The details for Seth MacFarlane’s western comedy A Million Ways to Die in the West have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Joel McNeely (Holes, Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Return to Never Land). Also included is the original end credits song A Million Ways to Die performed by Alan Jackson, […]
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‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: May 13, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: A Million Ways to Die in the West, Joel McNeely, score, Seth MacFarlane, Soundtrack
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‘Decoding Annie Parker’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: May 13, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Decoding Annie Parker, score, Soundtrack, Steve Bramson
Varese Sarabande will release a soundtrack album for the indie drama Decoding Annie Parker. The album features the film’s original music composed by Steve Bramson (JAG, NCIS). The soundtrack will be released digitally on May 27, 2014 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Decoding Annie Parker is directed by Steven Bernstein and stars Helen Hunt, Samantha Morton, Rashida Jones, […]
‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’ to Feature Original Song by Imagine Dragons
Posted: May 13, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Imagine Dragons, Michael Bay, Steve Jablonsky, Transformers, Transformers: Age of Extinction
Imagine Dragons have written the original song Battle Cry for Michael Bay’s upcoming action sequel Transformers: Age of Extinction. The band also contributed original music during the scoring process by recording cues with the film’s composer Steve Jablonsky, and Hans Zimmer, who assisted in the process. The songs is said to be used in critical points during the movie. […]
Maurice Jarre’s ‘Solar Crisis’ Score Released
Posted: May 13, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Judith, Maurice Jarre, score, Sol Kaplan, Solar Crisis, Soundtrack
Intrada Records has announced the world premiere soundtrack release for the 1990 sci-fi thriller Solar Crisis produced by Richard Edlund and starring Charlton Heston, Tim Matheson, Peter Boyle and Jack Palance. The film’s original music is composed and conducted by Academy Award winner Maurice Jarre (Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago, Dead Poets Society, Ghost). The album features the complete score by the […]
Michael Giacchino to Score ‘Jurassic World’
Posted: May 12, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Michael Giacchino
Michael Giacchino has signed on to score the upcoming action adventure Jurassic World. The film is directed by Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed) and stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jake Johnson, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Omar Sy, Vincent D’Onofrio, Judy Greer and BD Wong. No plot details have been revealed yet, but the movie is set […]
‘House of Cards’ Season 2 Soundtrack Details
Posted: May 12, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: House of Cards, Jeff Beal, Netflix, score, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande has announced the details of the second soundtrack album for the Netflix original series House of Cards. The album features selections from the score of the show’s second season composed by Jeff Beal (Rome, Monk, Appaloosa, Pollock). The soundtrack will be released as a 2-CD set on June 17, 2014 and is now available for pre-order on […]
Behind the Music of ‘Godzilla’
Posted: May 12, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Alexandre Desplat, Gareth Edwards, Godzilla
WaterTower Music has published a video featurette on the music for the monster movie Godzilla. The video features interviews with composer Alexandre Desplat (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The King’s Speech, Philomena) and director Gareth Edwards, as well as footage from the recording sessions of the score at Sony Pictures Studios. Check out the full video after the jump. […]
Mark Isham to Score Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘Blackbird’
Posted: May 12, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Blackbird, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Mark Isham
Mark Isham has been hired to score the upcoming drama Blackbird. The film is written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball) and stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Colson “MGK” Baker and Danny Glover. The movie follows an award-winning artist who is primed for superstardom. The pressures of success compel her to […]
‘The Two Faces of January’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: May 12, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Alberto Iglesias, score, Soundtrack, The Two Faces of January
The details of the soundtrack album for the drama The Two Faces of January have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music written by Academy Award-nominated composer Alberto Iglesias (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Constant Gardener, The Kite Runner). The soundtrack will be released on May 16, 2014 by Quartet Records and is now available for pre-order on […]
‘Ping Pong Summer’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: May 11, 2014 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Ping Pong Summer, Soundtrack. Michael Montes
J-2 Music will release a soundtrack album for the indie coming-of-age comedy Ping Pong Summer. The album features the songs from the film by artists including The Fat Boys, Mary Jane Girls, New Edition, Whodini, Midnight Star and Angelo Jannotti. Also included is a suite from the film’s original score composed by Michael Montes. The soundtrack […]
