Exploring the Scores of Nolly, Doctor Jekyll, and Black Dog with Blair Mowat

Composer Blair Mowat shares about the process of creating the score of PBS Masterpiece’s Nolly, featuring a fusion of musical theater and jazz recorded with eclectic toy band instruments in his studio, remote big band soloists, and a 40 piece string orchestra.

Blair will also dive into his creative and technical process for two additional scores: Doctor Jekyll recorded by The Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Black Dog—a low-budget score forcing him to go back to basics without team members such as mixers and copyists, creating the score entirely from his own playing, samples, and one solo violin.

Topic Overview:

• Composing Process for Film and TV
• Combing Elements: Orchestra, Samples, Solo Instruments
• Working With and Without a Team
• Accommodating Budgets

Moderated by Glenn Jordan.

Blair Mowat: https://www.blairmowat.co.uk

10 August 2024