Soundtracking with Edith Bowman
Edith Bowman
In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The music chosen by our guests is woven into the interview and used alongside clips from their films.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 40min
529: Matt Shakman On The Music Of Fantastic Four
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Matt Shakman, director of the latest adventure in the MCU - The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as the titular team, it's set in the 1960s of a retro-futuristic world where the Fantastic Four must protect against the planet consuming cosmic being, Galactus.
Jul 21, 2025 • 32min
527: Lena Dunham & Luis Felber On The Music Of Too Much
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are wife and husband Lena Dunham and Luis Felber - aka musician Attawalpa - who join us to discuss the Netflix TV show they co-created, Too Much. Starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe, it tells the story of Jessica, a New Yorker who starts a new life in London after a disastrous breakup, only to meet musician Felix, who proves hard to ignore despite her better judgment. As well as working as music producer on the show, Luis provided the score with his musical partner, Matt Allchin. AND he also provided us with said score, as it's yet to be released. Thank you Luis!
Jul 18, 2025 • 46min
526: Behind the Scenes with the Artisans of F1® The Movie (Live at the Apple Store)
We have another bonus episode of Soundtracking for you, recorded in front of an audience at Apple Regent Street (London). The subject of this genuinely fascinating conversation is all about the recent release of F1® The Movie, and features key members of the production team. Edith is joined by cinematographer Claudio Miranda, editor Stephen Mirrione, production designer Ben Munro and casting director Lucy Bevan for an exclusive conversation about the Apple Original film — all of whom share wonderful insights into their craft and how they applied it to this extraordinary film.
Jul 14, 2025 • 31min
525: James Gunn On The Music Of Superman
Welcome James Gunn, writer and director of the latest iteration of Superman. Starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnehan, Nicholas Hoult and James's dog, it sees billionaire Lex Luther attempt to undermine our hero by turning public opinion against him. James is on cracking form, and is particularly passionate about his music, even writing a song for the movie.
Jul 7, 2025 • 26min
524: Alexandre Desplat On The Music Of Jurassic Park Rebirth
We're back with the second of our Jurassic Park Rebirth specials to kick off your week. We released Edith's chat with director Gareth Edwards a little earlier. Now it's the turn of his composer Alexandre Desplat, who of course had to contend with the legacy of all the wonderful music associated with the franchise, not least John Williams's iconic theme.
Jul 7, 2025 • 30min
523: Gareth Edwards on The Music Of Jurassic World Rebirth
It's another two show week here on Soundtracking, as first director Gareth Edwards and then composer Alexandre Desplat join us to discuss their work on Jurassic World: Rebirth. In this first of the interviews, Gareth gives us the inside line on how he got the gig, cast members peeing in mangrove swamps, and Alexandre's last ditch efforts to land the choral section of the iconic Jurassic Park theme.
Jun 30, 2025 • 46min
522: Composer Antonio Sanchez On The Music Of The Studio & Birdman
King Of The Drums, Antonio Sanchez, joins us to discuss his work on Apple TV+ hit, The Studio, and his seminal, groundbreaking score for Birdman. He is an absolute delight, and fascinating in his exploration of his process.
Jun 23, 2025 • 30min
521: 28 Years Later Special (Part II): G & Kayus From Young Fathers
In the second interview marking the release of 28 Years Later, G & Kayus from Young Fathers join Edith to discuss the score for the film (miss you Alloyssious). We've already heard from director Danny Boyle, so be sure to check that interview out if you haven't already. Danny is, as ever, in cracking form.
Jun 23, 2025 • 36min
519: 28 Years Later Special (Part I): Danny Boyle [CONTAINS SPOLIERS]
We've got two hits of Soundtracking for you to start your week, as we bring you a double-bill to celebrate the release of 28 Years Later. In our first episode, director Danny Boyle joins us to discuss the third film in the series, which stars Jodie Comer, Ralph Feinnes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Erin Kellyman and Alfie Williams. 28 Years Later is scored by Young Fathers - who, by the way, are the subject of our second episode today
Jun 20, 2025 • 48min
517: Cecile Tournesac, Alfie Godfrey & Max Aruj On the Music Of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (CONTAINS SPOILERS)
It's bonus time once more for you on here Soundtracking, as music supervisor / producer / editor Cecile Tournesac & composers Alfie Godfrey and Max Aruj join us to discuss their formidable contribution to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. We've spoken to director Christopher McQuarrie on the podcast, who couldn't have been more complimentary about their work on the movie. Hopefully, this chat with Cecile, Alfie and Max we'll shed further light on how much thought went into the score, and how important it was to our viewing experience.
