How 'Oppenheimer' Oscar Winning Composer Ludwig Göransson Created 'Can You Hear The Music?
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- čas přidán 18. 02. 2024
- Join us in the studio with composer Ludwig Göransson as he breaks down the song "Can You Hear the Music?" from Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." Hear how he created the different elements that combine into an unforgettable soundscape of emotion for J. Robert Oppenheimer and the making of the Atomic Bomb.
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Can You Hear the Music deserves its own Oscar. Unbelievable piece of music.
You can also smell his weeds
@@epicmetodwhat?
@@epicmetodomg! A rock n roll producer that dabbles with marijuana…. This can’t be true dear lord no!
@@epicmetodso what if he smokes weed? It's not illegal or dangerous.
@@TheMonkeydoodDangerous health wise :(
Every single one of those string players are absolute BEASTS for being able to adapt to the ever-changing clicker tempo, the amount of talent involved is insane.
talent? this is mostly hard work and years of experience and practise
@@asator0505that’s what equates to developing a strong talent. talent is developed.
@@asator0505what did you think talent was?
@@asator0505talent is not inherent. It is honed.
@@OrigamiCL That is not "the" definition of talent. You can use that word like that, but you may will musunderstand some people. They do not use "talent" with that meaning :)
We are witnessing one of the new greatest composers of our time
We really are
also created redbone by childish gambhino, dudes gifted
The new Hanz Zimmer
Completely agree! He's going places 😀
Him and Nicholas Brittell
I dont know if people who arent super familiar with playing and recording an instrument understand how insane this score is for live musicians. This is really a one-of-a-kind score.
I was just trying to think along with the click track even and it was insane, this would require some serious hours
I think I could get the click track down after a few attempts. But playing at 200+ BPM… HELL NO 😭
Totally agree ❤❤❤ legend
I don't think I could do it. I'm not a professional musician or anything but have been playing music in one form or another for 30 years and I can't imagine how much concentration and practice this required
Explain your point what’s difficult about it?
The Mandalorian, Black Panther, Tenet and now Oppenheimer he is just getting started !!!
lets not forget redbone by childish Gambino
Completely forgetting about Creed, it was a tough job considering Rocky 's soundtrack but he did amazingly too
@@idonnoyahyah6890 almost the majority of gambino production along with community
@@zzureee yeah i know i just pick the ones I knew about =)
@@Chrismontt I invite you to watch Creed! Those movies were a pleasant surprise :)
His music was brilliant in this film
I found it way too loud and jarring, to the point of nausea.
@@moshambles Yea, they really ruined it with the intensity. I legit felt like I was having a panic attack in the film and almost walked out. But if you listen to it isolated at a reasonable volume the score is pretty incredible. But that's not surprising, it's Ludwig after all, he doesn't really miss.
I thought the music was great but considering that the movie was boring as hell and 90% just people talking or shouting - the music was over the top dramatic and completely out of place
@@RealEllenDeGeneres that was the point of the music, so if anything it was perfect
@@RealEllenDeGeneres One of the most intense and powerful moments at a singular point humanity has ever seen. The music reflects that, for better or worse.
So awesome
Hi mate please put me on a song I can play guitar pretty well and everything else pretty badly but yano I'm cool
Edit: also tell Billie KH from CZcams says wuddup.
luv u finneas
I very much agree, It feels a little medieval if you ask me, like I’m watching a sequel I’ve already seen
ur awesome too
I love watching your process too thanks for variety
I float every time I hear Can You Hear The Music it makes me feel like I can accomplish anything
Exactly,when i was watching it in imax my god!! I was inside the screen literally,the music played an important role in oppenheimer for sure
This really puts me in a deep serious state , just like Oppenheimer, it really is the feeling of the scene!
Watching this film in the theatres, I think it's safe to say that music really kept me stuck to the screen.
Played a huge part in making the movie work. More so than any Nolan film and that's saying something because that's a characteristic of every Nolan film in recent memory.
Yeah, very dialogue heavy. Without the music, I’d fall asleep.
Out of body experience when the opening atom scene played, and the theater vibrated with the music
Paramesia.
Hence the saying Music Makes The Movie!
It's the score of the year. It has to win the Oscar. The music is as important to the film as John Williams' music was for Star Wars or ET. You cannot imagine the film without it.
If the voters appreciated cinema and were tired of all these superhero movies they’d give it all the Oscar’s because Nolan single-handedly reminded everyone how a true cinematic experience must be and fealt
@@kavid8120 Well there's definitely a lot of signs people are growing tired of superhero movies, so we'll see.
