I'm not sure how to describe the recent hit Hulu Original series 11.22.63, which is based on the novel of the same name by author Stephen King. It shares elements of sci-fi, drama, action, horror and comedy, all mixed into a solid production starring James Franco. One of the main reasons why this show works so well, even as it jumps to and from genres, is the score by composer Alex Heffes. In an exclusive interview with Music Times, Heffes shared details regarding the music for the series and much more!
How do you think all of these elements can exist in one series? Well, when talking to Heffes, who agrees that there are so many layers to the show, I learned that music has a big play in making it all work.
How did you get involved with this project?
Well, the first two hours are directed by Kevin McDonald, who is a wonderful film director that I've worked with on many films Last King of Scotland and State of Play and Kevin had been hired to record the opening to our show. So he introduced me to the show's executive producer Bridget Carpenter and the people at Bad Robot so we talked and discussed and took it from there.
Do you think you were the perfect composer for this, considering your work in all of the genres that this show covers?
I'd like to think so! I know that the producers had seen quite a lot of movies that I'd done, and we had talked about the range of things I've done as being really useful because, you're right, this show does weave in and out of all sorts of different things. It's one of the great strengths of it. So yeah, I think being really diverse probably has helped to be honest. And that's one of the things I love about the show. You think you're watching one thing and it will suddenly take a U-turn and go in another direction, then it will skid back to somewhere else. It's only when you get to the end of the last episode and get an overview of the whole thing that you go "oh, that's what it's about."
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