Taking an orchestral approach, I wanted to build humour through contrast. It felt like the best fit to exaggerate the drama and rollercoaster of emotions this character goes through, like when the plant teeters on the balcony edge or when he reveals the giant magnet.

Establishing this sound palette helped create surprises and keep interest, such as using the big band and electric guitar as he fishes for his keys. ‘Mickey-Mousing’ was often used to further enhance humorous moments; the 'cherry-on-top' moment at the end where his door falls after the entire house collapses being one example. I also tried to sync the score with the diegetic sounds of the animation, like when his hook gets stuck fishing for his keys, to make the score a part - rather than in the background - of the world.