Decca Records has released a soundtrack album for Yorgos Lanthimos’ comedy drama The Favourite. The album features the music from the movie by composers such as George Frideric Handel, Luc Ferrari, Antonio Vivaldi, Anna Meredith, Johann Sebastian Bach, among others. Also included is the harpsichord version of Elton John’s song Skyline Pigeon. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. A CD version will be available to order here within the next couple of days. The Favourite starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, James Smith and Jenny Rainsford centers on the bitter battle between cousins to be the court favorite during the reign of Queen Anne in the early 18th century.
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Peter Hurford’s Interpretation of Bach’s ‘Fantasia In C Minor’ from Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘The Favourite’ Released
Decca Records has released organist Peter Hurford’s interpretation of J.S. Bach’s Fantasia In C Minor, BWV 562 from Yorgos Lanthimos’ historical comedy drama The Favourite. The track is now available to download as a digital single on Amazon. The single marks the first and to date only official release of music from the film. The Favourite starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith, Mark Gatiss and Jenny Rainsford centers on the bitter battle between cousins to be the court favorite during the reign of Queen Anne in the early 18th century.
Weekly Film Music Roundup (November 23, 2018)
Three new movies are opening nationwide this week and have been playing in theaters since this past Wednesday:
Opening in most theaters is the animated feature Ralph Breaks the Internet directed by Rich Moore & Phil Johnston and starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch. The film’s original score is composed by Henry Jackman (Captain America: The Winter Soldier & Civil War, Big Hero 6). Walt Disney Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score, as well as original songs written by Alan Menken & Imagine Dragons. Check out our previous article for the full album details.
Also opening wide is the boxing drama Creed II directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby, Andre Ward and Dolph Lundgren. Ludwig Göransson (Black Panther, Creed, Venom, Fruitvale Station, Community) has composed the film’s original score. Sony Classical has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score (click here for the full details). Interscope & Eardruma Records have released a separate soundtrack featuring the songs from the movie (click here for more information).