skisłemHe said, ‘I’m not Spielberg and you are a Williams, but you’re not John Williams. It’s important for you to know that we’re not making Jaws,' " the composer recalls his director saying.
Gregson-Williams made sure the Megalodon had its own unique theme, which is ancient sounding. Because the film is a Chinese co-production with a predominately Asian setting, Gregson-Williams wanted the score to reflect that with traditional Chinese instrumentation. For percussion, Gregson-Williams looked internationally for inspiration, with his search leading him to a Singapore-based Chinese drum troupe.
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