James Schafer (Seeking Persephone - Composer)

What makes the music of a movie stay with you long after the credits roll?Composer James Schafer joins Heart in Motion to take us behind the beautiful and emotional score of Seeking Persephone—from the opening moments in Shropshire to the music that brings Persephone and Adam’s story to life.James explains what a film composer actually does, how he first found his way into film scoring, and how his long-running creative partnership with director John Lyde began.We talk about the freedom John gave James on Seeking Persephone, how they communicate about music, and how James approaches writing for characters, scenes and emotional moments.Then we talk about a few of the tracks specifically.We talk about the balance between romance and danger, the themes for Persephone and Adam, whether Harry has a musical theme of his own, recording with a live orchestra in Bulgaria, and the moment when hearing the finished score gave James an unexpected emotional reaction.We also look at the incredible response to Seeking Persephone, the possibility of the soundtrack becoming available as sheet music, and if James will be involved in Books 2 and 3.💛 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews and content that are coming soon!Be sure to check out the entire Seeking Persephone Playlist which includes interviews with Jake Stormoen, Ryann Bailey, Sarah M. Eden, John Lyde, Toby-Alexander Smith, and Will Kemp.    • Seeking Persephone  Instagram: / heartinmotionmediaWebsite: heartinmotionmedia.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm