For me, the work begins with a rough cut of the film. I can't do much with the script. I've tried to write music to a script prior to seeing the film, but I've found it turns out to be a waste of time.
Cliff MartinezPop music is a fashion, and fashions come and go. The public retires you as their tastes change.
Cliff MartinezI don't want to be typecast as the 'ambient guy' or someone who only does electronic scores. I think most of the work that comes my way is because people feel they know me musically.
Cliff MartinezI'm kind of conservative. I like to build on what I've done in the past and try something new.
Cliff Martinez