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Composing the Score for Wicked with John Powell

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An Emmy®-winning composer behind the scores of over 70 feature films, John Powell is a legend among film composers.

Hear how he collaborated with music composer Stephen Schwartz to create the score for the film—which was already brimming with timeless music from the Broadway show.

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20 Comments

@K4Cubing 1 year ago

6:30 "I've terrible ADD so I get real bored so I immediately change the key"
Literally the most relatable thing I've heard all day 💀

@ty_ciccotelli 1 year ago

The mug for The Onion is the mark of all the best composers.

@MattHawkenMusic 1 year ago

7:45 When your composer scrolls the Pro Tools session in time with the track, you know you've hired the right person.

@temporamen 1 year ago

I didn't know it was John Powell who did the score. I will never forget him from HTTYD, good stuff.

@QJones-tn5yg 1 year ago

Wicked was lucky to have you John, really makes the music a movie rather than a musical only

@gurumajuindonesia 1 year ago

My Mac would immediately shut down if I had that many tracks. Incidentally, that is an amazing score, sir!

@MarkvanBeelen 1 year ago

Him explaining that particular moment she jumps through the window during the buildup to the climax (most of us know) to then fake out into silence. Just like in the movie theatre I was sitting on the edge of my seat, holding my breath. And then hearing his choir score gently transition back into the climatic buildup. It’s just so well done. So careful, so respectful. I have tears in my eyes just by listening to it. I hope at some point they’ll release a full score soundtrack.

@loganlane 1 year ago

8:50 - this whole section CRUSHED. It made the entire build up to Elphaba flying REALLY work

@DJLA 1 year ago

Absolute legend. John is such an inspiration!

@David.4.Peace.in.Palestine 1 year ago

4:31 I remember hearing this part in the theater for the first time. you do a fantastic job of not spoiling the tension throughout the movie. Makes the songs feel much longer, more built up emotions.

@MrSoundtracksGalore 1 year ago

I love that he made the end of the song into like a John Williams-esque grand finale thing

@courteneydaniels 1 year ago (edited)

Having a choral moment to match the purity of Elphaba’s heart🥺

@alanscopp1114 1 year ago

I just love looking ‘behind the curtain’ to see how “Wicked” came together. Such an enormous undertaking and it all came together so beautifully. I truly think the film is a masterpiece. I haven’t had such a satisfy film experience in a long time. Thanks to all who had a part. Everyone’s skills and dedication paid off in a big way.

@sdoowramaj 1 year ago

Great job John! I really appreciated the way the score incorporated themes from the main songs. I've been in love with Wicked since I saw it on broadway 20 years ago. The cues had a HUGE emotional impact on the way that viewed the film. Cheers!

@JoshDSmith-wn1bg 1 year ago

I hope the score will eventually get a CD release!

@Matanel89 1 year ago

Best composer of out time!!

@AstroComposerKarE 1 year ago

Way to go! I knew nothing about the film/story and was so blown away by the experience especially the Defining Gravity bit. I was totally blown away by the emotional impact of the score and film! I loved it and am not a broadway musical fan!