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Creed: Original Motion Picture Score - Ludwig Göransson

Creed: Original Motion Picture Score

Ludwig Göransson

2015

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The album "Creed: Original Motion Picture Score" is the soundtrack album composed by Ludwig Göransson for the 2015 film *Creed*. It was released on November 20, 2015, through WaterTower Music. The score was recorded at Warner Bros. Studios with a 100-piece orchestra and a 24-piece choir. Göransson's score pays homage to previous *Rocky* films by Bill Conti, incorporating a new anthem for Adonis Creed while blending his hip-hop background to create a modern sound. The score is a blend of classical, jazz, rap, and hip-hop styles. Göransson incorporated sounds collected from boxing gyms, such as jump ropes, breathing, sparring, and speed bag hits, to create beats and rhythms that formed the skeleton of the score. Some versions of the album included film dialogue, which was later removed in the "Composer's Cut" released on vinyl. This "Composer's Cut," compiled by Göransson, also featured four previously unreleased bonus tracks.

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Recorded at Warner Bros. Studios with a 100-piece orchestra and a 24-piece choir.

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Ludwig Göransson's score for *Creed* is significant for its blend of traditional orchestral elements with modern hip-hop influences, creating a unique sound that honors the *Rocky* legacy while establishing its own identity. The score defined Ludwig's style--hip, groovy, cleverly layered and experimental hybrid scores, yet rooted in a strong and instantly-memorable melodic base. It received positive critical attention for updating and revitalizing the *Rocky* franchise for contemporary audiences. The score is considered a powerful orchestral work built around a central anthem reminiscent of Bill Conti's style, enhanced with R&B and hip-hop rhythms. Göransson's work on *Creed* helped establish him as a composer to watch in Hollywood, leading to further success with films like *Black Panther* and *Tenet*.

Ludwig Göransson also made a cameo in *Creed* as one of the members of Bianca's band.

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