Genuine Curiosity with Devonté Hynes & Thomas Bangalter
Summary
Thomas Bangalter and Devante Hines discuss Bangalter’s minimalist cello score for Olivia Wilde’s *The Invite*, exploring its precise interplay with dialogue. They contrast this with his electronic ballet score *Mirage* and reflect on his journey from *Tron: Legacy* to *Random Access Memories*. The conversation highlights the value of artistic curiosity and unpredictability in a saturated, algorithmic creative landscape.
Topics discussed
Introduction and the meta nature of the invite
Scoring The Invite: Cello as dramatic accompaniment
Tron Legacy: Balancing electronics with dialogue frequencies
Ballet scores: Mirage and Xenakis-inspired graphic tablets
Workflow: Disconnecting from picture vs. precise timing
Minimalism and the emotional power of polyphony
Mythology: Scoring a symphony to a non-existent ballet
The intimidation of blank slates vs. existing films
Random Access Memories: The collaborative process
Mixing complexities and the 'Touch' track structure
Electroma restoration and the role of cinematography
Artistic curiosity vs. algorithmic predictability
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