Ludwig Göransson on Tenet's Film Score and Working with Christopher Nolan | The Breakdown
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- čas přidán 26. 10. 2020
- Ludwig Göransson has had a hand in some of the most innovative and influential film and TV scores of this decade - Black Panther, The Mandalorian, and now Tenet, the latest sci-fi thriller from Christopher Nolan.
“I saw Batman Begins when I was 18 or 19, in Sweden in the movie theater, and was just mindblown when I saw that movie,” Göransson tells Rolling Stone. “I had never heard a score in a blockbuster having so much room and really feeling like a character of the movie.”
Working with Nolan in the shadow of his collaborations with Hans Zimmer was a daunting task, but as Göransson explains in The Breakdown, he was able to craft the enigmatic score for Tenet based on audience expectations for what modern movie music is supposed to sound like.
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Tenet score is a masterpiece. Critics and the academy (who did not give it an Oscar nomination) will come to realize it was a pivot point in score music a few years down the road, when many other composers will try to sound like this.
AmbuLAnce's score sounds a lot like this
Yes
Ludwig gorranson music was perfect for Tenet, it really felt perfect in this film
Agree. The soundtrack is the best thing and most important part in the movie. Without Ludwig score, the movie will be really bland cause Tenet is not Nolan's usual best. However, really looking forward for his next work with Nolan.
Indeed. You know it when you realize that some of the "sound effects" in the movie are actually bits and pieces from the soundtrack. Incredible. For example, the opening scene orchestra warm up sound is from the soundtrack.
@@sis3564 Nolan’s go to is Hans Zimmer, Hanz was busy during this film so he recommended Ludwig.. I expect Nolan to go back to Zimmer for his next film but we’ll see
@@maxjonak6742 maybe both. Now that would be epic
@@littlehollow imagine if they worked together for Nolan’s next movie oh my that would be insane
The future of film score. This guy is a creative genius. Such a fine talent!
So glad I went to the theater for this. The soundtrack immediately stood out. Awesome.
true! And many times the soundtrack matches every motion, like a punch, or a kick, or a car crash. It was thrilling and incredible. It's obviouse the sound trach has distinctive style from Hans Zimmer, but I'd totally agree that Ludwig draws new blood to this film, and it feels very refreshing. I love the movie and the soundtrack plays a big role of it!
When you casually got 3 Grammy's and an Oscar chilling in the back.
Hahahaha
🤣😂
...and a Dalahäst!
and a Mandalorian helmet this dude is the GOAT behind zimmer
Now he has an Emmy to throw up there.
Tenet had a phenomenal score! Kinda made me forget that Zimmer isn’t the one this time for Nolan.
My favorites are
“Foils”
“Trucks In Place”
“Rainy Night in Tallinn”
Actually I think zimmer should have been apart of this actually both of them should have done the score together but Ludwig did an amazing job
“Betrayal”
“Posterity”
“Trucks in place”
“Fast cars”
“Turnstile”
“Meeting Neil”
“747”
“Retrieving the case”
I mean, this soundtrack is just incredible.
Posterity is the best imo. I love the freaking chords he used in this track. So confusing yet amazing
I had no idea who was music composer and in middle of tenet i thought this gotta be hans zimmer then my mouth dropped seeing Ludwig the guy, hope he gets good projects in future so he can create unique score. He is genious with his work for black panther, the mandalorian and tenet.
I found about zimmers absence after finishing this film, and i was speechless.
And that my friend is why he has 3 Grammy's and an Oscar! Superior talent! I smiled throughout this entire video, his passion exudes as he speaks. This is what being in your purpose looks like. Well done!
His Score on Oppenheimer was amazing !!!
I could literally watch him explain the entire score and not be bored. One of the best OSTs I’ve heard in a while...
everithing Ludwig Göransson compose is PERFECT!
My son just called me up going off his head about the score to this movie. He was trying to explain how incredible it is and the impact of it all upon him.
Remember and cherish this moment
Thank you RollingStone for not doing an interview with another person and letting Ludwig speak all the time!
i like how the film starts with an actual orchestra tuning up. its like nolan saying "get ready"/tuning before he drops his most perfect film to date.
