Inside the Score : Wakanda Forever- The Silly Nerdy & Wordy Pod

21/05/2025 24 min Episodio 64

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In this episode, I explore Ludwig Göransson’s WakandaForever score—how it blends African rhythms, orchestral music, and emotionto build on Black Panther's legacy.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Wakanda Forever's Music04:48 The Collaboration of Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Göransson07:36 Exploring Traditional Instruments in Nigeria09:58 The Influence of Contemporary Artists12:32 Musical Journey to Mexico15:06 Recording at Abbey Road Studios17:28 Final Thoughts and Reflections#WakandaForever#BlackPanther #Ludwig#Ryan Coogler#Lagos Nigera | #Mexico | #Senegal | # LondonMedia by Pond5London flag provided by Pixbay -- https://pixabay.com/vectors/flag-country-england-1040592/Nigeran, Mexican & Senegal flags provided by https://flagpedia.net/Musicalhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm3234869/instrument images featured in this episode are sourced fromroyalty free images via RiversideDisney Plus - Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda ForeverTakeawaysRyan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson have a long standing collaborationThe music of 'Wakanda Forever' incorporates traditional instruments & musicians from Nigeria, and MexicoLudwig traveled to Lagos to work with local artistsThe death whistle is a notable instrument used in a key moment in the filmRecorded at Abbey Road Studios involved a 100 -piece orchestra

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