Film Music Reporter

Sony Music will release a soundtrack album for the Australian drama Holding the Man. The album features the songs from the film by artists including T. Rex, Rufus Wainwright, Bronski Beat, Bryan Ferry, Dave Mason, Roger Hodgson, Dragon, Masters Apprentices & more. Also included are four tracks from the movie’s original score composed by Alan John. The soundtrack will be released on August 21, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Holding the Man is directed by Neil Armfield (Candy) and stars Craig Stott, Ryan Corr, Anthony LaPaglia, Guy Pearce, Kerry Fox and Sarah Snook. The movie and tells the story of young men who fell in love as teenagers and romanced each other for over 15 years. The drama premiered at this year’s Sidney Film Festival will be released in Australia on August 28. No word yet on a domestic distribution deal.

Here’s the album track list:

1. Gloria In D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria In Excelsis Deo – Sydney Philharmonia Motet Choir and Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra; Antony Walker
2. 20th Century Boy – T. Rex
3. Dreamer – Roger Hodgson
4. This Time (2006 Remaster) – Dragon
5. Because I Love You – Masters Apprentices
6. I Feel Love – Bronski Beat
7. Quasimodo’s Dream – Dave Mason
8. Homosapien (Dub Mix) – Pete Shelley
9. (Don’t Fear) The Reaper (Album Version) – Blue Oyster Cult
10. Too Far Gone – Kaarin Fairfax And The Wikimen
11. Forever and a Year – Rufus Wainwright
12. In the Bleak Midwinter – Luca Crothers and The Sydney Chamber Choir
13. Let’s Stick Together – Bryan Ferry
14. Love’s Gonna Bring You Home – The Rockmelons
15. A Pair of Star-Cross’d Lovers – Alan John
16. The Streak – Alan John
17. Floating Free / Christmas Angels – Alan John
18. The Secret’s Out – Phil Slater, Jackson Harrison, Brett Hirst, Toby Hall
19. Bob’s Descent Into Hell – Alan John