HARRY GREGSON WILLIAMS - "prince of persia: the sands of time"

07/04/2010
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Source: Filmmuziek.be

Score released on may 25th.

Walt Disney Records will be releasing The Score to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time on may 25th 2010. The music for this film is composed by Harry Gresson Williams ( Kingdom of Heaven, Narnia, Shrek,...). Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is based on the popular video game. This film, directed by Mike Newell (Harry Potter 4, Four weddings and a Funaral), should have been released in 2009 already. But because there were to many film releases at that time Disney decided to put this film on hold for one year. Prince of Persia is starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Dastan, Gemma Arterton as Tamina and Ben Kingsley as Nazim. This film will in theatres on May 28th 2010.

Tracklist

1. The Prince of Persia
2. Raid on Alamut
3. Tamina Unveiled
4. The King and His Sons
5. Dastan and Tamina Escape
6. Journey Through the Desert
7. Ostrich Race
8. Running from Sheik Amar
9. Trusting Nizam
10. Visions of Death
11. 'So, You're Going to Help Me?'
12. The Oasis Ambush
13. Hassassin Attack
14. Return to Alamut
15. No Ordinary Dagger
16. The Passages
17. The Sands of Time
18. Destiny
19. I Remain Performed by Alanis Morissette

More here.

More info coming up soon!

EDWARD SHEARMUR - mother and child [cd]

This just in from varese..

MOTHER AND CHILD
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Music Composed by Edward Shearmur

Naomi Watts
Annette Bening
Kerry Washington
Jimmy Smits
and Samuel L. Jackson

Writer/director Rodrigo García (Nine Lives) teams with executive producer Alejandro González Iñárritu to craft MOTHER AND CHILD, a drama highlighting the powerful bond between a mother and her son. It's been years since Karen (Annette Bening) gave her daughter, Elizabeth, up for adoption, and the decision to abandon her child has always haunted her. Upon meeting laid-back Paco (Jimmy Smits), Karen permits her anxiety and mistrust to get the best of her. On the surface it appears that Elizabeth (Naomi Watts) is none the worse for never knowing her biological mother; she's a fast-talking lawyer who's just landed a high-profile job at a firm fronted by Paul (Samuel L. Jackson), though her unsavory penchant for exploiting others is about to blow up in her face.

Composer Edward Shearmur, known for his scores for Reign Of Fire, Charlie’s Angels and Miss Congeniality, proves equally adept at providing a sympathetic and touching musical palette for MOTHER AND CHILD.

MOTHER AND CHILD made its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, and Sony Pictures Classics will start its theatrical rollout May 7.

Varèse Sarabande Catalog #: 302 067 021 2
Release Date: 05/11/10

MARC STREITENFIELD - ROBIN HOOD coming on CD

Just in from varese:

ROBIN HOOD Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music Composed by Marc Streitenfeld

Academy Award Winner Russell Crowe
Academy Award Winner Cate Blanchett

Oscar® winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as Robin Hood, whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.

Robin Hood chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Oscar® winner Cate Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.

With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.

Director Ridley Scott, whose Gladiator brought a contemporary spin to the world of ancient Rome, takes a similar turn with the Robin Hood legend, with a striking new score by Marc Streitenfeld, who also collaborated on the director’s Body Of Lies and American Gangster.

Kicking off the Summer blockbuster season, Universal Pictures will open ROBIN HOOD on over 3500 screens on May 14.

Varèse Sarabande Catalog #: 302 067 020 2 Release Date: 05/11/10

BRIAN TYLER to score "Hawaii Five-O"

According to filmmusicreporter, Brian Tyler has been hired to score the pilot of the TV show Hawaii Five-O. The show is based on the classic TV show from the 60’s with the same name revolving around an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police.

The show’s cast include Daniel Dae Kim, Alex O’Loughlin, Grace Park, James Marsters and Scott Caan. The show will be produced by Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci, who wrote and produced episodes of Fringe and Alias and wrote such features as The Island, Mission: Impossible III, Star Trek and both Transformers movies.

More info here.

PATRICK DOYLE to score new animated movie, "SIR BILLI"

According to filmmusicreporter, Patrick Doyle is set to write the original score for the upcoming animated feature Sir Billi.

