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Post by Talon Karrde on May 2, 2007 17:29:43 GMT -5
Dirty Harry: The Enforcer Aleph Records will release the soundtrack for The Enforcer on June 26. The Enforcer was the third film of the five film Dirty Harry series, and the only of the films composed by the late composer Jerry Fielding. The other four films all boasted scores by Lalo Schifrin. Aleph Records, has also released the scores for the first two films of the series, Dirty Harry and Magnum Force. The entire original score for The Enforcer has never been released, only excerpts from the score appeared on the original soundtrack LP. The Enforcer, of course starred Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry Callahan. The film also starred Tyne Daly as Inspector Kate Moore, his rookie partner. Callahan and Moore are on the hunt for a group of terrorists blackmailing the city of San Francisco. Though at first he is not pleased to be partnered with Moore, and in truth, Callahan's partners have not fared well in the past, Moore proves herself an able partner. Composer Jerry Fielding had a long and storied career. He began in the 40s as a bandleader with his own television show and fell victim to McCarthysm, blacklisted from Hollywood in the 1950s. His return to Hollywood came in 1962, hired by Otto Preminger to compose the score for Advise and Consent. He began working in episodic television, scoring episodes of both Mission: Impossible and Star Trek. It was his work on Noon Wine that started Fielding's relationship with Sam Peckinpah, which would lead Fielding back to the big screen. When Lalo Schifrin, composer of both Dirty Harry and Magnum Force, was unavailable to compose the score for The Enforcer, the job fell to composer Jerry Fielding. Fielding was perhaps best known for his collaborations with Sam Peckinpah, ( The Wild Bunch, Straw Dogs, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia) and Michael Winner ( Scorpio, The Big Sleep, Lawman). For Fielding The Enforcer led to future collaborations with Clint Eastwood films like The Outlaw Josey Wales (his third and final Academy Award nomination), Escape From Alcatraz, and The Gauntlet. The Enforcer Original Score will be released by Aleph Records on June 26, 2007.
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 22, 2007 17:19:17 GMT -5
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END Walt Disney Records will release the soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End on May 22, 2007. The third film in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, At World's End features music by Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, who also wrote the music for the second film, Dead Man's Chest and composed original themes for the first, The Curse of the Black Pearl. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, finds our heroes Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) allied with Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) in a desperate quest to free Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from his mind-bending trap in Davy Jones' locker while the terrifying ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman and Davy Jones, under the control of the East India Trading Company, wreaks havoc across the Seven Seas. Navigating through treachery, betrayal and wild waters, they must forge their way to exotic Singapore and confront the cunning Chinese Pirate Sao Feng (Chow Yun-Fat). Now headed beyond the very ends of the earth, each must ultimately choose a side in a final, titanic battle as not only their lives and fortunes, but the entire future of the freedom-loving Pirate way, hangs in the balance. As with the previous Pirates films, and with a nod to its swashbuckling predecessors in the genre, music plays a central role in At World's End. The score features melodies filled with excitement and intrigue as befits the pirates' latest heroic journey. "Many of the sequences are designed as mini operas," explains director Gore Verbinski, "and I like to think of the music as internal to the storytelling rather than score." Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer creates a number of new themes for the film. "I can't think of anyone else who could compose a simple, dirge-like pirate song, and then expand it into a stirring anthem in three-quarter time," says producer Jerry Bruckheimer, praising Zimmer. The Walt Disney Records soundtrack recording begins with this somber dirge, "Hoist the Colours," co-written by Zimmer and director Gore Verbinski (with lyrics by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio). Zimmer then invites the listener to continue the journey, this time eastward to "Singapore," a thematic track blending Chinese-influenced melodies with pirate attitude. "We have flutes from all over the world. We have chimalon from Romania. We have banjos from America," reveals Zimmer. "There's an eclectic sort of landscape to the whole thing so it does feel more like a journey, like you're truly going to the end of the world and beyond." Throughout his career, composer Hans Zimmer has proven himself a versatile composer. "There's seemingly no genre that Hans is incapable of writing for, whether the adventure and fantasy of Pirates, contemporary or historical drama, all with equal passion and skill", says Bruckheimer. "Among so many other accomplishments, Hans has really brought ethnic authenticity into the mainstream of film composition, such as the extraordinary African sounds he melded into films like The Lion King, The Power of One, and our own Black Hawk Down, or the Asian undertones for The Last Samurai." Recognized as one of