All Access: Heitor Pereira - Episode 1

Our second episode of "All Access" finds us sitting with composer Heitor Pereira in his studio. We cover his approach to his colorful score to the worldwide sensation Minions, and how he tried to deconstruct his melodies from Despicable Me 1 & 2. Beyond that Heitor shares how he immigrated to the USA via a boat from Brazil all the way to New York City to begin his musical path. Other topics include his love for melodies, working with a temp, trying to break into other genres, and every angle of his unique approach to scoring. Heitor even breaks out a guitar to demo his melodic improvisation. We discuss the importance of hard work and support from the people around us as he tells us that his film music career wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the support of his friends and collaborators. Heitor is one of the most fun and passionate people in the world, and this in-depth and fascinating conversation opens up his world to us. Enjoy!

Produced & Presented By:
Kaya Savas

Special Thanks:
Heitor Pereira
Ray Costa
Albert Tello
Sarah Childers
Costa Communications

[sooyster]

I'm here because of Puss in Boots: the Last Wish. Nobody is talking about that soundtrack but it is SUCH a masterpiece! I'm so glad to have the chance to listen to this interview!

[MarlonGibbons]

The beautiful melodies, that this man so effortlessly comes up with, is incredible.

[timberskid]

'Remember Me' from the Film 'Somethings Gotta Give' is to me one of the most tender yet unique I have ever heard.

[janethughes]

What a lovely man, I watched him many times with simply red and he was a fantastic energy on stage. So so good. I didn’t know he had gone on to such success.

[daleturner]

HOLY KRAP! I had no clue he studied with Mick Goodrick and George Van Eps! And so glad he did so much (AWESOME!) guitar stuff, impromptu, in this interview. Explaining his path and inclination to go from "just a guitarist" to broadening his palette in so many ways... A MUST WATCH!!

[october-he]

True words from a great guy! I love his DM and Minion Soundtracks. They fits perfect.
Sometimes, when I sit in the movie theater, I wish there was an eighty headed orchestra to accompany the movie live. It´s very intensiv and makes a good feeling inside :-)

[LUIZDECASTROLULA]

Abração enorme, Heitor TP!!!! (lula do Quarta Voz!!)

[ivorysoundtube]

This is by far the best interview I've seen in my life. Thanks for sharing.

[geraldopereirajunior]

This is amazing. Your channel is incredible. I'm brazilian and I love Heitor Pereira work. He is from my town and I know personaly the master that he said, Sérgio Benevenuto, incredible person. I'm also studing film score. I just graduate in music composition and I want to be a film composer some day. Thank u for this channel. It is having been a blast for me.

[MightyOg]

See, it was from the Summer of 2015,


7 years later the Minions are back,
Seven years MINIONS are here again 2022

[JamalGreenMusic]

Great interview! Very inspirational words at the end.

[rogerrios]

Com a situação do Brasil só piorando bem q ele fez em ter ido embora daqui. .

[Virgolino]

I had the privilege of seeing Heitor Pereira playing live in the late 80s, in Lisbon, with Ivan Lins. I think he was just starting a brilliant career. Great musician. Greetings from Portugal.

[eqt.studios]

Aaaand Heitor Pereira's scores are awesome!

[EvaVeggie]

What a fantastic interview! The joy and passion for music really comes across, and he has some very profound things to say, in particular about how we humans are so alike and our differences are superficial compared to the emotions we share and that are universal across languages and without words. He also gives some interesting insights into his creative process and his journey up to this point. He seems so happy and fulfilled in what he's doing, it's wonderful to see. Thank you!

[timberskid]

Heitor I love your very special original sounds.. an beautiful emotional tenderness that I noticed immediately is exquisitely unique.

[deborahann]

I found this from Simply Red....Amazing Guitarist Heitor and thank you for the beautiful music!

[eqt.studios]

Awesome interview - I'm so glad I found this one. Thanks!

[MightyOg]

Minions 2 second trailer will
Air during the Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, California

[Toni.pereira.n.kobler]

hey i saw the part with guitar in this interview, is good, very good film, thanks