Thomas Dolby Analyzes the Oscar Music Nominees

Variety: At the turn of the 21st century, movie scoring is continually evolving. There’s still a place for big orchestras, sure, but musical trends such as minimalism, hip-hop, jazz and EDM are changing the ways filmmakers use music to enhance drama and emotion. Storytelling has become more non-linear, while audiences are more savvy and don’t like being told what to feel.