Simon Franglen sits down with Ashton Gleckman to discuss composing Avatar: Fire and Ash, his long‑standing collaboration with James Cameron, writing nearly 2,000 pages of music, and bringing Pandora’s evolving musical world to life.

In a Classic FM interview, Simon Franglen discusses inventing custom instruments for Avatar: Fire and Ash, blending new sounds with orchestral music to bring Pandora’s cultures, like the Wind Traders, to life and expand the film’s musical landscape.

Simon Franglen talks with Camden Stewart about his creative process behind Avatar: Fire and Ash, discussing thematic world‑building, unique sound design, and how he expands Pandora’s sonic landscape through innovative scoring and storytelling.

FilmSpeak talks with composer Simon Franglen about his continued collaboration with director James Cameron on “Avatar: Fire and Ash”

Composer Simon Franglen reveals in IndieWire how he scored Avatar: Fire and Ash, creating 1,907 pages of music, inventing new instruments, and crafting sweeping orchestral themes to bring James Cameron’s epic world and characters to life.

“Dream As One,” from Avatar: Fire and Ash, has been nominated for the 2026 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, written and composed by Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, and Simon Franglen.

The original soundtrack for Avatar: Fire and Ash is now available. Featuring Simon Franglen’s score and the new song “Dream As One” performed by Miley Cyrus, it’s available on streaming platforms, with vinyl available to pre-order.

Simon Franglen shares practical advice for aspiring film composers—drawing on his experience scoring Titanic and Avatar—on creative mindset, scoring challenges, and how to develop your voice and work effectively in the industry.

Conversation with composer Simon Franglen on Avatar, Grammy-winning moments, and creative collaborations, hosted by Spitfire Audio. Featuring an interview led by Robert Craft, exploring process, inspiration, and storytelling through music.