Train Dreams Composer Bryce Dessner on the Film’s Theme Song

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* film & Composer: Bryce Dessner composed the score for the film Train⁢ Dreams, directed ⁢by Clint ⁣Bentley and Greg Kwedar.
* Source Material: The film is based on a novel by Denis Johnson.
* Recording Location & Style: ‍ Dessner recorded the score⁤ at Flora Recording & Playback ⁢in Portland, Oregon, using a mix of vintage (upright pianos, harmoniums, acoustic guitars, ribbon microphones) and modern (synthesizers, processed⁣ electronics) instruments. He intentionally moved away from computer-based scoring and advanced technology, aiming for⁤ a ⁤more organic sound.
* Director’s Vision: The directors wanted the music to reflect the time and place of the story but not sound strictly like a period piece. They were open to modern textures.
* Emotional Core: ⁣ The biggest challenge for Dessner was capturing the “big sense of loss” at the heart of the story and balancing that with moments of levity and lightness. He focused on empathy for the main character, Robert Grainier (played by Joel Edgerton).
* Character Focus: ⁣The music needed to reflect the depth of Robert Grainier’s losses⁤ without overwhelming the film.
* Visual Reference: A photo⁤ is included featuring Felicity Jones as Gladys and Joel Edgerton as ⁢Robert⁣ Grainier.

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