The details of the soundtrack album for Francois Ozon’s drama Young & Beautiful (Jeune et jolie) have been revealed. The soundtrack features the film’s original score composed by Philippe Rombi who has previously worked with the director on such films as Swimming Pool, Angel, In the House and Potiche. Also included are the songs featured in the film by Françoise Hardy, M83, Crystal Castles, The Citizens and Poni Hoax. The soundtrack will be released in France both physically and digitally on August 19, 2013 (visit Amazon to order the CD as an import). No word yet on a domestic release. Young & Beautiful written and directed by Ozon and starring Marine Vacth, Charlotte Rampling, Géraldine Pailhas, Frédéric Pierrot, Fantin Ravat and Johan Leisen tells the story of young woman coming of age from her sexual awakening to the loss of her virginity, and from her exploration of love to her search for her identity. The drama premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and will be released in France on August 21.
Category: Film Music Albums
‘Metallica: Through the Never’ Soundtrack Announced
Blackened Recordings will release a soundtrack album for the upcoming 3D concert film Metallica: Through the Never. The soundtrack features 15 songs recorded live in Edmonton and Vancouver in August of 2012 while the band was filming the performance footage in the movie. The album will be released as a 2-CD set and digitally on September 24, 2013. A vinyl version in both 33 1/3 RPM and a special limited, numbered deluxe 45 RPM is set to be released later this Fall. To pre-order the soundtrack, visit Amazon. Metallica: Through the Never is directed by Nimród Antal (Predators, Kontroll) and stars Dane DeHaan (The Place Beyond the Pines) as a young roadie who is sent on an urgent mission during Metallica’s live set in front of a sold-out arena audience. Charlotte Huggins (Journey to the Center of the Earth) is producing the project.
Howe Records to Release Howard Shore’s ‘Jimmy P.’ Score
Howe Records will release 
a soundtrack album for the upcoming drama Jimmy P.. The album features the film’s original score composed by Howard Shore (The Lord of the Rings, The Silence of the Lambs, The Aviator) and written for the Dover Quartet with chamber orchestra. The soundtrack will be released on September 10, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips below. Jimmy P. is directed by Arnaud Desplechin who previously worked together with Shore on the 2000 drama Esther Khan and stars Benicio Del Toro and Mathieu Amalric. The movie is based on George Devereux’s book Reality and Dream: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian and follows a Native American soldier, Jimmy Picard, who suffers psychologically in the aftermath of World War II and meets a French ethno-psychiatrist with a strong understanding of the modern Native American. The drama premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and will be released in France on September 11, 2013.
Soundtrack for Claire Denis’ ‘Bastards’ Announced
Naïve Records will release a soundtrack album for Claire Denis’ French thriller Bastards (Les salauds). The album features the film’s original music composed by the Tindersticks. The British rock band has previously collaborated with the director on a number of projects. The soundtrack will be released digitally on August 3, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. Bastards marks Denis’ follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2010 film White Material and stars Vincent Lindon, Chiara Mastroianni, Julie Bataille, Michel Subor, Lola Creton and Alex Descas. The movie premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and will be released in France on August 7, 2013. No word yet on a domestic distribution deal.
‘2 Guns’ Soundtrack Details
Metropolis Movie Music will release a soundtrack album for the action movie 2 Guns. The album features the film’s original score composed by Clinton Shorter (District 9) who previously collaborated with director Baltasar Kormákur on last year’s Contraband. The soundtrack will be released digitally overseas on July 29, 2013 and in the U.S. on August 6. To pre-order the album, visit Amazon. 2 Guns starring Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton, Bill Paxton, Fred Ward, James Marsden and Edward James Olmos follows two operatives from competing bureaus who are forced on the run together. The film will be released nationwide on August 2 by Universal Pictures.
‘Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters’ Soundtrack Preview
The details of the domestic release of the soundtrack for the fantasy adventure sequel Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters have been revealed. The album features an alternate cover art, but the same content of the version to be released overseas including the film’s original score by Andrew Lockington (Journey to the Center of the Earth, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island) and the song I Feel Alive by IAMEVE. The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically on August 6, 2013 by Sony Classical and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters directed by Thor Freudenthal and starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Brandon T. Jackson, Jake Abel, Leven Rambin, Stanley Tucci, Sean Bean, Nathan Fillion, Anthony Head, Missi Pyle, Yvette Nicole Brown and Mary Birdsong follows Percy Jackson and his friends as they head into the Sea of Monsters to find the mythical Golden Fleece.
‘Grace Unplugged’ Soundtrack Details
Sparrow Records will release a soundtrack album for the upcoming family drama Grace Unplugged. The album features the radio single All I’ve Ever Needed from AJ Michalka (formerly of Aly & AJ), as well as songs by Christian music artists including TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Colton Dixon and Jamie Grace. The soundtrack will be released on August 27, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Grace Unplugged is directed by Brad J. Silverman and stars AJ Michalka, James Denton, Kevin Pollak, Michael Welch, Shawnee Smith, Jamie Grace, Chris Ellis, Mary Shaw, Chris Tomlin and Pia Toscano. The movie about a young singer and aspiring songwriter whose faith and family ties are tested when she defies her worship-pastor father and pursues pop-music stardom will be released on October 4, 2013 by Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions.
Joel McNeely’s ‘Tinker Bell’ Score Released
Intrada Records has announced the world premiere release of the score for Walt Disney Pictures’ 2008 animated feature Tinker Bell. The album featueres the film’s original music composed and conducted by Joel McNeely (Holes, Iron Will, Young Indiana Jones Chronicles). Also included are the film’s songs performed by Lorena McKennitt and Selena Gomez. The soundtrack is now available to order on the label’s official website, where you can also listen to audio clips. Walt Disney Records has previously released a soundtrack featuring the film’s songs, as well as McNeely’s end credits suite. Tinker Bell is directed by Bradley Raymond and features the voice talent of Mae Whitman, Kristin Chenoweth, Jane Horrocks, Anjelica Huston, Jesse McCartney, and Raven-Symone.
‘Kick-Ass 2’ Score Album Details
The details of the score album for the superhero action comedy sequel Kick-Ass 2 have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Henry Jackman (Wreck It Ralph, X-Men: First Class) and Matthew Margeson (Transformers Prime, Skyline). The soundtrack will be released digitally on August 13, 2013. A physical deluxe extended edition including additional tracks not included on the digital version will be released on August 20 by La-La Land Records and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. As previously reported, Sony Music will release a separate soundtrack featuring the film’s songs. Kick-Ass 2 is directed by Jeff Wadlow and stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Jim Carrey, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Donald Faison, Clark Duke, John Leguizamo and Morris Chestnut. The sequel will nationwide on August 16, 2013 by Universal Pictures.
‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’ Score Album Details
The details of the score album for the fantasy adventure The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Atli Orvarsson (Vantage Point, The Eagle, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters). The soundtrack is set to be released on August 20, 2013 by Milan Records and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out the track list after the jump. As previously reported, Republic Records will release a soundtrack featuring the film’s songs. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is directed by Harald Zwart and stars Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Lena Headey, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Aidan Turner, Robert Sheehan, Kevin Durand and Jared Harris. The film based on the first book of the bestselling Young Adult book series by Cassandra Clare will be released nationwide on August 23, 2013 by Sony Pictures/Screen Gems.