Score: The Podcast Benjamin Wallfisch (Twisters, Alien: Romulus)
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Dec 2, 2024 Benjamin Wallfisch, an Emmy and Grammy-nominated composer known for his work on "Twisters" and "Alien: Romulus," shares insights into his explosive summer in film scoring. He discusses the unexpected social media buzz surrounding a romantic twist in "Twisters" and channels Danny Elfman's iconic theme in "The Flash." Wallfisch delves into the innovative score for "Alien: Romulus" that merges themes of light and darkness, creating a haunting emotional experience. Tune in for his journey blending nostalgia with fresh sound in contemporary cinema.
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Scoring Lab's Origin
- Benjamin Wallfisch built a Dolby Atmos studio, The Scoring Lab, inspired by his work on Blade Runner 2049.
- The studio was completed just before COVID, disrupting the initial business model of renting it as a dub stage.
Atmos and Creative Process
- Atmos mixing hasn't changed Wallfisch's writing process but offers new creative tools like panning microphones and immersive reverbs.
- He prioritizes delivering individual stems for maximum control during the dub stage, using Atmos for spatial distinction.
Alien: Romulus Theme Development
- Wallfisch developed themes for Alien: Romulus months in advance, experimenting with suites before scoring to picture.
- He discovered Andy's theme by reversing Rain's theme, a realization made during a playback session with director Fede Álvarez.