I have to put myself back in the audience's shoes and figure out what they would know and … - Joseph Trapanese

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Joseph Trapanese

I have to put myself back in the audience's shoes and figure out what they would know and not know. But, there are also times when I do know what's coming up and I maybe need to hint at it, though not in a big way. It's a little bit of both. It's an interesting tightrope to walk.

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I love artists making cool music, regardless of the style. So, if a country artist making really cool music came along and asked me to work with them, I just might say yes, even though I'm not super-knowledgeable about country, like I am about hip-hop. I might do that because the idea is so interesting.

Artist, Country, Ideas, Making, Regardless

One important thing, just being a film composer in general, is to have a great respect for the art that you're working on - a great respect for the film and a great respect for the filmmakers.

Art, General, Important, Just Being, Working

For me, when I watch something without music, I'm instantly thinking, "Okay, what am I going to do here? How am I going to convey this?" I take notes and really think about that.

Instantly, Music, Notes, Take, Thinking, Watches

I try to talk as little as possible, unless I see something that I might disagree with.

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A lot of modern film scoring is about a lack of themes, so I try to find ways of using music that doesn't necessarily have thematic material in it to make the points when there is thematic material even stronger. It's cool to be able to combine old and new.

Trying, Stronger, Old And New, Scoring, Material, Lack