One hundred percent agree. Love the Poor Things score but how can you give to anything but this score.
@@kavid8120what are you on about? I can't remember the last time a big budget superhero film won anything besides best vfx or something.
For the last few years more often than not the important categories have gone to small budget indie flicks. (Which is a good thing)
Well, the way society is going, the one who is going to win the prize is going to make Barbie, unfortunately.
6:26 This is the sound of T E N E T. My first time watching OPPENHEIMER I knew immediately where the inspiration came from. A great partnership indeed.
my exact thought lol
Trucks in Place.
This song feels like a chain reaction, the tempo gradually increasing feels like the atoms splitting and releasing neutrons, which split more atoms, releasing more neutrons and so on. Perfect for this movie and a delight to listen to.
That click thing, the change in tempos 1 bar BEFORE it actually happens is INSANE!!! Brilliant.
the mental (and physical!) gymnastics to accomplish that with an ensemble is ridiculous
shut your ass up
Serena should have more credit for her great contribution to this piece of art tbh
Ludwig is so down to earth and inspiring to me. 'Can You Hear The Music?' is seriously the next big score just like the Interstellar theme.
My thoughts exactly.
Except Interstellar didnt win an Oscar for best music ;)
@@PatrickOkora which is a travesty
@@PatrickOkora Which is a damn crime against humanity
He fucking killed it. This is incredible. For such a gargantuan film, this score absolutely defines the film sonically!!!!
I like how he can almost barely explain himself on how he wrote this. Like it just came to mind and went with the flow
You know someone is genius when a person can be able to explain complex works in simple words.
Can You Hear the Music?
Oscar: Yes, we can.
Update: Yes, the Oscar heard the Music!
Golden Globes: Yes we can
Critics Choice: Yes we can
Grammys: Yes we can
BAFTA: Yes we can
Until they don’t.
yes we did!
As an aspiring composer, I love the fact that we actually get a glimpse inside some of his DAW projects for this movie, it's so kind of him and really inspiring.
Also, he gave some really great tips throughout the video.
Fantastic soundtrack!
least thing I expected was Ableton 😂
@@SUBSYNDICATE lol why it's the GOAT DAW
@@jaredsilvers2782 for making beats and such yes, but not really for recordings. (Latency problems, CPU Overload, can't apply more than one fade at a time) I'm using Ableton in all my videos but I know I'd record it with a different DAW
"aspiring" makes no sense in music to be honest. you're either a composer or you're not, whether you are successful is another thing
@@tom7131
I hear you.
But I'm kinda at the beginning of my journey in this field, so for me personally, especially in the context of this video, saying I'm a composer sounds a bit arrogant.
I wanna see more composers give walk-throughs on their DAWs, that was excellent. Also inspiring that even large Hollywood composers just go with the default track names sometimes
"harp" for the violin track lol
He has to win the Oscar. No disrespect to the other nominees, but the Oppenheimer score has already become so recognisable and a bit of a classic.
I've seen a ton of Oppenheimer-related CZcams shorts or Instagram reels, and the music is playing in the background.
Out of the other nominees for Best Original Score, I've also seen Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon, but I don't really remember what their scores sounded like. The Oppenheimer one is instantly recognisable. It really captures the essence of the movie.
Do yourself a favor and listen to the Poor Things score. It's quite good.
@@KUROHiTO88Amazing score
@@KUROHiTO88how good
@@jackthecommenter2768
Quite.
Yes! Absolutely well deserved 🥰
This guy is insane, from redbone to the mandalorian and then Oppenheimer and tenet. He’s a genius!
Insane that he made an Oscar winning score for Black Panther AND had Billboard nr. 1 song in the same year.
Truly living up to his namesake
Don't forget Community!
@@AbsentHumansYeah, insane to think
@@AbsentHumanskind of insane that a lot of todays hollywood greats go back to community.
3:57 This is a vary sad sound. It feels like the violin is struggling to breathe on its own. Inhaling and exhaling as it tries to continue to live but not realizing that those are actually its final breaths...
Dude is a great producer.
It’s hard to explain but I find certain instruments you can just hear them crying - it’s like the emotion is coming out , I really heard it in this certain part of song. I found myself crying when I listened to the sound track at home after watching the film - it was just that beautiful - Ludwig is definitely getting that oscar for his music !
Wow…
What was this track called in the soundtrack, and where did it play in the movie?
