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Soundtracking with Edith Bowman

Episode 414: Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone & Jerskin Fendrix On The Music Of Poor Things

Feb 5, 2024
Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, and Jerskin Fendrix discuss the collaboration on the film 'Poor Things'. They talk about using a composer for the first time, the resurrection of the lead character in Victorian London, and the emotional impact of the music on the narrative.
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Quick takeaways

  • Yorgos Lanthimos used a composer for the first time, merging pre-existing music with original compositions.
  • Jerskin Fendrix's pop music background brought a diverse sound to 'Poor Things' before filming.

Deep dives

The Intricacies of Creating Film Music

The podcast episode delves into the unique collaboration between Jorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, and composer Jerskin Fendrix for the film 'Poor Things'. Jorgos discusses his first-time use of a composer, highlighting the challenges of merging pre-existing music choices with original compositions. Jerskin's background in pop music brought a fresh and diverse sound to the film, with the music being created before filming, adding a unique dimension to the storytelling.

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