Composer Mark Mothersbaugh, known for his genre-defying work on everything from The Royal Tenenbaums to Thor: Ragnarok, is back with a brand-new sonic tapestry for the Netflix mystery drama The Residence; and he’s opening up about the creative process in this new Deadline interview.
Read it here: https://deadline.com/2025/06/the-residence-mark-mothersbaugh-composer-ne...
Mothersbaugh dives into how he approached scoring a story filled with secrets, shifting perspectives, and political tension, all set within the walls of the White House. From building character themes to weaving in subtle sonic misdirections, his work reminds us that music can carry just as much narrative weight as any line of dialogue.
What’s your favorite part of crafting a score for mystery or suspense? Do you lean into misdirection, emotion, or motif?
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such an inspiration for my compositions ✨
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I have been enjoying his music long before Whip It became a hit. Such an amazing talent and DEVO`s work with Neil Young was brilliant.