Hauschka (aka Volker Bertelmann) has signed on to score the upcoming biographical drama Young Astrid. The film is directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen (A Soap, A Family) and stars Alba August in the title role, alongside Maria Bonnevie, Magnus Krepper, Trine Dyrholm, Henrik Rafaelsen and Björn Gustafsson. The movie focuses on an event that occurred when Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren was very young and that came to shape her adult life, writing talent and aspirations. Kim Fupz Aakeson wrote the screenplay. Read the rest of this entry »
Hauschka to Score ‘Young Astrid’
Posted: October 11, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Hauschka, Pernille Fischer Christensen, Volker Bertelmann, Young Astrid
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Nat Geo’s ‘The Long Road Home’ to Feature Music by Jeff Beal
Posted: October 10, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Jeff Beal, Nat Geo, The Long Road Home
Jeff Beal has been tapped to score the upcoming Nat Geo original mini-series The Long Road Home. The 8-parter is developed by Mikko Alanne (The 33) and stars Michael Kelly, Jason Ritter, Kate Bosworth, Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto and Noel Fisher, Jon Beavers, E.J. Bonilla, Jorge Diaz, Darius Homayoun and Patrick Schwarzenegger. The military drama is based on the book of the same name by Martha Raddatz and chronicles the events of April 4th, 2004, when a platoon was ambushed in Sadr City, Baghdad, in an attack that came to be known as “Black Sunday.” Read the rest of this entry »
Christopher Lennertz Scoring David E. Talbert’s ‘El Camino Christmas’
Posted: October 10, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Christopher Lennertz, David E. Talbert, El Camino Christmas, Netflix
Christopher Lennertz is scoring the upcoming Netflix original movie El Camino Christmas. The film is directed by David E. Talbert (Almost Christmas, Baggage Claim) and stars Tim Allen, Vincent D’Onofrio, Luke Grimes, Jessica Alba, Dax Shepard, Kimberly Quinn, Kurtwood Smith, Michelle Mylett, Emilio Rivera and Jimmy O. Yang. The comedy follows a a young man who seeks out a father he has never met and, through no fault of his own, ends up barricaded in a liquor store with five other people on Christmas Eve. Read the rest of this entry »
Federico Jusid to Score Dan Fogelman’s ‘Life Itself’
Posted: October 10, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Dan Fogelman, Federico Jusid, Life Itself
Federico Jusid has been hired to score the upcoming romantic drama Life Itself. The film is written and directed by Dan Fogelman (This Is Us, Danny Collins, Crazy, Stupid, Love) and stars Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Cooke, Laia Costa, Mandy Patinkin, Sergio Peris-Mencheta and Alex Monner. The movie revolves around a number of characters whose lives intersect over the course of decades – from the streets of New York to the Spanish countryside. Read the rest of this entry »
‘One Percent More Humid’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: October 10, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Liz W. Garcia, Nathan Halpern, One Percent More Humid, score, Soundtrack
Copticon Music has released a soundtrack album for the indie drama One Percent More Humid. The album features the film’s original music composed by Nathan Halpern (The Rider, Rich Hill, The Witness). Also included is the original song Calling to Me written by the composer and featuring vocals by Emily Forsythe (click here to download the track, which is also being released separately as a digital single). Listen to the song after jump. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. One Percent More Humid is written and directed by Liz W. Garcia and stars Juno Temple, Julia Garner, Alessandro Nivalo and Olivia Luccardi. The movie revolves around two college-age childhood friends who reunite for a humid New England summer to help each other deal with a traumatizing experience from their past. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Supergirl’ Season 2 Soundtrack Details
Posted: October 9, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Blake Neely, score, Soundtrack, Supergirl, The CW
