Evil Dead Burn with Composer Double Danger
Summary
Host Rachel Reeves interviews composers Xavier Coe and Douglas Cavavan, known as Double Danger, about their score for Evil Dead Burn. They discuss their collaborative process, including working from the script and using color-coded charts to guide the music. The duo explains how they used distorted double basses to personify the haunted house and integrated unique vocal textures from metal and classical singers. The episode also covers the challenges of balancing sound design in intense scenes and the value of the upcoming vinyl release from Waxwork Records.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Other Mommy horror film
Sponsor: Welcome to Horrorwood at AMC
Intro: Bloody Disgusting Network and Halloween
Show intro: Evil Dead Burn score special
Meeting Double Danger and initial impressions
Collaboration with director Sebastian Vacek
Easter eggs and homages to previous films
The gritty and intense sound of the score
Composing from the script and creative sparks
Color charts and workflow benefits for editors
Challenges of the dinner scene sound design
Giving the house a voice and character
Finding the sweet spot and duo dynamics
Benefits of the duo setup over solo work
Working with vocalists and choir textures
Why horror and sci-fi invite experimentation
The value of physical media and vinyl
Double Dragon movie adaptation discussion
Closing remarks and thanks
Outro and sponsor reads
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