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Score: The PodcastAuthor: Epicleff
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Dave Porter (Pluribus)
Episode 12
Friday, 2 January, 2026
Composer Dave Porter joins SCORE to discuss the musical storytelling of paradigm-shattering sci-fi series PLURIBUS on Apple TV, the process of working with creator Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and why a tight-knit creative team is the key to never, ever letting a spoiler leak before an episode is out.Dave discusses his upbringing in the Washington D.C. area, and how his early life competing in piano competitions didn’t really lead him into composing — until the digital revolution unlocked new musical exploration.Plus, how to write a human-sounding opening theme for Pluribus with carefully-chosen syllables, as sung by a choir. Why it takes a day or more to spot a single episode. And how Pluribus’ star, played by Rhea Seehorn, has her own unique sound.Interview by Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader in Hollywood. Production coordination by Kyle Bales. Special thanks to Christian Endicio, Chandler Poling and Thomas Mikusz of White Bear PR.Score: The Podcast is presented by Vienna Symphonic Library. Check out Vienna Symphonic Library’s collection of innovating libraries and samples — including their flagship Synchron Series, recorded at Vienna Synchron Stage, where hit films and shows for HBO, Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and many more are recorded. Check out Synchron Duality Strings libraries, or check out the free sample player, freebie libraries and demos at http://vsl.co.at. To learn more about recording at Vienna Synchron Stage, visit http://synchronstage.comVideo Timecodes0:00 Dave Porter2:38 Show Open3:08 Vienna Symphonic Library4:44 Musical Upbringing6:24 Electronic Music7:08 Phillip Glass7:49 Career Decision9:57 Moving to LA12:11 Breaking Bad15:12 Better Call Saul16:01 Pluribus Beginnings18:34 Voices & Synthetics21:14 Creating the Main Title23:05 Working with vocalists *24:46 Syllables Sound27:30 Vince Gilligan spotting sessions31:00 Creating without a team34:27 Licensed music vs. Score37:01 No temp music40:48 Starting with a Metronome43:39 Rhea Seehorn45:45 Elevated Sci-Fi *48:48 Cracking the human story52:51 First Interview with Vince Gilligan56:30 Itching for new episodes59:50 No Preview Screenings1:01:55 Thanks Dave Porter1:02:42 Vienna Symphonic Library1:04:26 VSL ‘The Celestial Conquest’ Demo
