EDITORIAL

PODCAST

Jeff Russo on merging Sicilian folk with modern composition for 'Ripley'

This week on the Composer Magazine Podcast co-hosts Natalie Holt and Charles Steinberg sit down with one of the most versatile composers of his generation: Jeff Russo.

This year's Emmy-nominated composer for Fargo discusses his Netflix project, Ripley — a masterful adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley. As one of the most consistent and sought-after composers in the industry, he delves into the period influences that shaped his music for the show and reflects on what it means to become the new standard bearer for some of the most enduring IPs in film and television.

Ripley (still courtesy of Netflix)

I generally tend to not ever want to be on the nose with music, but there are certain moments where you get to have that kind of fun — and it’s totally meaningful, so you can allow it.

Listen to the full interview here

The Talented Mr. Ripley - FIN — Jeff Russo

Track listings as heard in the interview

Intro

1. Forgery Letters - Ripley
2. Dickie’s Last Letter - Ripley
3. Dickie’s Ring - Ripley
4. Young David - Legion (S1)
5. Bad Idea - Fargo (S1)

Body

1. Naz’s Testimony - The Night Of
2. For Sale - Ripley
3. Next Steps - Ripley
4. Sicily Variation (Ravini) - Ripley
5. The Latest News - Ripley
6. The Talented Mr. Ripley – Fin - Ripley
7. More Steps - Ripley
8. Sizing Up Rios - Star Trek: Picard – Season 1
9. Fish Head - Fargo (S1)
10. Lucy’s Theme - Lucy in the Sky

Outro 

Sicily Redux - Ripley

INTERVIEW

Ludwig Göransson on Oscar-winning scores

INTERVIEW

Karlotta Skagfield on scoring science

GUIDE

How to create orchestra music with virtual instruments