Dave Porter (Pluribus)
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January 2, 2026 · 1h 6m · Season 6 · Episode 12
About this episode
Composer Dave Porter discusses his work on the sci-fi series Pluribus and his collaboration with Vince Gilligan.
Composer Dave Porter joins SCORE to discuss the musical storytelling of paradigm-shattering sci-fi series PLURIBUS on Apple TV, the process of working with creator Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and why a tight-knit creative team is the key to never, ever letting a spoiler leak before an episode is out.Dave discusses his upbringing in the Washington D.C. area, and how his early life competing in piano competitions didn’t really lead him into composing — until the digital revolution unlocked new musical exploration.Plus, how to write a human-sounding opening theme for Pluribus with carefully-chosen syllables, as sung by a choir. Why it takes a day or more to spot a single episode. And how Pluribus’ star, played by Rhea Seehorn, has her own unique sound.Interview by Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader in Hollywood. Production coordination by Kyle Bales. Special thanks to Christian Endicio, Chandler Poling and Thomas Mikusz of White Bear PR.Score: The Podcast is presented by Vienna Symphonic Library. Check out Vienna Symphonic Library’s collection of innovating libraries and samples — including their flagship Synchron Series, recorded at Vienna Synchron Stage, where…
People in this episode
Hosts: Kenny Holmes, Matt Schrader
Guest: Dave Porter
Topics covered
- music composition
- sci-fi series
- interview
- creative process
- film scoring
Keywords
- Dave Porter
- Pluribus
- Vince Gilligan
- film scoring
- Apple TV
- Breaking Bad
- Better Call Saul
Sponsors
Vienna Symphonic Library
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apple TV, White Bear PR
Books & works: Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Pluribus
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