Lost Themes IV: Noir

On their new album "Lost Themes IV: Noir," John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies delve into the atmospheric world of film noir for creative inspiration.

Since the inception of the "Lost Themes" series, John Carpenter has described these pieces as soundtracks for imaginary films, with the latest collection embodying the essence of classic noir cinema. Unlike the traditional orchestral scores of historic noir films, this album builds on a foundation of synths and guitars, capturing the genre’s mood in a modern way. The album’s "noir" qualities aren’t easily pinned down to specific characteristics; instead, they evoke a more instinctual and emotional response, characteristic of the genre’s subtle and subjective nature.