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Synchrotones’ Soundtrack Awards 2024

It’s that time of the year again. Grab your popcorn, a stiff drink, sit down and marvel at Synchrotones’ favourite scores of the year.

These are the scores that I enjoyed most for some reason or another.

Not gonna lie… I think it’s been a tough year. There have been plenty of scores that I enjoyed, far more that I didn’t, and really only a handful that I thought were magnificent.

Brace yourselves, here we go.

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Flint: Treasure of Oblivion (Winifred Phillips)

Assisted by his friend Billy Bones and his crew, Captain Flint sets sail for a mysterious treasure. If the call of the unknown galvanizes him, he doesn’t yet suspect this adventure will set him free. The videogame Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is set in a pirate world bordering on fantasy, with comic-book styled narration and tactical turn-based combat. The game has received mixed reviews, but is praised for its visuals and interesting concepts regarding the gameplay.

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The Brutalist (Daniel Blumberg)

The Brutalist is a 3-and-a-half hour long drama telling the story of fictional László Tóth, a Hungarian-born Jewish architect who survives the Holocaust and emigrates to the United States, where he struggles to achieve the American Dream until a wealthy client changes his life. Directed by Brady Corbet (Vox Lux), its cast includes Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce. Whilst there are real-life László Tóths, it’s worth noting that this film is about a fictional character.

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