Capitol Records will release a soundtrack album for the Disney+ original documentary The Beach Boys. The album features a collection of songs from the titular band, including such hits as Good Vibrations, God Only Knows, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Don’t Worry Baby, Surfin’ U.S.A., Fun, Fun, Fun, among others. Also included as a bonus track is the new Beach Boys-inspired track Baby Blue Bathing Suit co-written (with Dan Nigro & Amy Allen) and performed by Stephen Sanchez (check out the music video below). The soundtrack will be released digitally tomorrow, May 24 and will be available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. The Beach Boys is directed by Frank Marshall & Thom Zimny and centers on the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
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Mike McCready Scoring Disney+’s ‘The Beach Boys’ Documentary
Pearl Jam lead guitarist Mike McCready (of Pearl Jam) has provided the original score for the new Disney+ original documentary The Beach Boys. The film is directed by Frank Marshall (Alive, Arachnophobia, The Bee Gees: How Can You Bend a Broken Heart) & Thom Zimny (Sly, Western Stars) and traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and new interviews with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, David Marks, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, among other luminaries in the music business.
Soundtrack Album for Netflix’s ‘Sly’ Documentary Released
Netflix Music has released a soundtrack album for the streamer’s original documentary Sly. The album features the film’s original music composed by Tyler Strickland (The American Meme, Audrie & Daisy, Navajo Police: Class 57, Trial by Media, Changing the Game). Visit Amazon or any other major digital music services to stream/download the soundtrack. Listen to the first track (It Comes At a Price) below. Sly is directed by Thom Zimny and focuses on the Academy Award-nominated actor/writer/director/producer, paralleling his inspirational underdog-story with the characters he has brought to life. The movie features interviews with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Quentin Tarantino, Henry Winkler, Talia Shire, Frank Stallone Jr., among others.
‘The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash’ Soundtrack Released
Legacy Recordings has released a soundtrack album for the documentary The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash. The album features the film’s original score composed by Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready (Elvis Presley: The Searcher, Fat Kid Rules the World, Sadie), incorporating interview soundbites with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash & others. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon Music, where you can also check out audio clips. The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash is directed by Thom Zimny and explores the artistic victories, the personal tragedies, the struggles with addiction, and the spiritual pursuits that colored Johnny Cash’s life. The movie features archival materials and interviews with family and celebrated collaborators such as Rosanne Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Duvall, and Dwight Yoakam.
‘Western Stars’ to Feature Original Score by Bruce Springsteen
Warner Bros. Pictures has announced today that Bruce Springsteen has composed the original score for his upcoming directorial debut Western Stars. The film co-directed by Springsteen and Thom Zimny (Elvis Presley: The Searcher, Springsteen on Broadway) is a cinematic film version of his latest album of the same title and follows the singer/songwriter as he performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream. Zimny is also producing the project with Jon Landau (Titanic, Avatar), Barbara Carr and George Travis.