Parlaphone Records will release a soundtrack album for the boxing drama Jawbone. The album features the film’s original music composed by British singer/songwriter Paul Weller who is best known as the former frontman of the bands The Jam and The Style Council. The soundtrack will be released on March 3, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. One track from the soundtrack is already available to download now. Jawbone is directed by Thomas Napper and stars Johnny Harris, Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Ian McShane. The movie follows a former youth boxing champion who, after hitting rock bottom, returns to his childhood boxing club and his old team. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Jawbone’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: January 27, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Jawbone, Paul Weller, score, Soundtrack, Thomas Napper
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‘The Shack’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: January 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Soundtrack, Stuart Hazeldine, The Shack
The details of the soundtrack album for the drama The Shack have been revealed. The album features songs from and inspired by the film by artists including Tim McGraw & Faith Hill (who contributed the original track Keep Your Eyes on Me), Kelly Clarkson & Aloe Blacc, Lady Antebellum, Lecrae, Hillsong United, Dierks Bentley, for KING & COUNTRY, We Are Messengers, NEEDTOBREATHE and Brett Eldredge. The soundtrack will be released on February 24, 2017 by Atlantic Records. The Shack is directed by Stuart Hazeldine and stars Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Radha Mitchell, Graham Greene and Aviv Alush. The movie based on the New York Times best-selling novel follows a grieving man whose youngest daughter was abducted during a family vacation and receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called “The Shack.” Read the rest of this entry »
Josh Groban Records Original Song ‘Evermore’ for ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Posted: January 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast, Josh Groban, Tim Rice
Walt Disney Records announced today that Josh Groban has recorded the original Evermore for Disney’s upcoming live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. The song, which is performed in the movie by the Beast (Dan Stevens) after he releases Belle (Emma Watson) to be with her father, is written by Academy Award winners Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Enchanted) and lyricist Tim Rice (The Lion King, Evita). The version performed by Groban appears in the movie’s end credits. As previously reported, Celine Dion has also recorded an original song written by the songwriters. All songs from the movie, as well as Menken’s original score will be included on the soundtrack album, which will be released on March 10, 2017 and is now available for pre-order here (regular edition) and here (deluxe edition). Read the rest of this entry »
‘Gold’ Score Album to Be Released
Posted: January 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Daniel Pemberton, Gold, score, Soundtrack, Stephen Gaghan
BMG will release the official score album for the adventure drama Gold. The album features the film’s original music composed by Daniel Pemberton (Steve Jobs, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., King Arthur, The Counselor). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, January 27. The download link will be added to this article within the next day. As reported earlier this week, Varese Sarabande will release a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie, including the original track Gold co-written by Pemberton and performed by Iggy Pop. Gold is directed by Stephen Gaghan and stars Matthew McConaughey, Bryce Dallas Howard, Edgar Ramirez, Bruce Greenwood, Corey Stoll, Toby Kebbell and Stacy Keach. Read the rest of this entry »
Rael Jones Scoring Roger Michell’s ‘My Cousin Rachel’
Posted: January 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: My Cousin Rachel, Rael Jones, Roger Michell
This week, Rael Jones has recorded his score for the upcoming romantic drama My Cousin Rachel. The film is directed by Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Changing Lanes, Morning Glory) and stars Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, Holliday Grainger and Iain Glen. The movie is based on the 1951 novel by Daphne Du Maurier and tells the story of a young Englishman who plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. Michell also wrote the screenplay. Kevin Loader (The Lady in the Van, In the Loop, The History Boys, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin) is producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »
‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: January 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Chad Stahelski, Joel J. Richard, John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2, score, Soundtrack, Tyler Bates
The full details of the soundtrack album for the action sequel John Wick: Chapter 2 have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, 300, Watchmen, Dawn of the Dead) and Joel J. Richard (Quantico). Also included are original songs by Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, Ciscandra Nostalghia and Le Castle Vania. The soundtrack will be released digitally on February 10, 2017 and physically on March 3 by Varese Sarabande. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD. John Wick: Chapter 2 is directed by Chad Stahelski and stars Keanu Reeves, Common, Riccardo Scamarcio, Laurence Fishburne, Ruby Rose, Bridget Moynahan, Lance Roddick, Franco Nero, John Leguizamo and Ian McShane. Read the rest of this entry »
‘We Are X’ Soundtrack Announced
Posted: January 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Soundtrack, Stephen Kijak, We Are X, X Japan
Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings has announced a soundtrack album for the music documentary We Are X. The album features the songs from the movie by the film’s subject matter, the Japanese punk-rock band X Japan. The soundtrack will be released on March 3, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. We Are X is directed by Stephen Kijak and follows X Japan, as its star drummer Yoshiki prepares for a reunion concert at Madison Square Garden. The movie produced by John Battsek (Searching for Sugar Man) includes testimonials from such high-profile groupies as Gene Simmons and Marilyn Manson. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The LEGO Batman Movie’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: January 26, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Lorne Balfe, score, Soundtrack, The Lego Batman Movie
WaterTower Music will release a soundtrack album for the animated feature The LEGO Batman Movie. The album features the songs from the film by artists including DNCE, Cutting Crew, Patrick Stump, Alesso feat. Tove Lo, Harry Nilsson, as well as a new version of Everything Is Awesome by Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine. Also included is the film’s original score composed by Lorne Balfe (Terminator Genisys, Home, Penguins of Madagascar, 13 Hours). The soundtrack will be released on February 3, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The LEGO Batman Movie is directed by Chris McKay and stars Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson and Ralph Fiennes. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Z: The Beginning of Everything’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: January 25, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Amazon, Marcelo Zarvos, score, Soundtrack, Z: The Beginning of Everything
Varese Sarabande has announced the full details of the soundtrack album for the Amazon original series Z: The Beginning of Everything. The album features selections from the show’s original music composed by Marcelo Zarvos (Fences, The Affair, Ray Donovan, Remember Me, The Words, The Good Shepherd). The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, January 27 and physically on February 24. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD. Z: The Beginning of Everything is created by Dawn Prestwich & Nicole Yorkin (The Killing) and stars Christina Ricci, Gavin Stenhouse, as well as guest stars David Strathairn, Kristine Nielsen, Maya Kazan, Sarah Schenkkan, Jamie Anne Allman and Holly Curran. Read the rest of this entry »
Ceiri Torjussen to Score ‘All Creatures’
Posted: January 25, 2017 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: All Creatures, All Creatures Here Below, Ceiri Torjussen, Collin Schiffli, Primal Rage: The Legend of Oh-Mah
Ceiri Torjussen has signed on to score the upcoming indie drama All Creatures (aka All Creatures Here Below). The film is directed by Collin Schiffli (Animals) and stars Karen Gillan, David Dastmalchian, Jennifer Morrison, Richard Cabral, John Doe and David Koechner. The movie follows a desperate young couple on the run who seek refuge in Kansas City. Dastmalchian also wrote the screenplay. Amy Greene, Ignacio Arenas and Chris Stinson (The Lovers) are producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »
