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Weekly TV Music Roundup (November 3, 2019)

Posted: November 3, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring Assignments
Tags: ABC, David Newman, Disney Channel, Freeform, Gabriel Mann, Green Eggs and Ham, HBO, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, His Dark Materials, Keegan DeWitt, Let It Snow, Lorne Balfe, Netflix

Premiering in the U.S. tomorrow, November 4 is the fantasy series His Dark Materials developed by Jack Thorne and starring Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne-Marie Duff, Clarke Peters and James Cosmo. The show’s original music is composed by Lorne Balfe (Mission: Impossible – Fallout, The LEGO Batman Movie, Home). Silva Screen Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score from the first episodes of the drama. Click here for the full album details and to learn more about the drama, which will air every Monday on HBO.

Premiering on Friday, November 8 is the Netflix animated series Green Eggs and Ham based on Dr. Seuss’ classic book and starring Adam DeVine, Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton and Keegan-Michael Key. David Newman (Ice Age, Serenity, The Flintstones, Anastasia, Girls Trip, War of the Roses) is composing the show’s original score. WaterTower Music has released the title song Backflip by Rivers Cuomo. Check out our previous article to listen to the track and for more information about the series. Read the rest of this entry »

First Song from ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Released

Posted: November 3, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
Tags: ABC, Disney, Disney Channel, Freeform, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Walt Disney Records has released the first song from the Disney+ original series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Available to stream and download now is The Medley, the Mashup performed by the show’s cast. Visit Amazon to purchase the digital single and watch the official music video after the jump. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is developed by Tim Federle based on Disney Channel’s High School Musical movies and stars Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo, Kate Reinders, Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett, Dara Renee, Julia Lester, Frankie Rodriguez, Larry Saperstein and Mark St. Cyr. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Mom + Mom’ (‘Mamma + Mamma’) Soundtrack Released

Posted: November 2, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
Tags: Giulia Anania, Karole Di Tommaso, Mamma + Mamma, Marta Venturini, Mom + Mom, score, Soundtrack

WM Italy has released a soundtrack album for the Italian drama Mom + Mom (Mamma + Mamma). The album features the film’s original music composed by Giulia Anania & Marta Venturini. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon Music, where you can also listen to audio samples. Mom + Mom is co-written and directed by Karole Di Tommaso and stars Linda Caridi and Maria Roveran. The movie follows two southern Italian women who struggle to have a child together because of a local law that forbids gays and lesbians to adopt or have babies. Read the rest of this entry »

Soundtrack Album for Apple TV+ Series ‘See’ Released

Posted: November 2, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
Tags: Apple TV +, Bear McCreary, score, See, Soundtrack, Steven Knight

Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album for the Apple original series See. The album features selections of the original music from the show’s first season composed by Emmy Award winner Bear McCreary (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Happy Death Day, Outlander, The Walking Dead, Battlestar Galactica). The soundtrack is now available exclusively on Apple Music. See is created by Steven Knight and stars Jason Momoa, Alfre Woodard, Yadira Guevara-Prip, Nesta Cooper, Sylvia Hoeks, Archie Madekwe, Christian Camargo and Hera Hilmar. The drama follows a father of twins – born centuries later with the mythic ability to see – who must protect his tribe against a powerful yet desperate queen who believes it’s witchcraft and wants them destroyed. Read the rest of this entry »

Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 1, 2019)

Posted: November 1, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News
Tags: Adopt a Highway, Arctic Dogs, Atticus Ross, Badland, Claudia Sarne, Craig Armstrong, Daniel Pemberton, David Buckley, Earthquake Bird, Frank Ilfman, Harriet, Inside Game, Jared Forman, Jason Isbell, Jeff Beal, Junkie XL, Leopold Ross, Motherless Brooklyn, Mrs. Lowry & Son, Patrick Stump, Robbie Robertson, Spell, Terence Blanchard, Terminator: Dark Fate, The Etruscan Smile, The Irishman, Tom Holkenborg

Four new movies are opening theaters nationwide this week:

Opening in most theaters is the sci-fi action sequel Terminator: Dark Fate directed by Tim Miller and starring Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna and Diego Boneta. The film’s original music is composed by Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) (Mad Max: Fury Road, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Deadpool, Alita: Battle Angel). Paramount Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Click here for the full album details.

