Lutist/Composer Jozef Van Wissem Hears ‘The Call of the Deathbird’
Longtime Jim Jarmusch collaborator Jozef Van Wissem turns his attention to another film soundtrack with Nosferatu, which redefines the lute.
film score
Nate “Rocket” Wonder and Roman GianArthur Score the New Janelle Monáe Film ‘Antebellum’
Nate "Rocket" Wonder and Roman GianArthur composed a thrilling neo-classical score for Janelle Monáe's new film, Antebellum. Hear the dramatic "Opening" of the soundtrack.
Colin Stetson Goes to the Movies with Loud, Garish ‘Color Out of Space’
Adventurous multi-instrumentalist Colin Stetson scores the new horror film from director Richard Stanley, Color Out of Space, and it's a noisy, deeply enjoyable headphone trip.
Film Composer Carter Burwell Provides the Missing Link to Chris Butler’s ‘Missing Link’
Among today's most prolific film composers and a two-time Academy Award nominee, Carter Burwell ventures into animated fare with the Chris Butler's Missing Link.
Elimination Leads to Creation: Junkie XL on His Score for ‘Alita: Battle Angel’
From crafting the acclaimed soundtrack to Max Max: Fury Road to his latest score for Alita: Battle Angel, Junkie XL talks with PopMatters about his film score work and what draws him to classic scores from the '50s.
The Allure of ‘Mountain’: An Interview with Artistic Director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Richard Tognetti reflects on synergising music and film with the cello-like voice of narrator Willem Dafoe in his work for Jennifer Peedom's gorgeous documentary, Mountain.
Inventing Electro-Noir: An Interview with Giorgio Moroder and Raney Shockne
Disco legend Giorgio Moroder and composer Raney Shockne created the musical score for ‘Queen of the South’. We talk with them about their “electro-noir”.
20 Questions: Kaada
From quirky pop to classically-affected modern compositions, John Erik Kaada has returned with his first solo album in nine years, so wants to do what any regarded musician would: talk about Homer Simpson and Norwegian environmental policies.
Jon Brion’s Soundtrack for ‘Lady Bird’ Possesses All the Baroque Charm You’d Expect
Composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion lends his melodic, baroque charm to the most acclaimed film of 2017.
Entering the Unknown with Film Composer Jon Brion
Acclaimed record producer and film composer Jon Brion is having a boon of a year after composing the music for Lady Bird, but still has so much more to say.
Melvins: A Walk With Love and Death
This double album from the legendary troublemakers tests and teases, but it also rewards