the film industry's most respected and innovative composers, Zimmer entered the world of film music in London during a long collaboration with famed composer and mentor Stanley Myers, which included the film My Beautiful Launderette. Having already scored two Best Picture winners, in the early '90s Zimmer cemented his position as a pre-eminent talent with the award-winning score for The Lion King. The soundtrack has sold over 10 million copies to date and earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Score, a Golden Globe, an American Music Award, a Tony Award and two Grammy Awards. In total, Zimmer's work has been nominated for 7 Golden Globes, 7 Grammys and 7 Oscars for Rain Man, Gladiator, The Lion King, As Good As It Gets, The Preacher's Wife, The Thin Red Line and The Prince of Egypt. Walt Disney Pictures, in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Films, presents Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End in theaters on May 25, 2007. The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Original Soundtrack will be available May 22, 2007 at a suggested price of $18.98 wherever music is sold. All Walt Disney Records audio products also can be ordered by visiting DisneyRecords.com.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jun 5, 2007 17:24:12 GMT -5
WARNER BROS. RECORDS TO RELEASE MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE OCEAN'S THIRTEEN ON JUNE 5TH May 10, 2007 - Burbank, CA - Music From the Motion Picture Ocean's Thirteen, the electrifying score to the upcoming feature film Ocean's Thirteen, will be released by Warner Bros. Records on June 5th, three days before the movie opens nationwide. The film, a casino heist caper starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Ellen Barkin, and Al Pacino, is the eagerly awaited third installment in Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh's stylish trilogy, which has captivated and entertained audiences worldwide. The film's soundtrack was overseen by acclaimed composer and musical innovator David Holmes, who also helmed the soundtracks to Ocean's Eleven and Ocean's Twelve. Where Twelve included songs from an eclectic group of international artists, Thirteen is dominated by Holmes' playful instrumentals, rooted in '70s-inspired acid-jazz, that match the innately cool aesthetic of the film. "As a music producer, I never want to repeat myself," Holmes says, "and it's challenging to actually do something completely different every time. Thirteen was tricky because, as with Eleven, the film takes place in Las Vegas, and we had to avoid all the clichés of Vegas but still create this truly original piece. So this one has more of a live feel to it, and it's a lot more quirky. I think it's definitely the most musical score out of all three." Holmes, a native of Northern Ireland, began his music career as a DJ in Belfast at the age of 15. He released his own critically lauded albums, including 1995's This Film's Crap: Let's Slash The Seats and 1997's Let's Get Killed, before becoming an in-demand producer and re-mixer for such bands as U2, Primal Scream, The Manic Street Preachers, Page and Plant, and Ice Cube. He first collaborated with Soderbergh on the 1988 film Out of Sight, starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez, before going on to score Ocean's Eleven. "Steven really makes it feel like a collaboration," Holmes says. "He lets you express yourself and be experimental. And he likes to try new things. Even in these movies, as big and commercial as they are, he's still doing loads of stuff musically that people just wouldn't dream of doing in a movie this size. There's no safety net with him and that makes him an amazing guy to work for in many ways." Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Jerry Weintraub/Section Eight Production, Ocean's Thirteen, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Ellen Barkin and Al Pacino. Also starring are Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, and Shaobo Qin, with Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould. The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh from a screenplay by Brian Koppelman & David Levien. Jerry Weintraub produced the film, with Susan Ekins, Gregory Jacobs, Frederic W. Brost and Bruce Berman executive producing. The film opens nationwide on June 8. The soundtrack will be available in stores and through all online retailers on June 5th. For more information please visit: www.oceans13.com or www.myspace.com/oceans13soundtrack
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 12, 2007 9:42:23 GMT -5
WARNER BROS. RECORDS TO RELEASE HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK ON JULY 10TH (June 14, 2007, Burbank, CA): Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, the score to the highly anticipated feature film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, will be released by Warner Bros. Records on Tuesday, July 10th, the day before the movie opens in theatres across the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, July 11th. The fifth installment of the blockbuster fantasy adventure franchise has been scored by award-winning British composer Nicholas Hooper, who has enjoyed a long association with the film's director, David Yates. Hooper and Yates have worked extensively together in television, as well as on the feature The Tichborne Claimant. Most recently, Hooper won the 2007 BAFTA TV Award for Best Original Music for his score for the telefilm Prime Suspect: The Final Act, starring Helen Mirren. He was also nominated for a 2006 BAFTA TV Award for his score to the Yates-directed drama The Girl in the Café. Hooper follows