Bryce Dessner : (3) " When I’m writing instrumental music, I try to find musical and non-musical inspirations. " - Bryce Dessner " When I’m scoring something like a string quartet, it’s all notated music, so it’s meticulously written in the score, which is very different than doing things by ear. " - Bryce Dessner " We all contribute to The National, and it’s like a familiar family. Matt is dad, Brian’s like the dark horse uncle, Scott’s the long-suffering mum, and Aaron and I are the bratty twins. " - Bryce Dessner