Composer Interview: Joe Kraemer (December 23, 2012)

Composer Joe Kraemer talks about his fantastic score to Jack Reacher. We chat about his friendship and collaboration with writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, his approach and what 70's scores influenced him, as well as his journey to getting the job. Joe also talks about how unique it is score a film with no temp score, which was the case with Jack Reacher. He shares details about balancing score with sound effects and how he decided to record a 90-piece orchestra all at once instead of one section at a time. A fascinating and detailed look at scoring from a strong voice in the industry. It was a real pleasure to chat with Joe, please enjoy!

Interview Conducted By:
Kaya Savas

Special Thanks:
Joe Kraemer
Ray Costa
Alex May
Costa Communications

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