How do you score an ecological, apocalyptic threat like Godzilla?
This was one of many questions on the mind of Apple TV+sMonarch: Legacy of MonsterscomposerLeopold Ross.
It gave me a burst of adrenaline and I went on a tear of writing.
It was pressure and also excitement.
Godzilla is a screen icon.
The series follows the aftermath of the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco.
I think it was smart on the writers behalf to make it a human story, said Ross.
So they made a smart decision to really build this intricate family story.
Theres a lot of unresolved emotions that are being resolved throughout the show.
OK, but how does one score the chaos and destruction that Godzilla might leave in his wake?
I was definitely learning on the job.
The composer also shared insight about being influenced by original Godzilla composer Akira Ifukube.
It was a conversation that [Chris Black and I] had early on.
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