🇬🇧 S02E01 Rihards Zalupe Composer - Flow

✨ Explore the captivating musical world of Latvian composer Rihards Zalupe, the creative force behind the enchanting soundtrack for "Flow" - the latest animated masterpiece from acclaimed director Gints Zilbalodis. 🎵🎬 We also talk about Sauciens Vējā which is a masterpiece.

🎹 Zalupe's innovative composition seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary elements, creating an immersive sonic landscape that perfectly complements Zilbalodis' distinctive visual storytelling. 🌊 His work on "Flow" continues the remarkable artistic partnership that began with previous collaborations.

🎧 Discover how Zalupe's unique approach to music brings emotional depth and narrative power to this wordless animated journey, enhancing every moment through carefully crafted melodies and atmospheric sound design. ✨

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0:00 - Introduction:
3:00 - Emotional Creation of "Sauciens Vējā": Transforming Tragedy into Art
9:40 - Composition Techniques: From Percussion to Organic Vocals
15:00 - Digital Revolution: Peteris Vasks String Library
27:40 - Creative Workflow: Template-Free Exploration
38:00 - "Flow": Blending DIY Creation with Symphonic Orchestration
47:20 - Film Scoring Challenges: Budgets and Technical Realities
57:00 - Musical Influences: Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, and Iconic Soundtracks
1:09:00 - Artistic Legacy: "Flow's" Impact on Young Creators
1:16:40 - the MAGIC question