Let’s touch on “Transformers” for a minute. You composed the music for the original trilogy of films that really showcased you as a terrific action composer and I really do love the original score very much. What exactly happened with your soundtrack releases for the series?
SJ: That's a big question. I'll just say that these huge summer blockbusters are intense and complex. I personally am so focused on completing the score and making the movie as good as I possibly can, sometimes the soundtrack process gets delayed, which is basically what happened with the first "Transformers." But it was a good learning experience, I try now to start thinking about the album as soon as I can.
Do you feel they pretty much took a backseat to what the label was doing with the song albums?
SJ: I don't really have anything to do with the song albums. They are obviously aimed at a much wider audience. Score albums are for film music fans, and hopefully we create new film music fans with each project.
If you had a chance to release the great music for the series the “way” you originally envisioned them, would you do it?
SJ: Many people have asked me this, and I am interested in the idea. There are no plans yet, but I may pursue this in the future.
Of course, “Transformers 4” is coming. Will you be returning to the series?
SJ: Yes. Very much looking forward to it.
Do you have an idea of what you want to do musically with this reboot?
SJ: Not yet. I need to see more and discuss ideas with Michael. He is still shooting but we will be meeting soon.
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