Weekly Film Music Roundup (February 5, 2021)

Posted: February 5, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News
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Opening in select theaters and on VOD today is the sci-fi romance Little Fish directed by Chad Hartigan and starring Olivia Cooke, Jack O’Connell, Raúl Castillo, David Lennon, Carmen Moore and Soko. The film’s original music is composed by Keegan DeWitt (Hearts Beat Loud, Gemini, A Teacher, I’ll See You in My Dreams, All Together Now, Divorce, The Hero). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the IFC Films release.

Also opening in limited release and on VOD today is the drama Falling written and directed by Viggo Mortensen and starring Mortensen himself, Lance Henriksen, Terry Chen, Laura Linney, Hannah Gross, Sverrir Gudnason and Bracken Burns. Mortensen has also composed the film’s original score. Perceval Press has released a soundtrack album featuring the actor/director’s music, as well as a song by Skating Polly. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the Quiver Distribution release. Read the rest of this entry »

HBO’s ‘Allen v. Farrow’ to Feature Original Score by Michael Abels

Posted: February 5, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
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HBO announced today that Michael Abels (Get Out, Us, Bad Education, See You Yesterday) is the composer of the new HBO docu-series Allen v. Farrow. The show is directed by Kirby Dick (The Hunting Ground, The Bleeding Edge) & Amy Ziering (On the Record) and focuses on the accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen involving Dylan, his then seven-year-old daughter with Mia Farrow; their subsequent custody trial, the revelation of Allen’s relationship with Farrow’s daughter, Soon-Yi; and the controversial aftermath in the years that followed. The 4-parter interweaves new investigative work with exclusive, in-depth interviews on the subject with Mia, Dylan & Ronan Farrow, family friend Carly Simon, among others. Read the rest of this entry »

Original Song ‘I’m a King’ by Bobby Sessions & Megan Thee Stallion from ‘Coming 2 America’ Released

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Def Jam Recordings has released the original song I’m a King from the comedy Coming 2 America. The track is performed by Bobby Sessions & Megan Thee Stallion who also co-wrote the song with Arthur Lee Putman, Tariq Anwar-Bassett Sharrieff and Chelsia L. Reeves. Click here to stream/download I’m a King and also listen to the song after the jump. A full soundtrack album, which will also features new songs by YG feat. Big Sean and John Legend & Burna Boy feat. Nile Rodgers, as well as classic tracks by Teyana Taylor, Public Enemy & others, will be released on March 5, 2021. Check back on this page for the full track list. Coming 2 America is directed by Craig Brewer and stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Wesley Snipes and James Earl Jones. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Son of the South’ Soundtrack Released

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Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album for the drama Son of the South. The album features the film’s original music composed by Steven Argila (Wayne, Max Steel, Mad About You, Basmati Blues). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon (or any other digital music store), where you can also check out audio samples. Son of the South is written and directed by Barry Alexander Brown and stars Lucas Till, Lex Scott Davis, Lucy Hale and Julia Ormond. The movie executive produced by Spike Lee is based on Bob Zellner’s autobiography The Wrong Side of Murder Creek and tells the story of the grandson of a Klansman who comes of age during the early 60’s in the deep south and eventually joins the Civil Rights Movement. Read the rest of this entry »

H.E.R.’s Original Song ‘Fight for You’ from ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Released

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Six Course Music Group/RCA Records have released the original song Fight for You from the biographical drama Judas and the Black Messsiah. The track, which received a Golden Globe nomination earlier this year in the Original Song category, is performed by H.E.R. and written by herself, Dernst ‘D’Mile’ Emile II and Tiara Thomas. The song is now available to stream/download as a digital single here and can also be checked out after the jump. Judas and the Black Messiah is directed by Shaka King and stars Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons, Ashton Sanders, Dominique Fishback and Martin Sheen. Read the rest of this entry »

World Premiere Release of Gerald Busby’s ‘3 Women’ Score Announced

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Wave Theory Records has announced the world premiere release of the original score from the 1977 drama 3 Women directed by Robert Altman and starring Shelley Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Janice Rule. Gerald Busby has written the film’s score, which features performances from flautist Michael Parloff and a host of other talented musicians selected by composer John Williams for their ability to perform contemporary music. Visit Amazon or any other digital music store to stream/download the album. The label has previously released a separate soundtrack featuring the original songs from the movie written by Allan Nicholls, Tom Walls & Jeff Wilson and performed by the Desert Centre Country Band last year. Read the rest of this entry »

Soundtrack EP for ‘Legacies’ Special Episode ‘Salvatore: The Musical!’ to Be Released

Posted: February 4, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
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WaterTower Music will release a soundtrack EP for tonight’s special episode of the CW drama Legacies. The 6-track EP features the songs from Salvatore: The Musical! composed by episode writer Thomas Brandon & Chris Read and performed by cast members Danielle Rose Russell, Kaylee Bryant, Jenny Boyd, Chris Lee, Ben Levin, as well as guest star T.J. Ramini & others. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, February 5 and will be available to stream/download here, where you can also check out audio samples. Legacies is created by Julie Plec and also stars Aria Shahghasemi, Quincy Fouse, Peyton Alex Smith and Matt Davis. Tonight’s episode follows the students as they prepare to put on a musical about the founding of the Salvatore School at the behest of their mysterious new guidance counselor. Read the rest of this entry »

‘The Reckoning’ Soundtrack Album Details

Posted: February 4, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
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Filmtrax will release a soundtrack album for Neil Marshall’s period horror drama The Reckoning. The album features the film’s original music composed by Christopher Drake (Tusk, Yoga Hosers, Batman: Year One, Batman: Arkham Origins). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, February 5. Visit Amazon or any other major digital music store to stream/download the album. The Reckoning is co-written and directed by Marshall and stars Charlotte Kirk, Joe Anderson, Steven Waddington and Sean Pertwee. The movie follows a woman who – after losing her husband during the Great Plague – is unjustly accused of being a witch and placed in the custody of England’s most ruthless witch-hunter and must face her own inner demons as the Devil himself starts to work his way into her mind. Read the rest of this entry »

Soundtrack Album for Netflix’s ‘Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer’ to Be Released

Posted: February 4, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
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Maisie Music Publishing will release a soundtrack album for the Netflix docu-series Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer. The album features selections of the original score from the show composed by Brooke Blair & Will Blair (Green Room, Hold the Dark, The Informer, I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, Blue Ruin). Also included is the Night Stalker-inspired song Under Your Skin by moa. The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, February 5 and will be available to stream/download here. Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer is directed by Tiller Russell and tells the true story of how one of the most notorious serial killers in American history was hunted down and brought to justice. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar’ Soundtrack Album Details

Posted: February 4, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
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Milan Records will release the official soundtrack album for the comedy Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar. The album features the film’s original score composed by Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Sausage Party, Lost in Space, Horrible Bosses, Agent Carter, Ride Along) & Dara Taylor (Echo Boomers, Colewell). Also included are the original songs I Love Boobies (performed by Richard Cheese, aka Mark Jonathan Davis), Palm Vista Hotel (performed by the film’s stars Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo) and Edgar’s Prayer (performed by Jamie Dornan feat. Amy Keys). The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 12, 2021. Visit Amazon to pre-order the album. Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar is directed by Josh Greenbaum and stars Wiig & Mumolo (who also co-wrote the screenplay), Dornan and Damon Wayans. Read the rest of this entry »

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