Directed by Sascha Hartmann and with the voices of Sean Connery, Alan Cumming and even Patrick Doyle himself among others, this new animated adventure will tell the story of a A retired veterinarian living in a remote Scottish village encounters a goat who thinks he's a dog, an Admiral who's afraid of the water and a beaver who was raised by rabbits.

Stay tuned for more.

In relevant news, Doyle also has the drama Main Street coming out later this year. In the movie, several residents of a small Southern city whose lives are changed by the arrival of a stranger with a controversial plan to save their decaying hometown. The movie directed by John Doyle stars Colin Firth, Orlando Bloom, Patricia Clarkson, Amber Tamblyn and Ellen Burstyn.

JAMES L.VENABLE - Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths - Soundtrack to the Animated Original Movie

Product Details

* Audio CD (February 23, 2010)
* Label: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
* ASIN: B0035G08K8
* In-Print Editions: MP3 Download

Product Description
In a parallel Earth ruled by the Crime Syndicate, the Justice League must fight their evil doppelgangers in a battle that would be dead even, except that their malicious counterparts are willing to do the one thing Batman and Superman never would: kill. This gripping story is enhanced by music composed by James L. Venable plus the theme by composer Christopher Drake.

This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Click HERE for the amazon page.

BEAR McCREARY - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA [CD]

Bear McCreary's wonderful musical universe for the Battlestar Galactica series continues in equal qualities as what we've used to, this time with the release of his original musical accompaniment for THE PLAN/RAZOR.

From Wikipedia, we get the following info on the series: Battlestar Galactica: Razor is a television film of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica television series. It premiered in the United States on Sci Fi Channel, in Canada on the Space channel and in the United Kingdom on Sky One.

As for Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, this is a made for television movie set in the reimagined version of the fictional Battlestar Galactica universe. It consists of newly filmed material as well as a compilation of footage from the TV series and miniseries.

The story is retold with more emphasis on the Cylon perspective, and their plan to wipe out the human race. The story follows two versions of Cylon known as Cavil, with one admitting they may have made a mistake with the story being told in flashback. The "Final Five" Cylons are featured prominently.

The film premiered exclusively on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download on October 27, 2009.[1] It premiered in January 10, 2010 on Syfy.

Amazon has this info on the CD release of the score:
Product Details
* Audio CD (February 23, 2010)
* Original Release Date: 2010
* Number of Discs: 1
* Format: Soundtrack
* Label: La-La Land Records

Track Listings
1. Apocalypse (Theme from The Plan) - From The Plan (4:06) Featuring Raya Yarbrough, vocals
2. Razor Main Title - From Razor (2:13)
3. Arriving at Pegasus - From Razor (2:27)
4. The Plan Main Title - From The Plan (4:33)
5. Attack on the Scorpion Shipyards - From Razor (3:37)
6. Apocalypse, Pt. I - From The Plan (6:36)
7. Apocalypse, Pt. II - From The Plan (2:35)
8. Pegasus Aftermath - From Razor (4:09)
9. Kendra's Memories - From Razor (2:43)
10. Mayhem on the Colonies - From The Plan (3:28)
11. Civilian Standoff on the Scylla - From Razor (2:56)
12. Husker in Combat - From Razor (1:54) Contains Theme from Battlestar Galactica by Stu Phillips and Glen A. Larson
13. Major Kendra Shaw - From Razor (5:03)
14. Cavil Kills and Cavil Spares - From The Plan (2:12) Featuring Raya Yarbrough, vocals
15. The Hybrid Awaits - From Razor (2:43)
16. Kendra and the Hybrid - From Razor (6:06)
17. Princes of the Universe - From The Plan (3:56)
18. Starbuck's Destiny - From Razor (0:39)
19. Apocalypse (Theme from The Plan / bonus Live Version) (6:24) Performed by The Battlestar Galactica Orchestra

Product Description
Bear McCreary's Battlestar Galactica music lives on with this all-new, premiere release of his exceptional scores to the Galactica feature-length TV events The Plan and Razor. Both of these television films, based on the hit series, play a crucial role in fleshing out the key backstory in this now-classic, dramatic sci-fi saga. Composer Bear McCreary relishes the creative challenges both films present, expanding his riveting Galactica musical arsenal in new and exciting directions. This special soundtrack presentation features the scores to 2009's sensational The Plan, directed by Edward James Olmos, and 2007's acclaimed Razor, both of which are available now on DVD in stores everywhere. The Plan airs on SyFy Channel in January 2010.

