Experienced Indie Film Score Composer - haunting music

[musicalweather]

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering about this listing that calls for a five minute montage (see listing below). It calls for an intimate orchestral score "with attention to haunting, evocative melodies." Am I correct in assuming that haunting is the key word here? I guess I'm wondering how much leeway there is with the term "haunting," and what exactly that term means. Haunting can mean "I'm burdened with thoughts of the past," or "I'm scared of what's at the end of this darkened hallway."

I called Taxi this afternoon with this same question; the person on the phone suggested concentrating on music that creates a "haunting atmosphere." That would seem to suggest a more literal take on the term.

I'm interested in hearing Taxi members' thoughts, since I know some of you are crack interpreters of these listings.

Thanks!

EXPERIENCED INDIE FILM SCORE COMPOSER needed for an Independent Film with (under) $10,000 Score Budget. Quoting the film's Music Supervisor, “[I'm] looking for independent, passionate, modest budget Film looking for an EXPERIENCED score composer a la Alexandre Desplat. Intimate, NOT large orchestral score with attention to haunting, evocative melodies. The film has a 'hands on' director. Synths or Samples must be indistinguishable from REAL players playing REAL instruments-think piano, violin, cello. Composer MUST be located in L.A.” Please submit a MONTAGE up to 5 minutes in length of your best work that demonstrates your ability to nail this sound.

[matto]

Since "haunting" is paired with "evocative" I think the idea is more likely melodies that are hauntingly beautiful and unforgettable, and not "haunted house" type music.

[musicalweather]

Thanks, Matto!