Composer

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Justin Hurwitz

Genre

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Film

Compose Date

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2016

Average_duration

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45:47

La La Land is a 2016 American musical romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. The film premiered on August 31, 2016, at the Venice Film Festival and was released in the United States on December 9, 2016. The film is divided into six movements, each of which is marked by a different season and a different color palette. The first movement, "Winter," introduces the two main characters, Mia and Sebastian, and establishes the setting of Los Angeles. The second movement, "Spring," sees Mia and Sebastian falling in love and pursuing their dreams. The third movement, "Summer," shows the couple struggling to balance their relationship with their careers. The fourth movement, "Fall," sees their relationship falling apart as they pursue their individual goals. The fifth movement, "Winter (Epilogue)," shows Mia and Sebastian reuniting and reflecting on their relationship. The music for La La Land was composed by Justin Hurwitz, who also wrote the score for Chazelle's previous film, Whiplash. The soundtrack features a mix of original songs and instrumental pieces, with lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The songs are performed by the film's stars, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, as well as by John Legend. The music of La La Land is characterized by its blend of traditional musical theater styles with modern pop and jazz influences. The songs are catchy and memorable, with lyrics that reflect the film's themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of dreams. The instrumental pieces are lush and romantic, with a strong emphasis on piano and strings. Overall, La La Land is a visually stunning and musically rich film that pays homage to classic Hollywood musicals while also bringing a fresh and modern perspective to the genre. The film's soundtrack is a standout feature, with Justin Hurwitz's music perfectly capturing the film's emotional highs and lows.

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