A24 Music will release the official soundtrack album for the drama The Inspection. The album features the original music from the film composed by the experimental pop band Animal Collective who made their narrative feature film scoring debut on the project. The soundtrack will be released digitally on November 18 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. A first track (Crucible) is already available to stream/download now and can be checked out after the jump. The Inspection is written and directed by Elegance Bratton and stars Jeremy Pope, Raul Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Bokeem Woodbine, Aaron Dominguez and Gabrielle Union. The movie follows a man who joins the Marine Corps after being thrown out of his mother’s home at 16 for being gay and living for years in housing precarity. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Inspection’ Soundtrack Album Details
Posted: November 4, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Animal Collective, Elegance Bratton, score, Soundtrack, The Inspection
Schuyler Fisk’s Original Song ‘Life After’ from ‘Sam & Kate’ Released
Posted: November 4, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Darren Le Gallo, Sam & Kate, Schuyler Fisk
Schuyler Fisk has released the original song Life After from the comedy drama Sam & Kate. The track written and performed by the actress/singer/songwriter (who also stars in the film) is now available to stream/download in three different versions as a digital single on all major digital music platforms, including Amazon. Also listen to the full song after the jump. Sam & Kate is written and directed by Darren Le Gallo and also stars Jake Hoffman, Sissy Spacek and Dustin Hoffman. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Reasonable Doubt’ Score Album Released
Posted: November 4, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Hulu, Reasonable Doubt, score, Soundtrack
Hollywood Records has released a score album for the Hulu original series Reasonable Doubt. The album features selections of the original score from the show’s first season composed by Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad (Luke Cage, Run This Town, Boogie, The Equalizer, Power Book III: Raising Kanan). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. The label has previously released several songs from the drama. Reasonable Doubt is created by Raamla Mohamed and stars Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey, Michael Ealy, Aderinsola Olabode, Thaddeus J. Mixon and Sean Patrick Thomas. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’ Soundtrack Album Details
Posted: November 4, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Christopher Nightingale, Matthew Warchus, Netflix, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, score, Tim Minchin
Sony Music Masterworks & Milan Records have announced the details of the soundtrack album for the Netflix original film Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. The album features the Grammy Award-nominated songs from the original West End production written by Tim Minchin (Groundhog Day The Musical), newly recorded by the movie’s cast, including Alisha Weir (who stars in the title role), Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Andrea Riseborough and Stephen Graham. Also included are ten tracks from film’s original score by composed by Christopher Nightingale (Pride). The soundtrack will be released digitally on November 18 and physically on December 9. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD version. A first song (Revolting Children) is already available to stream/download now and can be checked out below. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ Soundtrack Album Announced
Posted: November 4, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Eric Appel, Leo Birenberg, score, Soundtrack, The Roku Channel, Weird Al Yankovic, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Zach Robinson
Legacy Recordings has announced a soundtrack album for the Roku Channel original movie Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. The album features a selection of “Weird Al’s” greatest hits, some of which were newly recorded for the film, as well as a new original song (Now You Know) written and performed by Yankovic. Also included is the movie’s original score composed by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson (Cobra Kai, Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin, Impractical Jokers: The Movie) and performed by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services and will also be released physically in 2023. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD and vinyl editions. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is directed Eric Appel and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, Arturo Castro, Toby Huss and Julianne Nicholson. Read the rest of this entry »
‘God’s Crooked Lines’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: November 4, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Fernando Velazquez, God's Crooked Lines, Los Renglones Torcidos de Dios, Oriol Paulo, score, Soundtrack
Atresmedia Música has released a soundtrack album for the Spanish psychological thriller God’s Crooked Lines (Los Renglones Torcidos de Dios). The album features the film’s original music composed by Fernando Velázquez (A Monster Calls, The Impossible, The Orphanage, Mama, Crimson Peak, Devil, Hercules). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon (and any other major digital music services), where you can also check out the track list and listen to audio samples. Quartet Records has released a limited edition CD version (visit the label’s official website to order). God’s Crooked Lines is co-written and directed by Oriol Paulo and stars Bárbara Lennie, Eduard Fernández, Pablo Derqui, Loreto Mauleón and Adelfa Calvo. The movie is based on the novel of the same title by Torcuato Luca de Tena and revolves around a woman believing to be a private investigator who enters a mental hospital voluntarily to find out who murdered the father of an alleged client. Read the rest of this entry »
Sparks’ Ron & Russell Mael to Develop Movie Musical ‘X Crucior’
Posted: November 3, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Sparks, X Crucior
Deadline is reporting that the art-pop duo Sparks (Ron & Russell Mael) is developing an original movie musical for Focus Features. The film, entitled X Crucior, will be written and executive produced by the singer/songwriters. No director or plot details have been announced yet. The Sparks Brothers have previously composed the original songs for last year’s musical drama Annette directed by Leos Carax. They were also the subject of the Edgar Wright-directed 2021 documentary The Sparks Brothers, which was released by Focus. Read the rest of this entry »
Selena Gomez’s Original Song from ‘My Mind & Me’ Documentary Released
Posted: November 3, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Alek Keshishian, Apple TV +, Selena Gomez, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Interscope Records has released the original song My Mind & Me from the documentary Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. The track co-written (with Amy Allen, Jonathan Bellion, Michael Pollack, Stefan Johnson & Jordan K Johnson) and performed by Gomez is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also check out the official lyric video after the jump. Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me is directed and produced by Alek Keshishian and follows the actress/producer/singer/songwriter as she navigates the pressures of stardom and seeks to prioritize and destigmatize conversations surrounding mental health. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ to Feature Original Song by Simon Franglen & Zoe Saldana
Posted: November 3, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, James Cameron, Simon Franglen, Zoe Saldana
Simon Franglen has written an original song for James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water. The track, entitled The Songcord, is performed by Zoe Saldana and will be featured in the film starring Sam Worthington, Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet and Stephen Lang. The song and Franglen’s original score from the sequel is expected to be released next month by Hollywood Records. Franglen has previously co-written and -produced the original end credits song I See You (performed by Leona Lewis) from the 2009 Avatar original movie with James Horner and Kuk Harrell (lyrics). Read the rest of this entry »
Soundtrack Album for HBO’s ‘Avenue 5’ to Be Released
Posted: November 3, 2022 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Adem Ilhan, Armando Iannucci, Avenue 5, HBO, score, Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records will release the first soundtrack album for the HBO original series Avenue 5. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Adem Ilhan (In the Loop, The Ones Below). The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, November 4 and will be available to stream/download here, where you can also check out audio samples. Avenue 5 is created by Armando Iannucci and stars Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad, Zach Woods, Suzy Nakamura, Rebecca Front, Lenora Crichlow, Ethan Phillips and Nikki Amuka-Bird. The comedy revolves around the confident and suave captain of a space cruise ship with luxury amenities like gourmet buffets, a spa, an observation deck and yoga classes. Read the rest of this entry »
