Finneas O’Connell (Disclaimer)
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June 9, 2025 · 1h 10m · Season 6 · Episode 8
About this episode
Finneas O’Connell discusses his journey in film composing and collaborations with notable artists and directors.
Oscar and Grammy-winning songwriter and composer Finneas O’Connell breaks down his journey into film composing and working with Oscar winning director Alfonso Cuarón on the hit miniseries DISCLAIMER. Finneas dives into his work with Billie Eilish and how it led to meeting Cuarón, the frightening first steps and self doubt of getting started (VENGEANCE and THE FALLOUT), and how his album FOR CRYIN’ OUT LOUD came together so fast with a “jam session” model of musical collaborators. Plus, the backstory of submitting a 007 James Bond theme song for NO TIME TO DIE, and how he eventually found out that he and Billie Eilish got the gig and began working with Hans Zimmer. And why he is eager to collaborate with Rihanna and the band Cake. Plus, Finneas’ most memorable experience performing on tour with Billie Eilish (post-hurricane in Mexico City without any access to power), and how Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ THE SOCIAL NETWORK opened his eyes to what scoring could be. Interview by Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader. Production coordination by Kyle Bales. For exclusive and 4K footage inside studios of your favorite composers, follow Score on YouTube Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X…
People in this episode
Hosts: Kenny Holmes, Matt Schrader
Guest: Finneas O’Connell
Topics covered
- film composing
- songwriting
- collaboration
- music industry
- personal journey
Keywords
- Finneas O’Connell
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Billie Eilish
- film composing
- music collaboration
- James Bond
- THE SOCIAL NETWORK
Sponsors
Vienna Symphonic Library
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: DISCLAIMER, FOR CRYIN’ OUT LOUD, NO TIME TO DIE, THE SOCIAL NETWORK
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