Zhu and Joe Trapanese Explain How They Crafted the Dark, Propulsive Score for SXSW Film ‘He Bled Neon’
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When director Drew Kirsch and producer Nate Bolotin began conceptualizing the film “He Bled Neon,” they knew they needed a score that elevated its dark tone. “We had aspirations of grandeur, but we wanted to give audiences not just a film they remember, but a score and songs they remember,” says Bolotin, co-founder of XYZ […]
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Mar 16, 2026 1:07pm PT Zhu and Joe Trapanese Explain How They Crafted the Dark, Propulsive Score for SXSW Film ‘He Bled Neon’ By Steven J. Horowitz Plus Icon Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer speriod Latest ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Stars Shine With Triumphant ‘Golden’ Oscars Performance 18 hours ago ‘Sinners’ Stars Recreate the ‘Pierce the Veil’ Sequence With Stunning Oscar Performance of ‘I Lied to You’ 20 hours ago Harry Styles’ ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ Becomes His Fourth Consecutive Album to Debut at No. 1 on the Charts 1 day ago See All When director Drew Kirsch and producer Nate Bolotin began conceptualizing the film “ He Bled Neon ,” they knew they needed a score that elevated its dark tone. “We had aspirations of grandeur, but we wanted to give audiences not just a film they remember, but a score and songs they remember,” says Bolotin, co-founder of XYZ Films. “To us, what makes memorable cinema, music is a huge part of it. And so we’re like, we need a banger of a song. We need an incredible soundtrack. How are we going to pull this off?” Related Stories 'Heated Rivalry' Star Hudson Williams to Attend Oscars
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