Steve Moore has recently composed the music for the upcoming indie action thriller Mayhem. The film is directed by Joe Lynch (Everly, Knights of Badassdom) and stars Steven Yeun, Samara Weaving, Steven Brand, Caroline Chikezie and Kerry Fox. The movie tells the story of a virus that infects a corporate law office on the day one of their attorneys is framed by a co-worker and wrongfully fired. Matias Caruso wrote the screenplay. Lawrence Mattis (Mr. Right, Hellbenders), Matt Smith (Trash Fire), Sean Sorensen and Mehrdad Elie are producing the project. Read the rest of this entry »
Steve Moore Scoring Joe Lynch’s ‘Mayhem’
Posted: November 28, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Camera Obscura, Joe Lynch, Mayhem, Steve Moore
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Weekly TV Music Roundup (November 27, 2016)
Posted: November 27, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Scoring AssignmentsTags: Hanan Townshend, Heaven Sent, HMM, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Incorporated, Lifetime, Peter Nashel, Syfy, William Ross
Premiering tonight is the Hallmark original movie I’ll Be Home for Christmas directed by James Brolin who also stars in the film with Mena Suvari and Giselle Eisenberg. The film’s original music is composed by William Ross (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, My Dog Skip, Ladder 49, Tuck Everlasting). The family drama follows an assistant District Attorney and single mom who has to deal with her estranged dad when he unexpectedly shows up at her door. Visit the official movie website for more information about the movie.
Premiering on Wednesday, November 30, is the Syfy original series Incorporated created by Alex Pastor & David Pastor, executive produced by Ben Affleck & Matt Damon and starring Sean Teale, Allison Miller, Eddie Ramos, Julia Ormond and Dennis Haysbert. Peter Nashel (Marco Polo, Bee Season, The Night Listener, Younger, Lie to Me) is composing the show’s original music. Check out our previous news article to learn more about the show, which will air Wednesday nights on Syfy. Read the rest of this entry »
Robert Lydecker Co-Scoring ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’
Posted: November 26, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Brian Tyler, Robert Lydecker, xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Following last month’s news of Brian Tyler recording his score for the action sequel xXx: Return of Xander Cage, it has been revealed that Robert Lydecker has co-scored the movie with the composer. Tyler and Lydecker are also working together on the music for the Fox series Sleepy Hollow, which will return for a third season in 2017. Tyler is reportedly also collaborating with Kill the Noise and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello on an original song for xXx: Return of Xander Cage. The movie directed by D.J. Caruso and starring Vin Diesel, Deepika Padukone, Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev, Toni Collette, Donnie Yen, Kris Wu, Michael Bisping, Tony Jaa and Samuel L. Jackson will be released nationwide on January 20, 2017 by Paramount Pictures. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Queen of Spain’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: November 26, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: La reina de España, score, Soundtrack, The Queen of Spain, Zbigniew Preisner
Atresmúsica has released a soundtrack album for the Spanish comedy drama The Queen of Spain (La reina de España). The album features the film’s original music composed by Golden Globe nominee Zbigniew Preisner (Three Colors series, When a Man Loves a Woman, The Secret Garden). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio samples and check out the fill album details. Quartet Records will release a physical version later this year. The Queen of Spain is written and directed by Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque) and stars Penelope Cruz, Antonio Resines, Clive Revill, Mandy Patinkin and Cary Elwes. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 25, 2016)
Posted: November 25, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Alan Silvestri, Allied, Bad Santa 2, Bruno Coulais, Dustin O'Halloran, Hauschka, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lion, Lyle Workman, Mark Mancina, Max Richter, Miss Sloane, Moana, Opetaia Foa’I, Rules Don't Apply, Seasons, Sia
Four new movies are opening nationwide this week:
Opening in most theaters is the animated feature Moana directed by Ron Clements & John Musker and featuring the voices of Auli’i Cravelho and Dwayne Johnson. The film’s original score is composed by Mark Mancina (Twister, Speed, Tarzan, Brother Bear, Planes). The composer also co-wrote the movie’s original songs with Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Opetaia Foa’i. Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring score & songs in two different editions. Click here for the full album details. Also visit Film Music Magazine for an audio interview and visit YouTube for a video interview with Mancina about his work on the project.