in the footsteps of the previous Harry Potter composers: Patrick Doyle, who scored 2005's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and John Williams, who composed the music for the first three Harry Potter films, which together were nominated for three Grammy Awards and two Oscars, and sold more than a million copies worldwide. Based on the fifth book in the series of best-selling novels by British author J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix finds Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) returning for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts only to discover that much of the wizarding community has been led to believe that the story of the teenager's recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) is a lie, putting Harry's integrity in question. Worse, the Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge (Robert Hardy), has appointed a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, the duplicitous Professor Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton). But Professor Umbridge's "Ministry-approved" course of defensive magic leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared to defend themselves against the Dark Forces threatening them, so at the prompting of his friends Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint), Harry takes matters into his own hands. Meeting secretly with a small group of students, Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead. "I saw the scoring of this Harry Potter film as a great opportunity to work with such important themes on a grand scale," Hooper says. "David Yates and I started early, even before filming started, working on such themes as Ministry of Magic, Umbridge, and Voldemort. However, as we came closer to the final cut, the music developed beyond what we had first imagined, so there was that inevitable race against time. My process is one of discovery, rather than having a specific plan. This can be nerve-wracking, but it has its creative benefits." Hooper recorded nearly two hours of music at London's fabled Abbey Road Studios, famous for its acoustics and ambience. His team included engineer Peter Cobbin (the Lord of the Rings trilogy), and conductor Alastair King (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest) who conducted the Chamber Orchestra of London. "The team was the best around," Hooper says. "We had a complete rapport and I always felt that they knew what we were trying to achieve." Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Heyday Films production, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Richard Griffiths, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, David Thewlis, Emma Thompson, and Julie Walters. Directed by David Yates, the film is produced by David Heyman and David Barron, with Lionel Wigram executive producing. The screenplay is by Michael Goldenberg, based on the novel by J.K. Rowling. Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company, will release the film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on July 11th, 2007 in the United States and Canada.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 19, 2007 18:14:54 GMT -5
FIRST EVER MAJOR RETAIL CD RELEASE OF THE DARK CRYSTAL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED BY LA-LA LAND RECORDS ON JULY 17 (July 9, 2007- New York, NY) - La-La Land Records presents the release of the original soundtrack to the classic Jim Henson fantasy adventure film The Dark Crystal, commemorating the film's 25th Anniversary. The cult favorite features thrilling, wonderous music from composer Trevor Jones (The League of Extraordinary Gentleman, Notting Hill). It's hard to imagine that it's been 25 years since The Dark Crystal was released. In honor of its anniversary, Sony Home Entertainment will be releasing The Dark Crystal 25th Anniversary DVD. The film was the first co-directorial effort of Jim Henson with Frank Oz, who went on to direct The Muppets Take Manhattan, In & Out and Bowfinger. The film featured groundbreaking puppetry from Jim Henson. Beloved by adults and children alike, The Dark Crystal is a dark children's movie that follows Jen and Kira, two young Gelflings who are the last of their kind, as they try to fulfill the prophecy of the Dark Crystal. Jen's wise master reveals on his deathbed that only a Gelfling will mend the crystal that cracked 1,000 years ago and placed the land under the dark rule of the evil, selfish Skeksis. To break the prophecy, the Skeksis killed all the Gelflings, and only Jen and Kira escaped their wrath. Now Jen and Kira must journey into the heart of the Skeksis castle to reach the crystal and return the land to its former goodness. Acclaimed composer Trevor Jones (Excalibur, Labyrith, Angel Heart, Cliffhanger) fashions an exquisite, lush orchestral score that brings all the awesome wonder of this classic cinematic event, directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, to life. The soundtrack features a beautiful score that is simply a must-have for all film music and fantasy film fans, and is the perfect compliment to the new 25th Anniversary DVD of the film, which will be in stores nationwide in July 2007. The Dark Crystal 25th Anniversary Edition Soundtrack will be available in stores or from www.lalalandrecords.com on July 17, 2007.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 24, 2007 17:56:12 GMT -5
