Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album for the coming-of-age drama Blast Beat. The album features the film’s original score composed by David Murillo R. (Who Killed Sara?, Dad Wanted, Between Sea and Land). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here, where you can also check out audio samples. Blast Beat is co-written and directed by Esteban Arango and stars Mateo Arias, Moises Arias, Wilmer Valderrama, Kali Uchis, Ashley Jackson, Diane Guererro and Daniel Dae Kim. The movie tells the story of a metalhead science prodigy and his aimless younger brother who leave their native Colombia for the United States in the summer of ‘99 and struggle to align the American Dream with their new reality. Read the rest of this entry »
‘Blast Beat’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: May 23, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Blast Beat, David Murillo R., Esteban Arango, score, Soundtrack
‘Above the Rim’ Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Album Announced
Posted: May 22, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Above the Rim, Jeff Pollack, Soundtrack
Death Row Records has announced a new soundtrack album for the 1994 sports drama Above the Rim co-written and directed by Jeff Pollack and starring Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon Robinson, Marlon Wayans and Wood Harris. The album features the songs from the film, including three bonus tracks that were not included on the original 2xPlatinum best-selling 1994 record: Pain by 2Pac & Stretch, Mi Monie Rite! by Lord G and Loyal to the Game by 2Pac, Treach, & Riddler. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on all major digital music outlets, including Amazon. The album will also be available on cassette tape, for the first time again since its original release. Read the rest of this entry »
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 21, 2021)
Posted: May 21, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Benjamin Woodgates, Dream Horse, Peter Raeburn, Seance, Sicker Man, The Dry, Volker Bertelmann, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
The only movie opening in theaters nationwide this week is the sports comedy drama Dream Horse directed by Euros Lyn and starring Toni Collette, Damian Lewis, Owen Teale, Joanna Page, Anthony O’Donnell, Karl Johnson, Steffan Rhodri, Nicholas Farrell and Sian Phillips. The film’s original music is composed by Benjamin Woodgates. Decca Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the Bleecker Street release.
Opening in select U.S. theaters and on VOD today is the Australian crime thriller The Dry co-written and directed by Robert Connolly and starring Eric Bana, Genevieve O’Reilly, Keir O’Donnell and John Polson. Peter Raeburn (Woodshock, Nancy, Tell Me Your Secrets, Photograph) has composed the film’s original music. Decca Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score earlier this year when the movie opened in Australian theaters. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the IFC Films release. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Gate’ Soundtrack Album Released
Posted: May 21, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: J. Peter Robinson, Michael Hoenig, score, Soundtrack, The Gate
Terror Vision Records has released the first-ever soundtrack album for the 1987 supernatural horror thriller The Gate directed by Tibor Takács and starring Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Kelly Rowan and Jennifer Irwin. The album features the film’s original music composed by J. Peter Robinson (Cocktail, The Bank Job, The World’s Fastest Indian, Wayne’s World) & Michael Hoenig (The Blob, Strange World, The Wraith, Above Suspicion). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here and in any other major digital music stores. A vinyl edition was announced earlier this year and is available to order on Amazon. Read the rest of this entry »
‘The Fungies!’ Main Title Song Released
Posted: May 21, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: HBO Max, Simon Panrucker, Stephen Neary, The Fungies!
Cartoon Network and WaterTower Music have released an extended version of the main title song from the HBO Max animated series The Fungies! The track written by Simon Panrucker (Clarence) and series creator/executive producer Stephen Neary is now available to stream and download on all major digital music outlets, including Amazon. Listen to the full song below. The Fungies! starring Harry Teitelman, Neary himself, Tama Brutsche and Jennifer Coolidge follows a group of colorful mushroom folk as they explore the incredible wonders of their world. T Read the rest of this entry »
‘Citizen Penn’ Soundtrack Released
Posted: May 21, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Bono, Citizen Penn, Don Hardy, Linda Perry, score, Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album for the documentary Citizen Penn. The album features the film’s original score composed by Linda Perry (of of the former rock band 4 Non Blondes) (Kid 90, Punky Brewster). Also included is the original song Eden (To Find Love) performed by Bono who also co-wrote the track with Perry. Visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download the soundtrack and listen to the song after the jump. Citizen Penn is directed by Don Hardy and centers on actor and filmmaker Sean Penn’s efforts following the devastating 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, altering the lives of millions. Read the rest of this entry »
Original Song ‘We Win’ by Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin from ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Released
Posted: May 21, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Kirk Franklin, Lil Baby, Space Jam, Space Jam: A New Legacy
Republic Records & WaterTower Music have released the original song We Win from the sports comedy Space Jam: A New Legacy. The track co-written (with Justin Smith & Cynthia Nunn) and performed by Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin and is now available to stream/download on Amazon or any other major digital music services. Also listen to the full song after the jump. A full soundtrack album featuring more songs from the movie will be released on July 9. Space Jam: A New Legacy is directed by Malcolm D. Lee and stars LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Khris Davis, Sonequa Martin-Green, Cedric Joe, Jeff Bergman, Eric Bauza and Zendaya. Read the rest of this entry »
‘1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything’ Soundtrack Album Released
Posted: May 21, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, Apple TV +, Soundtrack
Universal-Island Records has released a soundtrack album for the Apple TV+ docu-series 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything. The album features a selection of songs from the show by artists including John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, Cat Stevens, The Who, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Leon Russell, Diana Ross, The Beach Boys & others. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here. A vinyl edition is set to be released later this year. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything is executive produced by Asif Kapadia & James Gay-Rees and explore the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971. The 8-parter shows how the musical icons of the time were influenced by the changing tides of history and how they used their music to inspire hope, change and the culture around them. Read the rest of this entry »
Soundtrack Album for Netflix’s ‘Eden’ to Be Released
Posted: May 21, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Eden, Justin Leach, Kevin Penkin, Netflix, score, Soundtrack
Milan Records will release a soundtrack album for the Netflix anime series Eden. The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Kevin Penkin (Tower of God, Made in Abyss, The Rising of the Shield Hero). The soundtrack will be released digitally next Friday, May 28 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. A first track (Penrose Steps, A.I. Bloom) is already being released today and can be checked out after the jump. Eden is created by Justin Leach and features the voices of Ruby Rose Turner, David Tennant, Rosario Dawson, JP Karliak, Neil Patrick Harris, Cassandra Lee Morris and Julie Nathanson. The Qubic Pictures and CGCG Studio production directed by Yasuhiro Irie revolves around a human girl secretly raised by robots who starts to uncover the dark secrets behind her lush, utopian world where humanity has all but vanished. Read the rest of this entry »
‘We Are Lady Parts’ Soundtrack EP Released
Posted: May 21, 2021 by filmmusicreporter in TV Music AlbumsTags: Channel 4, Nida Manzoor, Peacock, Soundtrack, We Are Lady Parts
Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack EP for the Channel 4 & Peacock original series We Are Lady Parts. The EP features six songs from the show performed by the titular band Lady Parts, including four original tracks written by show creator Nida Manzoor, Shez Manzoor, Sanya Manzoor and Benjamin Fregin, as well the cover versions of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 and Queens’ We Are the Champions. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon (and any other other major digital music stores). Also listen to all six songs after the jump. We Are Lady Parts is created, written and directed by Nida Manzoor and stars Anjana Vasan, Sarah Kameela Impey, Juliette Motamed, Faith Omole, Lucie Shorthouse, Zaqi Ismail and Aiysha Hart. The comedy follows a Muslim female punk band who are on a mission to find a lead guitarist and maybe, just maybe, get a proper gig. Read the rest of this entry »
