Film scores are there to enhance a scene at times, and at other times to go above and "beyond the two dimensions of the screen" as composer Patrick Kirst explains, perhaps to convey something the scene cannot.

From the classical symphonic heights of John Williams to the jazzier vibes of Bernard Hermann to the modern electronic/orchestral hybrid work of Hans Zimmer, each composer brings their own style to a project.

Ultimately though it is the collaboration of directors and composers that bring a film score to life. In this two-part episode, my guest Patrick Kirst shines a light on this process, and shares his philosophy on what makes a great score.