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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Jan 1, 2022 • 54min
Episode 285: Will & Arthur Sharpe On The Music Of The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain
Our first guests of 2022 are two brothers who've formed a formidable creative partnership since being given the opportunity to shine.
Will and Arthur Sharpe have taken on directorial and compositional duties on several joint-projects, with The Electrical Life of Louis Wain their latest collaboration. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy, the biopic tells the story of the eccentric artist of the title, who had a particular - and many would say peculiar - affiliation with cats ...
While Will co-wrote and directed the film, Arthur provided the music, and as always you'll hear plenty of it throughout the conversation.
Dec 28, 2021 • 32min
Episode 284: Julia Ducournau On The Music Of Titane & Raw
Edith's latest guest on Soundtracking is without doubt one of the most exciting fresh talents at work in the industry today. Julia Ducournau burst into the popular consciousness with Raw, and follows it up with the equally scintillating Titane, which won the Palme d'Or
We don't want to tell you too much about it, as it defies a fleeting summary. Suffice to say it absolutely blew us away, and we highly advise you to go and see it at your local cinema if you feel safe doing so.
The film is scored by Jim Williams, who's worked extensively with our old friend Ben Wheatley, and you'll hear plenty of his music throughout the conversation.
Dec 21, 2021 • 42min
Episode 283: Peter Straughan On The Music Of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a screenwriter who's proved extremely adept at adaptations of books, including The Men Who Stare At Goats, The Snowman, The Goldfinch and - the main reason we have him with us on this episode - Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the film of which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.Peter Straughan was a delight to spend a little time with as we explored the ways music informs the writing of a script.
Dec 13, 2021 • 39min
282: Steven Spielberg On His Love Of Music & Score
Our latest guest on Soundtracking needs no introduction, other than to say we are absolutely over-the-moon to welcome Steven Spielberg to the podcast to discuss his jaw-dropping adaptation of West Side Story. We'd have loved to have got a few more minutes with him, if we're honest, but anyone who follows us on social media will know there's potentially some exciting news on that front ...And Edith did manage to tease out a few of his favourite scores, how he met John Williams, and the process behind the score for Jaws among many other things.
Dec 6, 2021 • 37min
Epsiode 281: Paolo Sorrentino On The Music In His Films
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is an Italian filmmaker Edith absolutely adores, who's brought us 20th century classics The Consequences Of Love and The Great Beauty among his many offerings.
His latest movie is also his most personal, the semi-autobiographical The Hand Of God, which you can watch on Netflix from December 15th and is in selected cinemas now.He's an absolute hoot - enjoy.
Nov 30, 2021 • 56min
Episode 280: Composer James Newton Howard Discusses His Career
Edith's latest guest on Soundtracking is another giant of film music composition, who she was lucky enough to catch up with at Abbey Road Studios as he was recording his work on the latest Fantastic Beasts movie.
James Newton Howard has scored well over 100 films across all genres, including The Fugitive, Pretty Woman, The Sixth Sense, Prince Of Tides, Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, My Best Friend's Wedding and a couple of Nolan's Batmans for good measure.
We could listen to him - and his music - all day.
Nov 26, 2021 • 32min
Episode 279: Jared Leto Talks Film Music
Who doesn't watch their own films? Well, our latest guest for one - a hugely versatile actor and musician most presently to be seen as Paolo in Ridley Scott's House Of Gucci.
Jared Leto first gained recognition in My So Called Life, went on to form 30 Seconds To Mars with his brother, Shannon, and has also landed numerous notable cinematic roles, including The Joker in Suicide Squad and Niander Wallace in Blade Runner 2049. He absolutely loves scores too - and you'll find out which ones in particular during the conversation.
Nov 22, 2021 • 56min
Episode 278: Reggie Yates On The Music Of Pirates
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a very dear friend of Edith's who we're delighted to say has done an absolutely superb job with his feature film debut.
The friend in question is writer / director Reggie Yates, and the film is Pirates. Starring Elliot Edusah, Jordan Peters and Reda Elazouar, Pirates tells the story of 3 young friends trying to get into a club night on New Year's Eve in 1999. It's worth watching for the garage music alone, though there's plenty more to enjoy besides.
Nov 19, 2021 • 44min
Episode 277: Lin-Manuel Miranda On The Music Of Encanto, Tick Tick Boom & Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda, renowned for his groundbreaking work on Hamilton, shares his journey through the music of Encanto, Tick Tick Boom, and more. He dives into the creative process behind writing for animated films and the cultural significance of his songs. The conversation touches on how personal narratives enrich storytelling and the collaborative nature of filmmaking. Miranda also reflects on the emotional connections formed through music and the challenges of honoring original visions while injecting personal flair.
Nov 15, 2021 • 31min
Episode 276: Carrie Brownstein & St Vincent On The Music Of The Nowhere Inn
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are two friends who've come together to create something quite unlike anything I've ever seen.
The Nowhere Inn sees Carrie Brownstein and Annie Clark - aka St Vincent - play themselves in what appears to be a documentary about St Vincent's life as a musician. However, the film is entirely scripted, and in fact transforms into what one critic describes as a Lynchian nightmare smeared in lipstick.
Annie also scored the movie, and we have to say it's an absolutely wonderful compilation of tunes - which more than stands alone as an album.
