Verve International will release a soundtrack album for the drama Lee Daniels’ The Butler. The album features the film’s original score composed by Rodrigo Leão. The soundtrack will be released digitally on August 20, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. The Butler is directed by Lee Daniels (Precious) and stars Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Vanessa Redgrave, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber and Robin Williams. The movie scripted by Danny Strong tells the story of Eugene Allen, a White House employee who served eight First Families over the course of three decades. The drama will be released nationwide on August 16 by the Weinstein Company.
Category: Film Music Albums
‘The Ultimate Life’ Soundtrack Details
Varese Sarabande has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the drama The Ultimate Life. The album features the film’s original score composed by Mark McKenzie (Durango, Blizzard). Also included is the song One Life written by Kelly Morrison and performed by Tamela Mann. The soundtrack will be released on September 10, 2013. Audio clips can be checked out below. The Ultimate Life is directed by Michael Landon, Jr. and stars Drew Waters, Bill Cobbs, David Mann, Ali Hillis and Peter Fonda. The film is a sequel to 2007’s The Ultimate Gift, which also was scored by McKenzie and had its soundtrack release on Varese Sarabande. The drama is set to be released in select theaters on September 6 by FilmDistrict.
‘Rush’ Soundtrack Details
The details of the soundtrack album for the upcoming racing drama Rush have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music written by Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer. Also included are the songs featured in the film, including Dave Edmunds’ I Hear You Knocking, Steve Winwood’s Gimme Some Lovin, Mud’s Dyna-mite, Thin Lizzy’s The Rocker and David Bowie’s Fame. The soundtrack will be released digitally on September 10, 2013 and physically on September 24 by WaterTower Music. To pre-order the CD, visit Amazon. Rush is directed by Ron Howard and stars Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara, Stephen Mangan, Christian McKay, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Jamie de Courcey, Pierfrancesco Favino and Natalie Dormer. The movie about the rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda and their Formula One racing teams, McLaren and Ferrari during the 1975/76 season will be released on September 20, 2013 in New York and Los Angeles by Universal Pictures and expand nationwide on September 27.
‘Girl Most Likely’ Soundtrack Details
Varese Sarabande Records has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the comedy drama Girl Most Likely. The album features the film’s original score composed by Rob Simonsen (The Way Way Back, The Spectacular Now, 500 Days of Summer). The soundtrack will be released digitally on August 13, 2013. Audio clips will be added to this article next week. Girl Most Likely (aka Imogene) is directed by Shari Springer Berman & Robert Pulcini (American Splendor) and stars Kristen Wiig, Annette Bening, Matt Dillon, Darren Criss and Bob Balaban. The movie follows a New York playwright who stages a fake suicide attempt to win back her ex-boyfriend, only to end up being forced into the custody of her gambling-addict mother. The film was released in theaters earlier this summer by Roadside Attractions/Lionsgate.
‘The Grandmaster’ Soundtrack Details
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the martial arts epic The Grandmaster. The album features the film’s original music composed by Shigeru Umebayashi (House of Flying Daggers, In the Mood for Love) and Nathaniel Mechaly (Taken, Colombiana). Also included are two tracks composed by Ennio Morricone, including Deborah’s Theme from Once Upon a Time in America. The soundtrack will be released physically on September 10, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for audio clips and the release date of the digital version. The Grandmaster is directed by Wong Kar-Wai (In the Mood for Love, My Blueberry Nights) and stars Tony Leung, Ziyi Zhang, Chang Chen, Zhao Benshan, Xiao Shenyang and Song Hye Kyo. The movie about martial artist Ip Man, who practiced the art of Wing Chun and is best known as the man who taught Bruce Lee will be released on August 23 by the Weinstein Company.
‘Ain’t Them Bodies Saints’ Soundtrack Details
The details of the soundtrack album for the indie drama Ain’t Them Bodies Saints have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music score composed by Daniel Hart. Also included are songs by Curtis Heath, Andrew Tinker, Annell Brodeur, Greg Schroeder & Mara Lee Miller and Aaron Kyle. The soundtrack will be released digitally on August 13, 2013 by Lakeshore Records and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. Ain’t Them Bodies Saints is directed by David Lowery and stars Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster and Keith Carradine. The movie is set against the backdrop of 1970’s Texas Hill Country and follows an outlaw who escapes from prison and sets out across the Texas hills to reunite with his wife and the daughter he has never met. The drama premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and will be released in select theaters on August 16 by IFC Films.
‘CBGB’ Soundtrack Announced
Omnivore Recordings will release the official soundtrack album for CBGB. The album features the songs featured in the film by artists including Talking Heads, New York Dolls, The Velvet Underground, Television, Richard Hell & the Voidoids, The Dictators, Blondie and The Police. The soundtrack will be released on October 8, 2013. The label will also release a double LP version and a deluxe digital release featuring additional tracks will be released by Rhino Records. CBGB is directed by Randall Miller (Bottle Shock) and stars Alan Rickman, Malin Akerman, Ashley Greene, Johnny Galecki, Rupert Grint, Justin Bartha, Joel David Moore, Freddy Rodriguez, Donal Logue, Stana Katic and Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters. The movie tells the true story of the legendary New York City club that launched dozens of top bands and is known globally as the home of American Punk Rock music.
‘Paranoia’ Soundtrack Details
Relativity Music Group will release a soundtrack album for the thriller Paranoia. The album features the film’s original score composed by Junkie XL (300: Rise of an Empire). The soundtrack will be released digitally on August 13, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio clips. Paranoia is directed by Robert Luketic and stars Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman, Harrison Ford, Amber Heard, Josh Holloway, Embeth Davitz, Richard Dreyfuss, Julian McMahon and Lucas Till. The movie about a lower-middle-class kid trying to do better for his dad by getting involved in the world of corporate espionage between two rival companies will be released nationwide on August 26, 2013 by Relativity Media.
WaterTower Music to Release Hans Zimmer’s ‘Rush’ Soundtrack
WaterTower Music will release the official soundtrack album for Ron Howard’s upcoming racing drama Rush. The album features the film’s original score composed by Hans Zimmer who has previously collaborated with the director on such films as The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons and Frost/Nixon. The soundtrack will be released on September 24, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for the full album details and audio clips. Rush starring Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara, Stephen Mangan, Christian McKay, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Jamie de Courcey, Pierfrancesco Favino and Natalie Dormer centers on the rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda and their Formula One racing teams, McLaren and Ferrari during the 1975/76 season, as both were pushed to the breaking point of their psychological and physical endurance.
‘Drift’ Soundtrack Released
World Wide Mind Films has released a soundtrack album for the drama Drift. The album features the songs from the film by artists including The Jezabels, Dennis Coffey fest. Paolo Nutini, Kula Shaker, Chuck Berry and T. Rex. Also included are four tracks from the film’s original score composed by Michael Yezerski (Mental, Storm Surfers 3D). The soundtrack is now available to download on iTunes, where you can also listen to audio clips. Drift is directed by Morgan O’Neill & Ben Nott and stars Sam Worthington, Robyn Malcolm, Myles Pollard, Xavier Samuel, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Aaron Glenane, Steve Bastoni and Maurie Ogden. The movie is based on a true story about two brothers who launch a backyard surf gear business but get caught up with a local drug dealer, threatening their family and their future.