Interview with Edgar Wright 10/2016

10/2016

A nostalgic Empire interview with Edgar Wright: Once Upon a Time in the West Country appears at the Empire website (11/2015).

Reviews:

the score which François Evans did, is one of the best things about it 
Edgar Wright, Empire Magazine.

A film technically very well done, a real Director with great photography and exceptional music. 
I. Begalli, La Provincia di Sondrio on 'Il fungo sirena'

absolutely wonderful ...beautifully realised ...better than I envisaged
Brian Inglis

a lively conductor ...breathtaking ...authentic and surprisingly moving ...rare, magical.
Jonny Trunk, Record Collector Magazine.

Makes the hairs on my arms stand up.
Darren Ward Director: 'Sudden Fury'

Thunderous ...score
Variety on A 'Fistful of Fingers'

Italian-sound spy instrumental, organ groove, and 70s' futuristic orchestra madness à la Space: 1999! ...this soundtrack is better than its forerunner Barbarella
Jane Fondle, San Francisco DJ

I love the music [François] did for Josh. ...simply amazing! We are more than thrilled to be able to release such a cool record ...probably the most fun soundtrack since Goldfinger
Joseph Lee, CEO Diorama Music, US

The Philharmonia Orchestra led by François Evans blast off into a blistering rendition
Scifi.co.uk

goosebumps ...the music was spot on
TV Century 21

an incredibly cheesy theme song I cannot get out of my head 
Disquarium Exotica Releases Overview, 2003

clear-formed and dynamic ...interesting
Nic Williams, The Independent

clever, diverse, full of humour and very memorable
Andrew Parkinson, British Film Director

the best title song I've heard in a film in a long, long time.
Damiel Anderson, Chief Sound Engineer, National Film & Television School

I love what François has done. He brings [the film] to great heights ...His talent is rare.
Mike Aho, Film Director

A good music track
The Guardian on score to 'A Fistful of Fingers'

Special nod must go to François Evans for a great score, all moody, ambient synths and pounding bass beats, which offset the stylish bloodletting superbly.
Rob Daniel, Samhain magazine on score to 'Sudden Fury'

an odd staccato jazz sound that's weirdly suggestive of a chase scene from a 70s' cop movie
Jeremy Webster, meridian-music.com on score to 'Martyr'

entertaining, funny and so well organized, many congratulations, your conducting was awesome ...amazing energy and enthusiasm ...really impressive, really well done
Mani Rassai, Composer

the booming score heightens the humour
Blockbuster.com on score to 'A Fistful of Fingers'

I particularly like the disturbing feel ...and the way [François Evans] has created a sense of madness.
Norman J. Warren, Film Director

Superb, really, really good
Roberto Roarke, Director, 'Hitman'

clearly ...real talent
Olaf Wyper, MD Soundtrack Music Associates Ltd

groove to the psychedelic, 1960s-inspired title track
Andy Black, Samhain magazine on 'Pervirella'

amazing moments ...some fantastic, lush textures ...electronic sounds which we don't hear every day ...a great combination of unusual sound with what people expect from a decent movie score
Prof. Ambrose Field, Head of Music, University of York

the soundtrack has a very groovy feel to it throughout and ...goes well with the film. I would recommend [it]
Amazon.co.uk on score to 'Pervirella'

distinctive and easy to enjoy, ...one of the best demos I've heard in a long while.
Richard Allison, Director, Trickshot Film Productions

totally fab ...utterly ace, far better than the John Barry show at the Royal Festival Hall [2007]
Martin Green, The Sound Gallery, Abbey Road

That boy is very good.
Iannis Xenakis

The score for this film also absolutely draws comment. It was written by a very talented composer called François Evans.
triggerstreet.com on score to Neil Graham's short film 'Foot in the Door'

He's brilliant. He's absolutely brilliant. He understands the music.
Dr Wilfred Joseph, British Film Composer

hilarious ...cheese to the max ...masterpiece ...a total and utter treat.
Amazon.com review for 'Pervirella'