Walt Disney Records will release a soundtrack album for Gore Verbinski’s western The Lone Ranger. The album features the film’s original score composed by Hans Zimmer who has previously collaborated with the director on the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Rango and The Ring Also included is a track by the folk band Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three. The soundtrack will be released digitally on July 2, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio clips. A physical version is set to be released later in July by Intrada Records. As previously reported, Hollywood Records will release a separate soundtrack featuring music inspired by the film. The Lone Ranger based on the popular 1950s TV series and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer stars Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham Carter.
Category: Film Music Albums
‘The Conjuring’ Soundtrack Details
La-La Land Records will release the official soundtrack album for the horror thriller The Conjuring. The album features the film’s original score composed by Joseph Bishara (Insidious, Dark Skies). Also included is a theme written for the movie by composer Mark Isham. The soundtrack will be released on July 16, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for audio clips. The Conjuring is directed by James Wan (Saw, Insidious) and stars Lili Taylor, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ron Livingston, Joey King, Shanley Caswell, Haley McFarland, Mackenzie Foy, Kyla Deaver and Sterling Jerins. The movie tells the story of how two world-renowned paranormal investigators were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse.
‘The Smurfs 2’ Soundtrack Details
RCA Records will release the soundtrack album for the hybrid live action/animated family movie The Smurfs 2. The album features music from and inspired by the film, including Britney Spears’ new single Ooh La La, as well as songs by Owl City, Nelly Furtado (feat. Ace Primo), Right Said Fred, Becky G (feat. Austin Mahone), Kiana Brown, G.R.L. Cady Groves, Sophia Black and Buckwheat Zydeco. The soundtrack will be released on July 23, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Varese Sarabande Records will release a separate album featuring the film’s score by Heitor Pereira on the same day. Check back on this page for the full details of the score album. The Smurfs 2 directed by Raja Gosnell and stars Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara, Hank Azaria and Brendan Gleeson. The sequel’s voice cast includes Katy Perry, Jonathan Winters, Alan Cumming, Fred Armisen, George Lopez, Anton Yelchin, John Oliver, Christina Ricci and JB Smoove.
‘Pacific Rim’ Soundtrack Preview
The cover art of the soundtrack album for Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming sci-fi monster movie Pacific Rim has been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones, Clash of the Titans). The soundtrack is now scheduled to be released digitally on June 25, 2013 by WaterTower Music and is available for pre-order on Amazon. Visit our previous article for the full album details and check out audio clips from the score after the jump. Pacific Rim starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Charlie Day, Rinko Kikuchi and Ron Perlman is set in the future where soldiers piloting giant robots battle against giant monsters who have mysteriously risen five miles beneath the ocean. The Legendary Pictures production will be released on July 12, 2013 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
‘World War Z’ Remixes EP Announced
Warner Bros. Records will release an EP for the zombie thriller World War Z featuring remixes of the film’s original score by Marco Beltrami. The release features four remixes by Mystery Skulls, Justin Warfield, Future Funk Squad and BLKHRTS. The EP will be released tomorrow, June 18 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The label will also release a soundtrack album featuring Beltrami’s score. Check out our previous article for the album details. In related news, Beltrami will be appearing at a meet and greet and signing in celebration of the release of the World War Z score album this Wednesday, June 19 at Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood. The first 100 fans to purchase their World War Z Fan Pack at Amoeoba Music in Hollywood get a pass to the screening and in-theater signing with the composer, a score album and a film poster. Visit Amoeba’s website for more information.
‘The Wolverine’ Soundtrack Details
Sony Classical will release the official soundtrack album for the comic book adaptation The Wolverine. The album features the film’s original score composed by Marco Beltrami (3:10 to Yuma, Scream, World War Z). The soundtrack will be released physically on July 30, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out the full track list after the jump and check back on this page for audio clips. The Wolverine is directed by James Mangold (Walk the Line) and stars Hugh Jackman in the title role. The film takes the character of the X-Men universe to modern-day Japan where he faces a host of unexpected and deadly opponents in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. The movie is set to be released nationwide on July 26 by 20th Century Fox.
Varese Sarabande to Release Soundtracks for ‘Elysium’ and ‘White House Down’
According to the film’s latest poster, Varese Sarabande will release the soundtrack album for the upcoming sci-fi action drama Elysium. The album features the film’s original score composed by Ryan Amon who makes his feature scoring debut on the project and has previously written the music for numerous trailers through his motion picture advertising company, City of the Fallen. Check back on this page for the full album details to be revealed in a couple of weeks. Elysium is written and directed by Neil Blomkamp (District 9) and stars Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Wagner Moura, Alice Braga, William Fichtner, Diego Luna and Carly Pope. The film is set on a space station occupied by the very wealthy while the rest of humanity lives on a ravaged, overpopulated Earth. The movie will be released nationwide on August 9 by Sony Pictures.
‘Hummingbird’ Soundtrack Details
Metropolis Movie Music will release a soundtrack album for the thriller Hummingbird. The album features the film’s original score written by Academy Award-winning composer Dario Marianelli (Atonement, Anna Karenina, Pride and Prejudice). The soundtrack will be released digitally in the UK on June 25, 2013. No word yet on a domestic release date. Hummingbird, which will be released in the US under the title Redemption, is directed by Steven Knight (screenwriter of Eastern Promises) and stars Jason Statham as an Afghanistan veteran haunted by tragic events of the past who assumes the identity of an upper class Londoner. Vicky McClure, Ian Pirie and Agata Buzek are co-starring. Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions will release the film in the US on June 28 in theaters and on VOD.
‘Pacific Rim’ Soundtrack Details
WaterTower Music will release the official soundtrack album for the sci-fi monster movie Pacific Rim. The album features the film’s original score composed by Ramin Djawadi (Iron Man, Game of Thrones). Former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and singer Priscilla Ahn are features as soloists on the score. The soundtrack will be released on July 9, 2013. Check back on this page for the cover art and audio clips. Pacific Rim is directed by Guillermo del Toro and stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Charlie Day, Rinko Kikuchi and Ron Perlman. The film is set in the future where soldiers piloting giant robots battle against giant monsters who have mysteriously risen five miles beneath the ocean.
‘La Marque des Anges – Miserere’ Soundtrack Announced
Kuskus will release a soundtrack album for the French thriller La marque des anges – Miserere. The album features the film’s original score composed by Max Richter (Waltz with Bashir, Disconnect). Also included is a track from tomandandy’s score from Killing Zoe, as well as other music from the film. The soundtrack will be released digitally on June 24, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips after the jump. La marqye des anges – Miserere is directed by Sylvain White (Stomp the Yard, The Losers) and stars Gérard Depardieu, Joeystarr, Thierry Lhermitte, Helena Noguerra and Marthe Keller. The movie follows a homicide cop who teams up with short-tempered Interpol commander to investigate the murder of a choir master. The thriller will be released in France on June 26.