About this episode
Composer and executive producer Ludwig Göransson spoke with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at his studio to talk about how the Delta blues and their family history inspired the film’s story and sound. They also break down the song “I Lied To You,” written by Ludwig and Raphael Saadiq, and performed by Miles Caton as Sammie in the film. Stay until the end for a special musical demonstration by Ludwig himself. SINNERS marks Ludwig’s fifth feature collaboration with Ryan Coogler, following BLACK PANTHER, CREED, and FRUITVALE STATION. A globally recognized composer and producer, Ludwig has earned multiple awards, including two Academy Awards for BLACK PANTHER and OPPENHEIMER. His film and TV credits include VENOM, THE MANDALORIAN, and TURNING RED. As a record producer and songwriter, he has collaborated with artists like Chance the Rapper, Adele, HAIM, and Childish Gambino. He is also a co-founder of Proximity Media. SINNERS is produced by Proximity Media and Warner Brothers. To hear the songs that inspired the SINNERS score and soundtrack, including artists discussed in this episode, listen here . Listen to the first episode of this special SINNERS series with Ryan Coogler and cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw here . Learn more and read the transcript at ProximityMedia.com Shop our Prox Recs at Bookshop.org Watch/Listen to IN PROXIMITY on YouTube , Apple Podcasts , Spotify Follow Proximity Media on Instagram , TikTok , ProximityMedia.com (02:19) Get Reel (07:44) Blues Music (22:22) Writing & Composing “I Lied To You” (32:17) The Hero Guitar (35:42) Prox Recs In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media Director: Paola Mardo Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo Film Score, Theme Song, and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson Video Producer: Bianca Catbagan Director of Photography: Andrea Walter Associate Producer: Celine Mendiola Video Editors: Bianca Catbagan and Andrea Walter Audio Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle Camangyan Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana Sound Recordist: Marcelo de Oliveira Gaffer: Chris Boulos| Key Grip: Kevin “Chui” Chiu Production Assistant: Isabella Miller Design and Social Media: Alexandria Santana Production Intern: Faith Wang