Mixed At The Village: “The Revenant”
- Caitlyn Elizabeth
- Jan 14, 2016
- 1 min read
Updated: May 31, 2020
2015 was a fantastic year for us here at The Village, and we rang in the new year with the release of yet another stellar film with a score that was mixed at our studio by Village alum Scott Smith. The National’s Bryce Dessner and German electronic musician Alva Noto joined composer Ryuichi Sakamoto in creating the score for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s much buzzed about film, “The Revenant”. While the score is getting some well deserved recognition for its artistic excellence, it’s not been without a bit of controversy.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Music Branch has deemed 112 scores eligible to compete for nominations in the Original Score category for the 88th Academy Awards. Unfortunately, Ryuichi Sakamoto’s score for “The Revenant” did not fit their criteria (they couldn’t separate out his contributions from his two collaborators), and the film has been deemed ineligible to compete for a nomination. The Academy’s decision has been met with resistance and FOX is appealing the ruling.
Iñárritu has always been an innovator regarding his use of music to inform editing choices and narrative development. While many other composers and directors approach their work from a similar angle, the recent Academy discrepancy has lead him to become a voice in a larger conversation regarding the validity of these awards.
We’re hoping Iñárritu gets the result he’s looking for, and that Sakamoto becomes eligible for an Oscar. It’s certainly well deserved, and we couldn’t be more proud to have been a part of the project.
When you first open Monkey Mart, there is nothing that looks impressive.
No huge supermarket.
No busy workers.
No endless products.
Just one small shelf and a simple goal: sell enough items to grow.
The interesting part is watching how that tiny beginning slowly transforms into something much bigger. Every upgrade feels like a step forward, because you can clearly see how your small shop becomes a successful market.
First Shelf
Your first shelf is where everything begins.
At this stage, every task depends on you. You collect products, place them for customers, and earn your first coins.
The process is simple, but it creates a strong feeling of progress. That first shelf is not just a place to sell…