He was a genius, Marsh says.
It was very unexpected, Marsh says.
Theres the shock of it and the fact of it and both are hard to process quickly.
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There was so much more work to do and could have been done.
Thats something to regret on his behalf: Hes lost his life with so much more to do.
We kept in touch, remembers Marsh.
You know, you might damage or elevate a film with a score.
Marsh says that Johannsson always knew intuitively what the film needed.
He always grasped the intentions.
Hes a brilliant [script] reader.
Marsh says there are other things about Johannsson to mourn beyond his talent.
He was a really nice person, he says.
That doesnt always track with being very talented.
Those are the things that are really valuable in a collaboration.
And kindness is a virtue you dont find much in my business, I can tell you.
Marsh says he was touched by the outpouring of grief he saw on social media over the weekend.
I was really surprised and really pleased to see it, so many different people who loved his music.
I wishhedknown it, I really do.
I dont think he did.
But I was really pleased so many people could see what weve lost.
I lost a friend and someone I was very fond of.
The worlds a worse place for it, for sure.
However Marsh did find solace in listening to his friends creations.
When it all began to sink in, I listened to his musicand there he was.
His personality, his brilliance and even his kindness is in that music.
I found it incredibly consoling.
Listening to his beautiful music made me feel better.
Below are some links to Johannssons work.
Thats what I really was listening to.
Its very emotional and consoling at the same time.)
