How Composers for 'Murderbot,' 'Pluribus' and 'Spider-Noir' Created Innovative TV Scores
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Jon Burlingame
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Summary
This article explores how composers for three Emmy-contending TV shows — "Murderbot" (Apple TV+), "Pluribus," and "Spider-Noir" — used innovative approaches to scoring. Composer Amanda Jones inundated "Murderbot" co-creator Paul Weitz with demos for six months before shooting began. The piece highlights the unique creative processes behind each show's musical score, showcasing how composers convey character and emotion across longform television storytelling.
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· 1 pulledComposer Amanda Jones 'inundated' Weitz with demos and musical ideas for six months before shooting even began.
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