Hot off its Oscar win, the boys discuss the structures, techniques, and collaborations culminating in 2024’s Best Original Score.

Ev's score: 9.5 / Al's score: 9.3 / Ky's score: 9.3

Musical term: Tone Cluster

Instrumental Instrument: Prepared piano

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00:00 Post-Academy Awards Recap

00:22 Unexpected Wins and Highlights

00:44 The Brutalist: A Deep Dive

01:35 Emotional Connections and Personal Stories02:17 Composer Spotlight: Daniel Bloomberg

02:53 Filmmaking on a Budget

03:24 Live Music on Set

06:46 Intermission Insights

08:36 Musical Analysis and Themes

19:48 Architecture and Brutalism

23:02 Final Thoughts and Ratings

27:59 Closing Remarks