Ep. 12 - Wendy Carlos' 'The Shining'
Film Music Fridays
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Documentary, Music, 21-Jun-2019
In this week’s episode, Justin talks about Wendy Carlos’ eerie and haunting synth score to the Kubrick masterpiece, The Shining, which would be the second collaboration between Kubrick/Carlos. How does the use of this synth create a sense of dread? How would that compare to a melodic and symphonic theme in one of the most iconic scenes in the film? Watch the episode to find out and watch the scene!
Where to watch: https://letterboxd.com/film/the-shining/
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