
Joshua Ferdman: The Neo Noir Composer Exploring the Space Between Score and Story
By: Tom White Joshua Ferdman does not simply compose music. He creates immersive soundscapes that explore emotion, memory, and atmosphere. His work doesn’t insist on being heard—it invites a deeper form of attention. Rooted in classical training and influenced by ongoing sonic experimentation, the New York-based composer is developing a personal approach to narrative music—one in which the score takes on a central role rather than serving as a background