If you’re interested in the craft and emotional architecture behind film scoring, this is a must-watch conversation.
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3pHPBXZ55A
Two-time Academy Award–winning composer Alexandre Desplat sits down with Jon Burlingame to discuss his newest score for Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro. This marks their third collaboration, and one that the two had been dreaming about for years.
Desplat speaks candidly about shaping the music for a story that del Toro has held close for a long time, describing how he approached the film’s epic, lyrical, and deeply emotional tone. He highlights del Toro’s operatic storytelling style, his immense visual imagination, and the wide artistic knowledge that informs his filmmaking.
It’s an insightful look at how a composer navigates long-term creative partnerships, adapts to a director’s vision, and builds a score that carries both grandeur and vulnerability.
If you compose for film, write for orchestral projects, or simply admire Desplat’s work, this conversation offers a wealth of inspiration.
What stood out to you most about his approach?
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I will be watching this!! Ashley Renee Smith thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks for sharing the conversation, Ashley Renee Smith. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is my new favorite movie of the year and my favorite Frankenstein movie. What stood out to me most about Alexandre's approach is he explored/dug to suggest ideas for the music and bring a new voice to the film.
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Fantastic!!! (I had the honor of working with Alexandre Desplat on 'The Upside of Anger'. Such a professional talent!)