Kris Bowers scores The Wild Robot

This past June, composer Kris Bowers recorded the music for the new hit Dreamworks animated feature, The Wild Robot. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Chris Sanders, the film’s music was recorded at AIR Studios in London, and Universal Pictures has graciously provided us with a selection of photos from the sessions to share with our readers!

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The score for The Wild Robot featured a large ensemble musicians, conducted by Geoff Alexander.

Geoff Alexander conducts the score for The Wild Robot at AIR Studios

Inside the booth, composer Kris Bowers was joined by recording engineer Nick Wollage, scoring mixer Alan Meyerson, and director Chris Sanders.

Director Chris Sanders and composer Kris Bowers examine a cue in the control room at AIR Studios

The Wild Robot is currently playing in theaters, a score album featuring Bowers’ music is available from Back Lot Music. The album also features two songs performed by Maren Morris which are featured prominently in the film.

Kris Bowers' score to The Wild Robot is recorded at AIR Studios, conducted by Geoff Alexander

For the full gallery of photos, click here!

Check out the behind-the-scenes featurette on the score, here:

Photos by Lara Cornell provided courtesy of Universal Pictures. Special thanks to Nikki Walsh, Marisa Torbert and Qin Yu.