Get ready to be transported into the world of composer David Norland, whose music can be heard around the globe on television and film. From waking you up with Good Morning America to haunting your sleep with investigative reporting on 20/20, Norland has done it all. Recently, he provided the soundtrack for HBO’s unlikely buddy picture, My Dinner With Herve, which follows one wild night in LA between a struggling journalist and actor Hervé Villechaize, resulting in life-changing consequences for both. We sat down with the versatile composer to get the behind-the-scenes scoop on his process and purpose on all things musically.
In the interview, Norland discusses his work on various news and entertainment programs, such as 20/20, Good Morning America, and The Chew. He explains that the musical agenda for these shows is to bring home the gravity of the human consequences in situations that are often seen as distant and unrelatable. Music helps to create empathy and keep the stories real.
Norland also talks about his creative process when it comes to daytime dramas versus reality-based television. He explains that his established friendship and track record collaboration with writer/director Sacha Gervasi helped to create a deeper understanding of the creative journey they were going on.
Finally, Norland shares his desire to tackle new genres, artists, networks, and stories. He would love to score a UK crime drama or a BBC period drama, and he’s still totally a Brit all the way through.
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