The line-up of the 2nd Annual Superhero Music Panel has been announced. Six leading Hollywood composers will discuss the process of creating the musical voice behind the superhero, explain the challenges when bringing a comic book character or story to life and writing music to reflect the story line. The panelists will also show film […]
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2nd Annual Superhero Music Panel at Comic-Con Announced
Posted: July 1, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music EventsTags: Blake Neely, Brian Tyler, Christophe Beck, Comic-Con, Graeme Revell, John Ottman, Tyler Bates
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‘Earth to Echo’ Score Album Released
Posted: July 1, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Earth to Echo, Joseph Trapanese, score, Soundtrack
Relativity Music Group has released a score album for the sci-fi family adventure Earth to Echo. The album features the film’s original music composed by Joseph Trapanese (Oblivion, Tron: Uprising, The Raid: Redemption), as well as the original song Worlds Away performed by Dia Frampton. The soundtrack is now available digitally on Amazon and iTunes, where you can also listen to […]
Graeme Revell to Score Fox’s ‘Gotham’
Posted: July 1, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Danny Cannon, Fox, Gotham, Graeme Revell
Graeme Revell is set to score the upcoming Fox drama Gotham. The show is based on characters from the DC Comics universe and explores the early years of Commissioner James Gordon as an idealistic rookie detective in Gotham City and the rogues’ gallery of villains that made the city infamous. The series’ cast includes Ben McKenzie, Erin Richards, […]
Hans Zimmer to Be Honored at Zurich Film Festival
Posted: July 1, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Hans Zimmer, Zurich Film Festival
Hans Zimmer will be honored with a a special Lifetime Award at the Zurich Film Festival. The Academy Award-winning composer will receive the award on October 1, 2014 during a public event at the Tonhalle Zurich. The event will also feature the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich performing the works of the Golden Eye for ‘Best International Film Music 2014’ finalists, as well […]
Jesse Novak to Score Netflix’s ‘BoJack Horseman’
Posted: June 30, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: BoJack Horseman, Jesse Novak, Netflix
Jesse Novak has been tapped to score the upcoming Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman. The show is created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and features the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie and Aaron Paul. The animated comedy centers around whiskey-drinking humanoid horse and former TV star BoJack who deals with his personal crises with […]
Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Scoring ‘Far from Men’
Posted: June 30, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Far from Men, Loin des hommes, Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis are composing the music for the upcoming French drama Far from Men (Loin des hommes). The film is written and directed by David Oelhoffen and stars Viggo Mortensen and Reda Kateb. The movie is inspired by the short story The Host from French-Algerian philosopher Albert Camus’ book Exile and the […]
‘A Lyke Wake Dirge’ by Andrew Bird & Matt Berninger from AMC’s ‘Turn’ to Be Released
Posted: June 29, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: AMC, Andrew Bird, Matt Berninger, Turn
Mercury Records will release the original song A Lyke Wake Dirge from the AMC original series Turn. The track is written by Andrew Bird and Matt Berninger and was featured in the first season finale that premiered earlier this month. Bird has previously composed songs for such films as The Muppets and also scored the […]
Weekly TV Music Roundup (June 29, 2014)
Posted: June 29, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: ABC Family, Bert Selen, CBS, Disney Channel, Fil Eisler, Girl Meets World, HBO, Max Richter, Mystery Girls, Ray Colcord, Reckless, The Leftovers
Premiering tonight is the new HBO original series The Leftovers created by Damon Lindelof (Lost) and Tom Perrotta (Little Children) and starring Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler and Ann Dowd. The show’s original music is composed by Max Richter (Waltz with Bashir, Disconnect, The Lunchbox). To learn more about the drama, which takes place in the wake of a global “Rapture” […]
‘Open Windows’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: June 28, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Jorge Magaz, Open WIndows, score, Soundtrack
Quartet Records has announced a soundtrack album for the thriller Open Windows. Open Windows The album features the film’s original music composed and conducted by Jorge Magaz. To listen to audio clips and to pre-order the CD, visit the label’s official website. To download the album, visit Amazon. Audio clips are embedded below. Open Windows is directed by Nacho Vigalondo (Timecrimes) and […]
‘Mary Poppins’ Legacy Collection Soundtrack Announced
Posted: June 28, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Mary Poppins, Richard Sherman, Robert Sherman, score, Soundtrack
Walt Disney Records will release a new soundtrack album for the classic Mary Poppins as the label’s second release in the Legacy Collection series. The 3-disc set includes the songs and score from the film composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, as well as behind-the scenes recordings and new recordings of The Lost Chords. […]
