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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Leslie Ambriz

For ‘Last of Us’ composer Gustavo Santaolalla, silence is key to drawing the audience in

2023 Invision

When composer Gustavo Santaolalla sits with a new script, the words on the page often trigger visual elements, allowing him to hear the musical journey as the story travels from scene to scene.

It’s a trait that’s served “The Last of Us” composer well in creating the music for both the acclaimed video game and its Emmy-nominated HBO adaptation, including a nod for Santaolalla’s music.

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