Dario Rodighiero

I composed the original score for Suit Hung. Tied Tongue, a 2024 Irish feature film directed by Sau Dachi. The film is a tense, socially driven drama presented in a mockumentary style, following two brothers whose radicalisation leads to a violent act that sparks national outrage and complex public reaction.

The project required a nuanced and adaptable musical approach to support its shifting narrative tone—balancing intimate, character-driven moments with broader themes of political tension, grief, and societal unrest. The score moves between restrained, atmospheric textures and more intense, dramatic passages, helping to build a persistent sense of unease and emotional weight throughout the film.

A key focus was enhancing the film’s realism and documentary-like aesthetic, using subtle orchestration and evolving motifs to mirror the psychological descent of the characters while maintaining narrative cohesion. The music plays a central role in shaping tension and guiding the audience through the film’s layered perspectives and moral ambiguity.

This work highlights my ability to compose for complex, story-driven cinema, delivering a score that supports both emotional depth and large-scale thematic storytelling within an independent production environment.

I composed the main theme for Not Just a Princess, an animated series inspired by the Irish book project created by Gavin Leonard. The series is set in a vibrant, imaginative world where young princesses take on diverse roles—such as pilots, scientists, and explorers—promoting empowerment, curiosity, and independence.

The main theme was designed to capture the spirit of adventure, positivity, and empowerment at the heart of the project. Musically, it blends a playful, uplifting tone with cinematic orchestration, creating a memorable identity that reflects both the energy of a children’s animation and the emotional core of its message.

A key focus was crafting a theme that feels inspiring and modern while remaining accessible and engaging for younger audiences. The composition supports the show’s mission of breaking traditional gender stereotypes and celebrating creativity, confidence, and possibility.

This project highlights my ability to develop strong thematic material for animated content, balancing storytelling, musical identity, and audience appeal within a meaningful and socially driven narrative.

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I composed the main theme for Not Just a Princess, an animated series inspired by the Irish book project created by Gavin Leonard. The series is set in a vibrant, imaginative world where young princesses take on diverse roles—such as pilots, scientists, and explorers—promoting empowerment, curiosity, and independence.

The main theme was designed to capture the spirit of adventure, positivity, and empowerment at the heart of the project. Musically, it blends a playful, uplifting tone with cinematic orchestration, creating a memorable identity that reflects both the energy of a children’s animation and the emotional core of its message.

A key focus was crafting a theme that feels inspiring and modern while remaining accessible and engaging for younger audiences. The composition supports the show’s mission of breaking traditional gender stereotypes and celebrating creativity, confidence, and possibility.

This project highlights my ability to develop strong thematic material for animated content, balancing storytelling, musical identity, and audience appeal within a meaningful and socially driven narrative.