For Episode 04 of the new season of the Composer Magazine Podcast, we're welcoming Laura Karpman: a trailblazer whose innovative approach to music has earned her critical acclaim and a nomination at this year's Oscars.
Joining Charles Steinberg and composer Natalie Holt, Laura shares an in-depth reflection on her journey through the world of film composition. From her early days exploring jazz and classical music to her advocacy work with the Alliance for Women Film Composers, join us as we delve into the mind of a composer who actively ensures the future of the industry is as diverse and vibrant as the music she creates.
Sometimes your first idea is not always your best idea. Working with somebody else teaches you that in a really gentle and productive way.
Laura Karpman: I think, when you're beginning, it's important to build in your own self-review time. Not to the point where you're like tripping yourself up, especially when you're trying to get through stuff — which is a lot of what we have to do. But, in particular, when you're done — so you can listen back and make sure you like everything you've written and you're happy with every single cue.
Track listings as heard in the interview:
Intro
1. Family Is, Monk Is - American Fiction
2. To the Rescue - Taken (Original TV Score)
3. Hi Lorraine - American Fiction
Body
1. Surge - The Marvels
2. Mother and Daughter - Ms. Marvel: Vol. 2
3. Childhood/The Truth is Something Told - Regarding Susan Sontag
4. Home - The Marvels
5. Humans Remain - American Fiction
6. Surprise - Ms. Marvel - Vol. 2
7. Blessin’s Theme - Step
8. Celestial Hippolyta (I Am.) - Lovecraft Country
9. Before Chevron - The Naked Option
Outro
Sorry - American Fiction