Premiering tonight is the Showtime original series I’m Dying Up Here created by Dave Flebotte and starring Jim Carrey, Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, Clark Duke, Michael Angarano, Andrew Santino, Erik Griffin, RJ Cyler, Al Madrigal and Jake Lacy. Various composers are involved in the show, including Alex Ebert (All Is Lost, A Most Violent Year), Mark Noseworthy (Dean) and Keegan DeWitt (I’ll See You in My Dreams). Visit the official show website to learn more about the show, which will air Sunday nights on Showtime.
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Alex Ebert to Score Showtime’s ‘I’m Dying Up Here’
Alex Ebert has been tapped to score the upcoming Showtime original series I’m Dying Up Here. The show is created by Dave Flebotte (Just Before I Go) and stars Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, Clark Duke, Michael Angarano, Andrew Santino, Erik Griffin, RJ Cyler, Al Madrigal and Jake Lacy. The comedy based on the non-fiction book of the same title by William Knoedelseder is set in L.A.’s famed ‘70s stand-up comedy scene and follows a brassy comedy club owner who mentors up-and-coming comedians with tough love. Flebotte is also executive producing the project with Jim Carrey, Michael Aguilar (The Crazies, What Happens in Vegas) and Christina Wayne (Copper).
Weekly Film Music Roundup (January 2, 2015)
The only movie opening nationwide this weekend is the horror sequel The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death directed by Tom Harper and starring Jeremy Irvine, Helen McCrory, Phoebe Cox and Oaklee Pendergast. The film’s original music is composed by Marco Beltrami (Scream, World War Z, 3:10 to Yuma) who previously scored the first part in the series, as well as Marcus Trumpp and Brandon Roberts. Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score earlier this week and a CD version is set to be released next week. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the film.
Opening in New York and Los Angeles this week before expanding nationwide later this month is the crime drama A Most Violent Year written and directed by J.C. Chandor and starring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, Alessandro Nivola, David Oyelowo and Albert Brooks. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero’s Alex Ebert who previously scored the director’s All is Lost has composed the film’s original music. Community Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the score, as well as the original song America for Me. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details. Also visit Film Music Magazine, Music Times, Film School Rejects and Hitfix for interviews with Ebert about his work on the project.
‘A Most Violent Year’ Soundtrack Details
Community Music will release a soundtrack album for J.C. Chandor’s crime drama A Most Violent Year. The album features music from and inspired by the film composed by Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros who previously scored the director’s last feature All is Lost, including the avant garde original song America for Me. The soundtrack will be released on December 16, 2014 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon, where you can also listen to audio clips. A Most Violent Year is written and directed by Chandor and stars Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, Alessandro Nivola, David Oyelowo and Albert Brooks. The movie follows the lives of an immigrant family living in New York City and trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities amid violence, decay and corruption.
Alex Ebert to Score J.C. Chandor’s ‘A Most Violent Year’
Alex Ebert is reuniting with director J.C. Chandor to score the upcoming crime drama A Most Violent Year. The film stars Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, Alessandro Nivola, David Oyelowo and Albert Brooks. The movie is set in New York City during the winter of 1981 and follows the lives of an immigrant family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities amid violence, decay and corruption. Chandor (Margin Call) has also written the screenplay and is producing the project with Neal Dodson and Anna Gerb. Ebert who is best known as the lead vocalist of the band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros has previously collaborated with Chandor on last year’s All Is Lost starting Robert Redford and went on to receive a Golden Globe for his score.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (October 18, 2013)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the horror thriller Carrie 
directed by Kimberly Peirce and starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore, Judy Greer, Portia Doubleday, Gabriella Wilde, Alex Russell and Ansel Elgort. Columbia Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the film by artists including Rogue Wave, Vampire Weekend, Passion Pit, The Naked and Famous and The Civil Wars. Check our our previous article for the full details. The movie’s original score is composed by Marco Beltrami (I, Robot, Live Free or Die Hard, The Wolverine). Sony Classical has released the composer’s score earlier this week. To listen to audio clips and find out more about the album, check out our soundtrack announcement.
Also opening wide this week is the WikiLeaks drama The Fifth Estate directed by Bill Condon and starringBenedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, Laura Linney, Anthony Mackie, Stanley Tucci, David Thewlis, Peter Capaldi, Dan Stevens, Alicia Vikander and Carice van Houten. The film’s original score is composed by Carter Burwell (Fargo, Twilight, Being John Malkovich). Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the songs from the film by Amon Tobin, Yppah, Tame Impala and Emika. Check out our previous news article for the full details and click here for the label’s official soundtrack audio preview.
‘All Is Lost’ Soundtrack Details
Community Music will release a soundtrack album for the upcoming drama All Is Lost. The album features the film’s original music composed and produced by Alexander (aka Alex Ebert of the indie rock band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros). The soundtrack will be released on October 1, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips are embedded after the jump. All Is Lost is written and directed by J.C. Chandor (Margin Call) and stars Robert Redford as a man who gets lost at sea and struggles against the elements to stay alive. The film premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews for Redford’s lead performance and will be released in theaters on October 18 by Roadside Attractions/Lionsgate.
Edward Sharpe’s Alex Ebert to Score J.C. Chandor’s ‘All is Lost’
Alex Ebert has been hired to score the upcoming adventure drama All is Lost. The film is written and directed by J.C. Chandor and stars Robert Redford as a man who gets lost at sea and struggles against the elements to stay alive. Neal Dodson & Anna Gerb (Margin Call), Justin Nappi (Arbitrage) and Teddy Schwarzman (At Any Price) are producing the Before The Door Pictures and Washington Square Films production. The movie marks Chandor’s second film following last year’s critically acclaimed Margin Call, which featured a score by Nathan Larson. Ebert is best known as the lead singer and songwriter for L.A. indie rock band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. The project marks his film scoring debut. All is Lost is currently in post-production and is expected to be released next year by Lionsgate. (Variety)