The Sound of Rocketman

In this episode we catch up with the picture editor and sound team behind the Elton John biopic Rocketman to discuss the film’s unique blend of pre-recorded music, live singing on set, and post-recorded songs. The team unpacks numerous musical sequences in the film, including the famous Troubadour concert featuring the song “Crocodile Rock,” and the collaboration with music producer Giles Martin to create the film’s signature sound. Danny Sheehan, Supervising sound editor Matthew Collinge, Supervising sound editor & re-recording mixer Mike Prestwood Smith, Re-recording mixer Chris Dickens, Film editor