Click HERE to be redirected at amazon's page for the CD.

KLAUS BADELT's "L'arnacoeur" (original score) - Download on mp3 320kbps (from free to whatever amount you want) and / or order on CD

Klaus Badelt is offerering "L'Arnacoeur" for free download (or name your price, but that includes free) at his online store, available HERE!

In this Klaus Badelt-scored movie, Alex and his sister run a business designed to break up relationships. They are hired by a rich man to break up the wedding of his daughter. The only problem is that they only have one week to do so.

JAMES HORNER takes over "THE KARATE KID" from Atli Orvarsson

According to the Gorfaine/Schwartz agency, James Horner has replaced Atli Örvarsson on the remake of The Karate Kid. In the movie, work causes a single mother and her young son to move to China, where the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master. The movie directed by Harald Zwart (Agent Cody Banks, The Pink Panther 2) stars Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith and is set to open on June 11.

More at filmmusicreporter

CHRISTOPHER YOUNG: love happens [CD]

Love Happens is a 2009 romantic drama film, written and directed by Brandon Camp and starring Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston. It was released on September 18, 2009.

Plot: Burke Ryan (Aaron Eckhart), is a successful Ph.D. and author of a self-help book that gives advice about dealing with the loss of a loved one. He writes the book after his wife dies in a car accident as a way to deal with the grief. While giving a workshop in Seattle, where his wife was from, he meets Eloise (Jennifer Aniston), a woman who works as a florist. It seems, however, that Burke has not been following his own advice, and in fact has not been dealing with the loss of his wife. In the end, he confesses to an audience that he was driving the car, and not his wife, as he previously maintained. Due to this, he blames himself for her death. Eloise, along with his wife's father, (Martin Sheen), help Burke move past his wife's death.

Original Score by CHRISTOPHER YOUNG:

Product Details:
* Audio CD (February 23, 2010)
* Original Release Date: 2010
* Number of Discs: 1
* Format: Soundtrack
* Label: La-La Land Records

Track Listings:
1. Love Happens (3:18)
2. Kaleidoscope Christmas (2:18)
3. A World In The Three Colors (2:18)
4. It's MMM...Good (1:48)
5. Crystal Flowers (2:12)
6. Walk The Talk (1:30)
7. Around Or Through? (3:55)
8. Past Isn't (3:34)
9. Joy Within Each Thought (1:56)
10. Groove E (1:31)
11. Each Decorated Ditch (2:43)
12. Vodka Logic (3:41)
13. Mind Noise (4:20)
14. Cinnamon Life (2:44)
15. We're A-OK (2:44)
16. Love Happened (6:02)
17. Baggage Blister Hoedown (1:53) bonus track
18. A Consonant Cry (3:04) bonus track
19. A Dissonant Discourse (2:57) bonus track
20. Why The Hell Am I In Heaven? (2:38) bonus track
21. Not Really Postlude (3:18) bonus track
22. Freud Who? (1:52) bonus track
23. Fast Toward The Eye (Of Lorelei) (3:49) bonus track

Product Description: Presenting the original motion picture music score to the Universal Pictures feature film Love Happens, starring Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight, Thank You For Smoking) and Jennifer Aniston (Friends, Marley & Me, The Breakup). Acclaimed composer Christopher Young (Spider Man 3, Rounders, Drag Me To Hell, Creation, Species) fashions a breathtakingly beautiful orchestral score that tugs at the heart as effectively as it delights the ear, chronicling the unlikely, but ultimately undeniable romance that blossoms between the film's two charismatic leads. Love Happens hits DVD everywhere in 2010.

More HERE.

