Interview: Jóhann Jóhannsson (The Theory of Everything)

Christopher Coleman talks with composer Jóhann Jóhannsson about Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominated score for THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING. Jóhannsson shares his reaction to finding out about his Golden Globe nomination, his thoughts on some of the other scores nominated, his involvement in the production of the soundtrack and how the voicebox voiceover of Stephen Hawking effected the score.

Episode Highlights

00:00 — Introduction to Johann Johannsson

02:00 — Finding out about the Golden Globe Nomination

04:33 — Becoming a part of "Everything"

06:44 — Coming on to the project later

09:38 — Surprisingly Warm

11:40 — Progression and Digression

13:52 — Putting the soundtrack together

16:56 — Fans reaction to film music

19:27 — The voicebox challenge

Music Selections

00:00 — Cambridge 1963 (The Theory of Everything) by Johan Johannsson

01:49 — Rowing (The Theory of Everything) by Johan Johannsson

09:12 — The Wedding (The Theory of Everything) by Johan Johannsson

12:29 — Collapsing Inward (The Theory of Everything) by Johan Johannsson

14:26 — Rowing [Alternate Version] (The Theory of Everything) by Johan Johannsson

15:38 — Domestic Pressures (The Theory of Everything) by Johan Johannsson

18:52 — Prisoners (Prisoners) by Johan Johannsson

22:00 — The Theory of Everything (The Theory of Everything) by Johan Johannsson

Notes:

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