Every now and then, as a composer and producer, it's important to write music for yourself. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
If you're a film composer, you have the music tell the story of the character. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
These days, you're always surrounded by music and sounds, whether you're in the mall or a subway car. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I wanted to be the best guitar player in the world. And then my dad got me a portable recorder, so I… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I think, for me, a way to really come up with new ideas and come up with new ways of writing music… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I haven't really ever seen a big budget Hollywood film with African music. Most of the time, it's just Hollywood's perception of… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
So when I'm listening to music, I'm listening to a lot of hip-hop to be inspired and to hear new things. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
Growing up in Sweden, musical education is something really special. There are music schools everywhere, and the education is very advanced. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I need to study more. I need to educate myself more - and not just in music, in everything - but especially… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I'm always trying to experiment and come up with new palettes of sound and new combinations of music that you haven't really… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
In western classical music with an orchestra, you focus the orchestra on melodies and harmony. In African music, the biggest focus is… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
For the score of 'Black Panther,' the heart and soul came from immersing myself in the rich musical history of the griots… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I traveled to a library in South Africa called ILAM (International Library of African Music), which has a collection of about 500… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I would say that 'Creed' has a lot more music in it. It's 60 minutes of music, while 'Fruitvale' had about a… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
It was very challenging, trying to add an orchestra on top of these traditional African rhythms, because as soon as you add… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I think with everything I do, I'm trying to just come up with new ways of creating music and mixing styles together.… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I was drawn to West Africa. I did listen to a bunch of different styles of African music, and there was something… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I've worked with Childish Gambino for so long, so I've learned that from those producing skills - how to really produce music… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
If you make modern rap music, how do you write without ripping off anyone else? It's just about having a distinct voice… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
Music in Africa is perceived so differently than Western classical music - it's language and storytelling. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
As a kid growing up in Sweden loving American music, I always dreamt of migrating here and working with brilliant artists like… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I'd say for a film composer, 'Star Wars' is kind of like the holy grail of film music. It's probably the best… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I just want to say, creating music with Childish Gambino has been one of the greatest joys of my life. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
So much music in Africa was created for specific moments, written for rituals or for a funeral or for challenges, thousands of… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
Needless to say, when I work on a film, it's mostly just me alone in my room just waiting to present the… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
One of the first things I want do when I start writing music for a film is to create its own sound… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
Normally when you write for an orchestra, you think about melody and harmony and countermelody. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I think to try to make new music and new ideas, you have to push the boundaries of existing music. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
Growing up, I was listening to a lot of Metallica, a lot of instrumental guitar music because I started out as a… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
Any time I get a chance to work with artists that make me inspired and learn new stuff about music - every… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I was able to learn a new language - a new musical language is learning a new language, because it's so extremely… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
Any time you have the chance to celebrate something with your closest best friends, it's very special. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I'm always trying to experiment and come up with new palettes of sound and new combinations of music that you haven't really seen or… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I think the more you know people and the more you get to know artists, the better you can collaborate. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
Music in Africa is perceived so differently than Western classical music - it's language and storytelling. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I would love to do more superhero work; as a young film composer, that is one of the things you dream of. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I think in 'Rocky IV' there are three montages with three five-minute songs, which is insane. You can't do that today. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I need to study more. I need to educate myself more - and not just in music, in everything - but especially in music… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
Words fail to express how surreal and humbling it feels to be invited into the 'Star Wars' universe. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I'd say for a film composer, 'Star Wars' is kind of like the holy grail of film music. It's probably the best film music… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
So when I'm listening to music, I'm listening to a lot of hip-hop to be inspired and to hear new things. — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
