According to composer Michael Giacchino, if a composer is doing his job properly, the music will keep the audience riveted to the movie. The composer’s job is to work on the emotions of the audience watching the movie. Giacchino explained how his music helps to get across what J.J. Abrams wants the audience to feel, [...] More...
Speaking of Giacchino, according to his twitter, yesterday was the first day of recording for STID with the orchestra. He posted a bunch of pics.
It's amazing to see this part of the process. It would have been nice if they filmed some of this for inclusion into the Blu-ray set when it eventually comes out. Look at the joy in Pine's face...that's music for you!!
They have been filming it. But who knows how much of it is going to end up in the blu-ray/dvd extras. Mixing at this stage.