Since before there was audible dialogue in films, music has played an essential role in the storytelling process, providing the necessary atmosphere to enhance mood and intensify emotional impact. Critical in this marrying of mediums is the collaboration between directors, composers and music selectors — on today’s episode, we celebrate these important figures. We’ll hear from Werner Herzog, one of the greatest living filmmakers and man behind countless cult classics and enriching documentaries, on the important role music has played in his nearly five decades in filmmaking, and from Belgian-born, LA-based cinematographer Danny Hiele, on his work with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Marilyn Manson, Skrillex and Frank Ocean.
