"The magic of music is that it can irrationally, apolitically and even randomly upset you. It can act as a triggering mechanism, artfully deployed to exploit our sentimentality."
"Dresser produces languorous scores shaped by open ended passages of harmonious strumming. The National's loping Knopfleresque sonics are not my preference, but Dresser's aesthetic has been clearly and successfully incorporated into a number of independent films."
"The score's instrumental aura evokes an Elizabethan broken consort: harmonium, recorders, audible breathing and pumping, spiced with occasional whammy pedal pitch jumps drenched in reverb."
"The multi-tracked voices and delays ('Who's Taking Care Of Jesse?'; 'The Orphan') matches the emotional layering which almost suffocates Johnny as he attempts to figure out Jesse's autistic behaviour."
Music serves as a powerful emotional trigger in films, often leading audiences to tears. Bryce Dessner's scores, particularly in Mike Mills's C'mon C'mon, blend harmonious strumming with ambient sounds, creating a unique atmosphere. The score evokes a sense of stillness and tension, mirroring the protagonist's emotional struggles. Dessner's style, while not universally preferred, has been effectively integrated into independent films, showcasing the impact of music on narrative and character development.
Read at The Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music
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