The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott S2E4: Woe's Hollow (with Theodore Shapiro)
85 snips
Feb 7, 2025 Theodore Shapiro, an Emmy-winning composer known for his work on films like Dodgeball and Tropic Thunder, joins the conversation. He reveals the intriguing process behind creating Severance's catchy score, including the four chords that sparked its main theme. The discussion delves into his collaborative journey with Ben Stiller since 2004 and the unique Kier folk tunes he discovered while scoring. Together, they engage in a lively exchange about the challenges and triumphs of weaving music into storytelling.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Music's Impact
- Theodore Shapiro's scoring significantly elevates the show's world-building.
- His quick turnaround and filmmaker's perspective enhance the collaborative process.
Deliberately Bad Muzak
- The 'Muzak' version of the Kier hymn used in the Milchick video was deliberately made to sound low quality.
- Stiller repeatedly requested Shapiro to make it 'shittier', creating a humorously unsettling effect.
Theremin Music
- Sarah Bach, who plays Ms. Wong, learned to play the theremin specifically for this episode.
- Shapiro composed the theremin music after discovering a 'world of Kier folk music' inspired by the existing hymn.