Step into the shadows with composer Will Bates as we unravel the sinister symphony behind Immaculate, the new Sydney Sweeney starrer about a young nun who gets caught up in the sinister plans of an Italian convent. The film is incredibly atmospheric, with a classic horror vibe that often throws back creatively to the 1970s. There's also, obviously, a healthy dose of church choir gravitas here. Bates' haunting melodies invite us to explore the dark catacombs of this tale, providing a soundscape that doesn't overpower the film but works beautifully to support its slightly off-kilter world.We chatted with Bates just after the film's opening. Join us as this talented composer reveals the secrets lurking within the eerie score of Immaculate. IMMACULATE - Official Redband Trailer - In Theaters March 22 www.youtube.com Editor's note: The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.NFS: How did you get into composing? What was your learning process? Bates: Well, I guess I was about 6 or 7 years old, and I sang the whole of Star Wars to my parents in the kitchen one morning from start to finish. And they were like, "Huh." And they went and bought me a violin, which I was terrible at, but I continued playing for about seven or eight years. Which I really didn't like, but they were really just trying to get me to do something. Then I gravitated towards the saxophone and, for a long time, thought I was going to be a jazz...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 27 March, 2024