MUSIC FROM THE MOVIE NO RESERVATIONS STARRING CATHERINE ZETA JONES AND AARON ECKHART TO BE RELEASED JULY 24TH ON DECCA (July 10, 2007- New York, NY) - The new movie, No Reservations, starring Academy Award®-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago) and Golden Globe® nominee Aaron Eckhart (Thank You for Not Smoking), is destined to become the romantic film of the summer. This culinary comedy drama, directed by Oscar-nominated Scott Hicks (Shine), is set in a New York City restaurant and also features Academy Award® nominee Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine). The soundtrack will be released on Decca July 24th. The recipe for this musical masterpiece starts with a generous helping of Italian arias performed by world-renowned tenor Pavorotti, Renata Telbaldi, Joan Sutherland, Carlo Bergozzi, and Joseph Calleja. Next, contemporary ingredients were added such as; Michael Buble, Liz Phair, Paolo Conte, & Ray Gelato. Finally, combine with original music by Oscar-winning composer, Philip Glass. The end result is the perfect collection of music to compliment this traditional love story set in modern times. Philip Glass has been the music mastermind to such acclaimed films as Notes of a Scandal and The Illusionist. Glass remains one of the most important American composers. His music is distinctive, haunting, and evocative. Either heard alone or on film, his compositions move the listener to unexplored places. Master Chef Kate Armstrong (Catherine Zeta-Jones) lives her life like she runs her kitchen at a trendy Manhattan eatery- with a no-nonsense intensity that both captivates and intimidates everyone around her. Kate's perfectionist nature is put to the test when she "inherits" her nine-year-old niece Zoe (Abigail Breslin), while contending with a brash new sous-chef who joins her staff. High-spirited and freewheeling, Nick Palmer (Aaron Eckhart) couldn't be more different from Kate, yet the chemistry between them is undeniable. This Warner Bros. film opens nationwide on July 27th. TRACK LISTING 1. TRUFFLES AND QUAIL - performed by Conrad Pope 2. SWAY - performed by Michael Buble 3. CELESTE AIDA - performed by Luciono Pavarotti 4. O MIO BABBINO CARO - performed by Renata Tebaldi 5. ZOE & KATE WATCH VIDEO - written by Phillip Glass 6. LIBIAMO NE'LIETI CALICI - performed by Joan Sutherland and Carlo Bergonzi 7. VIA CON ME - performed by Paolo Conte 8. LA DONNA E 'MOBILE - performed by Joseph Calleja 9. UN BEL DI - performed by Renata Tebaldi 10. ZOE GOES TO THE RESTURANT - written by Phillip Glass 11. CIELO E MAR - performed by Luciano Pavarotti 12. MAMBO GELATO - performed by Ray Gelato 13. NESSUN DORMA - performed by Luciano Pavarotti 14. COUNT ON MY LOVE - performed by Liz Phair
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Post by Talon Karrde on Aug 9, 2007 14:46:30 GMT -5
THE SOUNDTRACK FOR UNIVERSAL PICTURES' ACTION THRILLER THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM (July 16, 2007 - New York, NY) The soundtrack for one of this summer's most anticipated action thrillers, The Bourne Ultimatum, starring Academy Award®-winner Matt Damon, will be released July 31 on Decca. Composer John Powell (United 93, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Identity) once again scored original music for this latest installment in the Bourne series. A new version of Moby's hit song "Extreme Ways," which was the end-title song for the first two movies, is also featured. Steeped in classical tradition, yet drawn to the idea of turning it on its head, John Powell has composed a series of acclaimed motion picture soundtracks since arriving in America. He has written imaginative scores for such films as Happy Feet, X-Men, United 93, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. He is one of the most sought after composers in Hollywood today, with directors including Steve Spielberg choosing him to write the scores for their films. Rapidly approaching the ranks of the James Bond theme song, Moby's "Extreme Ways" has become the instant tune you hum when thinking of the Bourne movies. The energetic tempo, coupled with Moby's haunting voice, makes for a perfect theme song to this thrilling film. Matt Damon returns as the trained assassin Jason Bourne for the latest showdown in The Bourne Ultimatum. In the follow-up to 2002's The Bourne Identity and 2004's The Bourne Supremacy (the smash hits that have earned more than $500 million at the global box office) acclaimed director Paul Greengrass (United 93, The Bourne Supremacy) joins returning cast members Julia Stiles and Joan Allen and new additions David Strathairn, Scott Glenn, Paddy Considine, Edgar Ramirez and Albert Finney. The film arrives in theaters on August 3.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Aug 28, 2007 18:54:43 GMT -5
VACANCY – ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK COMPOSED BY PAUL HASLINGER TO BE RELEASED ON AUGUST 28, 2007 (August 14, 2007, New York, NY) Commotion Records, dedicated to releasing soundtrack albums for independent films, will release the chilling score for the film Vacancy, composed by Paul Haslinger (Tangerine Dream) on August, 28, 2007. The film, which came out this past summer, will be released on DVD on August 14, 2007. Grammy-nominated composer Paul Haslinger has delivered an eerie and heart pounding score to accompany the suspense and terror of the film, Vacancy. Having gained notoriety while playing in the band Tangerine Dream, Haslinger has more recently focused his career on soundtracks. The music from Vacancy arranges intricate layers of intense sounds that begin very quietly and build to a wild crescendo. Traditional instrumentation coupled with electronic music make this a uniquely scored thriller. At one point a heart monitor is cleverly used to provide for a particularly chilling notion of impending doom. Haslinger said, “I believe the resulting soundtrack makes a statement about our time, about our ability to mix and match across periods and styles, and to do so in a way that is both eclectic and forward driving in it’s creative design.” Classically trained in Salzburg and Vienna, Haslinger’s transition into scoring films has been completely natural. In addition to various solo projects and numerous scores his recent efforts include: Underworld, The Girl Next Door, The Italian Job and contributing music to Stephen Spielberg’s, Minority Report. Haslinger has also earned a Grammy nomination for his work on the album, Canyon Dreams as well as an Emmy nomination for scoring the television mini series, Sleeper Cell: Al Faitha. Vacancy is the story of Amy and David Fox (played by Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson), a couple who make the horrific decision to stay at the Pinewood Motel. The tension immediately builds as the newlyweds begin to notice something is very wrong, and their lives are in grave danger. The intensity that follows is greatly accentuated by the score’s great dynamic highs and lows. Conjuring up hints of Hitchcock’s, Psycho, Vacancy is a modern day thriller that feels like a horror film without the cliché of constant on screen violence. Haslinger was able to take this and as he describes, “tip my hat to my favorite film composer of all times, Bernard Hermann.” This is evident in the Main Title credit music, “with its reference to bygone thriller-noir days.” Commotion Records has a history of great soundtrack releases including Mysterious Skin, Happy Endings, Code 46, The Cooler, and Oscar Winning film Hotel Rwanda. Vacancy, along with the Commotion releases, Broken English (Directed by Zoe Cassavetes with music from Scratch Massive, I Am Kloot and Juan Trip) and The Ten (composed by Paul Craig Wedren), will be in stores on August 28, 2007. ### For more information contact: cinemediapromo@yahoo.com WHAT’S ALL THE COMMOTION? Commotion Records believes in a hands-on approach to producing its soundtrack albums and music compilations, as well as in its music supervision and consulting services. Founded by Tracy McKnight in 2003, Commotion is committed to emphasizing the quality, artistry and uniqueness of releases from groundbreaking, passionate musicians and filmmakers. Smart. Film. Music. Based in New York, Commotion has a partner in KOCH Entertainment for its marketing and distribution. For additional information on Commotion Records, please visit www.commotionrecords.com
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Post by Talon Karrde on Aug 28, 2007 19:07:12 GMT -5
COMMOTION RECORDS TO RELEASE SOUNDTRACK TO DAVID WAIN'S THE TEN ON AUGUST 28TH (August 14, 2007, New York, NY) Commotion Records is pleased to announce the release of the soundtrack to the feature film, The Ten on August 28, 2007. The film, directed by David Wain and co-written by David Wain and Ken Marino (The State, Wet Hot American Summer) is a comedy spoof examining ten stories of what happens when each of the Ten Commandments is broken. The soundtrack features original songs and score by former Shudder to Think frontman Craig Wedren (Wet Hot American Summer, High Art). The Ten is an innovative comedy that weaves ten stories into one. Each of the ten vignettes tells the story of the Ten Commandments in a unique way, interconnecting until they reach their climactic conclusion: a classic song and dance cavalcade ala 1940's Hollywood, performed by the cast. A rocking ride through the mind of one of today's most creative composers, Craig Wedren spans numerous musical genres to connect the ten vignettes, each one reflecting the breaking of a different one of the Ten Commandments. In addition to the eclectic mix of music, the soundtrack features dialogue from the all-star cast that includes Paul Rudd, Winona Ryder, Famke Jensen, Oliver Platt, Gretchen Mol, Jessica Alba and others. The album is as surprising and whimsical as the film. Composer Craig Wedren has released a variety of spectacular soundtracks over the last 10 years, including High Art, School of Rock, and Roger Dodger. As the former front man of the band Shudder To Think, Wedren has built a fan-base with his pop style influences and musical virtuosity. "David and I put together an incredible team of musicians, composers, and arrangers to create a wholly unique, wildly varied musical experience," describes Wedren. "In addition to the amazing cast who appear on the record (Paul Rudd, Winona Ryder, Liev Schreiber, to name a few), members of the bands OK GO, TV on the Radio, Vampire Weekend, Guided By Voices, Shudder To Think, and Citizens Band all lend a voice -- and musical comedian Steven Lynch sings a sweet-ass disco song, backed by Rashida Jones (of "The Office")." "With The Ten," said David Wain, "Craig takes his game to a new level. Working with a diverse group of collaborators and vocalists, he has created an epic soundtrack for a movie that is really ten movies in one." Commotion Records has a history of great soundtrack releases including Mysterious Skin, Happy Endings, Code 46, The Cooler, and Oscar Winning film Hotel Rwanda. The Ten, along with Commotion releases, Broken English (Directed by Zoe Cassavetes with music from Scratch Massive, I Am Kloot and Juan Trip) and Vacancy (composed by Paul Haslinger), will be in stores on August 28, 2007. ### For more information, contact: cinemediapromo@yahoo.com WHAT'S ALL THE COMMOTION? Commotion Records believes in a hands-on approach to producing its soundtrack albums and music compilations, as well as in its music supervision and consulting services. Founded by Tracy McKnight in 2003, Commotion is committed to emphasizing the quality, artistry and uniqueness of releases from groundbreaking, passionate musicians and filmmakers. Smart. Film. Music. Based in New York, Commotion has a partner in KOCH Entertainment for its marketing and distribution. For additional information on Commotion Records, please visit www.commotionrecords.com
