Storytelling in sound ft. Max Porter

Erland Cooper delves into the timeless power of storytelling, the myths, legends and imagined worlds that have shaped music across generations.

From sweeping film scores to evocative game soundtracks and modern classical works, he traces how composers translate narrative into sound. Featuring music from Nobuo Uematsu, Hania Rani and Thom Yorke, each piece unfolds like a chapter in a larger tale.

Joining Erland is author Max Porter, who shares the piece of music that brings him peace - from a composer who had an unfortunate encounter with an apple tree.

Produced by Connor Gani
A Reduced Listening production