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Composer's Guitar Journey: From Sweden to Oscars
16 Mar
Summary
- Ludwig Göransson accepted an Oscar for Best Original Score.
- His father's love for blues music inspired a lifelong passion.
- Music led Göransson from Sweden to the United States and his career.
Ludwig Göransson recently accepted an Oscar for Best Original Score, highlighting the profound impact of music from a young age. He shared how his father's life was transformed by John Lee Hooker's blues album, inspiring a lifelong devotion to music.
This passion was passed to Göransson, who received his first guitar at seven. The instrument became his everything, a gateway that facilitated his move to the United States. It was this musical path that eventually led to a collaboration with acclaimed storyteller Ryan Coogler.
Separately, in 2025, Daniel Blumberg received the Best Original Score award for his work on Brady Corbet's extensive architectural drama, 'The Brutalist.' Blumberg, formerly of the indie rock group Yuck, has since transitioned into film scoring.
