Varese Sarabande has announced the details for the soundtrack album of the Ralph Fiennes-directed drama Coriolanus. The 2-CD release features the film’s original score composed by Ilan Eshkeri (Stardust, Layer Cake) on one disc and will be mixed with dialogue highlights from Shakespeare’s play on the second. The soundtrack will be released on May 1, 2012 and can be pre-ordered on Amazon. Audio clips from the score will be added to this page in a couple of weeks. Coriolanus starring Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave and Brian Cox is currently playing in limited release.
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Ilan Eshkeri on ‘Coriolanus’
Ilan Eshkeri has recently published a video interview about his music for the drama Coriolanus. In the video, the composer talks about his collaboration with Ralph Fiennes who made his directorial debut on the project and the process of creating the score for the film based on the play by William Shakespeare. Also shown is footage from the recording sessions of the avant-garde score performed by the London Metropolitan Orchestra. Check out the full video after the jump. A soundtrack album featuring Eshkeri’s score is scheduled to be released on March 20, 2012 by Varese Sarabande and is available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for the full soundtrack details. Coriolanus starring Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave and Brian Cox is currently playing in select cities.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (December 2, 2011)
While there are no movies opening wide this weekend, a number of films are receiving a limited release:
The most talked about movie opening this week is the drama Shame directed by Steve McQueen and starring Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie and Hannah Ware. The film’s score is composed by Harry Escott. A soundtrack album featuring three tracks from the score, as well as several songs from the film performed by artists including Blondie, Howlin’ Wolf and actress Carey Mulligan will be released on December 6 by Sony Music. Visit our soundtrack announcement for the full album details, including audio clips.
Receiving an Oscar qualifying run this weekend before opening wider next year is the drama The Lady directed by Luc Besson and starring Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis. The film’s music is written by the director’s regular musical collaborator Eric Serra. A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the song Soldier of Love by Sade has been released overseas by Strategic Marketing Group. No domestic release has been announced yet, but to find out how import the album and learn more about the album, visit our previous article.
Ilan Eshkeri scores Ralph Fiennes’ Coriolanus
Ilan Eshkeri recently recorded the score for the upcoming drama Coriolanus. The movie marks the directorial debut of actor Ralph Fiennes who also stars in the movie alongside Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave and Brian Cox. In the movie based on Shakespeare’s play adapted by Oscar nominated screenwriter John Logan (Gladiator, The Last Samurai, The Aviator), a banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city. According to the composer’s Facebook page, the score is in a minimalist contemporary style. No release date has been set yet for Coriolanus, but the movie is expected to open next year.