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Exclusive Walkthrough for Spitfire Audio
In this breakdown, Carlos reveals the creative process behind this piece and how he shaped the sonic world of Netflix’s Dept. Q alongside co-creator Scott Frank.
In this Q&A, Carlos shares insights on his creative process for the upcoming series Department Q, his long-standing collaboration with writer-director Scott Frank, and how Heavyocity’s tools have become an integral part of his scoring palette.
‘‘Lessons in Chemistry’ composer reveals why Elizabeth Zott’s melody goes to “unexpected places”.
During the Nominees Round Table, the nominees in the category Television Composer of the Year discuss what it takes to write scores that stand out in the mass of music written in the past year.
Composing the Main Title for Dept Q
From Heavyocity textures to guitars, uilleann pipes, vocals and bass, here’s how the sound of the show came together alongside the visuals.
How lab coats, a piano melody and knitwear built Brie Larson’s character in ‘Lessons in Chemistry’.
How Randy Newman taught composer Carlos Rafael Rivera a valuable lesson.
Award-winning composer on inspiring future musicians at Frost School of Music.
Podcasts
GoSee Talk Episode
GoSeeTalk interviews Carlos about collaborating with Scott Frank on Netflix’s latest hit, Dept. Q. The results speak for themselves as the music to GODLESS, THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT, and DEPT Q are just as outstanding and rousing as the shows themselves.