Jed Kurzel Archives - The Film Scorer

Empty and barren black and red movie poster for macbeth by Andrew Kwan

While Macbeth has undergone many iterations, Justin Kurzel’s 2015 film is the rare version that emphasizes the daunting nature of the Scottish landscape. Jed Kurzel’s score tries to bring this landscape to life and, in doing so, creates a particularly […]

Colorful, surreal movie poster for Knife + Heart

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Best Film Scores of March 2019

April 23, 2019December 17, 2023

Danny Elfman’s score for Dumbo continues his trademark ominous yet whimsical style. Elfman manages to expertly create a dark score while keeping it kid appropriate and positive, all without the overabundance of memorable melodies more common in his earlier works. […]