Byte: Scoring Survival — The Music of The Long Walk

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In this episode of Byte, director Francis Lawrence takes us behind the sonic curtain of The Long Walk, the haunting adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian classic. Known for his cinematic collaborations with artists like the Lumineers, Lawrence shares how his long-standing creative rapport with Jeremiah Fraites—co-founder of the band—led to Fraites’ selection as composer for the film. Special thanks to Lionsgate for the audio.

🎙️ Highlights Include

• Why Jeremiah Fraites was the perfect fit for this adaptation

• The evolution of Lawrence’s musical collaborations, from indie folk to cinematic scoring

• How acoustic and electronic elements were balanced to reflect the film’s shifting tone

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