Netflix Music has released a soundtrack album for the Swedish Netflix limited series The Helicopter Heist (Helikopterrånet). The album features selections of the show’s original music composed by Jon Ekstrand (Easy Money, Life, Morbius, Child 44, All the Old Knives, Hilma, Margrete – Queen of the North). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Also listen to the composer’s first track (Yes Yes Yes) below. The Helicopter Heist is created by Ronnie Sandahl and stars Mahmut Suvakci, Ardalan Esmaili, Dejan Milacic, Erik Svedberg-Zelman, Wim Elfwencrona, Johanna Hedberg, Iskra Kostić and Vic Carmen Sonne. The 8-part thriller directed by Daniel Espinosa follows two childhood friends as they decide to try one last heist – to rob millions from Sweden’s safest cash depot.
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Weekly TV Music Roundup (November 17, 2024)
Premiering tonight is the HBO original series Dune: Prophecy developed by Diane Ademu-John & Alison Schapker inspired by Brian Herbert’s & Kevin J. Anderson’s novel Sisterhood of Dune and starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Jodhi May, Travis Fimmel, Mark Strong, Josh Heuston, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Chloe Lea, Faoileann Cunningham, Jade Anouka, Edward Davis and Aoife Hinds. The show’s original music is composed by Volker Bertelmann (All Quiet on the Western Front, Lion, Conclave, Hotel Mumbai, The Old Guard, Adrift). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score from the first episodes this past Friday. Click here for the full album details and to learn more about the sci-fi drama, which will air Sundays on HBO and will also be available to stream on Max.
Also premiering today is the Paramount+ original series Landman created by Taylor Sheridan and starring Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez and Demi Moore. Andrew Lockington (San Andreas, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Lioness, Rampage, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Major of Kingstown, Atlas) is composing the show’s original music. Check out our previous news article for more information about the drama, which will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.
‘Sons’ (‘Vogter’) Soundtrack EP Released
OONA has released a soundtrack EP for the Danish/Swedish psychological thriller Sons (Vogter). The 6-track EP features the film’s original music composed by Jon Ekstrand (Morbius, Easy Money, Life, Borg vs McEnroe, All the Old Knives, Madame Luna). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Apple Music/iTunes and most other major digital music services. Also listen to the composer’s end credits track after the jump. Sons is directed by Gustav Möller and stars Sidse Babett Knudsen, Sebastian Bull, Dar Salim, Olaf Johannessen, Marina Bouras, Jacob Lohmann, Rami Zayat, Siir Tilif and Mathias Petersen. The movie revolves around an idealistic prison guard who faces the dilemma of her lifetime when a young man from her past is transferred to the prison where she works.
Jon Ekstrand Scoring Matthew Loren Oates’ ‘Xeno’
Jon Ekstrand (Morbius, Life, Easy Money, Child 44, All the Old Knives, Margrete – Queen of the North) has recently recorded his score for the upcoming sci-fi adventure Xeno. The film is written and directed by Matthew Loren Oates and stars Lulu Wilson, Omari Hardwick and Trae Romano. The movie revolves around a teenage girl who befriends a terrifying alien that crash-lands in the desert near her home and has to protect her dangerous new companion while also dealing with her depressed mother and her abusive boyfriend.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 14, 2023)
Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the horror comedy Renfield directed by Chris McKay and starring Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Ben Schwartz, Brandon Scott Jones and Adrian Martinez. The film’s original music is composed by Marco Beltrami (Scream, A Quiet Place, Logan, 3:10 to Yuma, Ford v. Ferrari, The Hurt Locker). Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and to learn more about the Universal Pictures release.
Also opening wide is the supernatural horror thriller The Pope’s Exorcist directed by Julius Avery and starring Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe and Franco Nero. Jed Kurzel (Alien: Covenant, The Babadook, Overlord, Macbeth, The Mustang, The Oxford Murders, Assassin’s Creed) has composed the film’s original music. Madison Gate Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the Sony Pictures release.
‘Opponent’ Soundtrack Album Released
Oona Records has released a soundtrack album for the Swedish drama Opponent (Motståndaren). The album features the film’s original music composed by Jon Ekstrand (Morbius, Life, Easy Money, All the Old Knives) & Carl-Johan Sevedag (Borg vs McEnroe, Horizon Line, Red Dot). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Opponent is written and directed by Milad Alami and stars Payman Maadi, Marall Nasiri, Ardalan Esmaili, Björn Elgerd and Arvin Kananian. The movie follows a man who has been forced to flee Iran and – together with his family – ends up in a run-down hotel in Northern Sweden, where he joins the local wrestling club to increase their chances of asylum.
‘Hilma’ Soundtrack Album Details
OONA will release the official soundtrack album for the biographical drama Hilma. The album features the film’s original music composed by Jon Ekstrand (Morbius, Life, Easy Money, Borg vs McEnroe, All the Old Knives). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, October 18 and will be available to stream/download on all major digital music platforms, including Amazon. Hilma is directed by Lasse Hallström and stars Tora Hallström, Lena Olin, Tom Wlaschiha, Jazzy de Lisser, Adam Lundgren, Anna Björk, Martin Wallström, Emmi Tjernström and Jens Hultén. The movie tells the story of Hilma af Klint (1862-1944), a pioneer of abstract art who has only been recognized and celebrated as a true visionary after her death.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 8, 2022)
Opening in theaters nationwide this week is the family adventure Sonic the Hedgehog 2 directed by Jeff Fowler and starsring James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore and Colleen O’Shaughnessey. The film’s original score is composed by Tom Holkenborg (Mad Max: Fury Road, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Deadpool, Godzilla vs. Kong, Alita: Battle Angel). Paramount Music & La-La Land Records have released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today (click here for the full album details). Kid Cudi has contributed the original song Stars in the Sky, which has been released by Republic Records (click here for more details and to listen to the track).
Also opening wide is the action thriller Ambulance directed by Michael Bay and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Eiza González. Lorne Balfe (Black Widow, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, His Dark Materials, The Wheel of Time, The LEGO Batman Movie, Bad Boys for Life, The Crown) has composed the film’s original music. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and for more information about the Universal Pictures release.
‘Morbius’ Soundtrack Album Released
Madison Gate Records has released the official soundtrack album for the superhero movie Morbius. The album features the film’s original music composed by Jon Ekstrand (Life, Easy Money, Child 44, Borg vs. McEnroe, Queen of Hearts, All the Old Knives, I Am Greta). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Morbius is directed by Daniel Espinosa and stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjon, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal and Tyrese Gibson. The movie based on the Marvel Comics character centers on antihero Michael Morbius as he attempts a desperate gamble while being dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder and determined to save others suffering his same fate.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 1, 2022)
Opening in theaters nationwide this weekend is the superhero movie Morbius directed by Daniel Espinosa and starring Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Al Madrigal, Jared Harris and Tyrese Gibson. The film’s original music is composed by Jon Ekstrand (Life, Child 44, Easy Money, Borg vs. McEnroe, Queen of Hearts, I Am Greta). A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score will be released next week by Madison Gate Records. The full album details will be announced soon. Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the Sony Pictures release.
Opening in select theaters this weekend is the supernatural horror movie You Won’t Be Alone written and directed by Goran Stolevski and starring Noomi Rapace, Anamaria Marinca, Sara Klimoska, Alice Englert, Carloto Cotta and Félix Maritaud. Mark Bradshaw (Top of the Lake, Bright Star, Resistance, The Daughter) has composed the film’s original music. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score today. Check out our previous article for the full album details and for more information about the Focus Features release.