Soundtracking: "Call Me By Your Name"

by Chris Feil
Luca Guadagnino has become one of our top cinematic sensualists, making films built to be felt in the mind, body, and soul. Music is one of the key tools in his arsenal, particularly for how he uses rock music in ways that feel unburdened by music video tactics. Call Me By Your Name is no exception, with both classical and more electronic music highlighting the internal struggle of its protagonist Elio.
The film begins with a John Adams composition, projecting a similar personality to what Elio thinks is expected of him...