Jeremiah Fraites: Crafting the Soundtrack for 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' and Honoring Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska
Jeremiah Fraites, a New Jersey native and co-founder of The Lumineers, recently composed the music for the biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere," directed by Scott Cooper. The film, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, delves into the making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska album. Fraites, who grew up surrounded by Springsteen's music, found the experience of scoring the film to be both a career highlight and a personal privilege.
In "Deliver Me From Nowhere," viewers are taken on a journey through Springsteen's creative process as he writes and records the iconic 1982 album in his New Jersey bedroom. The film captures the emotional turmoil Springsteen faced as he grappled with his rising fame and inner conflicts. Fraites, tasked with creating a score that pays homage to Springsteen's work while maintaining its own unique identity, drew inspiration from the raw honesty and emotional depth of Nebraska.
Rather than attempting to mimic Springsteen's sound, Fraites focused on capturing the essence of the album through his own musical interpretation. He chose to center the score around an upright piano affectionately named Firewood, symbolizing resilience and authenticity. The imperfect and weathered nature of the instrument reflected the grit and honesty of Springsteen's story, adding a layer of depth and emotion to the music.
In addition to his work on "Deliver Me From Nowhere," Fraites has also scored Stephen King's "The Long Walk," set to open in September. Meanwhile, The Lumineers are embarking on their 2025 tour, featuring a mix of stadium and amphitheater performances across the country. Fans can catch the band live at various venues, including Soldier Field in Chicago and Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
As the fall season approaches, Fraites' musical endeavors are set to take center stage, with his evocative scores enhancing the storytelling of both film and live performances. "Deliver Me From Nowhere" is slated for a wide theatrical release on October 24, offering audiences a glimpse into the intimate and transformative journey of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska era.