The Art of Sound: Silas Hite on Scoring Stories, Creative Variety, and a Life in Music

In Part 3 of the Dawn Dusk series, where Margo explores the creative forces behind the documentary, she sits down with Emmy-winning composer Silas Hite, whose music spans blockbuster films, hit TV shows, museum installations, bestselling video games, and award-winning commercials. With over two decades of experience and an unmatched ability to move between genres, Silas shares how an early love of rhythm and melody grew into a multifaceted career in composing and recording. They explore how the industry has shifted over the years — from strikes to the rise of AI — and how Silas balances commercial projects with deeply personal creative work. He also offers a behind-the-scenes look at his collaborative process, translating visual stories into sound, and the joy of creative experimentation. Margo and Silas discuss: Silas' early inspirations and how his musical path evolved from performing to composing Navigating major industry shifts and the impact of AI on music creation The art of translating visual storytelling into sound, including scoring Dawn Dusk Balancing commercial projects with personal artistry and creative fulfillment Why being a musical generalist has been key to Silas' success Insights into composing for short formats like commercials and TV segments The inspiration and creative process behind Chicha Macabre and My Happy Place Upcoming projects and how personal work keeps his creativity thriving Connect with Silas:https://www.silashite.com/ https://www.instagram.com/silas_hite https://soundcloud.com/satincowboy https://www.facebook.com/SilasHiteComposer/ Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.comwww.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry