Little Twig Records will release a soundtrack album for the documentary Silicon Cowboys. The album features the film’s original music composed by Ian Hultquist (My Blind Brother, Animals, Full Circle, The First Monday in May). The soundtrack will be released digitally on September 16, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Silicon Cowboys is directed by Jason Cohen and chronicles the underdog story of Compaq Computer, which took on IBM — the world’s most powerful computer company — in an all-out tech war that shaped the world as we know it.
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‘My Blind Brother’ Soundtrack Details
Little Twig Records will release a soundtrack album for the indie comedy My Blind Brother. The album features the film’s original music composed by Ian Hultquist (Animals, The First Monday in May, Ivory Tower). The soundtrack will be released digitally on September 23, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. My Blind Brother is directed by Sophie Goodhart and stars Nick Kroll, Adam Scott, Jenny Slate and Zoe Kazan. The movie revolves around the rivalry between two brothers that reaches a fever pitch during a charity swim competition.
‘Burning Bodhi’ Soundtrack Announced
Little Twig Records will release a soundtrack album for the drama Burning Bodhi. The album features the film’s original music composed by Ian Hultquist (Animals, My Blind Brother, The First Monday in May). The soundtrack, which marks the first release of the former Passion Pit member’s new record label, will be released digitally on May 6, 2016. Burning Bodhi is written and directed by Matthew McDuffie and stars Kaley Cuoco, Sasha Pieterse, Cody Horn, Virginia Madsen, Landon Liboiron, Andy Buckley, Meghann Fahy and Tatanka Means. The movie follows a group of lifelong friends who return to their hometown in New Mexico after word spreads on Facebook about the death of the most popular person in their group.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 15, 2016)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is Disney’s new film adaptation of The Jungle Book directed by Jon Favreau and starring Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyongo’o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito, Neel Sethi and Christopher Walken. The film’s original music is composed by John Debney (The Passion of the Christ, Elf, Iron Man 2). Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as the songs from the movie. Click here for the full album details. Also visit Variety and YouTube for interviews with Debney about his work on the project. Also click here for footage from the score’s recording sessions.
Also opening wide is the action thriller Criminal directed by Ariel Vromen and starring Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Alice Eve, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot. Brian Tyler (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Iron Man 3, Furious 7) and Keith Power (Hawaii Five-0) have composed the film’s original music. Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composers’ score, as well as the original song Drift and Fall Again performed by Madsonik featuring Lola Marsh. Check out our previous article for the full album details. Also visit Film Music Magazine for a recent audio interview with both composers about their work on the film.
Ian Hultquist to Score DirecTV’s ‘Full Circle’ Season 3
Ian Hultquist revealed in a recent interview with Musing on Music that he is the new composer of the DirecTV original series Full Circle. He is scoring the third season of the show, which is written by Jorge Zamacona (The Last Ship, Oz) and stars Dougray Scott and Kim Raver. Season 3 centers on a sex scandal that threatens to destroy a Presidential candidate and stop his almost certain election. Nick Hamm (Rogue) directing and executive producing the Momentum TV production. Jeff Cardoni has previously scored the show’s first season written by Neil LaBute and Craig Marks scored the second season written by Keith Huff.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (October 16, 2015)
Four new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the horror comedy Goosebumps directed by Rob Letterman and starring Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Amy Ryan, Jillian Bell, Ryan Lee and Ken Marino. The film’s original music is composed by Danny Elfman (Spider-Man, Batman, Alice in Wonderland, Avengers: Age of Ultron). Sony Classical and Madison Gate Records have released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the Sony Pictures release.
Also opening wide is the spy thriller Bridge of Spies directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Scott Shepherd, Amy Ryan, Sebastian Koch and Alan Alda. Thomas Newman (American Beauty, The Shawshank Redemption, Finding Nemo, Skyfall) has composed the film’s original music. Hollywood Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the Academy Award-nominated composer today. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and for more information about the DreamWorks Pictures production.
‘The Diabolical’ Soundtrack Details
Atlantic Screen Group will release a soundtrack album for the sci-fi thriller The Diabolical. The album features the film’s original music composed by former Passion Pit member Ian Hultquist (Animals, Thought Crimes). The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, October 16, 2015 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Diabolical is co-written and directed by Alistar Legrand and stars Ali Larter, Arjun Gupta, Max Rose, Chloe Perrin, Kurt Carley, Merrin Dungey and Patrick Fischler. The movie follows a young divorced mother who calls in her scientist boyfriend to hunt what appears to be a violent spirit in her home.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 15, 2015)
Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the action movie Mad Max: Fury Road directed by George Miller and starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Nathan Jones, Zoë Kravitz, Riley Keough, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Abbey Lee and Courtney Eaton. Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) has composed the film’s original music. WaterTower Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music earlier this week. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to listen to audio clips. For recent interviews with Holkenborg about his work on the film, visit Film Music Magazine, Hitfix, Entertainment Weekly and Film.Music.Media.
Also opening wide is the musical comedy sequel Pitch Perfect 2 directed by Elizabeth Banks and starring Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson, Alexis Knapp, Adam DeVine and Hailee Steinfeld. The film’s original score is composed by Mark Mothersbaugh (The Lego Movie, Hotel Transylvania, 21 Jump Street). Universal Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the songs from the film, including the original track Flashlight written by Jessie J, as well as a track from Mothersbaugh’s score this past Tuesday. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the film.
‘Animals’ Soundtrack Details
Lakeshore Records will release a soundtrack album for the indie drama Animals. The album features the film’s original music composed by Ian Hultquist (Ivory Tower). Also included are songs by Pyramids, Wedding Dress, Barky and Speaker, Gay Panic, Moon Magick & more. The soundtrack will be released digitally on May 12, 2015. Audio clips are embedded below. Animals is directed by Collin Schiffli and stars David Dastmalchian, Kim Shaw, John Heard and John Hooganakker. The movie follows two young Chicagoan lovers and addicts whose relationship is tested by a sudden, life-altering setback.