Harry Gregson-Williams (The Chronicles of Narnia, Shrek, Kingdom of Heaven, The Martian) has composed the main titles theme for upcoming Channel 4 & Amazon original series Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams. Check out the main titles sequence after the jump. The composer has also scored at least one episode of the anthology series. Olafur Arnalds (Broadchurch, Gimme Shelter) and Cristobal Tapia de Veer (Utopia, The Girl with All the Gifts) are also scoring multiple episodes of the show, which are all based on short stories by legendary sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams’ to Feature Music by Harry Gregson-Williams, Olafur Arnalds & Cristobal Tapia de Veer
Posted: September 25, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Amazon, Channel 4, Cristobal Tapia de Veer, Harry Gregson-Williams, Ólafur Arnalds, Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
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Ramin Djawadi to Score Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Posted: September 25, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: A Wrinkle in Time, Ava DuVernay, Ramin Djawadi
Ramin Djawadi has been hired to score the upcoming fantasy drama A Wrinkle in Time. The film is directed by Ava DuVernay (Selma, 13th) and stars Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Guru Mbatha-Raw, Michael Peňa, Levi Miller, Deric McCabe, André Holland, Rowan Blanchard, Zach Galifianakis, Chris Pine and Storm Reid. The movie based on the novel by Madeleine L’Engle follows a group of children as they travel through time and visit strange worlds in order to find their missing father, a scientist. Jennifer Lee (Frozen, Wreck-It-Ralph) wrote the screenplay. Read the rest of this entry »
Brian Byrne Scoring Lance Daly’s ‘Black 47’
Posted: September 25, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Black 47, Brian Byrne, Lance Daly
Brian Byrne is composing the original music for the upcoming Irish drama Black 47. The film is directed by Lance Daly (Kisses) and stars Hugo Weaving, Jim Broadbent, Stephen Rea, James Frecheville, Freddie Fox, Moe Dunford and Barry Keoghan. The movie is set in Ireland during the Great Famine and follows an Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, as he abandons his post to reunite with his family. Daly also co-wrote the screenplay with PJ Dillon, Pierce Ryan and Eugene O’Brien. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly TV Music Roundup (September 24, 2017)
Posted: September 24, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: ABC, Adrian Corker, Afterhere, Amazon, Atli Orvarsson, BATHS, CBS, Dev Hynes, Inhumans, Jeff Russo, Jesse Novak, Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders, Liar, Lior Rosner, Me Myself & I, NBC, Neo Yokio, Netflix, Scott Icenogle, Sean Callery, Siddhartha Khosla, Star Trek: Discovery, SundanceTV, The Brave, The Exorcist, Tin Man, Toby Chu, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Tyler Bates, Will & Grace
Premiering tonight is sci-fi drama Star Trek: Discovery developed by Alex Kurtzman & Bryan Fuller and starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Jason Isaacs, Doug Jones, James Frain, Michelle Yeoh and Anthony Rapp. The show’s original music is composed by Jeff Russo (Fargo, Legion, The Night Of, Snowfall, Power). Check out our previous article for a video from the recording sessions of the composer’s theme for the show and click here to watch the main titles sequence. The series is premiering on CBS tonight and the rest of the episodes will be available to stream on CBS All Access.