HARRY GREGSON WILLIAMS' "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" [CD]

Credits :
Harry Gregson-Williams
Composer

Ladd McIntosh
Orchestrator

Anthony Lledo
Additional Music

Martin Tillman
Musician : Cello

Halli Cauthery
Additional Music

Matthew Margeson
Additional Music Arranger

Meri Gavin
Music Editor

Costa Kotselas
Music Engineer

Alastair King
Orchestrator


Release date : 05/25/2010

tracklist :

1. The Prince Of Persia
2. Raid On Alamut
3. Tamina Unveiled
4. The King And His Sons
5. Dastan And Tamina Escape
6. Journey Through The Desert
7. Ostrich Race
8. Running From Sheik Amar
9. Trusting Nizam
10. Visions Of Death
11. "So, You're Going To Help Me?"
12. The Oasis Ambush
13. Hassassin Attack
14. Return To Alamut
15. No Ordinary Dagger
16. The Passages
17. The Sands Of Time
18. Destiny
19. I Remain Performed - Alanis Morissette

Product Description
Be a part of the legacy, with the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Soundtrack. Anticipation mounts for this movie that is Jerry Bruckheimer produced and directed by Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) based on the popular video game series of the same name. Enjoy the music of this epic action-adventure about a rogue prince and a mysterious princess who race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time. Original score composed by Harry Gregson-Williams; famous for his work with The Chronicles of Narnia films.

About the movie:
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an upcoming action-adventure fantasy film written by Jordan Mechner, Boaz Yakin, Doug Miro, and Carlo Bernard, directed by Mike Newell, and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film is based on the 2003 video game of the same name, developed and released by Ubisoft Montreal.

The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince Dastan, Gemma Arterton as Tamina, Ben Kingsley as Nizam, and Alfred Molina as Sheik Amar.

Currently, it is the fourth film under the Walt Disney Pictures banner to receive a PG-13 rating by the MPAA (and the first not in the Pirates of the Caribbean series) for intense sequences of violence and action. Despite the film being primarily based on The Sands of Time, elements from Warrior Within and The Two Thrones are also incorporated.(wiki)

Premise:
Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a street urchin in sixth-century Persia (Iran). After showing valor in battle, he is adopted by the king as his heir, so the king's two sons will not fight over the throne.[2] He teams up with Princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) to rescue the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that controls time, from the hands of the villainous nobleman, Nizam (Ben Kingsley). (wiki)

RAMIN DJAWADI's CLASH OF THE TITANS score cd release announced

WaterTower Music has announced that they will release Ramin Djawadi’s score for Clash of the Titans on March 30. In the movie starring Sam Worthington, Liams Neeson and Ralph Fiennes, the mortal son of the god Zeus embarks on a perilous journey to stop the underworld and its minions from spreading their evil to Earth as well as the heavens. Clash of the Titans is directed by Louis Lettier (The Incredible Hulk) and will be released on April 2. Djawadi and his crew recently finished recording the score in London. Tracklisting and details on the score will be announced shortly.

Clash of the Titans is an upcoming 2010 fantasy film which is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name, itself loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus. Directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Sam Worthington, the film was originally set for standard release on March 26, 2010. It was later announced that the film would be converted to 3-D and released on April 2, 2010

Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO SAMPLES FROM THE SCORE

More sound clips, and tracklist HERE. In amazon.com, they have it as a digital download , with a physical CD release by Sony on April 12 (at Amazon UK).

(link from filmmusicreporter.com)

Michael Giacchino to score Arthur Christmas

According to filmmusicreporter, Michael Giacchino has been hired to score the upcoming Aardman CGI-animation Arthur Christmas. The film envisions Santa’s workshop as a high-tech industrial plant dedicated to getting all those toys out to every child in a single night.

To find more about the movie, visit imdb HERE.

Original article here with more info: http://filmmusicreporter.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/giacchino-to-score-arthur-christmas/

GREG EDMONSON's exotic orchestral action score for "UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves" win BAFTA!

Greg Edmonson's score for Uncharted 2 won the BAFTA for Original Score.

For more info, please visit Bafta's site here: http://bafta.org/awards/video-games

International Recording Artist Zera Vaughan - Shines with Vision and Vibe on “The New Seed” Artist Donates Song to Greenpeace

It is becoming more and more common for singer/songwriters and film composers to collaborate on music together. French film composer Cyril Morin produced, arranged and performed on singer/songwriter Zera Vaughan’s “The New Seed.” Cyril has composed almost 60 soundtracks and many albums where he blends and mixes versatile sources of inspiration with the project he is working on. The collaboration of two individuals, with such diverse backgrounds within music, produces an outcome that’s synergistic energy can not be replicated. Thus is the outcome of Zera Vaughan’s “The New Seed.”