@@edgarleft American Prometheus and I don’t know the specific scenes but there’s usually music all in most of Nolan’s scenes so I’d say it was playing quite a few times throughout the film
You can actually see that track says "No Rosin." Rosin is a sticky wax that is applied to a violin's bow strings. With no rosin, you get that airy/low friction sound that causes it to feel like it is "struggling to breathe" as you say. I think it's brilliant.
I've seen the movie 1 time. Listened to the score 100+ times.
When Ludwig says he came away from reading the script with a feeling of loneliness, I felt that. The resulting melody used as Oppenheimer's theme PERFECTLY encapsulates that feeling. "Can you hear the music" has rightfully taken its place as the highlight of the film but the more somber moments in the score are just as emotional and impressive in their own right.
Incoming 2nd OSCAR!
Absolutely
Pemberton I reckon
@@CharlieFisherMusic He got snubbed
@@CharlieFisherMusic I would be astounded if Ludwig lost to a guy who isn't nominated...
@@ClassicalMusic2002 I actually can’t fathom how he didn’t get nominated
This guy is so down to earth. If i had written such a masterpiece i would have cried my ass off explaining how i did it. Now i see why Nolan put his faith in him.
I wonder how strong his feeling of "can't believe I made this" is
It’s one of the best scores in any movie I’ve seen. Absolutely incredible
I remember having chills on my spine when I first saw this scene in the cinema, the particles mixed with the music were the highlight of the whole movie for me. Hearing now how this guy created this makes it even more impressive, even more if we take into account the live musicians having to keep playing at a certain tempo while the click track marks the following tempo change. Insane!!
those musicians are incredible, the amount of skill you need to play with these tempo changes with the rest of the ensemble is staggering.
No, it really is not. Tempo changes are something every orchestra musician has learned to adapt to. This is happening all the time in romantic and modern music.
Called "wired" with intuition, feelings , not all .
watching this on 70mm IMAX screen with unbelievable sound system, this montage was truly a transporting experience. My senses were completely overwhelmed in the best way cinema can offer and why I love it so much.
I’ve never felt closer to heaven in my life
@@ImDeziwhy
Me too!
He studied a lot (since he was a teen). That's why he knows what he's doing.
I mean yeah
@@user_28373 Hi. Nice to salute you.
Just in case of anyone reading our comments, I wrote that comment because there are always those who believe that Ludwig Göranson learned film score and music production from tutorials on youtube.
Sort of .not always ...im good photographer. No school . Learn the ins and out ..by analyzing. Born it.
him and nicholas britell are consistently knocking it out of the park. amazing talent
Ludwig is always generous with insight, his breakdowns from Childish Gambino's Redbone to Nolan's Oppenheimer. Always shows his love for the process. Such an inspiration!
Definitely my favorite film composer right now. He's doing amazing work.
For me too, i think that his soundtrack to Tenet is redefining the genre.
@@Martin_Demsky For sure. That made me think of him as the Einstein of the modern day scoring scene.
Ludwig Goransson is a new age of genius. The score in this film inspires, yet deserts us in a vast field of empty--- devoid of anything of substance or of nature. It's absolutely wonderful.
What a talent! His ability to interpret the movie script, and create the musical score from that is spot on. Who knew you could turn science and math into music like this. And he is so right when he says, you get swept away in the feeling of the music rather than the musical notes. Amazing interview!
I could try look at a image and create song. .. nobody can think like that . Its born given talent of the mind ! Feelings , intuition,
Absolute addicted to this OST. 'Groves', 'Gravity Swallows Light', 'Quantum Mechanics' are my favourites but literally every single track of the film is a masterpiece, the way he could express emotions through the musics completely correlates with the movie scenes
This and Hans Zimmer's Interstellar OST are right up there in the life changing soundtracks, they really make you feel all sorts of emotions whenever you listen to them
Groves is my fav
@@RB-.- 'Groves' slowed with reverb makes it even better for me
Groves is my favorite as well! I don't know what it is about it that has me so drawn to it. It's constantly in my rotation.
I've listened to quantum mechanics on a weekly basis since I first saw the movie.
Hans Zimmer's best score is from The Thin Red Line
I am still in so much shock and disbelief on how GOOD you have to be in order to play it LIVE
Like he said "the best musicians in the world". They are masters of their work, that's why you call them professionals
You have to be able to appreciate Nolan for what could otherwise be completely overlooked: the fact that he puts 100% trust in the composer to do their work. No expectation, other than one suggestion- faith in the artist’s expression and that’s that.
Give this man an oscar for the most memorable score of last 10 years
One of the best scores of all time.
