Composing Emotion: Jess Faber on Film, Feeling, and Finding Her Sound
This week I sit down with the brilliantly talented Jess Faber, a composer whose music tells stories without words.
Known for her evocative, cinematic compositions, Jess creates scores that bring films to life, weaving emotion through piano, strings, and texture rather than lyrics. In this conversation, she opens up about:
Writing music for film and why silence, dialogue, and melody must all learn to share the same space.
The challenge of creating as a film score composer in a world ruled by algorithms, TikTok trends, and ten-second attention spans.
Her journey from classical training to creative freedom and the moment she decided to stop “fitting in” and start writing what truly moved her.
Why is it sometimes better to grow slowly and stay authentic than chase virality?
The influence of her grandmother, her classical roots, and how storytelling still drives everything she composes.
Jess also talks about the emotional heart of her work, her admiration for composers like @haniarani and Trent Reznor, and what she’s planning next, including her first EP and a growing passion for live performance.
As always, there’s laughter, honesty, and a few musical tangents (including jazz jokes, banjos, and stage fright confessions).
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
📸 Follow Jess on Instagram for updates and live performance news — including her upcoming show with Mess Collective on 20 November.
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