People are making amazing music with our instruments every day, but once in a while something truly exceptional arrives in our inbox, and that was the case with Jared DePasquale's sophisticated film noir score, "Reckoning of Cowards." This experienced orchestral composer from Nashville ventured beyond his usual comfort zone to craft a score that perfectly captures the moody, atmospheric essence of classic film noir.
From the sultry saxophone and walking bass to the nuanced brush work he crafted using Jazz Anthology Drums', DePasquale demonstrates a masterful understanding of the musical language that defines the noir sound. By weaving in his own modern harmonic vocabulary, he has created a score that feels both timeless and fresh.
— Jared DePasquale, Composer
Listen to three standout cues from the score:
Bad News for Jackie
New Orleans
Shootout