Lakeshore Records has released the first two tracks from the soundtrack for Noah Baumbach’s Netflix original movie Marriage Story. Academy Award winner Randy Newman (Toy Story, Avalon, Monsters, Inc., A Bug’s Life, Awakening, Seabiscuit) who previously scored Baumbach’s The Meyerowitz Stories has composed the film’s original music. Available now are the digital singles What I Love About Charlie and What I Love About Nicole. A full soundtrack album will be announced soon. Marriage Story is written and directed by Baumbach and stars Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, Merritt Wever, Azhy Robertson, Alan Alda and Kyle Bornheimer.
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Randy Newman Scoring Noah Baumbach’s Next Feature
Randy Newman has recently composed the original music for Noah Baumbach’s, currently untitled, upcoming Netflix original movie. The film is written and directed by Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale, Greenberg, Frances Ha) and stars Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, Merritt Wever, Azhy Robertson, Alan Alda and Kyle Bornheimer. No plot details have been announced yet. Baumbach is also producing the project with David Heyman (Gravity, Harry Potter series).
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 21, 2019)
Three new movies are opening in theaters nationwide this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the animated sequel Toy Story 4 directed by Josh Cooley and starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Estelle Harris, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger and Tony Hale. The film’s original music is composed by Randy Newman (Monsters, Inc., A Bug’s Life, Cars, The Natural, Avalon). Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score and two new original songs (including one performed by Chris Stapleton). Click here for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the horror movie Child’s Play directed by Lars Klevberg and starring Aubrey Plaza, Brian Tyree Henry, Gabriel Bateman and Mark Hamill. Bear McCreary (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 10 Cloverfield Lane, The Walking Dead, Battlestar Galactica, Happy Death Day) has composed the film’s original score. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music last week. Check out our previous article for the full album details.
‘Toy Story 4’ Soundtrack Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for Pixar’s Toy Story 4 have been revealed. The album features the film’s original music composed and conducted by Randy Newman (Monsters, Inc., A Bug’s Life, Cars, The Natural, Avalon) who previously scored all the previous Toy Story movies. Also included are two new original songs written by Newman: The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy (performed in an end credits version by Chris Stapleton) and I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away, as well as a new version of You’ve Got a Friend in Me. The soundtrack will be released tomorrow, June 21. Click here to download the album and visit Amazon to pre-order the CD version and check back on this page for the download link.
Original Song ‘The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy’ from ‘Toy Story 4’ Released
Walt Disney Records has released the original song The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy from Pixar’s Toy Story 4. The track is written by the film’s composer Randy Newman (Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., A Bug’s Life, Cars) and performed by singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton. Click here to download the song and also listen to the full track after the jump. A full soundtrack album, which also features Newman’s original score from the movie and another original song (I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away) will be released on June 21 (visit Amazon to pre-order the CD version). Toy Story 4 is directed by Josh Cooley and features the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Estelle Harris, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Jeff Pidgeon, Blake Clark and Tony Hale.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (October 13, 2017)
Four new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the horror thriller Happy Death Day directed by Christopher Landon and starring Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, Charles Aitken and Laura Clifton. The film’s original music is composed by Bear McCreary (10 Cloverfield Lane, The Walking Dead, Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, Colossal). Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the Blumhouse production.
Also opening wide is the action thriller The Foreigner directed by Martin Campbell and starring Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan. Cliff Martinez (Drive, Solaris, Traffic, Contagion, The Knick, Sex, Lies and Videotapes) has composed the film’s original music. Sony Classical 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 STX Entertainment release.
‘The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)’ Soundtrack Released
Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album for Noah Baumbach’s Netflix original movie The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected). The album features the film’s original music composed and performed by Academy Award winner Randy Newman (Toy Story, Avalon, The Natural, Monsters Inc., A Bug’s Life, Cars). The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio clips. The Meyerowitz Stories is written and directed by Baumbach and stars Adam Sandler, Dustin Hoffman, Ben Stiller, Grace Van Patten, Elizabeth Marvel and Emma Thompson. The movie revolves around three adult siblings who converge in New York to contend with their prickly artist father and his fading legacy.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (June 16, 2017)
Four new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:
Expected to top the weekend box office is the animated feature Cars 3 directed by Brian Fee and featuring the voices of Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Armie Hammer, Larry the Cable Guy, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, Jenifer Lewis, John Ratzenberger, Lloyd Sherr, Michael Wallis, Paul Dooley, Kerry Washington and Nathan Fillion. The film’s original score is composed by Randy Newman (Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., A Bug’s Life) and has been released by Walt Disney Records. Click here for the album details. The label has also released a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie by ZZ Ward’s & Gary Clark Jr., Dan Auerbach, Brad Paisley, Andra Day, James Bay, Jorge Blanc & more. Check out our previous article for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the biographical drama All Eyez on Me directed by Benny Boom and starring Demetrius Shipp Jr, Kat Graham, Lauren Cohan, Hill Harper, Jamal Woolard and Danai Gurira. John Paesano (Daredevil, The Maze Runner, The Defenders, My All American, When the Game Stands Tall) ha composed the film’s original score. No soundtrack album has been announced. All Eyez on Me tells the story of Tupac Shakur and follows the rapper, actor, poet and activist from his early days in New York City until his untimely death at the age of 25. The drama is being released by Lionsgate. Visit the official movie website for more information.
‘Cars 3’ Score Album Details
Walt Disney Records will release a score album for Pixar’s latest animated movie Cars 3. The album features the film’s original music composed and conducted by Academy Award-winning composer Randy Newman (Toy Story series, A Bug’s Life, Avalon, The Natural, James and the Giant Peach, The Princess and the Frog) who previously scored the 2006 original Cars movie. The soundtrack will be released on June 16, 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. As previously reported, the label will also release a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie. Cars 3 directed by Brian Fee and starring Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Armie Hammer, Larry the Cable Guy, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, Jenifer Lewis, John Ratzenberger, Lloyd Sherr, Michael Wallis, Paul Dooley, Kerry Washington and Nathan Fillion will be released in theaters nationwide on June 16 by Walt Disney Pictures.
Randy Newman Scoring Noah Baumbach’s ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’
Randy Newman has recently composed the original music for Noah Baumbach’s comedy The Meyerowitz Stories. The film is written and directed by Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale, Greenberg) and stars Adam Sandler, Dustin Hoffman, Ben Stiller, Grace Van Patten, Elizabeth Marvel and Emma Thompson. The movie is based on Brian Selznick’s novel of the same title and revolves around two adult siblings contending with the influence of their aging father. Baumbach is also producing the project with Scott Rudin (No Country for Old Men, The Social Network), Lila Yacoub (While We’re Young, Frances Ha) and Eli Bush (Top Five).