The world of audio fiction is in a golden age, evolving far beyond traditional radio plays into blockbuster-level, sonically rich experiences. A prime example is the ambitious audio drama Star Trek: Khan, a prequel that dives deep into the complex origin story of the iconic, genetically engineered villain.But how do you score a story built for the ear, not the eye? How do you create a cinematic feeling without a single visual cue?To find out, we sat down with composing brothers Marcus and Sam Bagala. Their work spans film, theater, and high-profile audio dramas like Harley Quinn and The Joker: Sound Mind. They are uniquely positioned at the forefront of this evolving medium.We spoke with them about the unique intimacy of audio, how the podcast workflow is breaking down the "stratified" and rigid post-production pipelines of film, and their "Shakespearean" approach to scoring the tragic downfall of one of sci-fi's greatest antagonists.Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comNFS: You’ve both worked across film, theater, and now audio fiction. What excites you most about the possibilities of storytelling through podcasts and audio dramas?Marcus Bagala: I think something that podcasts do really well is create a sense of intimacy between the listener and the subjects of the podcast. This is most common in narrative non-fiction (think Serial) where a host is essentially talking directly to the listener, and something that I think something that smart audio-dramas writers do (Like Kirsten Beyer) is take advantage of listeners' familiarity with that format and use it to...
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