gamma. & WaterTower Music have released the first song from the soundtrack for the new film adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel and the stage musical The Color Purple. Available to stream/download now on all major digital music services is Lifeline written, co-produced (with Tricky Stewart, Marshmello & and TMS) and performed by Alicia Keys. Also listen to the track after the jump. A full soundtrack album featuring the songs from the movie performed by cast members Fantasia, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, H.E.R. & Halle Bailey, as well as original material inspired by the film by Mary J. Blige, Megan Thee Stallion, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Jorja Smith, Keyshia Cole, Coco Jones, Ciara, Mary Mary & Missy Elliott, will be coming out on December 15.
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Music Video for Alicia Keys’ Orchestral Version of ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ from ‘Queen Charlotte’ Released
Netflix has released the official music video for the orchestral version of If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys from the Netflix limited series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The cover was recorded with a newly formed 74-piece Global Orchestra, made up entirely of women of color, on the 20th anniversary of the song. The track is now available as a digital single on all major digital music platforms (including Amazon) and is also included on the Covers from the Netflix Series soundtrack album, which has been released last Thursday. Check out the music video after the jump.
‘He Named Me Malala’ to Feature Original Song by Alica Keys
Alica Keys has recorded an original song for Davis Guggenheim’s upcoming documentary He Named Me Malala. The song is entitled Story to Tell and is performed by the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and produced by Rick Rubin. The track will be included on the official soundtrack album for the film, which also features the movie’s original score by Thomas Newman and will be released on October 2, 2015 by Sony Classical. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD. Keys has previously contributed original songs for the features The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and 12 Years a Slave, as well as The Inevitable Defeat of Mister Pete, which she also co-scored.
‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Soundtrack Update
Columbia Records and Madison Gate Records will release the official soundtrack album for The Amazing Spider-Man 2. The soundtrack features the film’s original score composed by Hans Zimmer and the Magnificent Six. The composer has created a super band for the project that features Pharrell Williams, Johnny Marr (of The Smiths, Modest Mouse), Michael Einziger (of Incubus), Junkie XL, Andrew Kawczynski and Steve Mazzaro. Also included is the original song It’s On Again by Alicia Keys featuring Kendrick Lamar, written Williams, Keys, Zimmer & Lamar. Also featured on the album are new songs by Williams, The Neighbourhood, LIZ and Alvin Risk, as well as Phosphorescent’s Song for Zula. The soundtrack will be released on April 22, 2014. Check back on this page for the track list and audio clips.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (October 11, 2013)
Two new movies are opening wide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the docudrama Captain Phillips directed by Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy, United 93) and starring Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed, Mahat M. Ali, Michael Chernus, Corey Johnson and Max Martini. The film’s music is composed by Henry Jackman (X-Men: First Class, Wreck-It-Ralph). Varese Sarabande has released a soundtrack album for the film featuring the composer’s score earlier this week. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to listen to audio clips. Also check out a recent interview with Jackman in The Hollywood Reporter.
Also opening wide is the action sequel Machete Kills written and directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga, Antonio Banderas, Jessica Alba, Demián Bichir and Mel Gibson. The film’s music is composed by Rodriguez himself and Carl Thiel (Grindhouse: Planet Terror, Shorts). Morada Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music, as well as an original end title track by Tito & Tarantula (From Dusk Till Dawn) and two tracks by Chingon. Check out our previous article for audio clips and more information. Also visit ASCAP’s We Create Music blog for a recent article written by Thiel about his work on the film.
Mark Isham and Alicia Keys to Score ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’
Mark Isham is teaming up with singer/songwriter Alicia Keys to score the upcoming drama The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete. The film is directed by George Tillman Jr. and stars Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Anthony Mackie, Jeffrey Wright, Skylan Brooks and Ethan Dizon. The movie follows two boys in Brooklyn who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities. Keys is also executive producing the project. Michael Starrbury has written the screenplay and Jana Edelbaum (The Answer Man), Rachel Cohen (Dirty Girl) and Bob Teitel (Barbershop, Faster) are producing. Tillman Jr. has previously collaborated with Isham on the Robert De Niro-starring drama Men of Honor.