The full details of the soundtrack album for the sports comedy drama Battle of the Sexes have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed by Academy Award nominee Nicholas Britell (Moonlight, The Big Short, Free State of Jones, A Tale of Love and Darkness). Also included is the original song If I Dare performed by Sara Bareilles (co-written by the singer/songwriter and Britell), which is already available as a digital single, as well as songs by Elton John, George Harrison & more. The soundtrack will be released physically on September 29, 2017 by Sony Masterworks and can be pre-ordered on Amazon. A digital release will be released later this week (click here to download). Battle of the Sexes is directed by Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton and stars Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman, Bill Pullman, Alan Cumming, Elisabeth Shue and Austin Stowell.
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Sara Bareilles’ ‘If I Dare’ from ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to Be Released
Epic Records will release the original song If I Dare from the drama Battle of Sexes. The track is performed by Sara Bareilles and co-written by the singer/songwriter and the film’s composer Nicholas Britell (Moonlight, The Big Short). The song will be released as a digital single tomorrow and will be available to download on Amazon. A full soundtrack album for the movie will be announced soon. Battle of the Sexes is directed by Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton and stars Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman, Bill Pullman, Alan Cumming, Elisabeth Shue and Austin Stowell. The movie centers on the electrifying 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.
Nicholas Britell to Score Jonathan Dayton’s and Valerie Faris’ ‘Battle of the Sexes’
Nicholas Britell is currently scoring the upcoming drama Battle of the Sexes. The film is directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine, Ruby Sparks) and stars Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Elisabeth Shue, Andrea Riseborough, Austin Stowell, Alan Cumming, Sarah Silverman and Bill Pullman. The movie tells the true story of the competition between tennis pros Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in 1973 when the No. 2 ranked King beat the 55-year-old retired former Wimbledon champion Riggs. Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty, 127 Hours) wrote the screenplay. Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting, Steve Jobs) is producing the project with Christian Colson (Selma, 127 Hours).