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Composer's World Music Score for Animated Film Swapped
9 Nov
Summary
- Composer created unique musical languages for alternate Earth's ecosystems.
- A 90-piece orchestra performed the film's diverse and layered score.
- Score mixed at Abbey Road with legendary Beatles engineers.
Siddhardtha Khosla, composer for the animated film Swapped, developed an innovative musical concept for the movie. He envisioned an alternate Earth with distinct continents, each possessing its own unique musical language reflecting its ecosystem. Khosla explained his approach during a recent panel, detailing how he intended to represent these diverse environments through sound.
The score for Swapped was ultimately brought to life by a 90-piece orchestra, incorporating instruments from real-world continents. This rich soundscape was mixed at the renowned Abbey Road Studios, a place with historical significance as the studio where The Beatles recorded. Khosla shared that some of the engineers involved in mastering Beatles' albums also worked on the film's score, adding a special connection for him and his family.
Khosla also drew inspiration from his own experiences with cultural diversity and music. He performed on stage wearing a kurta and playing a harmonium, reminiscent of an empowering eighth-grade memory. This performance was also dedicated to recent election victories, celebrating unity across different backgrounds.
