The folk scene is very middle class. The divide is huge': Jim Ghedi, the Sheffield singer bringing his doomy music to the movies

"Jim Ghedi recalls a moment at his mother's house when he jokingly suggested messaging a director about scoring a film, only to receive a message from Michael Sarnoski asking him to do just that."

"Ghedi's album Wasteland, a reflection of societal collapse, caught the attention of Sarnoski, leading to the unexpected film scoring opportunity despite Ghedi's lack of experience in that field."

"The finished score for The Death of Robin Hood is described by Ghedi as quite doomy, earthy, and dark, yet also light and orchestrated, showcasing his unique musical style."

"Despite moments of impostor syndrome, Ghedi recognized the significance of being chosen for the project, stating, 'I'm being asked for a reason.'"

Jim Ghedi received a message from director Michael Sarnoski, asking him to score the film The Death of Robin Hood after Ghedi jokingly suggested it. Ghedi's album Wasteland caught Sarnoski's attention. Despite having no prior film scoring experience, Ghedi connected with Sarnoski and created a score described as doomy yet orchestrated. He chose to remain in Sheffield instead of moving to LA, grappling with impostor syndrome but recognizing the significance of the opportunity.

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