Thank you, I got that too. Like he was saying let's get ready and thr composer getting shot was like him saying ,"no we not doing it that way" genius
Yeah when I heard that I thought "All right, I'm in"
I wouldn’t say its his most perfect but visually one of the most impressive and the music was amazing too, story and plot was great, characters were pretty blank but that was his plan, I’ll always like interstellar, inception and memento more:P
@@ClicStudio Yeah I think Interstellar is closer to perfection
@@Cristalskulle the best one
"Rainy Night in Tallinn" destroys you.
Especially when the bass kicks in and they start running. Heart-pounding intensity and exhilaration.
I listen to it before I bench press
@@TheWelchProductions O yesss.When they start running ,music is stunning
Best track
I played this music while playing football, now i'm running and sliding tackles people like maniac!
That Meshuggah guitar and eurorack system make me very happy.
Love how this was edited, not a bunch of jump cuts when Ludwig is talking
''Rainy Night In Tallinn'' and ''Posterity'' proves that you can also be a perfect collaborator just like zimmer for future Nolan movies !!
My favorite tracks are:
"Rainy Night in Tallinn"
"Windmills"
"Foils"
"Posterity"
"The Protagonist"
These are all my favourites too exactly. Omggg. They're the best ones eeeeeeee. I also think 747 is great too as well
I like those as well but id have to put 747 in my top 3 though
No 747?
747 is also great :D
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He did a wonderful job. It integrates wonderfully into the film.
I’ve been waiting on this for sooo long
The music played a huge part in this movie. It set the atmosphere and defined characters. Meeting Neil and Protagonist are a great example of this occurring. Neil’s soundtrack sounds sharp, smart and even a bit mysterious. It plays well into Robert’s character. Whereas the Protagonists sounds rough, dark. With the use of slightly distorted guitar at times. Which helps convey to us viewers and listeners that the Protagonist is more of action. The soundtrack is brilliantly composed. If I could ever get a chance to experience the movie for the first time again I would take it without a doubt. Art portrayed through cinema.
That score was masterful and dope af.
God, this soundtrack coupled with the mesmerizing visuals, give me chills every time!! My favorite tracks are : Rainy Night in Tallin, Meeting Neil, Betrayal, From Mumbai to Amalfi, The Algorithm, Posterity and The Protagonist... and all of them! I can't choose, it's so good! Tenet is a great work of art!
The scene where the protagonist jumps on the firetruck and the beat starts. Probably my favourite moment in the movie.
Great work .. I can see and feel the scenes through hearing this interesting emotional effects, beats and melodies ... thank u for that beatiful original work .. thank God for having The magnificent Nolan !!
God I wish we could get more of the kind of stuff in the end of the video where he actually gets into detail. We've heard the stuff before that a million times. I've been waiting since last year for him to talk about the time signature in Rainy Night!
That you SO MUCH for talking about the tempo and time signature of “Rainy Night in Tallinn”. I was going bonkers trying to figure it out. That drum pattern is my favorite
I hope Ludwig does a complete making of Tenet score like Junkie XL.
I’d watch that shit even if it was 3 1/2 hours
@@joshwilliams6517 on godd
what an amazing video, thank you for this!
i remember watching tenet in the theatre, and the score was blasting, and it was so unique because Ludwig used 808s, i was like WHOAAAAAAA
You did absolutely stunning work on Tenet! Rainy Night in Tallinn is 100% favourite track on OST! Coming from Estonian.
Posterity is number 1, for me, ever since that second trailer I couldn't get the tune out of my head and I was so psyched when I finally heard it in the movie
I was wondering where the Meshuggah influence came from, then he said he started out as a metal guitarist in Sweden and now he has Frederik Thordendal's signature 8-string chilling behind him lmao
it jsut makes so much sense to have arpeggios play such a major role in the music in a movie about going forwards and backwards. 10/10
I consider myself really lucky to experience this movie in the theatre.
It was a mind-blowing experience.
"I wanted you to listen to the music and be able to tell what's happening in the movie"
WELL, YOU NAILED IT
I could watch Ludwig dissecting the whole soundtrack for hours on end.
I would pay for that
@@Prakiie oh yeah I would pay a bad amount of money
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You won't have to pay any money, fortunately, although it's not the whole score, it is enough!
What a phenomenal score, for anyone doubting his ability to follow Zimmer, listen to the TENET soundtrack. It goes so well when edited with previous Nolan scenes and other movie scenes!
It fits Tenet great but come on it’s way off with previous Nolan scenes
@Jacob Ballard Yes there is a new element Ludwig brings. He has an R&B background & he excels at creating & manipulating sounds that are intriguing to the ear. He once said (back in 2012) that he derives inspiration from the music on the radio & not other film composers, because that’s what people want to hear ... and it works!
But here’s why Hans Zimmer is a better fit for Christopher Nolan;
what Hans excels at is creating sonic worlds, he brings grandeur, scale, and psychological depth to his music like no other composer, & that is exactly why his music compliments Nolan’s movies perfectly.
Ludwig’s style is more suited with Ryan Coogler in my opinion.
In the end, both are geniuses, its just a matter of different taste & style.
@@bilalkahhaleh3403 Zimmer and Nolan make a great creative duo, but I can’t say Zimmer would have done any better with Tenet, seeing as Ludwig created a perfect score for the film.
Honestly, wouldn't be suprised if he won the oscar for Tenet
from Community to working Christopher Nolan, thats wild
What did he do for Community ?
@@Cristalskulle he worked on the soundtrack?
@@liban9984 Holy shit I had no idea
@@Cristalskulle surprise surprise... He also did New Girl(SitCom) 😳🤯
and all Childish Gambino music inc Redbone, Atlanta, creed, black panther, mandalorian etc
my favorite tracks are:
"Rainy night in Tallinn"
"Windmill"
"Freeport"
"Sator"
"Trucks in Place"
"Red Room Blue Room"
"Posterity"
They're all good, but these ones stand out the most for me.
Freeport always gets me jacked up
@@samgraef3028 forgot to include it.
I listen to posterity to study hahaha love that one so much👌👌
Betrayal is a nice touch too
Meeting Neil and Betrayal are both amazing too! They get me right in the emotions man.
i first noticed his music score in creed, i was obsessed with that music that i made a small playlist on spotify. and whenever i need to focus and crank out some video edits i put his music on and get stuff done. his humble composure makes me respect this guy even more.
The rainy in Tallinn reminds me of The Beast opening on Sicario. You know something is coming, like a jaws feeling.
It's so cool to see the gears turning in his head when he turns the tracks/effects on/off
With the orchestra tuning up in the beginning, I just hear the movie as a big concert
Thanks for this
Love this!!!
Seen the film 5 times so far and listened to the soundtrack even more. Absolutely phenomenal! There's a part that sounds inspired by Meshuggah's "Bleed", I thought it was a coincidence but is that Thordendal's Stoneman behind him!? :O
Hands down in my top 5 best movie scores. If I ever get to make a movie, I need Ludvig to be a part of it
I want him to know that the score is so success. While the others confused about the flow of time, I got a grasp of the music actually tell the flow of time. And the war scene is really fun. It's complicated but it's been planed well and I can follow along by listen to his score.
You sir, are a master!
Great soundtrack. Still listening to almost everyday since I saw Tenet in iMax Laser.
amazing film, amazing music!
the jaws parallel was perfection
Man, you're already a legend!
I can watch videos like this all day.
The music was one of the best parts of the movie
BADASS!!! Bone-crushing geets! And so much cool, unexpected sounds in this! So cool, getting a li'l "peek behind the curtain" in this interview.
Time signature of rainy night in Talinn explained - thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!
This is the coolest BTS for a film’s score
I would like to hear more about how you compose. Do you record live and edit, what kind of triggering do you use with the 64th/128th notes, do you minimize overdubs? Lots of questions about your process. True, Chris Nolan is my favorite director. Have seen Tenet 7 times and counting; your soundtrack much more.
There hasn't been a week I haven't listened to this OST since it came out 😭😭😭.
This OST is just Outta this world!
I love this video and was wondering how he went about making it...I could listen to 25+ hours of this no problem....I want more! lol
Soundtrack inspired me so much....I just got back into making music again so getting to watch Tenet and hear the sounds / ost....Was an awesome experience. Thanks for your contribution to the movie Ludwig....One of the best OST's ever.
** How did you create the synth part when they first start bungee jumping? I love that sound. What synths were used? Arps & LFO's?
For awhile now I have felt composers are way underappreciated. Which makes some sense. The first time I watch a movie, I am swept up (assuming it is a good movie) by the story and the movie as a whole. but on second viewing, I notice the OST, the blocking, he writing, the transitions, the cuts, etc. There are so many little things that go into manipulating your emotions, it is amazing how they all can affect you as a whole.
