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Ludwig Göransson
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| Birth name | Ludwig Emil Tomas Göransson |
| Born | 1 September 1984 Linköping, Sweden |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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Ludwig Göransson (born September 1, 1984) is a talented Swedish musician, composer, songwriter, and record producer. He creates music for movies, TV shows, and popular songs. He has won many important awards for his work, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Grammy Awards.
Ludwig is known for working with famous artists like Childish Gambino, Adele, Rihanna, and Kendrick Lamar. He has also composed music for big movies like Black Panther and Oppenheimer, and TV series such as The Mandalorian.
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Who is Ludwig Göransson?
Ludwig Göransson is a creative force in the music world. He writes music that helps tell stories in films and TV shows. He also produces hit songs for some of the biggest names in music. His ability to blend different styles, from traditional African sounds to modern electronic beats, makes his work unique and exciting.
Early Life and Musical Start
Ludwig was born and grew up in Linköping, Sweden. His mother, Maria, is a florist from Poland, and his father, Tomas, is a guitar teacher from Sweden. He even has an older sister named Jessika. Interestingly, he was named after the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
He started learning music when he was very young. He later studied at the Royal College of Music, Stockholm in Sweden. In 2007, he moved to Los Angeles, USA, to study film and TV music at the University of Southern California. There, he met director Ryan Coogler. Ludwig composed music for Ryan's short film locks in 2009. This was the start of a long and successful partnership. After college, Ludwig worked as an assistant to another composer, learning even more about the film music industry. His first big opportunity came in 2009 when he became the composer for the TV comedy series Community.
Creating Music for Movies and TV
Ludwig's career in film and TV music really took off.
- First Films: In 2013, he worked with Ryan Coogler again on the drama Fruitvale Station, a powerful film inspired by true events. This film won several awards at festivals like Sundance and Cannes. He also composed for the movie We're the Millers that year.
- Superhero Scores: In 2018, Ludwig and Ryan Coogler teamed up for the superhero movie Black Panther. To create its unique sound, Ludwig traveled to Senegal to learn about traditional African music and instruments. He even included the voice of musician Baaba Maal in the score. His amazing work on Black Panther earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Score and a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. He later composed for the sequel, Wakanda Forever (2022), and co-wrote the song "Lift Me Up" for it, performed by Rihanna.
- Star Wars Universe: Since 2019, Ludwig has composed the music for the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, which is part of the Star Wars universe. His music for this show won him two Emmy Awards. He also composed the main theme for its spin-off series, The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022).
- Working with Christopher Nolan: Ludwig also worked with director Christopher Nolan on the mind-bending film Tenet (2020). Their second collaboration was on the critically acclaimed film Oppenheimer (2023). His score for Oppenheimer won him a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and his second Academy Award for Best Original Score.
- Other Notable Works: His other film scores include Creed (2015), Creed II (2018), Venom (2018), and the animated film Turning Red (2022). He also composed the music for Sinners (2025), his fifth collaboration with Coogler. He is also expected to compose for the upcoming films The Mandalorian and Grogu and The Odyssey, both set for release in 2026.
Producing Hit Songs
Besides film and TV, Ludwig is a successful record producer.
- Childish Gambino: In 2010, he started working with Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino. They have released four albums together, including Camp, Because the Internet, and "Awaken, My Love!". Ludwig produced and wrote many songs on these albums, drawing inspiration from the powerful sounds of the 1970s.
- "This Is America": In 2018, Ludwig co-produced Childish Gambino's hit song "This Is America". This song quickly became number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It won four Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
- Other Artists: Ludwig has also produced music for many other popular artists, such as Haim, Justin Timberlake, and Moses Sumney.
Family Life
Ludwig Göransson married American violinist Serena McKinney in 2018. They welcomed their first child in 2019 and now have two sons.
See also
- Music of Star Wars
- Music of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
