David Fincher’s films have often been analyzed for their visual style the exacting cinematography, precise editing, muted color palette, and meticulous construction of the frame. But with the release of The Killer, people are starting to take note of another aspect his evocative use of SOUND. However you can’t really discuss the sonic landscape of a Fincher film without talking about one of his longest creative collaborators sound designer Ren Klyce. From Se7en to The Killer, and every project in between, Klyce’s mixes have provided a crucial aural backdrop, frequently blurring the line between sound and music. They both build a textural ambience that sets the tone of the film while also allowing us to access the subjectivity of the characters on screen. So let’s explore how a David Fincher film sounds.

//CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Se7en & Ren Klyce
2:43 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
5:01 Zodiac & Musique Concrète
8:15 Role as Rerecording Mixer
10:33 Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
11:43 The Social Network & Expressionistic Sound

//SOURCES:
David Fincher and Ren Klyce Transport Us to The Golden Age of Hollywood in "Mank"| Sound + Image Lab    • David Fincher and Ren Klyce Transport...  
SoundWorks Collection: The Sound and Music of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Music in Sound with Ren Klyce    • The Music in Sound with Ren Klyce  
SoundWorks Collection: The Sound and Music of The Social Network Panel

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