Its very very annoying music, the structure and the build is something very uncomfortable to listen to!!!!
@@mastour722 You are proof that opinions exist.
Was at the premiere in London and Ludwig sat in and watched the film with us. Was surreal to watch the film for the first time with this legend in the room.
Yo that’s awesome
Can You Hear the Music is an absolute masterpiece, deserving of the highest award possible. Incredible and beautiful. Beyond words
It's truly incredible what they did with the score for this movie. Everytime I hear it, I have a visceral reaction to it.
This is the new score genius of our time. It doesn't happen often. Another reason to love to be alive: watching this guy develop his craft over the rest of my life.
It's not just the fact that someone can fathom something like "Can You Hear the Music" in the first place-for me it’s the fact that the violin motif mentioned in the beginning is prevalent throughout the entire score. It's a beautiful coherence that matches the tone of the film quite well. Truly one of THE best scores I've heard in a long time (movie wasn't too shabby either haha)!
He did this with the Creed soundtrack as well. Melody played both in quiet moments and the triumphant moments
this might be the most beautiful piece of music ever created for a film
Watching DUNE I didn’t think something could surpass that Score in the next couple of years and it only took 2 for Oppenheimer and Ludwig to give us something even more spectacular (imo) I’m obsessed with this
He's an absolute genius! I'm glad he's young as we'll have him for a while.
you jinxed it … rip ludwig
@@1saamor897what
11:30 is crazy! Professional musicains are something else
Yeah that is insane i'm playing the violin i'm not pro it's just a hobby but i could not play that, it's crazy
That’s just sample and arpeggiator plugin with midi keyboard. Not audio record.
@@moodypoodle6670 Where did you get this information from? Your ass?
@@moodypoodle6670 no, you can clearly see the track labelled "String Ensemble Live".
@@bentinho clearly see where?
Music aside, I love how Göransson communicates his process. There’s an easy warmth and passion to his delivery. Everything is directly stated while also conveying total emotional clarity. His hand communication expresses those ideas even more clearly without being any kind of distraction. I say all this, because I really hope he does some teaching or at least some serious mentoring at some point (if he hasn’t already). He’d be the kind of music teacher you couldn’t help but learn from. Learning theory from him would be a joy.
Musically speaking, this score is such an incredible achievement. It’s chilling, triumphant and even frightening at times. It inspires constant anticipation in the audience and surrounds them in wonder and awe. It gives such immense gravitas to the film.
What a talent! And those violinists! Bravo!
Well done to Ludwig for just signing onto the project. Absolute kudos for nailing it!
He deserves this year´s Oscar. Wonderful music score!
Incredibly innovative writing and engineer as well - that pre-bar click change is genius
I swear, this score matches the movie's tone so fantastically well! I've watched Oppenheimer like 6 times now, and it still baffles me how ingenious it was that Nolan made Ludwig's melancholic score nestle so seamlessly. It's not often that a movie and its score are fitted to each other with this level of fidelity.
absolutely insane how frequently the tempo shifts and yet it’s still locked in. what a brilliant use of metric modulation.
I wonder if the editor for this video realized they accidentally used HDR clips from Oppenheimer on this video, if you’re wondering why it’s so dark whenever they show footage from the movie
Haha noticed that too way too dark oppenheimer scenes but overall doesn't matter that much since the video is about the creation of the music
The complexity of a masterful soundtrack like this is absolutely insane! Lugwig Goransson, you're an absolute LEGEND❤
This was such an amazing dive into Ludwig's process. Please make lots of these videos.
that tempo change giving mad goosebumps. so inspiring and its clear why the best are the best, they care so deeply about perfecting the intent and execution. so much to learn for aspiring musicians!
The more I get to see Ludwig Göransson, the mesmerized I feel
Already loved Ludwigs work in Tenet and Wakanda Forever and Oppenheimer is another absolute classic! My favorite composer of all time.
For some reason I'm focussed on my best listening to this soundtrack. Not only does it transport the learning experience and the emotions from the film, but it also reasonates and pushes me into performing to the best I'm capable of. This score made me understand there is so much practical value in music for everyone, it can literally be used to improve your life.
One of the best interviews I have ever listened to. Someone who is really brilliant at what he does explaining in a step wise fashion how he created great work
This was so special to me, understanding all the patterns behind the piece explained by him directly!
Sir YOU MAINTAINED as well as UPSCALED THE LEGACY OF NOT Getting A BAD Christopher Nolan Movie Score
Interviews like this really important to the music world. Specially to people like us who want to create something yet dont feel like or know what to do sometimes or feel lost may be. But these insights really gives us motivation and much needed encouragement along with different ways to create what we love.. Music..
