Dave Porter (Pluribus)

<p>Composer Dave Porter joins SCORE to discuss the musical storytelling of paradigm-shattering sci-fi series PLURIBUS on Apple TV, the process of working with creator Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and why a tight-knit creative team is the key to never, ever letting a spoiler leak before an episode is out.Dave discusses his upbringing in the Washington D.C. area, and how his early life competing in piano competitions didn’t really lead him into composing — until the digital revolution unlocked new musical exploration.Plus, how to write a human-sounding opening theme for Pluribus with carefully-chosen syllables, as sung by a choir. Why it takes a day or more to spot a single episode. And how Pluribus’ star, played by Rhea Seehorn, has her own unique sound.Interview by Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader in Hollywood. Production coordination by Kyle Bales. Special thanks to Christian Endicio, Chandler Poling and Thomas Mikusz of White Bear PR.Score: The Podcast is presented by Vienna Symphonic Library. Check out Vienna Symphonic Library’s collection of innovating libraries and samples — including their flagship Synchron Series, recorded at Vienna Synchron Stage, where hit films and shows for HBO, Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and many more are recorded. Check out Synchron Duality Strings libraries, or check out the free sample player, freebie libraries and demos at http://vsl.co.at. To learn more about recording at Vienna Synchron Stage, visit http://synchronstage.com</p><p><br></p><p>Video Timecodes</p><p>0:00 Dave Porter</p><p>2:38 Show Open</p><p>3:08 Vienna Symphonic Library</p><p>4:44 Musical Upbringing</p><p>6:24 Electronic Music</p><p>7:08 Phillip Glass</p><p>7:49 Career Decision</p><p>9:57 Moving to LA</p><p>12:11 Breaking Bad</p><p>15:12 Better Call Saul</p><p>16:01 Pluribus Beginnings</p><p>18:34 Voices & Synthetics</p><p>21:14 Creating the Main Title</p><p>23:05 Working with vocalists *</p><p>24:46 Syllables Sound</p><p>27:30 Vince Gilligan spotting sessions</p><p>31:00 Creating without a team</p><p>34:27 Licensed music vs. Score</p><p>37:01 No temp music</p><p>40:48 Starting with a Metronome</p><p>43:39 Rhea Seehorn</p><p>45:45 Elevated Sci-Fi *</p><p>48:48 Cracking the human story</p><p>52:51 First Interview with Vince Gilligan</p><p>56:30 Itching for new episodes</p><p>59:50 No Preview Screenings</p><p>1:01:55 Thanks Dave Porter</p><p>1:02:42 Vienna Symphonic Library</p><p>1:04:26 VSL ‘The Celestial Conquest’ Demo</p>