'Succession' Composer Breaks Down His Scoring Process in 'Moonlight,' 'The King' & More

Composer and pianist Nicholas Britell takes us through his scoring process using examples from 'Moonlight,' Battle of the Sexes' and 'The King.' He explains the different kinds of chords, their complexities, and the importance of a film's context in the process of composing a score. Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M ABOUT VANITY FAIR Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture. 'Succession' Composer Breaks Down His Scoring Process in 'Moonlight,' 'The King' & More

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