Also opening wide is the biographical drama Harriet directed by Kasi Lemmons and starring Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr. and Joe Alwyn. Terence Blanchard (BlacKkKlansman, Malcolm X, Inside Man, The 25th Hour, Red Tails) has composed the film’s original music. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score (click here for more information). Also available now is an original song from the movie performed by Erivo (click here to listen). Read the rest of this entry »

‘Snoopy in Space’ Soundtrack Released

Posted: November 1, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
Tags: Apple TV +, Jeff Morrow, score, Snoopy in Space, Soundtrack

DHX-Peanuts Productions has released a soundtrack album for the Apple TV+ animated series Snoopy in Space. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Jeff Morrow (Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, Science Fair, Ibiza, Trolls Holiday). The soundtrack is now available to stream on Apple Music. Snoopy in Space is based on the characters created by Charles M. Schulz and follows Snoopy as he takes command of the International Space Station and explores the moon and beyond. The series’ voice cast includes Terry McGurrin, Ethan Pugiotto, Rob Tinkler, Christian Dal Dosso, Isabella Leo, Holly Gorski and Hattie Kragte. Read the rest of this entry »

Sigrid’s Original Song ‘Home to You’ from ‘The Aeronauts’ Released

Posted: November 1, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music News
Tags: Sigrid, Steve Mac, The Aeronauts, Tom Harper

Decca Classics has released the original song Home to You from the adventure drama The Aeronauts. The track is performed by Norwegian singer/songwriter Sigrid who also co-wrote the track with Steve Mac. The song is now available to download as a digital single on Amazon and is also featured on the official soundtrack album (which also includes Steven Price’s original score), which is also being released today. Listen to the full track after the jump. The Aeronauts is directed by Tom Harper and stars Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Courtenay and Himesh Patel. The movie will be released in U.S. theaters on December 6 before its debut on Amazon Prime on December 20. Read the rest of this entry »

Soundtrack Album for Apple TV+ Series ‘The Morning Show’ to Be Released

Posted: November 1, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
Tags: Apple TV +, Carter Burwell, score, Soundtrack, The Morning Show

Lakeshore Records will release the first soundtrack album for the Apple TV+ original series The Morning Show. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Academy Award nominee Carter Burwell (Fargo, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Carol, Twilight, True Grit). Also included is Rozzi Crane’s cover of Radiohead’s Creep as featured in the series. The soundtrack will be released digitally this Sunday, November 3 and is now available for pre-order on Apple Music. The Morning Show is created by Jay Carson and stars Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Steve Carell, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Bel Powley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Read the rest of this entry »

‘The Elephant Queen’ Soundtrack Released

Posted: November 1, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music Albums
Tags: Alex Heffes, Apple TV +, Mark Deeble, score, Soundtrack, The Elephant Queen, Victoria Stone

Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album for the documentary The Elephant Queen. The album features the film’s original music composed by Golden Globe nominee Alex Heffes (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, The Last King of Scotland, Queen of Katwe, Touching the Void, 11/22/63). The soundtrack is now available to stream and download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. The Elephant Queen is directed by Mark Deeble & Victoria Stone and narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor. The movie follows a majestic female elephant as sheleads her herd in search of a new place to call home. Read the rest of this entry »

Soundtrack Album for Apple TV+’s ‘Dickinson’ Announced

Posted: November 1, 2019 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music Albums
Tags: Apple TV +, Dickinson, Drum & Lace, Ian Hultquist, score, Soundtrack

Milan Records/Sony Masterworks have announced a soundtrack album for the Apple TV+ series Dickinson. The album features the original music from the show’s first season composed by Drum & Lace (The Gospel According to André, The First Monday in May) and Ian Hultquist (Assassination Nation, Animals, My Blind Brother, A-X-L). The soundtrack is being released today exclusively on Apple Music/iTunes. Dickinson is created, written and executive produced by Alena Smith and stars Hailee Steinfeld, Jane Krakowski, Toby Huss, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt and Adrian Enscoe. The show explores the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson. Read the rest of this entry »