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Gustavo Santaolalla — How Movie Music Moves Us

On Being with Krista Tippett

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Exploring Anxiety Through Cinematic Music

This chapter explores the impactful music from 'Psycho' and 'Jaws', focusing on the compositional techniques that elicit strong emotional reactions. It highlights the role of specific instrumentation in conveying anxiety and tension, underscoring the iconic nature of these musical pieces in film history.

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