Premiering tomorrow, September 25, is the NBC drama The Brave created by Dean Georgaris and starring Anne Heche, Mike Vogel, Sofia Pernas, Tate Ellington, Natacha Karam, Demetrius Grosse, Noah Mills and Hadi Tabbal. Toby Chu (Covert Affairs, Burn Notice, Beyond, Unforgettable, Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return) is composing the show’s original music. Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the drama, which will air Monday nights on NBC. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Rat Film’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: September 23, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dan Deacon, Rat Film, score, Soundtrack, Theo Anthony
Domino Recording Company will release the official soundtrack album for the documentary Rat Film. The album features the film’s original music composed by Dan Deacon (Twixt). The soundtrack will be released on October 13, 2017. The CD and vinyl version is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out a video featurette about the composer’s score after the jump. Rat Film is directed by Theo Anthony and uses the rat – as well as the humans that love them, live with them, and kill them – to explore the history of Baltimore. The movie was released in select theaters last weekend by Cinema Guild. Read the rest of this entry »
Geoff Zanelli to Score ‘Motivated Seller’ & ‘Red Shoes & the 7 Dwarfs’
Posted: September 23, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Deon Taylor, Geoff Zanelli, Motivated Seller, Red Shoes & the 7 Dwarfs
Geoff Zanelli is reuniting with director Deon Taylor on the upcoming psychological thriller Motivated Seller. The movie starring Michael Ealy, Dennis Quaid, Meagan Good and Joseph Sikora follows a young couple who move into their dream house in the county, unaware the previous owner who has his eyes on the house and the young woman. David Loughery (Lakeview Terrace, Passenger 57) wrote the screenplay. Taylor is also producing he project with, Roxanne Avent & Robert F. Smith (Meet the Blacks), Mark Burg (Saw series), David Guillod, Brad Kaplan (Look Away) and Jonathan Schwartz. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly Film Music Roundup (September 22, 2017)
Posted: September 22, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Anton Sanko, Bear McCreary, Big Bear, Bobbi Jene, Bruce Broughton, Clint Mansell, Friend Request, Gary Go, Henry Jackman, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Loving Vincent, Mark Mothersbaugh, Martin Todsharow, Matthew Margeson, Michael Brook, Nicholas Britell, Peter Raeburn, Shot, Stronger, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Thomas Newman, Uno Helmersson, Unrest, Victoria and Abdul, Woodshock
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the action sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Sir Elton John, Channing Tatum and Jeff Bridges. The film’s original music is composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Civil War, X-Men: First Class, Kong: Skull Island) & Matthew Margeson (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Eddie the Eagle). La-La Land Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score. Click here for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the animated feature The LEGO Ninjago Movie directed by Charlie Bean and features the voices of Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Fred Armisen, Abbi Jacobson, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Peña, Zach Woods and Jackie Chan. Mark Mothersbaugh (The LEGO Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Royal Tenenbaums, Thor: Ragnarok) has composed the film’s original music. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as songs by Blaze n Vill, Jingle Punks, Oh, Hush!, The De Luca Brothers & more. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Read the rest of this entry »
Dierks Bentley’s ‘Hold the Light’ from ‘Only The Brave’ Released
Posted: September 22, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Dierks Bentley, Jon Randall, Joseph Kosinsk, Joseph Trapanese, Only the Brave, Sean Carey
Capitol Nashville has released the original song Hold the Light from Joseph Kosinski’s action drama Only the Brave. The track is performed by Dierks Bentley feat. S. Carey and is co-written by the singer/songwriters, Jon Randall and the film’s composer Joseph Trapanese (Oblivion, Allegiant, Quantico). The song is now available as a digital single on Amazon. Listen to the full track after the jump. Only the Brave starring Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, James Badge Dale, Taylor Kitsch & Jennifer Connelly tells the true story of the elite crew of men who battled a wildfire in Prescott, Arizona in June 2013 that claimed the lives of 19 of their members. Read the rest of this entry »
Cristobal Tapia de Veer Scoring ‘Black Mirror’ Episode ‘Black Museum’
Posted: September 22, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Black Mirror, Colm McCarthy, Cristobal Tapia de Veer, Netflix
Cristobal Tapia de Veer has composed the music for the upcoming Black Mirror episode Black Museum. The episode is directed by Colm McCarthy (Outcast, Peaky Blinders) and stars Douglas Hodge, Letitia Wright and Babs Olusanmokun. The show’s creator Charlie Brooker wrote the script. The composer has previously collaborated with McCarthy on last year’s feature The Girl with All the Gifts. He joins Daniel Pemberton and Mark Isham who have previously announced as composers for episodes of the new season. Read the rest of this entry »
”Til Death Do Us Part’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: September 22, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: 'Til Death Do Us Part, Christober B. Stokes, Soundtrack
Silent Partner & Novus Entertainment will release a soundtrack album for the thriller ‘Til Death Do Us Part. The album features the songs from the movie by artists including Marques Houston, J Boog, Mila J, I Rich, Chrissy, Jacob and Smooth. The soundtrack will be released digitally on September 29, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. ‘Til Death Do Us Part is directed by Christober B. Stokes and stars Taye Diggs, Stephen Bishop, Annie Ilonzeh, Robinne Lee and Malik Yoba. The movie tells the story of young woman’s struggle to escape a violent marriage to feel safe, whole, and find the ability to love again. The thriller will be released in theaters on September 29. Read the rest of this entry »
