Interview: Composer Chris Thomas discusses scoring Nick Sasso’s Haymaker
Muay Thai meets globe-trotting romantic drama is the theme of Nick Sasso’s new film, Haymaker, which is now available on VOD. Sasso’s debut feature is quite ambitious, taking place in five different countries and starring many familiar faces such as Zoë Bell (Death Proof), Udo Kier (Blade) and D.B. Sweeney (Taken 2) to name a few. Sasso also leads the cast as Nick Malloy, a retired Muy Thai fighter, who is now looking for his way in the world. Adding to the action is the emotional score by composer Chris Thomas (Don’t Look Back). Thomas, who also happens to practice Muay Thai, explains that no matter how much action is happening on the screen, the music is always telling the story of a deeper, psychological narrative, rather than a physical one. To learn more about the film’s score, we spoke to Thomas more in-depth below.