Watch: A Loving Tribute to Icelandic Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson

“His way of doing it was not going to school, it was just going to the movies.” Deutsche Grammophon has released the full video tribute made in memory of beloved Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, who passed away in early 2018. This lovely short documentary was made to be included in the upcoming release of a collection called “Retrospective I”, a CD box set and hardcover book featuring Jóhannsson’s early work. Producer Áine Devaney and filmmaker Blair Alexander head to Iceland to discover Jóhann’s roots in Reykjavík, Iceland, interviewing his parents and friends / collaborators – including a record shop owner who talks about his unique sound. Jóhannsson is best known for his work composing scores for films including Prisoners, The 11th Hour, Sicario, Arrival, Mandy, and Mary Magdalene. Take a few minutes to watch this. ›››

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