WaterTower Music and La-La Land Records will release the second soundtrack album for the CW drama Supergirl. The album features selections of the original music from the show’s second season composed by Blake Neely (The Flash, Arrow, Riverdale, Legends of Tomorrow, Blindspot, Everwood). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow. A CD version is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The labels have previously released a soundtrack album featuring Neely’s music from the series’ first season. Supergirl is developed by Greg Berlanti, Ali Adler & Sarah Schechter based on the DC Comic characters and stars Melissa Benoist, Calista Flockhart, Mehcad Brooks, David Harewood and Chyler Leigh. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Wonderstruck’ Special Edition Soundtrack Announced
Posted: October 9, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Carter Burwell, score, Soundtrack, Todd Haynes, Wonderstruck
Lakeshore Records has announced a special edition soundtrack for Todd Haynes’ drama Wonderstruck. The album features the film’s original music composed by Carter Burwell (Fargo, Carol, Being John Malkovich, Twilight, In Bruges, True Grit), including three additional bonus tracks not included on the regular release. The soundtrack will be released digitally exclusively on Amazon on October 20 and is now available for pre-order here. In related news, it was announced today that Burwell will be conducting his score from the movie with the Hollywood Cinematic Orchestra at a live-to-picture screening event next Wednesday, October 18 at Ace Hotel (click here to order tickets). Wonderstruck directed by Haynes and starring Julianne Moore, Oakes Fegley, Michelle Williams and Millicent Simmonds is based on Brian Selznick’s novel of the same title and traces the gradually weaving stories of two deaf children who both wish their lives had been different. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Arrow’ Season 5 Soundtrack Details
Posted: October 9, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Arrow, Blake Neely, score, Soundtrack, The CW
The full details of the fifth soundtrack album for the CW hit drama Arrow have been revealed. The album features selections of the original music from the show’s fifth season composed by Blake Neely (The Flash, Riverdale, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Blindspot, Everwood, The Pacific). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow by WaterTower Music (click here to download). A CD version will be available to order tomorrow on La-La Land Records’ website and is also available for pre-order on Amazon. The labels have previously released soundtrack albums for the show’s first, second, third and fourth season. Arrow based on the DC Comics series starring Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey and Willa Holland will return for its sixth season this Thursday, October 12 on the CW. Read the rest of this entry »
‘C’est la vie!’ (‘Le sens de la fête’) Soundtrack Released
Posted: October 9, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Avishai Cohen, C'est la vie, Le sens de la fête, score, Soundtrack
Sony Masterworks has released a soundtrack album for the French comedy C’est la vie! (Le sens de la fête). The album features the film’s original music composed by jazz musician Avishai Cohen. Also included are songs by Earth Wind & Fire, Cascadeur, Candi Staton & more. The soundtrack is now available digitally in France. A CD version can now be pre-ordered as an import on Amazon. Visit the French iTunes store to listen to audio samples. C’est la vie! is directed by Olivier Nakache & Eric Toledano (The Intouchables) and stars Jean-Pierre Bacri, Jean-Paul Rouve, Gilles Lellouche, Vincent Macaigne, Eye Haïdara and Suzanne Clément. The movie follows a long-suffering caterer hoping to get through one last, mishap-heavy dinner party. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Legends of Tomorrow’ Season 2 Soundtrack Details
Posted: October 9, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Blake Neely, Legends of Tomorrow, score, Soundtrack, The CW
WaterTower Music and La-La Land Records will release the second soundtrack album for the Legends of Tomorrow. The album features selections of original music from the show’s second season composed by Blake Neely (Arrow, The Flash, Riverdale, Supergirl, Blindspot, The Pacific). The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically tomorrow. Click here to download and visit Amazon to pre-order the CD version. The labels have previously released a soundtrack album for the series’ first season. Legends of Tomorrow is developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg & Marc Guggenheim based on the DC Comics characters and stars Brandon Routh, Victor Garber, Caity Lotz, Arthur Darvill, Ciara Renée, Franz Drameh, Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller. The drama will return for a third season tomorrow, October 10. Read the rest of this entry »
