Earlier this week, a soundtrack album for the NBC sci-fi mystery drama The Event has been released. The album features 27 tracks of the original score from the show composed by Scott Starrett. The soundtrack is now available to download on iTunes, where you can also listen to sound clips from all tracks. To learn […]
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‘The Event’ Score by Scott Starrett released
Posted: June 25, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: NBC, score, Scott Starrett, Soundtrack, The Event
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 24, 2011)
Posted: June 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music NewsTags: A Better Life, Alexandre Desplat, Bad Teacher, Cars 2, Michael Andrews, Michael Giacchino, score, Soundtrack, Turtle: The Incredible Journey
Two new movies are opening wide this weekend: Pixar’s animated film Cars 2 directed by John Lasseter is expected to top the weekend box office. The film’s music is composed by Michael Giacchino. A soundtrack album featuring five songs, as well as Giacchino’s score has been released by Walt Disney Records. To listen to audio […]
David Newman Joins Academy Board
Posted: June 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: David Newman, Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that composer David Newman is among this year’s first-time electees to serve the Academy’s Board of Governors. He joins composers Bruce Broughton and Charles Fox as a governor for the Academy’s music branch. Fourteen of the Academy’s 15 branches are represented by three governors, who […]
Dario Marianelli Scoring ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’
Posted: June 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Dario Marianelli, Lasse Hallstrom, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Dario Marianelli has written the music for the upcoming comedy drama Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. The film based on the bestselling novel by Paul Torday is directed by Lasse Hallstrom (The Cider House Rules, Chocolat). Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire, The Full Monty, 127 Hours) has adapted the novel for the screen. The movie starring […]
The Sound and Music of ‘Cars 2’
Posted: June 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Cars 2, Michael Giacchino
SoundWorks Collection has published a new profile on the sound and music of Pixar’s Cars 2, which is opening in theaters today. The profile includes interviews with composer Michael Giacchino, re-recording mixer and sound designer Tom Myers, and sound effects editor Al Nelson. Check out the full video after the jump. Giacchino recently also was […]
Fred Steiner Passes Away at 88
Posted: June 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Fred Steiner
Fred Steiner has died at the age of 88. The composer was born on February 24, 1923 in New York. Best known for writing the piece Park Avenue Beat, which was used as the theme for the hit TV show Perry Mason, he also wrote music for such shows as Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, […]
‘Tabloid’ Soundtrack announced
Posted: June 23, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Errol Moris, John Kusiak, score, Soundtrack, Tabloid
Milan Records has announced a soundtrack release for the documentary Tabloid. The album includes the film’s score by composer John Kusiak. The soundtrack will be released on July 12, 2011. Check out the audio clips below and visit Amazon to download the album. To listen to two full tracks from the album, visit Milan’s soundtrack […]
Nathaniel Mechaly Returns to Score ‘Taken 2’
Posted: June 23, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Colombiana, Nathaniel Mechaly, Olivier Megaton, Taken 2
According to Evolution Music Partners, Nathaniel Mechaly is set to return to score the upcoming action sequel Taken 2. Liam Neeson will be reprising his role as the retired government operative Bryan Mills from the Pierre Morel-directed 2008 hit film. Maggie Grace is set to reappear as Neeson’s daughter. The movie will be directed by Olivier […]
‘Friends with Benefits’ Soundtrack announced
Posted: June 22, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Friends with Benefits, Soundtrack
Madison Gate Records will be releasing the official soundtrack for the upcoming comedy Friends with Benefits. The album features 15 songs from the movie. Artists on the soundtrack include Steppenwolf, Fitz and the Tantrums, Ray Quinn, Grant Lee Phillip, Max & Simon, Peter Conway, Dyke & The Blazers, Double 0 Zero, Kris Kross, G. Love […]
David Schwartz to Score NBC’s ‘The Playboy Club’
Posted: June 22, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: David Schwartz, MTV, NBC, The Inbetweeners, The Playboy Club
David Schwartz has signed on to score the NBC drama The Playboy Club. The show is set against the background of the political and moral changes in the 1960s and follows the legendary Playboy Club in Chicago. Eddie Cibrian stars as a Chicago attorney who is also a keyholder at the glamorous club. The series […]
