Christopher Nolan explains why he and composer Ludwig Göransson took the orchestra off the table for his latest film, The Odyssey. From ancient instruments like the aulos and lyre, to synthesisers and
26 years ago, Jonathan Ross on the BBC "Film" show he had taken over from the great Barry Norman, recommended one episode that those watching should check out this little indy movie "Memento" by relatively new film maker Christopher Nolan. I went out and saw it at the Cinema a few days later. This interview feels so full circle to me.
Ludwig’s score is incredible, and I definitely understand the vision of not using romantic instruments.. my only gripe is, the synth took me out more than strings would have, and in my opinion some epic strings/brass would’ve added so much in certain moments. Just my opinion.
Nolan's imagery of "music as a sauce" had me in stitches. "Darling, what's the best thing to go with a sword and sandals epic, salt and sauce, or salt and vinegar?"
No spoilers for the film but there’s a significant monologue Odysseus has in the film and the music that plays over just doubles the emotional impact of it, amazing what Göransson could come up with given the instruments he was limited to to give the music an earthy feel.
Jonathan Ross is showing that there are levels to the interviewing game.
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