As the A24 logo appears on screen the sound of ocean waves and Boris Gardiner’s soulful 1973 “Every N***r is a Star” comes on the soundtrack. The film then cuts to Juan (Mahershala Ali) pulling onto a quiet, brightly colored residential street in the hot mid-day sun. In a continuous shot, Juan gets out of his car to survey the drug corner he controls. As he converses with one of his dealers and an addict looking to score, the camera swirls around the three men, who fall in and out of frame.
From a narrative standpoint, we are grounded in Juan’s power and control over this patch of Miami, while seeing glimpses of his compassion that will make him the father figure to the film’s protagonist, Chiron. However, that use of sound, movement, light, and color also introduces us to the world of “Moonlight.” Sound and character ground us in the familiar,...
From a narrative standpoint, we are grounded in Juan’s power and control over this patch of Miami, while seeing glimpses of his compassion that will make him the father figure to the film’s protagonist, Chiron. However, that use of sound, movement, light, and color also introduces us to the world of “Moonlight.” Sound and character ground us in the familiar,...
- 2/9/2017
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Since its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival earlier this year, Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” has garnered widespread critical acclaim and has grossed over $3 million. The film follows the life of Chiron from childhood to early adulthood as he struggles with his environment and his budding sexuality. Though its performances and Jenkins’ direction have received much attention, the film’s score and soundtrack are worthy of notice as well. Watch a montage below from A24 featuring clips from “Moonlight” and a selection of songs from the film, including “Classic Man” by Jidenna (feat. Roman GianArthur), “Boris Gardiner’s “Every N****r is a Star” and Goodie Mob’s “Cell Therapy.”
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- 11/8/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” is a beautifully made drama that explores the life of a young man’s struggles, told across three defining chapters of his life, as he grapples with his sexuality and broken family. The movie premiered at this year’s Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals to critical acclaim. To accompany the film’s moving story, Nicholas Britell composed a hypnotic and emotional score, that you can listen to below.
The “Moonlight” soundtrack features 18 original composition from the award-winning pianist, as well as songs by Goodie Mob, Boris Gardiner, Barbara Lewis and a piece by Mozart as featured in the movie. The album was released digitally on October 21, with the hardcopy to be made available on November 25, and a vinyl release in the works.
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The “Moonlight” soundtrack features 18 original composition from the award-winning pianist, as well as songs by Goodie Mob, Boris Gardiner, Barbara Lewis and a piece by Mozart as featured in the movie. The album was released digitally on October 21, with the hardcopy to be made available on November 25, and a vinyl release in the works.
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- 10/29/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
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