What I love about film scoring is that all the answers are in the story. You just need to get in tune with the story and realize it musically.

I'm interested in finding sounds and ideas that help bring the audience into the world that we [moviemakes] are all trying to create. Sometimes that's with synthesizers, and sometimes that's with French horns. I love using all of them, depending on the scenario.

For me, when I watch something without music, I'm instantly thinking, "Okay, what am I going to do here? How am I going to convey this?" I take notes and really think about that.

I love artists making cool music, regardless of the style.So, if a country artist making really cool music came along and asked me to work with them, I just might say yes, even though I'm not super-knowledgeable about country, like I am about hip-hop. I might do that because the idea is so interesting.

When a musician is conveying that fresh feeling, that's what appeals to me, even more so than the style.

What I love about film scoring is that all the answers are in the story. You just need to get in tune with the story and realize it musically.

That's what I love about film scoring. Every situation is new. Every show is a new adventure.