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Score: A Film Music Documentary

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.

Top Cast

  • Hans Zimmer

    Hans Zimmer

    Self

  • Danny Elfman

    Danny Elfman

    Self

  • Quincy Jones

    Quincy Jones

    Self

  • Randy Newman

    Randy Newman

    Self

  • James Cameron

    James Cameron

    Self

  • Mark Mothersbaugh

    Mark Mothersbaugh

    Self

  • Bear McCreary

    Bear McCreary

    Self

  • Howard Shore

    Howard Shore

    Self

  • Alexandre Desplat

    Alexandre Desplat

    Self

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.

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