Writings/Thoughts

The Use of Polystylism and Personal Voice in the Music of Elliot Goldenthal

A survey and analysis of the uniquely identifiable but stylistically diverse music of composer Elliot Goldenthal, concluding with an exploration into his score for the film Titus.

Journey LIVE: Arranging Austin Wintory’s Complete Score from “Journey” for Live Performance

An explanation of the process of creating a performance version of the complete music from the 2012 videogame Journey, synchronized to live gamers playing the full game on stage in real time. The paper focuses on my duties as the arranger for the show, discussing first the chamber orchestration, and then the logistics of synchronizing the ensemble to the gamers’ actions during a performance.

Interview with composer Saad Haddad

Saad and I discuss a variety of music topics such as personal voice, music schools, writing for orchestra and film, recordings, and more.

Interview with Voyage LA

A Q&A from 2019 regarding my background, my creative work, the challenges of being a composer, and current projects at the time.