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Post by Talon Karrde on Sept 4, 2007 19:39:42 GMT -5
COMMOTION RECORDS TO RELEASE THE SOUNDTRACK TO ZOE CASSAVETES' BROKEN ENGLISH (August 13, 2007, New York, NY) - Commotion Records is pleased to announce the release of the soundtrack to the feature film, Broken English. The album features new music by Scratch Massive, including their take on the Marianne Faithful song "Broken English", alongside cuts by Juan Trip and I Am Kloot. The CD will be available in stores on August 28, 2007. Scratch Massive heads up the darkly romantic electronica soundtrack to Zoe Cassavetes' film debut. The French DJ duo, comprised of Sebastien Chenut and Maud Geffray, earned its reputation playing their Naked Night sets at The Pulp club in Paris. The French Music Export has described their style as "Inspired by the specter of digital music, they have managed to blend cutting edge rhythmic and atmospheric melodies to create an exciting new sound, which is both romantic & full of raw energy" That raw energy is the acoustic background against which this romantic comedy pulses. Zoe Cassavetes' directorial debut stars Parker Posey as single, 30-something Nora Wilder in a film that explores the difficulty of finding and maintaining love in the modern world. As she takes hold of chance and jumps from New York to Paris, Posey is joined in her travails by an all-star supporting cast that includes Drea DeMatteo (The Sopranos, The Good Life), Josh Hamilton (Diggers, The House of Yes), Gena Rowlands (The Notebook, A Woman Under the Influence) Griffin Dunne (Quiz Show, After Hours), David Lynch favorite Justin Theroux, and Parisian heartthrob Melvil Poupaud. The talented cast is put to good use in what Dennis Harvey (Variety) described as "a screenplay that nicely balances seriousness and wit." Scratch Massive is joined on the soundtrack by the dreamy rhythms of the UK's I Am Kloot and the psychedelic sounds of Juan Trip. Also included is Scratch Massive's cover of Marianne Faithful's "Broken English", a dark and swirling counterpoint to the films lighter moments. Sebastien Chenut describes, "If love becomes a stranger, if a stranger brings you love, this is the perfect music for the discovery." "Music is more than just a soundtrack. It becomes an indispensable character in the story you can't live without," said Cassavetes. "It creates a mood, an inside look in the minds of the people in the film as well as touching something deep inside the viewer." Commotion Records has a history of great soundtrack releases including Mysterious Skin, Happy Endings, Code 46, The Cooler, and Oscar Winning film Hotel Rwanda. Broken English, along with Commotion releases, The Ten (Directed by David Wain with music from former Shudder to Think frontman Craig Wedren) and Vacancy (composed by Paul Haslinger), will be in stores on August 28, 2007. ### For More Information Contact: cinemediapromo@yahoo.com WHAT'S ALL THE COMMOTION? Commotion Records believes in a hands-on approach to producing its soundtrack albums and music compilations, as well as in its music supervision and consulting services. Founded by Tracy McKnight in 2003, Commotion is committed to emphasizing the quality, artistry and uniqueness of releases from groundbreaking, passionate musicians and filmmakers. Smart. Film. Music. Based in New York, Commotion has a partner in KOCH Entertainment for its marketing and distribution. For additional information on Commotion Records, please visit www.commotionrecords.com
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Post by Talon Karrde on Sept 25, 2007 18:08:11 GMT -5
LUST, CAUTION FEATURES ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED AND CONDUCTED BY GOLDEN GLOBE®-WINNER ALEXANDRE DESPLAT **IN STORES SEPTEMBER 25th, 2007 ON DECCA** (September 4th, 2007 - New York, NY) - Lust, Caution is the new film by Academy Award®-winning director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Showcasing an original musical score by Golden Globe Award®-winning composer Alexandre Desplat (The Queen, The Painted Veil), the soundtrack will be in stores September 25th on Decca. Focus Features will release the film exclusively in New York City on Friday, September 28th and in select cities on Friday, October 5th. Desplat collaborated last year on his film score for The Painted Veil with a Deutsche Grammophon artist, Chinese pianist Lang Lang. This collaboration not only brought the score of the China-based film to life, but also garnered Desplat a Golden Globe Award® for Best Original Score. He was also nominated for an Academy Award® in the category of Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures for an Original Score for his work on The Queen. With Lust, Caution, Mr. Desplat continues to create delicate and deliberate compositions, making the soundtrack as intriguing as the story itself. Lust, Caution is a startling erotic espionage thriller, set in WWII-era Shanghai, about the fate of an ordinary woman's heart. The film is based on the short story by revered Chinese author Eileen Chang. Asian cinema icon Tony Leung (Hero; In the Mood For Love) stars as Mr. Yee, a powerful political figure in 1940s Shanghai. Tang Wei, a rising star in mainland China, makes her feature film debut as Wong Chia Chi, a young woman who gets swept up in a dangerous game of emotional intrigue with Mr. Yee -- and finds her very identity being pushed to the limit...
