Netflix has announced today that singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson will serve as the executive music producer on an upcoming, currently untitled Netflix animated series. The show created by Josh Wakely (Beat Bugs) is set in the imaginary city of Motown, based on Detroit and its rich musical heritage, and revolves around a lovable, funny and slightly shy eight year […]
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Smokey Robinson to Serve as Executive Music Producer on Motown-Themed Netflix Series
Posted: July 27, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Josh Wakely, Netflix, Smokey Robinson
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‘Gleason’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: July 27, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dan Romer, Gleason, Saul Simon MacWilliams, score, Soundtrack
Drawing Number One has released a soundtrack album for the documentary Gleason. The album features the film’s original music composed by Dan Romer (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Beasts of No Nation, Digging for Fire) and Saul Simon MacWilliams (Jim: The James Foley Story). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can […]
‘Nerve’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: July 27, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Nerve, Rob Simonsen, score, Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the thriller Nerve. The album features the film’s original score composed by Rob Simonsen (Foxcatcher, (500) Days of Summer, The Spectacular Now, The Way Way Back). Also included is the song Let’s Play by Simonsen and White Sea, as well as a remix of Johann Johannsson’s The Sun’s Gone Dim and the […]
‘Indignation’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: July 27, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Indignation, James Schamus, Jay Wadley, score, Soundtrack
The full details of the soundtrack album for the indie drama Indignation have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Jay Wadley, as well as the original song Is It Love performed by Jane Monheit and written by Wadley & director James Schamus (who was Academy Award-nominated for co-writing a song from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). The […]
Deutsche Grammophon to Release ‘Snowden’ Soundtrack
Posted: July 26, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Adam Peters, Craig Armstrong, Oliver Stone, score, Snowden, Soundtrack
Deutsche Grammophon will release the official soundtrack for Oliver Stone’s drama Snowden. The album features the film’s original music composed by Craig Armstrong (Moulin Rouge!, The Great Gatsby, World Trade Center, The Incredible Hulk) and Adam Peters (Savages), as well as a remix by electronic music producer DJ Boys Noiz. The soundtrack will be released on September 16, 2016 and is now available […]
Rachel Portman Scoring Lasse Hallstrom’s ‘A Dog’s Purpose’
Posted: July 26, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: A Dog's Purpose, Lasse Hallstrom, Rachel Portman
Rachel Portman is reteaming with director Lasse Hallstrom on the upcoming drama A Dog’s Purpose. The film starring Dennis Quaid, Britt Robertson, Peggy Lipton, K.J. Apa, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, John Ortiz and Pooch Hal is based on the bestselling 2010 novel of the same title by W. Bruce Cameron and centers on one devoted dog (voiced […]
No Small Children’s ‘Ghostbusters’ Theme Song Cover Released
Posted: July 26, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Ghostbusters, No Small Children
RCA Records has released the cover version of Ray Parker Jr.’s Ghostbusters theme song by No Small Children from Paul Feig’s reboot of the franchise. The track, which is featured in the movie’s end credits, is now available to download on Amazon. No Small Children is a LA-based punk rock band made up of three elementary school teachers […]
Cliff Martinez to Receive 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award at Soundtrack_Cologne
Posted: July 26, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Cliff Martinez, Soundtrack_Cologne
Soundtrack_Cologne CEO Michael P. Aust announced today that Cliff Martinez will receive the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award on August 27, 2016 during the award ceremony of this year’s Soundtrack_Cologne conference. Martinez who is known for his work on film and as the former drummer of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers has composed the music […]
Dan Romer Scoring ‘Katie Says Goodbye’
Posted: July 26, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Dan Romer, Katie Says Goodbye, Wayne Roberts
Dan Romer has recently composed the score for the upcoming indie drama Katie Says Goodbye. The film is written and directed by Wayne Roberts and stars Olivia Cooke, Mireille Enos, Christopher Abbott, Jim Belushi and Mary Steenburgen. The movie follows a kindhearted 17-year-old in the American Southwest who turns to prostitution to fulfill her dream of a new life in San Francisco. Eric […]
The Academy Celebrates the Music of Movies
Posted: July 25, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Academy Awards, King of Jazz, Prince, Purple Rain
The Academy Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced three programs to take place in August that will highlight the art of film music. On Wednesday, August 17, Academy governor Michael Giacchino (Up, Star Trek, Inside Out) and animation director David Silverman will host the West Coast restoration premiere of the 1930 classic King of Jazz at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in […]
