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Podcast: Soundtracking with Edith Bowman
Episode: Composer Nicholas Britell on The Music Of Moonlight, 12 Years A Slave & Vangelis
Description: One of the surprise cinematic hits of 2016 was the heart-wrenching coming-of-age drama Moonlight, which of course won Best Picture at this year's Oscars in unforgettable circumstances.Written and directed by Barry Jenkins, Moonlight presents 3 stages in the life of the main character Chiron as he struggles to deal with his sexuality and challenging social circumstances. It was beautifully scored by Nicholas Britell, who we're delighted to say is Edith's latest guest on Soundtracking - a weekly podcast about screen music.On the face of it, Nicholas's compositions follow orchestral conventions. Scratch beneath the...