Full press release as follows:
Poetic, hypnotic and transcendent: The New Seed from singer/songwriter Zera Vaughan is a rich sonic tapestry of electronic beats and transfixing melodies. Created with the noted French producer/composer Cyril Morin and featuring international musicians, the spacious sound is a sparkling showcase for Vaughan’s confiding vocals. In Hebrew, the word “zera” signifies “seed,” which inspired the title The New Seed. It is against a soundscape of harmony and hope that Zera Vaughan imagines an exquisite harvest. Vaughan received a Hollywood Music in Media Award nomination for Best New Age/Ambient Artist for “Release the Chains” from The New Seed. “Empty Spaces,” also on The New Seed, aired on the 18th Episode of the WomensRadio Music Review Podcast (available on iTunes), and Vaughan was chosen as one of WomensRadio’s Hot “Up-N-Comers of 2010.” Recently Vaughan attended the Golden Globes and garnered much attention from the media on the red carpet. The New Seed is available on iTunes, Amazon.com and for film and TV licensing.

Vaughan explains, “The New Seed expresses my concern for the environment; water and air are the most important elements in our existence. We’ve stepped away from respecting the basics in life.” Vaughan is passionate about protecting the planet. All proceeds from sales and licensing of the song “Release the Chains” on The New Seed will be donated to Greenpeace. Vaughan’s CD release concert in Hollywood was also an awareness event for Greenpeace. The CD is packaged in a biodegradable case made from recycled paper and biodegradable ink.


Born to a Tunisian mother and an English father, Vaughan, raised between two cultures, studied classical and Middle Eastern music, opera, and ballet, before she began performing American pop and jazz in clubs. Studies in music at the Paris Music Conservatory and Psychology at the Sorbonne alternated with recording sessions in France. It was on holiday in London that Zera first experienced the orchestral electronic trip hop of Tricky, Portishead and Massive Attack, influences that would become, she says, “building blocks for the music that I had been hearing in my head.”

Author Costa Communications

More sound clips from JOHN POWELL's "HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON"

Listen to them HERE.

Hans Zimmer on third Batman installment

MTV Splash Page posted an article about Hans Zimmer’s plans for Christopher Nolan’s third Batman movie. He specifically mentions his hopes for The Riddler character to be featured in the movie. To read the whole article, follow this link: http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/03/18/batman-3-riddler-hans-zimmer/

The filmmusicreporter article HERE also mentions Pawel's New interview with Hans Zimmer, posted at filmmusic.pl

Marco Beltrami takes over "Jonah Hex"

John Powell was to previously score the upcoming film "Jonah Hex", but as filmmusicreporter reports, Marco Beltrami has taken over.

The film is Directed by Jimmy Hayward. With Megan Fox, Josh Brolin, Michael Fassbender.

Coming out this June, the Western's story is placed in the Wild West, a scarred bounty hunter tracks a voodoo practitioner bent on liberating the South by raising an army of the undead.

Hans Zimmer & Aleksey Igudesman will score the documentary Jealous of the Birds

Jealous of the Birds, currently in post-production, is a feature length documentary that provides a new angle and new stories to the pantheon of Holocaust related documentaries. The film focuses on the emotional history of a small community of Holocaust Survivors who remained in Frankfurt, Germany after liberation from Nazi death camps, and asks the question, 'Why would a Survivor choose to remain in Germany -- shoulder to shoulder with their perpetrators?'

Hans Zimmer and Aleksey Igudesman are responsible for the film's film score.

Stay tuned for more.

John Barry in Concert - Ghent 21/10/2010

Thursday 21 October 2010
20:30, Kuipke in Ghent

John Barry will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Soundtrack Academy in Ghent. The concert will bring suites of James Bondfilms and Body Heat, Out of Africa and Dances With Wolves. Conducted by Nicholas Dodd and performed by the Brussels Philharmonic.

Tickets: €25, €35 of €45 (available from 19 March 2010 on http://www.filmfestival.be/)