Gavin Brivik Interview: The Pitt Song & Faces of Death Score

Gilbert. K Show · May 9, 2026 · 42m

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Film composer Gavin Brivik reveals how he created “Need Someone” for The Pitt with Andrew Bird and breaks down his dark, intense score for Faces of Death in this must-watch interview on film scoring, music production, and Hollywood storytelling

Chapters

00:00 The Early Musical Journey

08:40 Finding Your Voice in Film Scoring

14:40 Navigating Challenges and Growth

18:43 Balancing Indie Roots with Cinematic Storytelling

20:55 Collaboration with Andrew Bird on 'Need Someone'

23:02 Emotional Depth in 'Need Someone'

25:18 Creative Mindset: Writing Songs vs. Scoring Films

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