Premiering on Wednesday, August 20, on Netflix in the U.S. is the BBC mini-series Happy Valley created by Sally Wainwright (Last Tango in Halifax) and starring Sarah Lancashire, Steve Pemberton, Siobhan Finneran, George Costigan and Joe Armstrong. The show’s original music is composed by Ben Foster (Torchwood, Hidding Kingdoms). Happy Valley centers around the personal and professional life of hardworking, dedicated policewoman in […]
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Weekly TV Music Roundup (August 17, 2014)
Posted: August 17, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Bear McCreary, Ben Foster, BoJack Horseman, Happy Valley, Intruders, Jesse Novak, Netflix, Syfy
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Alan Silvestri, David Arnold & Michael Price Win Emmy Awards
Posted: August 16, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alan Silvestri, David Arnold, Emmy Awards, Michael Price
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were handed out this afternoon at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. Alan Silvestri won his first two Emmy Awards for both his score and his main titles theme music from Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. David Arnold and Michael Price were honored with their first Emmy for […]
UNKLE’s James Lavelle Scoring Paul Bettany’s ‘Shelter’
Posted: August 16, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: James Lavelle, Paul Bettany, Shelter
James Lavelle has composed the music for the upcoming drama Shelter. The film marks the directorial debut of actor Paul Bettany and stars Jennifer Connelly and Anthony Mackie. The movie follows two people from very different worlds who find strength and solace in each other while being homeless on the streets of New York. Bettany […]
SCL Hosts Reception for Music Emmy Nominees
Posted: August 16, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Bear McCreary, Danielle Luppi, Emmy Awards, James Levine, Jeff Beal, Jeff Russo, Ramin Djawadi, Robert Lydecker, SCL
On Thursday evening, the Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) hosted its annual reception honoring the Emmy Award-nominated composers and songwriters in the music-related categories at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences headquarters in North Hollywood. SCL president Ashley Irwin, as well as Television Academy music peer group governors Ian Fraser and Michael A. Levine introduced the nominees […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (August 15, 2014)
Posted: August 15, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Brian Tyler, BRMC, Christophe Beck, Frank, Jake Monaco, Let's Be Cops, Life After Beth, Marco Beltrami, Stephen Rennicks, The Expendables 3, The Giver
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend: Opening in most theaters is the action sequel The Expendables 3 directed by Patrick Hughes and starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Dolph Lundgren, Kelsey Grammer, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film’s music is composed by Brian Tyler (Iron […]
‘A Walk Among the Tombstones’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: August 15, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: A Walk Among the Tombstones, Carlos Rafael Rivera, score, Scott Frank, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the thriller A Walk Among the Tombstones. The album features the film’s original music composed by Carlos Rafael Rivera. The soundtrack will be released physically on September 23, 2014 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for audio clips. A […]
‘Life of Crime’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: August 15, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Life of Crime, score, Soundtrack, The Newton Brothers
Varese Sarabande will release a soundtrack album for the caper comedy Life of of Crime. The album features the film’s original music composed by The Newton Brothers (Oculus, Detachment, High School, Pawn Shop Chronicles). Also included is an instrumental version of Hearts on Ice by Jordan Galland. The soundtrack will be released digitally on August 25, 2014 and is now […]
2014 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Schedule Announced
Posted: August 15, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: HMMA, Hollywood Music in Media Awards
The schedule for this year’s Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMAs) has been announced. The 5th edition of the event, which recognizes and honors music of visual mediums and the individuals who create, produce and place compositions in the medium, will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at The Fonda Theater in Hollywood. The […]
‘Houdini’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: August 14, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: History, Houdini, John Debney, score, Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records will release two soundtrack albums for the History original mini-series Houdini. The album features the original music from the series composed by Academy Award nominee John Debney (The Passion of the Christ, Iron Man 2, Elf). Sebastian Arocha has composed additional music. The soundtracks will be released digitally on August 26, 2014 and physically on September 30, 2014. […]
Brian Byrne Scoring François Girard’s ‘Boychoir’
Posted: August 14, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Boychoir, Brian Byrne, Francois Girard, Jenny's Wedding, The Price of Desire
Brian Byrne is scoring the upcoming drama Boychoir. The film is directed by François Girard and stars Dustin Hoffman, Kathy Bates, Josh Lucas, Kevin McHale, Eddie Izzard, Debra Winger and Garrett Wareing. The movie follows an orphaned 12-year-old boy who is sent to a prestigious music school where he struggles to join an elite group of world-class singers and clashes […]
