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Soundtracks

A collection of 3 posts
Jóhann Jóhannsson: Arrival and Departure
On Songs & Albums

Jóhann Jóhannsson: Arrival and Departure

This is unreal. This morning, I sat down to write in a quiet corner at the back of the Roy Street Coffee shop, opened my laptop, put on my headphones, and pressed "Play" on Jóhann Jóhannsson's strange and mysterious score for the Denis Villeneuve film Arrival.
10 Feb 2018 2 min read
A film score scholar defending... Ladyhawke?
Interviews

A film score scholar defending... Ladyhawke?

An interview with film score scholar Timothy Greiving about his passion for soundtracks... including one of the most unpopular scores ever composed.
05 Oct 2015 4 min read
Best Use of Music in a Movie: Share Your Favorites
On Songs & Albums

Best Use of Music in a Movie: Share Your Favorites

On Twitter, the poet Amy Newman asked me to share my pick for "Best Use of Music in a Movie." When a poet as gifted as Amy Newman asks you a question, you answer it. Few people would be qualified to choose the "best use of music
02 Sep 2014 2 min read
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