With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with major studios such as Sony, Disney, and Netflix, composer Philip Klein has established himself as a versatile and innovative force in the world of music composition. He most recently worked on Netflix’s thrilling series, The Madness starring Colman Domingo. Philip’s journey in music composition is fascinating. He studied trumpet performance and composition at Northwestern University and was selected as a fellow for the prestigious Sundance Institute’s Film Composing Lab. Over the years, he has collaborated with renowned composers and orchestrators, contributing to acclaimed projects like Joker, The Mandalorian, and Turning Red.In this interview, Philip shares insights into his creative process for The Madness and discusses how he crafted the show's unique soundscape. We delve into his approach to scoring the thematic identity of the lead character, Muncie Daniels, blending elements of jazz and R&B with moments of Hitchcockian suspense and lyrical simplicity. Philip also provides valuable advice for aspiring composers and reflects on the collaborative process with directors and producers. - YouTube www.youtube.com NO FILM SCHOOL: How did you first become involved with "The Madness," and what drew you to the project?Philip Klein: The showrunners had been made aware of my work on Michael Sarnoski’s Pig and were drawn to the approach Alexis Grapsas and I took on the score. Even though this particular series has almost zero shared musical DNA to a film like Pig, I was grateful they reached out. I loved the first three scripts. There was a 70’s...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 6 February