Keeping sequels suave: How Michael Giacchino makes superhero music cool in ‘Incredibles 2’

HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 08: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white) Composer Michael Giacchino at the U.S. Premiere of Disney-Pixars "Coco" at the El Capitan Theatre on November 8, 2017, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disney)

2004’s “Incredibles” was the catalyst for Michael Giacchino’s work with Pixar, and it’s clear that the composer slipped right back into the 1960’s-style groove while scoring “Incredibles 2.”

2004’s “Incredibles” was the catalyst for Michael Giacchino’s work with Pixar, and it’s clear that the composer slipped right back into the 1960’s-style groove while scoring “Incredibles 2.”

The sequel makes a comeback with Giacchino’s characteristic score of trombones, percussive beats, and blaring trumpets. With the help of writer-director Brad Bird, Giacchino wrote the lyrics to the jingles that dramatize the superhero film, including an elegant new theme for Elastigirl. The Oscar-winning composer has also worked on acclaimed films including “Ratatouille,” “Zootopia,” and “Up.”

Michael Giacchino and timpanist Don Williams join Larry to discuss the making of the “Incredibles 2” soundtrack.

Larry also attended a scoring session and captured the live experience.

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