Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood on his film scoring career:

"Casting out the baggage of traditional orchestration from so many costume dramas, on Spencer he actively demolishes the sounds of a traditional baroque ensemble. “One at a time, while they were playing, the idea was to substitute the musicians with free-jazz players. So the music would mutate slowly, gradually shifting from one world into the next. You hear these familiar sounds – harpsichords and trumpets and kettle drums – but they’re being played by jazz musicians. "

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Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood on his film scoring career: "Getting access to an orchestra means you're suddenly in a band with 48 people" | UNCUT