Film Music

How The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour pioneered the visual album

By Mark Allison

In 1967, the Fab Four embarked on an extravagant, experimental journey that would redefine what a promotional film could be.

The timeless cinematic appeal of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Both Sides Now’

By Emily Maskell

Decades after its original release, this bittersweet symphony continues to be an irresistible needle drop.

How Chungking Express brought dream pop to Hong Kong

By James Balmont

Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde and The Cranberries’ Noel Hogan reflect on the musical legacy of Wong Kar-wai’s 1994 film.

How Never Say Never revolutionised (and ruined) the pop star doc

By Sydney Urbanek

The Justin Bieber concert film created a formula that streaming giants are now running into the ground.

The 10 best film soundtracks of 2020

By Thomas Hobbs

From Birds of Prey’s intoxicating mix of rap and pop music to Tamar-kali’s atmospheric Shirley score.

Know The Score: Open Mike Eagle on Punch-Drunk Love

By Thomas Hobbs

The Chicago rapper describes the moment he fell in love with Jon Brion’s dreamlike score.

Know The Score: El-P on 2002’s Solaris

By Thomas Hobbs

The producer and rapper reveals the soul-cleansing moment he discovered Cliff Martinez’s soundtrack.

‘How do we put an end to generational trauma?’ – Saul Williams on Akilla’s Escape

By Isaac Feldberg

The multi-hyphenate has created a hypnotic, incisive score for Charles Officer’s socially-conscious crime-noir.

Know The Score: Julia Holter on Andrei Rublev

By Thomas Hobbs

The avant-pop musician on how Andrei Tarkovsky’s dark epic helped to mould her own approach to composing.

Know The Score: Max Richter on 2001: A Space Odyssey

By Thomas Hobbs

The British composer discusses how Stanley Kubrick’s use of classical music enhances his 1968 sci-fi epic.

Know The Score: Bobby Krlic on Alien

By Thomas Hobbs

The Midsommar composer, better known as The Haxan Cloak, reveals how he drew inspiration from Jerry Goldsmith’s classic soundtrack.

Know The Score: Rachel Zeffira on The Godfather

By Thomas Hobbs

The composer and Cat’s Eyes member discusses her deep connection to Nino Rota’s 1972 masterpiece.

Know The Score: Tamar-kali on The Double Life of Veronique

By Thomas Hobbs

The singer-songwriter and rising film composer reveals how she was seduced by Krzysztof Kieślowski’s doppelgänger drama.

Know The Score: Nicholas Britell on Chariots of Fire

By Thomas Hobbs

The Moonlight and Succession composer reveals how Vangelis’ score made him want to become a musician.

Know The Score: Clams Casino on how Kids changed his life

By Thomas Hobbs

The influential New Jersey rap producer on the impact of Larry Clark’s notorious teen movie.

Know The Score: Colin Stetson on Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Prisoners

By Thomas Hobbs

The experimental musician and composer reflects on the work of his late friend.

Know The Score: Heather McIntosh on the strange charm of True Stories

By Thomas Hobbs

The composer reflects on how David Byrne’s endearingly weird soundtrack inspired her to become a musician.

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