I am officially in control of our story… Isnt that what every marriage is, anyway?
In other words, its a natural fit for David Fincher and his soundtrack is equally at home.
Its an approach that Fincher has adopted ever since he first got control over his production withSeven.
Suddenly, the metronome that Freemans character uses to drown out the world makes sense.
Then, Fincher unleashes one of his most memorable uses of music: a remix ofCloserby Nine Inch Nails.
Then the screen cuts out.
Panic Roomsaw Howard Shore team up with Fincher once more.
Sound mixer Ren Klyce was part of that team and has worked with Fincher on all of his movies.
Its very muddy and dark, and kind of boxy sounding.
The trio have worked with each other ever since, honing that dialogue between harmony and disarray.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattootakes that integration of sound and music even further.
Which brings us back to control and, fittingly,Gone Girl.
It almost feels like the culmination of all their previous work.
Reznor found the best place to go in the world for a spa: Twin Peaks.
Drums enter, becoming increasingly adventurous.
The pace stays the same, but seems to build momentum… to what?
Its here, in that unknown gap between quiet and noise, that Finchers presence is most overt.
Finchers officially in control and with him telling the story, its a happy marriage.
