A soundtrack album has been released for the indie drama Detachment. The album includes the original score from the film written by The Newton Brothers. The soundtrack is now available to download on iTunes, where you can also listen to audio clips. Detachment is directed by Tony Kaye (American History X) and stars Adrien Brody, Christina Hendricks, James Caan, Lucy Lio, Bryan Cranston, Blythe Danner, Marcia Gay Harden and Tim Blake Nelson. The movie depicting three weeks in the lives of high school teachers, administrators and students through the eyes of substitute teacher premiered at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival and is now playing in limited release.
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Weekly Film Music Roundup (April 13, 2012)
Three new movies are opening in wide release this weekend:
Opening in most theaters is the comedy The Three Stooges directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly and starring Chris Diamantopolous, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso in the title roles, alongside Sofia Vergara, Jane Lynch, Larry David, Jennifer Hudson, Craig Bierko and Carly Craig. John Debney has composed the film’s original score. No soundtrack album has been announced yet, but check out our previous news article for a video from the orchestral recording sessions of the score. Also visit YouTube for another video from the recording of the comedy’s music in Debney’s studio.
Also opening wide is the horror thriller The Cabin in the Woods written by Joss Whedon, directed by Drew Goddard and starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford. The film’s music is written by David Julyan (Memento, The Prestige). Varese Sarabande has announced a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, which is set for a release on CD on May 1, 2012. For the full album details, visit our soundtrack announcement. Also visit Film Music Magazine for a recent interview with Julyan about his score for the film.
‘The Five-Year Engagement’ Soundtrack EP Details
Back Lot Music has released a five-track soundtrack EP for the upcoming comedy The Five-Year Engagement. The EP features one track from the film’s original score composed by Michael Andrews (Bridesmaids, Donnie Darko), as well as the songs Cucurrucucu Paloma performed by actor Chris Pratt, Crazy Love by Audra Mae, Into the Mystic by The Swell Season and When That Evening Sun Goes Down by Brett Dennen. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon. Check out audio clips from all five tracks after the jump. The Five-Year Engagement directed by Nicholas Stoller and produced by Judd Apatow stars Emily Blunt, Jason Segel, Alison Brie, Rhys Ifans, Chris Pratt and Mindy Kaling. The film will be released on April 27, 2012 by Universal Pictures.
Sony Masterworks to Release Soundtracks for ‘Prometheus’ and ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’
Sony Masterworks will be releasing the official soundtrack albums for two of the major summer films by 20th Century Fox. First up is the soundtrack for Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror thriller Prometheus. The album features the original music from the film by Marc Streitenfeld (American Gangster, Robin Hood). More details are expected to be announced within the next couple of weeks. The soundtrack is scheduled for a release on June 5, 2012 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Prometheus stars Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green and Ben Foster and will be released on June 8.
‘The Trouble With Bliss’ Soundtrack Released
Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album for the comedy drama The Trouble With Bliss. The album features the score from the film composed by Daniel Alcheh, as well four original songs performed by Greek artists Sofia Papazoglou, Vasilis Lekkas and Pantelis Thalassinos, with lyrics by songwriter Maria Papadaki. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon. Audio clips are available after the jump. The Trouble With Bliss adapted from the critically acclaimed novel East Fifth Bliss by Douglas Light is directed by Michael Knowles and stars Michael C. Hall, Lucy Liu, Peter Fonda, Brie Larson, Chris Messina and Brad William Henke. The film is now playing in select theaters and also available on iTunes and Video On Demand.
‘Once Upon a Time’ Soundtrack Announced
Intrada Records has announced a soundtrack album for the ABC hit drama Once Upon a Time. The album features over an hour of the original score from the series by composer Mark Isham, including a 4-minute orchestral suite. The soundtrack will be released on May 1, 2012 and can be pre-ordered at Intrada’s online store. ABC Studios has previously released a digital-only four-track EP of Isham’s music from the show. Once Upon a Time created by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz and starring Jennifer Morrison, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Carlyle, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Jamie Dornan and Jared Gilmore is ABC’s most successful new drama of the current TV season. The final episodes of the first season currently air on Sunday nights on ABC.
‘Natural Selection’ Soundtrack Announced
Lakeshore Records has announced a soundtrack album for the indie comedy Natural Selection. The album features the original score from the film composed by iZLER (ABC’s Revenge) and Curt Schneider. iZLER received a World Soundtrack Award nomination in the Disocovery of the Year category for his work on the film. The soundtrack will be released digitally on April 24, 2012. Check back on this site for audio clips. Natural Selection is written and directed by Robbie Pickering and stars Rachael Harris, Matt O’Leary and Jon Gries. The comedy premiered at last year’s SXSW Film Festival (where it won the Audience Award) and also received two Indie Spirit Award nominations.
‘Galaxy Quest’ Soundtrack Released
La-La Land Records has released the premiere official soundtrack release for the 1999 Dreamworks sci-fi action comedy Galaxy Quest directed by Dean Parisot and starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Sam Rockwell. The album features the film’s original score from the film composed by David Newman. Newman’s music has previously only been released as a composer-produced promo CD. To listen to audio clips and to order the album, which is limited to 3000 copies, visit La-La Land Records’ online store.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2 Soundtrack Announced
Varese Sarabande Records has announced a soundtrack album for the second season of the HBO hit series Game of Thrones. The album features selections of the score from the show’s second season by composer Ramin Djawadi (Iron Man, Prison Break). The soundtrack will be released on May 29, 2012 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Check back on this page for the full details, including cover art and track list. The label has previously released an album featuring music from the first season last year. Game of Thrones has been nominated nominated for 13 Emmy Awards last year and received the honor for Best Main Title Design and the supporting performance by Peter Dinklage who also won a Golden Globe earlier this year. The first season is now available on Blu-Ray and DVD and the second season currently airs every Sunday night on HBO.
‘Sur la piste du Marsupilami’ Soundtrack Released
Chez Wamusic has released a soundtrack album for the French adventure comedy Sur la piste du Marsupilami. The album features the film’s original score written by Academy Award-nominated composer Bruno Coulais (The Chorus, Coraline, The Crimson Rivers), as well as the songs featured in the film by Maze feat. Frankie Beverly and Celine Dion. The soundtrack has been released as a digital release and is now available to download on Amazon. Check out audio clips from all tracks on the album after the jump. Sur la piste du Marsupilami based on the popular French comic book by Andre Franquin is directed by Alain Chabat and stars himself, Jamel Debbouze, Frederic Testot and Julie Delpy. The film has just been released this week in France. No word yet on a domestic release date.