“The Big Score” is a Hollywood Records original series, where you’re invited on an exclusive, behind the scenes journey inside the minds of some of culture’s most innovative composers in show business. The latest episode features composer Mark Korven (The Lighthouse, The Witch) discussing his work on “the most terrifying score of the year,” for The First Omen, and we’re premiering it here.
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Omen is out now on digital platforms and the vinyl release on two 140-gram color vinyl discs, housed in printed inner sleeves, contained within a die-cut jacket, is available for pre-order now from Mutant here, releasing on June 28.
Says Korven of the score, “I was thrilled to add my sonic contribution to the terrifying world of The First Omen. I like the music to go in unexpected directions at all times; I write to surprise myself. When I’m composing and I find myself following a musical progression that I’ve heard before, I stop myself and do something that is completely unfamiliar to me. With this score, I wanted to create a haunting and aleatoric soundscape that engages audiences with the story.”
With The First Omen, composer Korven aimed to enhance the horror elements of the film by creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and unpredictability with his score. The orchestration mainly consists of strings and choir, with additional sound design elements created from unconventional sources like samples of opening an old ironing board, creating shrieks perfect for a horror atmosphere.
