How 'Oppenheimer' Oscar Winning Composer Ludwig Göransson Created 'Can You Hear The Music?'

Join us in the studio with composer Ludwig Göransson as he breaks down the song "Can You Hear the Music?" from Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." Hear how he created the different elements that combine into an unforgettable soundscape of emotion for J. Robert Oppenheimer and the making of the Atomic Bomb.

[JakeHageman]

Can You Hear the Music deserves its own Oscar. Unbelievable piece of music.

[leeda]

Every single one of those string players are absolute BEASTS for being able to adapt to the ever-changing clicker tempo, the amount of talent involved is insane.

[Chrismontt]

The Mandalorian, Black Panther, Tenet and now Oppenheimer he is just getting started !!!

[enterprebirb]

This song feels like a chain reaction, the tempo gradually increasing feels like the atoms splitting and releasing neutrons, which split more atoms, releasing more neutrons and so on. Perfect for this movie and a delight to listen to.

[Lunay]

I like how he can almost barely explain himself on how he wrote this. Like it just came to mind and went with the flow

[DhrithikRaj]

Watching this film in the theatres, I think it's safe to say that music really kept me stuck to the screen.

[YourDadYoda]

We are witnessing one of the new greatest composers of our time

[KrakenEyeGaming]

Genuinely thought Ludwig Göransson was like an 80 year old master. I didn’t expect him to be so young

[itsx_]

the fact that ludwig and the musicians did all this without film is incredible. only info they had was the script of the movie. incredible!!

[ngonzale]

It's the score of the year. It has to win the Oscar. The music is as important to the film as John Williams' music was for Star Wars or ET. You cannot imagine the film without it.

[life-x]

I dont know if people who arent super familiar with playing and recording an instrument understand how insane this score is for live musicians. This is really a one-of-a-kind score.

[avivshuker]

As an aspiring composer, I love the fact that we actually get a glimpse inside some of his DAW projects for this movie, it's so kind of him and really inspiring.
Also, he gave some really great tips throughout the video.
Fantastic soundtrack!

[Génesis-hi]

Serena also deserves an oscar, from what he states she also spent hours trying to figure out the melody and that metronome idea was genius for the violinists to play the piece

[jeremybernstein]

You have to be able to appreciate Nolan for what could otherwise be completely overlooked: the fact that he puts 100% trust in the composer to do their work. No expectation, other than one suggestion- faith in the artist’s expression and that’s that.

[ParischneiderMUSIC]

Ludwig is so down to earth and inspiring to me. 'Can You Hear The Music?' is seriously the next big score just like the Interstellar theme.

[Lfz_music]

This guy is insane, from redbone to the mandalorian and then Oppenheimer and tenet. He’s a genius!

[ryanbard]

Music aside, I love how Göransson communicates his process. There’s an easy warmth and passion to his delivery. Everything is directly stated while also conveying total emotional clarity. His hand communication expresses those ideas even more clearly without being any kind of distraction. I say all this, because I really hope he does some teaching or at least some serious mentoring at some point (if he hasn’t already). He’d be the kind of music teacher you couldn’t help but learn from. Learning theory from him would be a joy.

Musically speaking, this score is such an incredible achievement. It’s chilling, triumphant and even frightening at times. It inspires constant anticipation in the audience and surrounds them in wonder and awe. It gives such immense gravitas to the film.

What a talent! And those violinists! Bravo!

[thrhzpt]

him and nicholas britell are consistently knocking it out of the park. amazing talent

[benamk]

I float every time I hear Can You Hear The Music it makes me feel like I can accomplish anything

[JoeDiducaPhotography]

That click thing, the change in tempos 1 bar BEFORE it actually happens is INSANE!!! Brilliant.