Scoring the Strange: Oli Julian on the Grotesque Music of Netflix’s 'The Twits'

The Twits features a little bit of everything in the music department, courtesy of composer Oli Julian . There are original songs from [founder of Talking Heads] David Byrne, as well, that make the Roald Dahl adaptation a musical feast of sorts. No instrument was off-limits to Julian, who wanted a childlike experimentation and wonder well-suited for Phil Johnston’s animated film.

The Twits is the latest Dahl adaptation from Netflix. It’s got the sense of danger and play associated with the classic author’s work. Kids are challenged, but all in good fun — a line Julian and the filmmakers walk well. Julian, who previously composed Catastrophe and The Full Monty , recently spoke with What’s On Netflix about composing work for children and playing the saw.

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