Justin Hurwitz on scoring the drug-fueled debauchery of Damien Chazelle's BABYLON | From Studio 9

Academy Award winning composer Justin Hurwitz (LA LA LAND) discusses how he approached creating the rock and EDM influenced score for BABYLON, the latest from Academy Award winning director Damien Chazelle.
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[@rickyrougs]

a handful of songs felt like i could hear la la land in them w a couple different notes. not complaining though!

[@charlesdaughtrey6845]

I felt the same thing in the theater

[@pfcbangin]

There's definitely a few bits from Someone In The Crowd purposely being used in the Gold Coast Rhythm songs on this soundtrack.

[@alrightalrightalright972]

@@pfcbanginyeah you could definitely hear the “if you’re the someone ready to be found” melody from someone in the crowd in Gold Coast rhythm

[@thanosmaster-abel559]

Champagne and someone in the crowd

[@pavlomakarchuk]

@@alrightalrightalright972 yes! exactly!

[@Yahookudi]

The dedication that justin and damien show towards every piece of film they make together honestly warms my heart and brings a tear to my eye. They are true artists who put their soul into their projects. You both have really impacted me and are an inspiration!

[@delix787]

Soundtrack is godly. 🤯

[@hammerbeam]

Justin Hurwitz is my all time favorite composer and my god he brings it on this movie. Film and music work so well together and I think that’s why Justin and Damien make an incredible team. The music brings the characters to life and the film make the music a full fledged experience.

[@ParzivalTheThird]

One of the most bombastic scores I’ve heard in a long time.

[@rocketmanthebest4697]

Congrats to the Golden Globe
This Soundtrack, especially Voodoo Mama kicked so much ass, Loved it

[@tharindu721]

great composer ever

[@legodestroyer11]

Hans zimmer exists but Justin is great

[@dlindq]

Cultivating picture; brilliant score.
Memoralized in the fame of cinema or not, I hope that Justin and Damien are given their credit due for making absolutey stunning calaborations together.

[@Not_So_Slim_Shady]

He really made a new feeling big band score. Love it so much.

[@holydeadman1727]

I just loved the soundtrack. I saw Babylon 3 times in a theatre and once at home yesterday. Soundtrack on vinyl is already pre-ordered and now I'm just waiting for that Blu-Ray release

[@babiedelrey222]

He is so talented!

[@ahmedhassan5162]

Congrats Justin! You've totally achieved ur goal and got me addicted to the muwic score of this movie

[@joycemitchell2116]

I like that this Composer has taken some of the best of jazz and used his imagination create something different!

[@gatsbywu6081]

I love the music! Can anyone recommend me Jazz songs/albums/artist that give a similar vibe?

[@Yabuddy53]

I definitely heard some modern house music themes in the repetitive notes. I’m glad that was his goal

[@definitelynot475]

Damien chazelle movies wouldn’t be what they are without Justin Hurwitz’s composition .

[@libelulaojo]

Been loving the soundtrack since I heard it. Love the movie. My favorite movie. My favoritensountrack. Thank You for the music Justin Hurwitz and musicians. All will get the proper credit due in the future. So touching and enjoyable. Masterpiece...dare I say.... Both movie and music. Gratitude

[@regularolpoet1462]

Soundtrack's powerful

[@aliammadrafiq745]

Justin Hurwitz is a genius. Hats off

[@nf2203]

Best Score of the 2022, hands down. Hurwitz is a genius.

[@aliabdollahi8600]

Masterpiece Music
The best score of recent years.

[@Brooklynbaby47]

Hypnotic AF what a masterpiece 👏👏🔥🔥🔥

[@ermiasdeangeli3191]

This movie withouth his music wouldn't be what it is.

[@dhinakarroy4907]

Score 🎼 is insane

[@martonandorka]

Simply fantastic score! You can definitely hear La La Land hints in it and "Leo Pellegrino type" crazy baritone sax music influences, but it is very coherent overall and achives an absolute fantastic feel to the movie.

[@kiroolioneaver8532]

Yep. Just as you can hear melodic callbacks to "City of Stars" in "First Man" can def here "Someone in the Crowd" in "Babylon" lol

[@theonlywinner]

I hope he wins the Academy Award for his work on Babylon!

[@CookRugbyCinemaTravel]

I some ways it reminded me the duo ot the saxophone ànd drum that was in the train stations like 10 years ago and it was viral.on the internet , the Too Many Zooz

[@kiroolioneaver8532]

Obviously inspired by how well Baz's hip hop/modern music decision in "The Great Gatsby" helped convey the wildness of the "Roaring 20s" lol

[@hiimandiandi]

only its better and not annoying

[@emilymack3493]

Let’s talk about that one big gnarly throaty sound😭

[@ilpuntouk]

no mention of leo pellegrino? really?

[@ParzivalTheThird]

Haha, nice title swap, prepare to swap again to ‘Academy Award-winning’

[@piercedimare6782]

He looks like tim robinson

[@titouanbastien7234]

The music is awful and has nothing to do with jazz

[@fresamouse]

justin hurwitz doesn't know sh* about jazz

[@finkomsky]

Great songs , terrible movie

[@ramonchristianplacido1608]

babylon is a cringe movie

[@pigfarts13]

Love the music!!