'Excorcist: The Beginning' Premiere

The transcript discusses the impact of the original exorcism theme and tubular bells in film scoring. It highlights the decision to create a new, dark score instead of reusing the original. The composer shares the enjoyment and creative freedom found in composing for the horror genre, emphasizing the fun in crafting disturbing and gothic music.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the original exorcism theme?

• It creeped everyone out and didn't work.

• It was very effective and widely used.

• It was too cheerful for the movie.

• It was a perfect fit for the new score.

How long was the original tubular belt used in the movie?

• It was not used at all.

• For the entire movie.

• For about 10 minutes.

• For 40 or 50 seconds.

What was the speaker's approach to the new score?

• To create something light and comedic.

• To use only commercial demos.

• To replicate the original theme.

• To develop a dark and disturbing score.

How does the speaker feel about composing for horror genres?

• It's a challenging and unenjoyable task.

• It's like being a kid in a candy store.

• It's too difficult to be fun.

• It's not as rewarding as other genres.

What kind of elements does the speaker aim for in horror compositions?

• Gross and gothy elements.

• Bright and cheerful elements.

• Classical and traditional elements.

• Simple and minimalistic elements.