“Being a film composer is about how good your instincts are,” says music composer Elliot Leung on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Hong Kong native discusses the process of composing big orchestral scores for blockbusters, why the ultimate compliment is the audience humming the main theme song in the bathroom after watching a film and why the voice memos app is his secret weapon in composition.00:34 Meet Elliot Leung: award-winning composer01:29 Quick fire questions 03:20 Elliot's musical journey06:06 Mentors and musical influences08:15 Transition from cellist to composer09:05 Breaking into the film industry13:40 Role and responsibilities of a film composer16:38 Designing memorable film scores17:38 The creative process behind 'Operation Red Sea'19:48 The Importance of musical pacing20:50 Mapping out the score21:34 The reality of creating film music25:29 Cultural differences in film scoring27:18 Experiencing the world through music31:07 Balancing creativity with deadlines34:17 Reflecting on the composer's role37:10 The unexpected side of composing38:17 Conclusion and credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.