Music written for a character helps create the character. It can be the final polish atop the groundwork laid by the talent, writer, and director.

Sad Isn’t Always Somber

Without any context, you wouldn’t associate this music with sadness, but in this context, we learn so much about what she is feeling right now.

I would love to hear your interpretation of what that might be.

It’s hard to put into words how it felt to compose the music for this short film by Michelle Martinez.

It’s beautifully shot on 16mm film, and in my opinion required all 100% real, live instruments for the score.

There will be more to talk about with this portrait of a film.