A Dream Deferred - (The Greatest Joy, short) - This is a very simple cue that we love because it blends acoustic and synthesized sounds and we think it does a nice job capturing a bittersweet tone. It’s a triumphant but sad moment for the film’s protagonist who is coming to terms with having a miscarriage. The director wanted us to try and hit the viewers with the weight of the moment while still somehow keeping it light.

Let's Start With Dinner - ([Subtext], short) - We chose this cue as it lives in the Erin Brockovich/Thomas Newman-influenced world. This is a good example of small ensemble writing and incorporates creative sound design. To us, it's probably a little too earnest and poppy for Rubber Hut. 

​Willa's Room - (Stag, feature) - Although this cue is far away from anything we would pitch for Rubber Hut, it is a strong example of our ability to build a unique world. Stag is an absurdist, horror comedy film and called for bespoke sound design in a whimsically sinister tone. 

 

Good For Them - (September, short) - We wanted to include a cue that shows the more cinematic side of small ensemble writing, although we think this is too sanguine for Rubber Hut. 

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Scenes From A New York Restaurant - (Arrival, feature) - This is another small ensemble piece with a lot of attitude and a classical bent. It has an enjoyably snarky tone but to us it feels too snobby for Rubber Hut. 

 

The Next Morning - (A Few Days Home In Johnson County, short) - ​This is the score we mentioned that was created entirely from recording the Middle Eastern instrument called an Oud. This cue is probably quirkier than what Rubber Hut would call for, but shows the fun you can have with deep sampling and sound design.  

Give and Take - (Give and Take, short) - This is another example of small ensemble writing featuring guitar, piano, bass and a flute loop (I can say "flute loop" five times fast, but I still can't say "catholicism"). We think the intro might fit moments in Rubber Hut but the melody and shimmering sounds are probably too fanciful.​​​​

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Vroom! - (Vroom Vroom, short) - This is the short film we mentioned where the director wanted the full John Williams orchestral treatment. The tone is wrong for Rubber Hut but it's a good example of how we got a convincing orchestral sound while only hiring three instrumentalists. 

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Who Is This Guy - (Arrival, feature) - This cue has a light comedic tone but is probably too comedic for Rubber Hut. ​

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Friend - (Chroma Zero, video game) - This is just a bonus :). It was written for a sci-fi/adventure video game and we love how it turned out. It’s beautiful and sweeping and uses a choir. (If we were to use a choir for Rubber Hut, we would like it to sound more intimate and raw than this one).

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