How Blues Music Inspired Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler on SINNERS

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.comShop our Prox Recs at Bookshop.orgWatch/Listen to IN PROXIMITY on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, SpotifyFollow 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 RecsIn Proximity is a production of Proximity MediaDirector: Paola MardoExecutive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola MardoFilm Score, Theme Song, and Additional Music: Ludwig GöranssonVideo Producer: Bianca CatbaganDirector of Photography: Andrea WalterAssociate Producer: Celine MendiolaVideo Editors: Bianca Catbagan and Andrea WalterAudio Editors: Cedric Wilson, Judybelle CamangyanSound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken NanaSound Recordist: Marcelo de OliveiraGaffer: Chris Boulos|Key Grip: Kevin “Chui” ChiuProduction Assistant: Isabella MillerDesign and Social Media: Alexandria SantanaProduction Intern: Faith Wang