Music & Film

Start Your Engines: Unpacking the F1 Film Sound Design

A deep dive into the behind-the-scenes process that shaped the film's distinctive sound.

Dec 13 • Christian Jessup

F1 Interviews: Ed Sheeran, Joseph Kosinski, and Javier Bardem

The cast and crew of F1 speak about the sounds and songs that drive F1.

Nov 30 • Christian Jessup

“The Prince of Egypt” and the Power of Music

How an Emotional Score and Meaningful Musical Numbers Tell a Perfect Faith Story

Apr 26, 2024 • Christian Jessup

Wonka's Pure Imagination for Nostalgia

One of my biggest surprises of 2023 was Paul King’s Wonka, a prequel to the Roald Dahl book (and subsequent movie adaptations) Charlie and the Chocolate…

Mar 22, 2024 • Christian Jessup

Ranking the 94th Academy Awards Best Score Nominees

After an exhausting months-long awards season, the Oscars finally arrive this Sunday, and with it comes my favorite category, Best Original Score.

Mar 22, 2022 • Christian Jessup

"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" Film & Music Evaluation

This cinematic classic features a heartwarming story and memorable music that keeps it fresh even 35 years later. In Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic…

Apr 17, 2018 • Christian Jessup

"Inception" Musical Analysis

Any score that has garnered so many imitators must be significant and should hold a place as one of the most influential and significant film scores of…

Mar 27, 2018 • Christian Jessup

"Interstellar" Film and Music Evaluation

Interstellar is far from Nolan’s best, but the film’s emotional draw and technical aspects, particularly via a score from Hans Zimmer, cannot be beat…

Mar 1, 2018 • Christian Jessup

"Blade Runner 2049" Film and Music Evaluation

A sequel 35 years in the making doesn’t just match the original, but improves upon it, with aid from a stunning Hans Zimmer score. Blade Runner 2049…

Feb 17, 2018 • Christian Jessup

3 Reasons Why "The Last Jedi" May Be the Best Star Wars Score. Ever.

In the summer of 2016, I researched 1977’s Star Wars score and picked it apart - I studied every note and decided what there was to like and dislike…

Jan 8, 2018 • Christian Jessup

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