David Fincher - What Often Goes Unnoticed

David Fincher’s films have often been analyzed for their visual style - the exacting cinematography, precise editing, muted color palette, and meticulous construction of the frame. But with the release of The Killer, people are starting to take note of another aspect - his evocative use of SOUND. However you can’t really discuss the sonic landscape of a Fincher film without talking about one of his longest creative collaborators - sound designer Ren Klyce. From Se7en to The Killer, and every project in between, Klyce’s mixes have provided a crucial aural backdrop, frequently blurring the line between sound and music. They both build a textural ambience that sets the tone of the film while also allowing us to access the subjectivity of the characters on screen. So let’s explore how a David Fincher film sounds.

//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Se7en & Ren Klyce
2:43 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
5:01 Zodiac & Musique Concrète
8:15 Role as Re-recording Mixer
10:33 Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
11:43 The Social Network & Expressionistic Sound

//SOURCES:
David Fincher and Ren Klyce Transport Us to The Golden Age of Hollywood in "Mank"| Sound + Image Lab -    • David Fincher and Ren Klyce Transport...  
SoundWorks Collection: The Sound and Music of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Music in Sound with Ren Klyce -    • The Music in Sound with Ren Klyce  
SoundWorks Collection: The Sound and Music of The Social Network Panel

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