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Soundtracking with Edith Bowman

Edith Bowman
Music
Netflix
Film Scoring
Music Composition
Wicked
Film Music
28 Years Later
Mission Impossible: the Final Reckoning
Steve
Music In Film
World War II
Sound Design
Kate Winslet
Hans Zimmer
Vocal Coaching
Cynthia Erivo
Ariana Grande
Timothée Chalamet
Peaky Blinders
Star Wars

In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The music chosen by our guests is woven into the interview and used alongside clips from their films.

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In the second of our Soundtracking episodes this fine autumn Monday, Edith is joined by Guitarricadelafuente, one of the stars of the critically-acclaimed and already multi-award-winning La Bola Negra. Though he's forged a career as a hugely successf... more

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is director James Watkins, who joins Edith to discuss his body-horror / romance / revenge-thriller, Clayface. Clayface is the third outing for the DCU, which is overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran. It stars Tom R... more

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the inimitable writer/director Martin McDonagh, who joins Edith to discuss his latest movie Wild Horse Nine, recorded live at Everyman King's Cross as part of our Soundtracking Film Club in partnership with Range ... more

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are co-writers and directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson and composer Anna Meredith, who join me to discuss their collaboration on Wicker. Wicker is a comedy folk fantasy, in which a fisherwoman commissio... more

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Recent Guests

James Watkins
Film director and screenwriter
Episode: 640: James Watkins On The Music Of Clayface
Anna Meredith
Composer of the score for Wicker.
Episode: 638: Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson & Anna Meredith On The Score For Wicker
Eleanor Wilson
Co-writer and co-director of Wicker.
Episode: 638: Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson & Anna Meredith On The Score For Wicker
Alex Huston Fischer
Co-writer and co-director of Wicker.
Episode: 638: Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson & Anna Meredith On The Score For Wicker
Ashley Walters
Actor, musician and director making his feature directorial debut with Animol
Episode: 637: Ashley Walters On His Directorial Debut Feature, Animol
Adam Randall
Director of all six episodes of Slow Horses season six.
Episode: 636: Director Adam Randall On The Music Of Slow Horses
Travis Knight
Film director and stop-motion animator
LAIKA
Episode: 635: Travis Knight & Dario Marianelli
Dario Marianelli
Film composer
Episode: 635: Travis Knight & Dario Marianelli
Florence Pugh
Actor and producer on East Of Eden
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Episode: 634: Zoe Kazan, Florence Pugh & Composer Laura Karpman On The Music Of East Of Eden

Host

Edith Bowman
Host of Soundtracking, a long-running interview series centered on music in film and television.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Bästa podden

    Rolig och bra intervjuer om film serier eller skådespelare varierad Fantastiskt bra program Edith gör avsnitten superkul .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    petdun
    Swedena month ago
  • I love this podcast

    I am obsessed with beautiful compositional scores in films so imagine my delight to discover this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spinxoadelaide
    Australia9 months ago
  • Infuriated by thoughtless spoiler

    I listened to the episode on 28 years later :The Bone Temple. Edith gave away a massive spoiler about the end of the film. It was obvious what and whom she was referring to. Totally spoiled it. Very disappointed 👎

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    1
    Picky Picky Lala
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Good Show!

    Good show, a lot of great research and good questions. Edith is a good interviewer but often gets in the way of the answers with hysterical laughter, often for seemingly no reason except for too much coffee perhaps. I could also do without the long intros prior to cutting to the guests, get on with it!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bcsquest
    United Statesa year ago
  • Rebecca Miller-Mr Scorsese

    The absolute best documentary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MMCate0
    Australiaa year ago

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Some episodes are criticized for lengthy intros or spoilers, but overall praise remains strong.
Audience often mentions how the show sparks interest in film music and new composers.
Listener feedback highlights deep research, engaging questions, and a calming host presence.

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Apple Podcasts
#69
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#228
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#83
Singapore/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#113
New Zealand/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#117
Norway/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#143
Finland/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

640: James Watkins On The Music Of Clayface
Q: Did you have an idea in your head in terms of instrumentation, or what you heard the score being like when you spoke to Volker?
Watkins gave Bertelmann emotional and character goals rather than prescribing instruments, then valued the composer's choices, including the strings and low strings that shaped the score.
640: James Watkins On The Music Of Clayface
Q: When you decide to be part of this universe and this world, how do you navigate what you want it to be for it to feel like it's your interpretation, it's got its own voice?
Watkins was drawn to the script's tragic, dark-fairy-tale story and wanted the film to stand on its own, focusing on Matt's point of view, body horror and relationship with Caitlin.
641: Musician Guitarricadelafuente Discusses His Acting Debut In La Bola Negra
Q: Did you know that you were going to be involved musically at any point?
The acting role and musical involvement came up at the same time. After a difficult scene, he composed a melody and lyrics that the directors used to shape the film's ending across its three timelines.
641: Musician Guitarricadelafuente Discusses His Acting Debut In La Bola Negra
Q: How was the story and the idea of you playing this character presented to you?
The filmmakers first discussed the play La Piedra Oscura and told him they wanted him to play Sebastián, before the film script had been written. He felt frightened because he had never acted, but trusted the directors' intuition.
638: Alex Huston Fischer, Eleanor Wilson & Anna Meredith On The Score For Wicker
Q: Why did you want to be part of it?
Meredith says the directors wanted bold music that could act as a character rather than remain in the background, giving her room to contribute a distinctive sound to the film.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Soundtracking

What is Soundtracking about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on how music shapes storytelling in film and television, featuring in-depth conversations with directors, actors, producers, and especially composers. Episodes explore scoring approaches, needle-drops, collaboration with directors, and the emotional work of music across a wide range of genres and projects. A standout quality is the host's ability to weave actual music clips into interviews, giving listeners immediate examples of how themes, motifs, and soundscapes function on screen. The roster of guests often includes renowned film and TV figures, rising composers, and soundtrack-focused creators, making this a go-to for anyone curious about the intersection of cinema, TV, and music. Potential sponsors or gues... more

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Recent guests on Soundtracking include:

1. James Watkins
2. Anna Meredith
3. Eleanor Wilson
4. Alex Huston Fischer
5. Ashley Walters
6. Adam Randall
7. Travis Knight
8. Dario Marianelli

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