An Interview with Michael Yezerski

Composer (and fan of the show!) Michael Yezerski joins The Film Scorer podcast to give an in-depth look at his score for the new Starz series Blindspotting! Michael actually co-composed the score with avantgarde and renowned jazz trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, and Ambrose was originally scheduled to join the chat but unfortunately had to drop out. Hopefully both composers will be able to join when season 2 rolls around! Among other things, we discuss how Michael and Ambrose remotely worked as a composing duo, writing a ballet with less than 48 hours notice, and musically accommodating the show’s unique stylistic, visual, and narrative choices.

We also talk about some of Michael’s recent film scores, including The Vigil and The Tax Collector, while exploring some of his musical interests, scoring process, and advice for up-and-coming composers!

You can find more about Michael on his website. Blindspotting is available on Starz, while Michael’s score is available on all major platforms. I loved the show, and highly recommend giving it a watch if you’re able.

Have a listen to our conversation below or wherever you get your podcasts (including Spotify and Apple Podcasts).