There are very few TV shows associated with just a few musical notes, but Law & Order is at the top of that list. And its spinoff, SVU, gets the benefit of that foundation, and then its own scary score to highlight some of the more dastardly crimes.Turkish composer Arda Ren has written additional music on both series across multiple seasons, building on an award-winning career that spans TV, film, and video games.Today, we unpack what goes into scoring these crime shows and how he works in collaboration with previous scores and branches, out on his own.Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comNFS: Hi Arda! Can you tell us about your experience serving as lead orchestrator on recent seasons of both Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU?Arda Ren: To say it’s been crazy would be an understatement! I grew up watching Law & Order on TV, now I get to work on it. These are long-running shows. SVU itself is the longest-running drama in network history, with its 27th Season on the way! As such, I inherited a very well-established style that has been honed by multiple generations of composers and orchestrators. My greatest duty and challenge is to maintain and refine that style while carving my own identity in it.NFS: How does the role of a lead orchestrator differ from that of a composer? Has the experience prepared you for your work as a composer?AR: Well, they come in different hats but contain all the same ingredients. Being an...
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