Also opening wide is the romantic thriller Allied directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared Harris, Lizzy Caplan, Simon McBurney, Daniel Betts, Camille Cottin, August Diehl and Matthew Goode. Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, The Avengers, Cast Away) has composed the film’s original music. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as jazz classics by Benny Goodman, Louis Primas & more. Check out our previous article for the full album details and also visit Film.Music.Media for a recent video interview with Silvestri. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Sing’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: November 25, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Garth Jennings, Sing, Soundtrack
The full details of the soundtrack album for Illumination Entertainment’s animated feature Sing have been revealed. The album features the songs from the film performed by the movie’s voice cast. Also included are the tracks that are already available as singles, including Faith by Stevie Wonder feat. Ariana Grande, Set It All Free by Scarlett Johansson and Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing by Tori Kelly. The soundtrack will be released on December 9, 2016 by Republic Records and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A deluxe edition featuring seven additional tracks will also be released on the same day and is available for pre-order here. Check back on this page for the details of the deluxe edition. Read the rest of this entry »
Expanded ‘Jurassic Park’ & ‘The Lost World’ Soundtracks Announced
Posted: November 25, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: John Williams, Jurassic Park, score, Soundtrack, Steven Spielberg, The Lost World: Jurassic Park
La-La Land Records has announced a new 4-CD set featuring the remastered and expanded scores for Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic Jurassic Park and the 1997 sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The films’ music is composed by John Williams (Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler’s List). The composer’s expanded score, including previously unreleased tracks, is featured on the first two disc and his music for the sequel is featured on disc 3 & 4. Visit the label’s official Facebook website to check out the album details. The soundtrack is limited to 5000 copies and will be available to order on La-La Land Records’ website on November 29 and will be also be available to purchase on Amazon.
Harold Faltermeyer’s ‘Beveryly Hills Cop’ & ‘Beverly Hills Cop 2’ Scores to Be Released
Posted: November 25, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Beverly Hills Cop, Beverly Hills Cop II, Harold Faltermeyer, Martin Brest, score, Soundtrack, Tony Scott
La-La Land Records has announced the world premiere releases of the original score for the 1984 action comedy Beverly Hills Cop directed by Martin Brest and starring Eddie Murphy & Judge Reinhold and its 1987 sequel Beverly Hills Cop II directed by Tony Scott. The albums feature the films’ original music composed by Harold Faltermeyer (Top Gun, The Running Man, Fletch, Tango & Cash). The Beverly Hills Cop album also includes the original soundtrack release’s most notable songs performed by Glenn Frey, The Pointer Sisters & more and the Beverly Hills Cop II album features songs by Bob Seger, George Michael & more. Both soundtracks are limited to 3000 copies and will be available for purchase on the label’s official website on November 29. Read the rest of this entry »
Boyz II Men’s Original Song for Amazon’s ‘The Snowy Day’ Released
Posted: November 24, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Amazon, Boyz II Men, Soundtrack, The Snowy Man
The Grammy Award-winning R&B group Boyz II Men has recorded an original song for the Amazon holiday special The Snowy Day. The track has been released as digital single and is available to download on Amazon. The Snowy Day based on the best-selling children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats is directed by Jamie Badminton & Rufus Blacklock and features the voices of Donielle Hansley, Laurence Fishburne (who is also producing the project), Regina King and Angela Bassett. The animated special follows a boy who goes on a magical, snowy walk to his Nana’s house to bring home their Christmas Eve dinner. Read the rest of this entry »
Soundtrack for ‘Ronaldo’ Documentary to Be Released
Posted: November 24, 2016 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Ronaldo, score, Soundtrack, Walter Mair
MovieScore Media will release a soundtrack album for the documentary Ronaldo. The album features the film’s original music composed by Walter Mair (Blood Orange, Cuffs, Glue). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, November 25 and is now available for pre-order on iTunes, where you can also listen to audio samples. Ronaldo is directed by Anthony Wonke (The Tower: A Tale of Two Cities and follows a year in the life of Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. Asif Kapadia (Amy, Senna) serves as an executive producer on the project. Read the rest of this entry »