I am so glad this guy is getting more recognition between this and The Mandalorian.
I hope to hear him more in the future!
Phenomenal music,makes this film what it is!!🙂♥️
He also wrote the theme music for the mandalorian, i love it!
Man... Those black panther statues at the back are so cool ... It looks like the characters are at night with full moon in the background ....
That is such a cinematic shot ....
so good
Ludwig was a brilliant choice for this one. Great score.
he sets the stage for a new era of film composition
I play Rainy Night in Tallinn when I need to up my resolve to take a cold shower in the morning. I don't think there exists a more epic and energizing morning routine.
Ludwig is incredible!
The flashing lights in the background is the controls for the Death Star.
I want more
I always thought there was a synth motif in Tenet very reminiscent of the main riff in "Bleed" by Meshuggah.
Now I see a Meshuggah signature 8-string guitar behind him and it kind of makes sense 😀
Score was phenomenal. Sound design on the other hand...
Is it weird that I still listen to his score of Black Panther?
Same
Not weird at all man. I listen to it every few weeks
I need this man to tutor me. He is my idol.
One Of The Best Score For IMAX.
Ok I would die for that shirt 😳
Wish this was longer, could listen to this guy for hours.
Nice spinal tap reference there;)
Really cool to watch him go over the process. Sadly, I couldn't enjoy the score in the cinema because of how jarringly loud the film was... Interesting how he mentions here that Chris had the volume turned up to 11 whenever they listened to the first CD.
I just want him to say "James Bond Guitar" does anyone else get that vibe in a couple sections?
That's my best description of Tenet by the way, "Nolan James Bond movie"
I think his score was perfect fit for Tenet. The he heavily side chained kicks were something new and I loved them.
tenet's st is probably one of my all time favourite st's ever it's that good i mean windmills alone is a masterpiece and just overall the entire st is fantastic.
3/4 to 4/4 to 3/4 creates that
ok you got me but time still vibe’n type mood
talking about working with nolan while a fredrik thordendal signature guitar sits behind him. so cool
That looks like a Fredrik Thorendal guitar behind him 🤘
The score for this movie was in-fucking-sane.
13:30 rainy night in tallin
Hahahaha
This Swedish is crazy, that bass kill me 11:30
Ludwig Göransson is such a great composer, just amazing, first and imho best is his Community soundtrack, just AMAZING.
He needs to put a part of the algorithm on his shelf back there. He has a Mando helmet, he has the black panther figures he needs somethings from both creed, venom, and tenet up there as well.
The score was sound god level
Trucks in Place got me watch Tenet in theater for four times
Thought I could hear metal influence in the track, and there’s the Ibanez to prove it 👀
faves for me are
Freeport
747
Betrayal
I love how creative he is, not just musically but also how much he REALLY wants the music to reflect the film. Not in a sort of generalized way but really represent the story.
In Tenent you didn’t NEED to have gone this deep. No one would have noticed if they didn’t have this to compare with it. You could have done something super basic, like just having some reverse sounds, and ticking clock sounds. Very obvious. But he really went deep in doing it in a thought out sophisticated way. You really have to understand story and film to do that well.
In Oppenheimer it’s really exemplified in “can you hear the music”. The tempo changes, switching from straight and triplet time etc is such genius! Again one could easily have approached this really straight and obvious. But for me that is a genius idea, it really captures everything about the situation. The higher level anxiety and emotion seriousness of the political stakes and the threat of total annihilation. Then there’s the personal stakes that come from being responsible for building this thing and the internal anxiety of how dangerous it is, (even to themselves (blowing themselves up/radiation leak), and the highly emotional internal conflicted anxiety of knowing this terrible weapon that has the possibility of destroying the world yet continuing anyway believing it’s still essential that he builds it, the anxiety in the race to accomplish it before the Nazi’s, as well as representing the atomic particles both visually and in nature.
This is why he’s one of the most inspiring role models any film composer should look to. Producing good music is one thing, but what truly makes a film composer is contributing to the storytelling language of the film in as many in as dimensions as you can.
bruh his music in tenet IMMERSED the fuck outta me. top 10 movies ever
TRUCKS IN PLACE.... WAS THE BEST SOUNDTRACK IN THE FILM