Choreographing on a highway: The opening number
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Chasing the perfect sunset: Visuals and lighting
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Striking the right chord: Music and jazz
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The bittersweet ending: Reality versus fantasy
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Master of The magic of La La Land
diego Unlike most film musicals, several emotional songs were recorded live rather than pre-recorded.
No hand doubles: Ryan Gosling practiced piano for two hours a day, six days a week, to play every note himself.
diego The music and story of the film were conceived by two college roommates at Harvard.
A genre of music of African-American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and a strong, regular rhythm. In the movie La La Land, Ryan Gosling plays a pianist dedicated to preserving this genre.
Which classically trained musician and co-star admitted to being 'jealous' of Ryan Gosling's rapid piano progress?
Where did director Damien Chazelle and composer Justin Hurwitz first meet and begin collaborating?
How did composer Justin Hurwitz play the piano live during Emma Stone's emotional performance of 'Audition'?
Which legendary jazz artist does Sebastian frequently reference as his musical inspiration?
How many piano demo drafts did composer Justin Hurwitz write before finalizing the main theme 'City of Stars'?
Why did the filmmakers decide to record Emma Stone's vocals live on set for 'Audition'?