
Son Lux (Thunderbolts*)
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May 5, 2025 · 1h 15m · Season 6 · Episode 7
About this episode
Son Lux discusses their journey and creative process in film scoring, particularly for Marvel's THUNDERBOLTS*.
Oscar-nominated experimental band/composing trio Son Lux joins Score after their breakout success on EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, and as their latest film, Marvel’s THUNDERBOLTS*, releases in theaters. How the solo project from Ryan Lott led to working as a trio with Rafiq Bhatia, Ian Chang — incorporating unique electronic instrumentation with crafty sound design (including unique percussion approaches). What it’s like living in three different cities as a band, working on albums, and coming off an indie project with The Daniels to help launch a new phase for Marvel — hence the asterisk in Thunderbolts*.Plus, getting the London Contemporary Orchestra to play “drunker” at Abbey Road, and finding the ideal balance of inner creative spark and broader collaboration on a major film. Interview by Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader. For exclusive and 4K footage inside studios of your favorite composers, follow Score on YouTube Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.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…
People in this episode
Hosts: Kenny Holmes, Matt Schrader
Guests: Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia, Ian Chang
Topics covered
- film scoring
- music collaboration
- independent projects
- Marvel films
- creative process
Keywords
- Son Lux
- THUNDERBOLTS*
- film scoring
- EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
- music collaboration
Sponsors
Vienna Symphonic Library
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Son Lux, Marvel, London Contemporary Orchestra
Books & works: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, THUNDERBOLTS*, Rings of Power
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