Score: A Film Music Documentary

A warm, accessible celebration of film music that lets you hear famous scores with fresh ears and new appreciation.

Directed by

Matt Schrader

Genres

Music, Documentary

Starring

Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Quincy Jones

Overview

Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and light. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, music, work, media

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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