SoundWorks Collection has published a new profile on the sound and music of Pixar’s Cars 2, which is opening in theaters today. The profile includes interviews with composer Michael Giacchino, re-recording mixer and sound designer Tom Myers, and sound effects editor Al Nelson. Check out the full video after the jump. Giacchino recently also was […]
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The Sound and Music of ‘Cars 2’
Posted: June 24, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Cars 2, Michael Giacchino
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Michael Giacchino on ‘Cars 2’
Posted: June 14, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Cars 2, Michael Giacchino, Pixar
Michael Giacchino has been doing a lot of interviews lately about his score for Pixar’s animated film Cars 2. The Pixar Podcast recently featured a 30-minute conversation with Giacchino talking about his work on the Pixar film, his collaboration with director John Lasseter, the difference between working on film and TV, his thematic approach and […]
Michael Giacchino & J.J. Abrams: A Conversation
Posted: June 13, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer InterviewsTags: Alias, J.J. Abrams, Lost, Michael Giacchino, Super 8
Yesterday afternoon, Michael Giacchino and J.J. Abrams took part in a discussion of the movie industry and their work together at UCLA’s Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. I Heart Woo has uploaded a video of almost 10 minutes from the event. During the conversation, Giacchino and Abrams talk about the director/composer relationship, the composer’s work […]
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 10, 2011)
Posted: June 10, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, Michael Giacchino, Michael Nyman, Richard Gibbs, score, Soundtrack, Super 8, The Trip
Two new movies are opening in wide release this weekend: Super 8 directed by J.J. Abrams, produced by Steven Spielberg and staring Elle Fanning, Amanda Michalka, Ron Eldard, Kyle Chandler and Noah Emmerich is opening in most features music composed by Michael Giacchino. As previously announced on this page, Varese Sarabande will be releasing a […]
Michael Giacchino’s ‘Monte Carlo’ Soundtrack Details
Posted: June 6, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Michael Giacchino, Monte Carlo, score, Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande has announced the details for the soundtrack release of the teen comedy Monte Carlo. The album includes 40 tracks of Michael Giacchino‘s original score from the film. The soundtrack will be released on June 28, 2011 and can be pre-ordered on Amazon. Monte Carlo is directed by Tom Bezucha (The Family Stone) and […]
Michael Giacchino’s ‘Super 8’ Soundtrack announced
Posted: May 13, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Michael Giacchino, score, Soundtrack, Super 8
UPDATE (July 6, 2011): Check out our new article for the full album details, including audio clips. Varese Sarabande Records has announced a soundtrack release for the upcoming sci-fi mystery film Super 8. The album includes Michael Giacchino‘s original score from the J.J. Abrams-directed movie. The soundtrack will be released on June 28, 2011. The […]
‘Cars 2’ Soundtrack Update
Posted: May 11, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Brad Paisley, Cars 2, Michael Giacchino, Monte Carlo, Perfume, Pixar, Robbie Williams, score, Soundtrack, Weezer
A press release from Disney has announced the contents of the upcoming soundtrack release of Pixar’s Cars 2. Apart from 21 tracks of Michael Giacchino‘s original score, the album also includes a song written by the composer and performed by French singer/songwriter Bénabar. The song is called Mon coeur fait vroum (My Heart Goes Vroom) […]
Michael Giacchino’s ‘Cars 2’ Soundtrack announced
Posted: April 26, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music AlbumsTags: Cars 2, Michael Giacchino, Pixar, score, Soundtrack
Walt Disney Records has announced a soundtrack album for the Pixar animation sequel Cars 2. The album includes Michael Giacchino’s original score from the film. According to the Pixar Blog, there will also be two original songs featured on the album, including a duet by two male artists. The soundtrack will be released on June […]
Expanded ‘First Knight’ Score released
Posted: April 16, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music AlbumsTags: Christopher Lennertz, First Knight, Jerry Goldsmith, Medal of Honor, Michael Giacchino, Ramin Djawadi
Earlier this week, La-La Land Records has released an expanded soundtrack album of Jerry Goldsmith’s score for First Knight. The album comes in a 2 disc-set featuring the film’s score, the original 1995 album version and 7 alternate tracks not used in the film. The music has been expanded over the original soundtrack album by […]
‘Monte Carlo’ Soundtrack Album Coming
Posted: April 12, 2011 by filmmusicreporter in Composer Interviews, Film Music AlbumsTags: Michael Giacchino, Monte Carlo, score, Soundtrack
UPDATE (June 1, 2011): The soundtrack is now available to pre-order on Amazon. The first trailer of the upcoming teen comedy Monte Carlo recently surfaced online. A closer look to the trailer’s credits reveals that a soundtrack album for the film will be released by Varese Sarabande Records. Given the label’s relationship with composer Michael […]
