More details for the soundtrack albums for Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot Man of Steel have been revealed. As previously reported, two different albums featuring the film’s music composed by Hans Zimmer will be released. Both the regular and and deluxe edition are 2-disc sets and feature the 28 minute long track Man of Steel (Hans Original Sketchbook), which is performed solely by Zimmer and allows listeners to experience his initial experiments with the film’s music, which ultimately lay the foundation for the film’s final score. The deluxe edition will be housed in embossed steel case and allows users to access multiple videos showing a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the music. WaterTower Music also released more details about the score, for which a drum orchestra was brought that features such musicians as John JR Robinson, Jason Bonham, Josh Freese, Pharrell Williams, Danny Carey, Satnam Ramgotra, Toss Panos, Jim Keltner, Curt Bisquera, Trevor Lawrence Jr., Matt Chamberlain, Ryeland Allison, Bernie Dresel, Vinnie Colaiuta and Sheila E.
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‘Man of Steel’ Soundtrack Details
Film Music Reporter has received the track list of the soundtrack for the highly anticipated Superman reboot Man of Steel. The music is composed by Hans Zimmer. WaterTower Music will release two different versions on June 11, 2013. The regular edition is now available for pre-order on Amazon and a limited deluxe edition can be pre-ordered here. The full track list, which might contain minor spoiler, is available after the jump. The full details on both editions, including the cover art is expected to be announced within the next few weeks. Man of Steel directed by Zack Snyder stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni and Russell Crowe. Christopher Nolan is among the film’s producers. The movie will be released nationwide on June 14, 2013 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
WaterTower Music to Release Hans Zimmer’s ‘Man of Steel’ Score
WaterTower Music will release the official soundtrack album for Zack Snyder’s upcoming Superman reboot Man of Steel. The album features the film’s score composed by Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack will be released on June 11, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this site for the full album details. Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni & Russell Crowe and is produced by Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder. The movie will be released nationwide on June 14, 2013 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Walt Disney Records to Release Soundtracks for ‘The Lone Ranger’ and ‘Monsters University’
Walt Disney Records will release the soundtrack albums for two of this summer’s most anticipated movies. First up is a soundtrack album for the western The Lone Ranger directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film’s music is composed by Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack is set to be released on June 25, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Lone Ranger stars Armie Hammer in the film’s title role of the masked crime fighter and Johnny Depp stars as his Native American sidekick from the popular 1950s TV series. Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner and Barry Pepper are co-starring.
‘Mr. Morgan’s Last Love’ to Feature Music by Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer has composed the music for the upcoming drama Mr. Morgan’s Last Love. The film is helmed by German director Sandra Nettelbeck (Mostly Martha) and stars Michael Caine as a lonely American widower in Paris who learns to love life again after a chance encounter with a beautiful and vibrant young woman, played by Clémence Poésy. Justin Kirk, Jane Alexander, Anne Alvaro and Gillian Anderson are co-starring. Nettelbeck has also written the screenplay based on Françoise Dorner’s French novel La Douceur assassine. German production companies Bavaria Pictures, Kaminski Stiehm Film and Senator Film are co-producing with Scope Pictures and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, in association with France’s Elzevir Films.
Weekly TV Music Roundup (March 3, 2013)
Premiering tonight is the mini-series The Bible created and executive produced by Mark Burnett & Roma Downey who also stars in the show alongside Diogo Morgado, Sean Teale, David Rintoul, Amber Rose Revah, Peter Guinness, Greg Hicks and Simon Kunz. The series’ score is composed by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe and features vocals by Lisa Gerrard. Mercer Street Records will release a soundtrack album featuring the score this coming Tuesday. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to listen to audio clips, which have just been added to the article. The Bible will air every Sunday night on the History Channel starting today.
‘Gladiator’ Live to Projection Concert Announced
The 21st Century Symphony Orchestra has announced a concert featuring the world premiere performance of the Academy Award-nominated original score for Ridley Scott’s epic historical drama Gladiator performed live to projection. Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard have composed the score for the Oscar-winning film starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix.The music will be performed by over 150 members of the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra and the 21st Century Choir under the baton of Ludwig Wicki. Three concerts will be held on two consecutive days on May 4 & 5, 2013 at the KKL Luzern Concert Hall in Lucerne, Switzerland.
‘The Bible’ Soundtrack Details
Mercer Street Records will release the official soundtrack album for the History Channel’s mini-series The Bible. The album features the series’ original score composed by Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe and featuring vocals by Lisa Gerrard. The soundtrack will be released on March 5, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check out audio clips from the score below. The Bible created and executive produced by Mark Burnett & Roma Downey will cover the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, including stories from Noah’s Ark and the Exodus to Daniel in the Lion’s Den to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Downey is starring in the mini-series alongside Diogo Morgado, Sean Teale, David Rintoul, Amber Rose Revah, Peter Guinness, Greg Hicks and Simon Kunz. Keith David is narrating the 10-hour/five-part docudrama, which is set to premiere on March 3.
‘Bullet to the Head’ Soundtrack Details
Varese Sarabande has announced the details of the soundtrack album for the action thriller Bullet to the Head. The album features the film’s score composed by Steve Mazzaro and produced by Hans Zimmer. The soundtrack will be released on digitally on January 29, 2013 and physically on February 19. The CD is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clips can be checked out after the jump. Bullet to the Head is directed by Walter Hill and stars Sylvester Stallone as a hitman who forms an alliance with a cop to exact revenge on the killer of their respective partners. Sung Kang, Jason Momoa, Sarah Shahi and Christian Slater are co-starring in the Joel Silver-produced thriller. The movie will be released nationwide this Friday, February 1 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Hans Zimmer to Score ‘The Bible’ Mini-Series
Hans Zimmer is scoring the History Channel’s upcoming mini-series The Bible. The 10-hour/five-part docudrama is created and executive produced by Mark Burnett (The Voice, Survivor) and Roma Downey (Touched by an Angel) and will cover the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, including stories from Noah’s Ark and the Exodus to Daniel in the Lion’s Den to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Keith David (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Platoon) is narrating the series, which stars Roma Downey, Diogo Morgado, Sean Teale, David Rintoul, Amber Rose Revah, Peter Guinness, Greg Hicks and Simon Kunz. Burnett and Downey are executive producing the project with Richard Bedser, Dirk Hoogstra and Julian P. Hobbs.