Outlandish - Original Score
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Abstract
Outlandish – Original Score is a fully orchestrated, four-minute composition created for the 2D animated short film Outlandish, directed and animated by Christina Wu. The score blends traditional orchestration with experimental textures to support the film’s emotional arc: a sheltered child’s journey through a mysterious forest in search of her friend. Recorded at AIR Studios in London and with the Budapest Art Orchestra, the music explores themes of innocence, transformation, and the unknown through recurring motifs, metric modulation, and shifting timbres. This project represents the culmination of a multi-year collaboration between the director and composer, whose creative partnership began at CalArts and matured during their respective thesis projects. The scoring process involved technical challenges such as transitioning to a new DAW (Cubase 14), building a large orchestral template, implementing hybrid sound design, and preparing industry-standard notation for live recording. This documentation reflects on the creative, technical, and collaborative processes behind the score, highlighting the artistic decisions and logistical problem-solving that shaped the final result. Outlandish – Original Score stands as a personal and professional milestone, merging narrative sensitivity with orchestral ambition.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
Valencia (Spain) Campus
Recommended Citation
Fortunato, Alex. “Outlandish - Original Score.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-scoring/308.