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Post by Talon Karrde on Sept 26, 2007 18:14:01 GMT -5
DECCA Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of West Side Story (August 31, 2007- New York, NY)-- One of the most lauded musicals ever written, West Side Story is still as relevant and well-loved today as it ever was. In this 50th anniversary year of the musical, Decca has assembled some of the biggest classical crossover stars to record a brand new version of the musical. The new recording will be in stores on September 25th and features the angelic soprano Hayley Westenra as Maria and Italian tenor, Vittorio as Tony with music by Leonard Bernstein. This new interpretation of West Side Story is one of the only major recordings of this masterpiece to have been made since the 1984 version with Mr. Bernstein himself conducting. This updated project was also authorized by the Bernstein foundation in New York. With a bright young cast and timeless tunes, this is set to become the recording of choice for the 21st Century West Side Story lover. Hayley Westenra and Vittorio have nothing short of great chemistry and their passionate singing brings the characters to life. This modern take promises to reinvigorate the classic and bring it to a whole new audience. Vittorio's debut album was one of the highest classical chart debuts ever for a new artist in the UK, landing him in the Top 10 cementing his spot as a leading classical solo artist. His self-titled Decca debut featuring a duet with Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls on Ill Mio Miracolo (You Are My Miracle) and "Maria" from West Side Story was released to much fanfare. A media blitz followed including his own PBS Great Performances special, Vittorio: Dreams of Rome, appearances on ABC's smash hit show, Dancing With The Stars, The Bachelor and the Miss Universe pageant. He also was featured on Extra and graced the pages of OK! Magazine and USA Today where he was named one of the four possible heirs to Pavarotti's musical throne. Hayley Westenra has been said to have the "voice of an angel" by the New York Times and has sold over three million albums worldwide. With a dizzying array of unprecedented chart and record-breaking sales in the UK and New Zealand, Hayley's overall career is overwhelmingly impressive, particularly for someone barely out of her teens. She just completed a massive U.S. tour with the world-famous ensemble, Celtic Woman and has performed for Her Majesty the Queen of England, President Bush and Tony Blair, Prince Charles, Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice, as well having sung in some of the most prestigious halls in the world including Carnegie Hall, The Sydney Opera House, Wembley Arena and Royal Albert Hall. Cast List Tony - Vittorio Grigolo Maria - Hayley Westenra Riff - Will Martin Anita - Melanie Marshall A girl - Connie Fisher Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Nick Ingman
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Post by Talon Karrde on Oct 8, 2007 18:12:59 GMT -5
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE September 27, 2007 (New York, NY) - Decca Records announces the exciting October 9th release of the soundtrack for Elizabeth: The Golden Age featuring original score by Craig Armstrong and A.R. Rahman. The movie was directed by Shekar Kapur and welcomes back the Award-winning, star-studded cast from the first installment of the historical adventure including Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Clive Owen. The Universal Pictures film opens nationwide to theaters on October 12th. Craig Armstrong and A.R. Rahman bring a dynamic collaboration to the score that complements this epic story. Rahman is reunited with director Shekar Kapur, with whom he worked on the Broadway musical, Bombay Dreams. His previous work includes a host of various Indian films, including composing for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, which was nominated for an Academy Award® for Foreign Film. Mr. Rahman's work has also accredited him with seven Filmfare Awards for his Music Direction and Background Score, as well as three Popular Awards and four Silver Lotus Awards, in similar categories. Mr. Armstrong brings his mystifying and poignant composition experience, having worked on Romeo & Juliet and Moulin Rouge, which he was awarded a Golden Globe® in the Best Original Score Motion Picture category. He also acquired a Grammy for his work on the score for Ray Charles biography, Ray. His score on The Quiet American gained a nomination for a World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song Written for a Film. The music for The Golden Age is powerful and sentimental, and is as strong and vulnerable as Queen Elizabeth herself, making the collaborative score the perfect accompaniment to the film. It is mystical as it is melodic, and allows the listener to escape to the times and live through the scenes as if they were present in Elizabeth's court. Reprising the roles they originated in seven-time Academy Award®-nominated Elizabeth, Oscar-winner® Cate Blanchett (The Aviator) as Queen Elizabeth, Academy Award-winner® Geoffrey Rush (Shine) as Sir Francis Walsingham return for the gripping historical thriller laced with treachery and romance. Joining them is Academy Award® nominee Clive Owen (Closer) as Sir Walter Raleigh, a dashing seafarer and newfound temptation for Elizabeth. The film also stars Abbie Cornish as Elizabeth's favorite lady-in-waiting, Bess and Academy Award® nominee Samantha Morton (In America, Sweet and Lowdown) as Elizabeth's cousin Mary Stuart. The Golden Age finds Queen Elizabeth I facing bloodlust for her throne and familial betrayal. Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late 16th century Europe, Elizabeth finds her rule openly challenged by the Spanish King Philip II (Jordi Molla - with his powerful army and sea-dominating armada - determined to restore England to Catholicism.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Oct 22, 2007 18:38:38 GMT -5
SUPERMAN: DOOMSDAY (October 8- Burbank, CA) - La-La Land Records will release the soundtrack for Superman: Doomsday on October 23, 2007. Superman: Doomsday is an all-new animated feature film based on the award-winning Death of Superman comic book trilogy. Composer Robert J. Kral (TV's Angel, The Dresden Files and The Lost Room) brings the Man of Steel to spectacular new heights with a score bursting with thrills, chills and emotional drama. Where were you the day Superman died? Featuring the voices of Adam Baldwin, Anne Heche, James Marsters, Swoosie Kurtz, and Cree Summer, Superman: Doomsday looks at what happens when LexCorps accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, one which ultimately takes the life of Superman. Villain Lex Luthor resurrects our hero unleashing a clone of Superman with all of his powers and none of his heart. When Luthor loses control of the clone of Superman who will save Metropolis? Taking on the responsibility of Superman proved a super task for composer Robert J. Kral. He described, "At the outset, the thought of scoring for Superman Doomsday was not only an immense thrill but also something of a daunting prospect. Who hasn't heard of Superman?! While I was ecstatic over discovering I would write music for one of his biggest, most legendary adventures, I was also keenly aware of the responsibility at hand in scoring such an event." Instead of recreating melodies that other composers used for the various incarnations of Superman, Kral created a brand new Superman theme. "When I wrote the new theme I went for what I'd call a bit more of the "man" and a touch less of the "super" - meaning I tried to convey that this battle and this adventure was going to require tremendous effort on the part of our hero," said Kral. "So much so that instead of complete heroics, we were going to feel his struggle, even his pain as he pushed beyond the evil raging against him." Kral is no stranger to writing themes for characters battling evil. For five seasons, Kral contributed the score for the TV series Angel. The Australian film and TV composer also composed the scores for the TV series The Dresden Files, Jake 2.0 and Miracles. He earned an Annie Award for Best Music in an Animated Television Production for his work on Duck Dodgers. Superman: Doomsday is currently available on DVD. The Superman: Doomsday Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be available in stores or from www.lalalandrecords.com on October 23, 2007.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Oct 26, 2007 23:13:02 GMT -5
IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON (October 16, 2007- Los Angeles, CA) - Lakeshore Records celebrates the theatrical release of IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON on October 23, 2007. The soundtrack features original music by Philip Sheppard is currently available in stores. Between 1968 and 1972, nine American spacecraft voyaged to and 12 men walked on the moon. IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON is documentary celebrating one of man's greatest accomplishments: walking on the moon. The film features first hand testimony bringing together the surviving crew members from every single Apollo mission that flew to the Moon. Interwoven with visually stunning archival material, re-mastered from the original NASA film footage, the result is an awe-inspiring look back an unforgettable moment in time, when Americans literally dreamed of going to the moon. The astronauts who participated in the film include Jim Lovell (Apollo 8 and 13), Dave Scott (Apollo 9 and 15), Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11), and Gene Cernan (Apollo 10 and 17). Philip Sheppard is a composer, cellist, and a pioneer of the electric cello. A professor at the Royal Academy of Music, Sheppard has appeared as an improvising soloist on the soundtracks of HARRY POTTER: THE GOBLET OF FIRE, HOTEL RWANDA, and THE VIRGIN QUEEN. He has recently written and recorded with Scott Walker, David Bowie, Damien Hirst, Oasis and Unkle. Paramount Pictures presents IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON, in theaters on October 23, 2007. The Lakeshore Records soundtrack, featuring the score by Philip Sheppard is available in stores.
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