My partner, Marie Johnna, is putting out her first book as an author, Cold Magnolia! I’m obviously super proud of her and ready to help wherever I can… and help I have!
In preparation of releasing the book, she needed to put together a short trailer and tasked me with composing some music for it. Funny enough, it was my first time creating music for video rather than the other way around.
Since the book is based in the 1920s, I tried to incorporate natural instruments, namely piano and banjo (sadly, I didn’t have access to a contrabass at the time). But as it trailer ramps up, the next movement dives into darker electronic music. I think it made for a nice contrast which fits the themes of the book.
Anywho, it’s a short watch/listen, but I recommend checking it out and better yet, pre-ordering the book on Kickstarter come October 31st!
Follow it on mariejohnna.com for more details.