Joff Bush is a composer and multi-instrumentalist from Brisbane, Australia. Joff is behind the music for the hit TV show, Bluey.
00:00 Introduction
04:13 Interview start
06:09 Inspiration for the Score
09:37 Workload
09:45 Joff's Introduction to Bluey
12:09 Approach to Scoring
14:27 Joff's Musical Background
19:11 Concept of Musical Storytelling
20:46 Influence of Kurosawa Film Compositions
22:34 Structural Approach to Musical Storytelling
23:24 Challenges and Rewards of Scoring 'Bluey'
23:46 Avoiding Repetition in Musical Composition
24:57 Influence of Past Projects on 'Bluey'
26:10 Scoring for 'Sleepy Time' Episode
28:40 Emotional Impact of 'Sleepy Time' Episode
29:50 The Role of Melodica in 'Bluey'
31:40 Dissecting the 'Bluey' Theme
35:09 Children's Understanding of Complex Music
37:59 Accordion Discussion
38:18 Career Beginnings and Creative Collaborations
39:10 Early Musical Endeavors
40:44 Musical Abilities and Self-Reflection
43:15 Piano Performances and Lessons Learned
47:55 Experiences with Live Audiences
49:37 The Creative Process and Authenticity
52:26 Working on A Family Law and Survivor
55:07 Pressure for the Second Album
56:19 Mindset for Creating Music
56:48 Collaborations and New Release
57:45 Appreciation for Teamwork
58:19 Creating Space for Artists
58:50 Future Plans and Gratitude
59:39 Closing Remarks