.
- Bowers still uses this approach, focusing on current actions that support long-term goals.
Body Double for Green Book
- For Green Book, Bowers served as Mahershala Ali's body double for piano playing scenes.
- Visual effects were used to superimpose Ali's face onto Bowers' body.
Emotional Impact on Ava DuVernay
- Bowers played a cue for Ava DuVernay after her grandmother's passing, evoking strong emotions.
- This highlighted music's power to convey complex feelings, even without context.