Released on February 1, 2025, Nick Norton-Smith’s original soundtrack for My Dead Body accompanies one of the most unique and emotional documentaries in recent years. The Channel 4 film follows the story of Toni Crews, a young mother who passed away from cancer and made the rare decision to donate her body to medical science, allowing her journey to continue in a way few have witnessed before.
Scoring a documentary of this nature required restraint, and Norton-Smith delivers a soundtrack that supports the film without overwhelming it. The music flows naturally, avoiding anything overly sentimental while still carrying weight. Gentle harmonic shifts and evolving themes give the score a sense of movement, mirroring the film’s balance between science and personal storytelling.
Throughout, Norton-Smith uses carefully crafted instrumentation to keep the focus on Toni’s story, never forcing emotion but letting it unfold at its own pace. The result is a soundtrack that feels reflective and respectful—designed to complement the film rather than define it.
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