Basically I create a temp mix or a temp score that we use until we get the actual score from the composer. To me, music is an integral part of the editing process. During the editing process, I usually reach over to the shelf and pull out a CD and play it, not specifically to a scene, but just play it. I play all different kinds of music. Music is another tool to use to create the dramatic beats, the movement, the emotional beats.
Music is so powerful for doing that.
I use it as somewhat of a guide, to help me and the director to visualize the film and to feel how the film moves and how people react to it. Music and sound are great tools. Let's make it work, let's make it sing. You can go in so many different directions with music. And I like doing it.