David Barron

David Barron, son of pioneering electronic composer Louis Barron, shares insights on his father's groundbreaking score for Forbidden Planet, the first all-electronic soundtrack in Hollywood. He dives into the Barons' innovative use of reel-to-reel tape, their unique home studio, and the collaboration dynamics between Louis and Bebe. The conversation touches on the initial mixed audience reactions, lawsuits against MGM, and the Barons' lasting influence on future sci-fi scores—highlighting the irony of their work's delayed appreciation in the industry.