Yagmur Kaplan

Yagmur Kaplan, if you haven’t heard the name before, let’s just say you’ve probably *heard* their work without even realizing it. Seriously, this composer’s fingerprints are all over that tense bank heist in Cash Out (2024), the white-knuckle suspense in Deadlock (2021), and even those bittersweet moments in Grandma (2015). There’s this knack Kaplan has for sliding into a story’s mood—sometimes it’s a pulse-quickening beat, other times it’s just the right, heart-tugging melody that sneaks up on you. What’s wild is the way Kaplan’s style refuses to get boxed in. One minute, you’re getting a gritty, thumping rush that’s pure action movie adrenaline, and the next, it’s a stripped-down, emotional piano line that’ll have you thinking about your own grandma. Not many composers can flip between genres and nail the vibe every time, but Kaplan somehow pulls it off. Maybe it’s the ear for detail, or just a sixth sense for what a scene really needs. No idea, but it works. People who follow film scores get hyped when Kaplan’s attached to a project—there’s always that chance some unexpected twist in the music will stick with you long after the credits roll. If you’re the type who actually listens to what’s going on in the background instead of just zoning out, Kaplan’s work is a goldmine. So next time you catch any of those movies, pay attention to the music. Bet you’ll notice something you missed before.