MovieScore Media has released a soundtrack album for the drama Newborn. The album features the film’s original music composed by Anthony Willis (Wuthering Heights, Saltburn, Promising Young Woman, M3GAN, Violent Ends, How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming). Also included are two tracks by Peter Baert (The Water Man, Facades, Breathless) who provided additional music. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also listen to Willis’ Solitary Suite after the jump. Newborn is written and directed by Nate Parker and stars David Oyelowo, Olivia Washington, Barry Pepper and Jimmie Fails. The movie tells the story of a man who seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family after serving seven years in solitary confinement.
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 7, 2021)
Opening in theaters nationwide today is the action thriller Wrath of Man co-written and directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham, Jeffrey Donovan, Josh Hartnett, Laz Alonso, Raúl Castillo, Eddie Marsan, Deobia Oparei and Scott Eastwood. The film’s original music is composed by Chris Benstead (The Gentlemen). Sony Classical 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 MGM Studios/United Artists release.
Also opening wide is the comedy Here Today directed by Billy Crystal and starring Crystal himself, Tiffany Haddish, Anna Deavere Smith, Louisa Krause, Penn Badgley, Nyambi Nyambi and Laura Benanti. Charlie Rosen (The Presidents Show) has composed the film’s original music. No word on a soundtrack release. Check out our scoring assignment announcement for more information about the movie, which is being distributed by Stage 6 Films/Sony Pictures.
‘The Water Man’ Soundtrack Released
Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album for the drama The Water Man. The album features the film’s original score composed by Peter Baert (Facades, Breathless). Also included are two songs written and performed by Jessica Oyelowo, including the original end titles track My Son. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download here, where you can also check out audio samples. ‘The Water Man marks the feature directorial debut of David Oyelowo who also stars in the film, alongside Rosario Dawson, Lonnie Chavis, Amiah Miller, Alfred Molina and Maria Bello. The movie tells the story of a sensitive young boy who embarks on a mission to help his gravely ill mother by locating the mythic Water Man, who may carry the secret to everlasting life.