Daniel Blumberg has received Best Original Score, for The Brutalist, on the 2025 Academy Awards. The previous Yuck frontman accepted his trophy from Mark Hamill at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. “Thanks to the Academy and everybody who watched the movie and honored the work. It means quite a bit to be acknowledged like this,” Blumberg stated. “I’ve been an artist for 20 years now, since I used to be a youngster. Once I met Brady, I discovered my creative soulmate. For him to belief me on this work and to develop alongside him has been so particular. Thanks, Brady. I really like you. I need to thank my collaborators, my co-producer Peter Walsh, and the artists who performed on the rating. The sounds you hear on The Brutalist are made by a bunch of hardworking, radical musicians who’ve been making uncompromising music for a few years. I’m accepting this award on behalf of them, too.”
That is Blumberg’s first Oscars win and first nomination. He beat out Volker Bertelmann (Conclave) Clément Ducol and Camille (Emilia Pérez), John Powell and Stephen Schwartz (Depraved) and Kris Bowers (The Wild Robotic). Final yr, Ludwig Göransson and his Oppenheimer rating took home the trophy.
The Brutalist additionally received Greatest Cinematography at tonight’s ceremony, and remains to be up for Greatest Image, Greatest Director, and Greatest Actor. The 2025 Academy Awards have to this point featured a performance from Depraved co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who sang a collection of Wizard of Oz-inspired numbers, and a James Bond tribute courtesy of Blackpink’s Lisa, Doja Cat, and Raye. Earlier within the evening, French songwriting duo Clément Ducol and Camille received Best Original Song for “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez.
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