January 26, 2026

Composing Pandora: A Conversation with Simon Franglen

24 minutes

Tony sits down with Simon Franglen, the composer shaping the sonic identity of the Avatar saga. From the intimate vocal textures of the Na’vi to the thunderous emotional crescendos that define Fire and Ash, Franglen opens up about the creative decisions, cultural inspirations, and technical innovations behind one of the most ambitious musical universes in modern cinema.

🎙️ Highlights from the Conversation

Zoe Saldaña’s Deleted Song from Fire and Ash

The Songcord — Revisiting Avatar: The Way of Water

How a Monkey Chant Found Its Way into Pandora

Inventing Instruments for an Alien Culture

Looking Ahead: Avatar 4 and 5

Motion Capture Evolution from Avatar 1–3

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