Composer Nicholas Britell and the Music of If Beale Street Could Talk

Veteran music writer Jon Burlingame chats with Oscar nominated Composer Nicholas Britell about his recent work on, "If Beale Street Could Talk" and the organic process of collaborating with the director Barry Jenkins on the film’s lush and evocative score.

[ShonTolliverMusic]

Due to fertility issues my wife and I were fortunate enough to plan and prepare for our baby girls birth in this world. We played this soundtrack while she was in the womb. And when she was born, the first song she ever heard was Agape. We played it that night in the hospital. And I can remember the warmth of that room like it was yesterday.

[craveyounow]

Finally, I can see the face one of my new favorite composers aside from Hans Zimmer. Thanks Nicholas, your music make my days better.

[kisslena]

That chord is spiritual and healing.
Agape is fitting.
😘

[MUPP]

This is the most exquisitely beautiful evocative music I have heard in years. Just stunning.

[trishboogie]

The way I love this music! I could cry from the first chords. 😢

[tristanlyman]

The piano + plus the horn just fits so well together

[KindellArmstrong]

If he played this for me, I would marry him on the spot. The compassion and tenderness of the song ‘Agape’ you just know he is a good man.

[amirahkane-waheed]

This score is the most beautiful piece of work.

[Epicurean]

I'm coming from AGAPE... And I'm truly obsessed... I'm so happy to see the face behind this Masterpiece ❤️

[stevenwoodham]

A highly intelligent conversation about music, composition, film and the process of creating a uniquely collaborative effort. Bravo!

[birg]

I am in love with a man who has been falsely incarcerated for 9 years.

This beautifully heart breaking piece is the soundtrack to my heart. As soon as I hear the first few notes my soul begins to weep.I had no idea what IBSCT was going to be about love and injustice or else I would not have watched bc of my personal experience. I am so glad I watched however I could never watch it again. I sobbed so hard watching it thinking of the man I am so deeply in love with. Love and pain. Pain and love.

[goldenrosecomet]

I have Agape on repeat. Phenomenal work!

[jung]

08:50 This is the composer philosophy is all revealed making the lovely musicc, key idea / motif

[remi]

Nicholas Britell has the gentlest smile ever

[dani]

I have written poems to your music, thank you!!!

[naikekasongo]

Just a stunning work!! Bravo Nicholas Britell

[kimr.]

Music is feelings all wrapped up in a giant bow. Such a gift that is shared to Us. 🕊❤️

[kyzeepowell]

This score is Amazing!!! So moving and filled with Love and other emotions. Thank You Nicholas for creating such a beautiful piece of Art.

[verity]

i never watch the movie, but heard Agape. my God it is genius

[abhiget]

I'm waiting for the Netflix release of this movie and to get fully immerse in to his masterpiece art work.