Congrats to Ludwig on the Oscar! 👏
When i heard Can You Hear The Music in the cinema, i got shivers and i was so taken up in the music and the moment. One of the most moving pieces of music i have ever heard. Its so incredibly powerful and in combination with the absolutely gorgeous scene it is one of the most special moments in cinema.
So glad this was filmed because I was so curious on how this piece was developed and what instruments were included
Happy to get a behind the scenes look at this process. More of this please.
stunning!! thanks for this great episode!
Thank u soooooo much Variety.....🔥🔥♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
6:20
This, This is the sound of goosebumps and tears in the eyes
I loved this score! As a young film composer from South Africa, this soundtrack inspires me so much!
As a classical musician that started writing with kontakt instruments a few years ago.. wow. Love every little detail you included in this interview. I’m gonna be sitting on this one for a while.
The Imax theater i went to has an incredible audio system. It was an amazing experience.
This man is a genius my god
This man is a musical genius. On my top 3 favorite composers
Fabulous video! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your art and gift. True genius. You are an inspiration
A magical composer
Why do I feel like music in movies is more interesting than the music industry nowadays
Because its a movie duh ! Not just misic but movie itself. The story duh!!!
@@Moodboard39
That's what made it better
The concept and sense of direction is more authentic than the popular music industry
Before, both movie songs and actual songs were thriving, but only movies now are doing it constantly.
Why with that attitude fella
So glad these things were covered, cheers for the info and inspiration !
this is incredible. this video is really quality, thank you.
The music may genuinely be my favourite prt of the film
Göransson has successfully taken an old genre--electro acoustic music--and merged it with film composition. Few others have done this to such great effect. It is great to hear this somewhat forgotten practice supporting moving images.
Nonsensical comment.
When I watch a movie, I always find myself analyzing the soundtracks and music of the film. This movie was amazing, Nolan did an amazing job again, and I loved the casts too. The music was just indescribable. Nothing can compare to the feeling I felt when I watched this movie in the IMAX theatre. I had goosebumps. Literal tears. After the movie, I immediately listened to all the soundtracks over and over again, analyzing the change in rhythm and melody. I still am listening to the songs every day, I can just relate to it. I am also watching the movie over and over again, also reading the transcript and American Prometheus, I also am taking notes of the second a soundtrack plays and the second it stops, which soundtrack is playing, what scenes the soundtrack is used in and how it describes and emphasises the character’s feelings. By doing this, I ciuld better understand the movie and the music and I could also picture thr scenes of the movies while reading the transcript and listening to the soundtracks. Thank you so much for this masterpiece❤
Always great to watch your workflow Ludwig!
Just an incredible musician
always reassuring to see world class producers also have a ton of de-activated clips in their ableton projects :p
What's the time stamp?
thanks for showing us this!
That portion of the film, both audio and visual, was so beautiful and powerful that I actually shed tears. Probably the single most memorable cinematic experience of my life.
With his second Oscar in the bag, same amount as Hans Zimmer btw. Given his young age, Ludwig Goransson has a chance to reach the GOAT John Williams 5 oscars by the time he's done.
Mr. Goransson, I'll speak directly to you just in case of the one in a million chance you see this. My grandmother was really into orchestral music, and she loved John Williams despite not being a huge movie buff. She went to live orcastras that played his music and loved them. No need to explain what the appeal of John Williams was. Him and Hans Zimmer are both alone in that top tier, so far above anyone else who's ever done it (at least for now)
This is going to be a somewhat bizarre and perhaps poorly received compliment, but it's a compliment in my mind. When I compare you to John Williams the thing I really appreciate about your music is just how much some of it would've alienated my grandmother. For example, the scene from Tenet where the fire truck pulls onto the highway is elegant in its own way, but not in a way that an 80 year old woman would likely have appreciated. But as a 30 year old I appreciate it. When I'm going for a run, listening to the Creed soundtrack, and ASAP Rocky turns up, another thing I appreciate that I know my grandmother wouldn't.
No hard feelings to the older generations. I don't want them turned off for the sake of it, but to me this all signifies the fact that you're expanding the horizons of your craft. Doing new things with your art form that aren't just for the same old crowd because it's not the same old thing.
This was brilliant. Thank you!
Thank You, this was brilliant and healing!
Oscar Award Winner Ludwig Göransson
fantastic
been waiting for something like this, thank you!
This man is pure, complete and absolute genius.