Music in Africa is perceived so differently than Western classical music - it's language and storytelling. — Ludwig Goransson Africa Copy Share Image
If you're a film composer, you have the music tell the story of the character. — Ludwig Goransson Character 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 Comic Copy Share Image
Something I grew up with is John Williams, of course, with 'Indiana Jones' and 'Star Wars.' — 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
It definitely feels like I'm living a dream, but I try not to pinch myself because I don't want to wake up. — Ludwig Goransson Dream Copy Share Image
Chance The Rapper is a person who really knows what he wants. — Ludwig Goransson Chance 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
My starting point is always to read a script and have a conversation with the director about what their vision is, and… — Ludwig Goransson Communication 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 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
So much music in Africa was created for specific moments, written for rituals or for a funeral or for challenges, thousands of… — Ludwig Goransson Challenges Copy Share Image
When I'm by myself - composing or writing film scores - it's very lonely. I'm just sitting by myself in the studio. — Ludwig Goransson Film 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 African music Copy Share Image
Travelling is a key part of my life. It keeps me inspired, takes me to new places, introduces me to new sounds,… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
At USC, when I studied film scoring my first year, one of my first friends that I met was Ryan Coogler. He… — 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
Any time I get a chance to work with artists that make me inspired and learn new stuff about music - every… — Ludwig Goransson Art 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 Growing up 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 was drawn to West Africa. I did listen to a bunch of different styles of African music, and there was something… — Ludwig Goransson African music Copy Share Image
The first time I experimented with sound design was on 'Fruitvale Station,' where I recorded the BART train and manipulated it. — Ludwig Goransson Design 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 Music 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 Creating 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 was able to learn a new language - a new musical language is learning a new language, because it's so extremely… — Ludwig Goransson African music Copy Share Image
