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