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Deep Dive: 'Barbie'
Nov 30, 2023
Greta Gerwig and the creative team of the film 'Barbie' discuss the musical evolution of the movie and how the pop songs influenced the score, tone, and even Barbie's heart. They talk about collaborating with artists like Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish, blending pop songs with the score, and creating a song with Dua Lipa. The speakers also explore the impact of specific songs on the connection between Barbie land and the real world, and the process of creating the soundtrack.
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- Greta Gerwig and the creative team of 'Barbie' integrated pop songs into the film's score, tone, and opening and ending, creating a unique sonic experience.
- Collaboration between musicians, composers, and filmmakers resulted in a soundtrack that enhanced the film's emotional and comedic moments, while also reflecting themes of empowerment and self-discovery.
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The Evolution of Barbie's Music
The podcast episode explores the evolution of the music in Barbie movies. Writer and director Greta Gerwig had a specific playlist and imagined Barbie movies as rock concert, pop fantasy musicals. Music producers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt collaborated with pop stars like Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish to create songs for the film. The music producers also contributed to the score, integrating pop song melodies into the orchestral score. The music was carefully curated to match the emotions and themes of the film, unifying the songs and the score.
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