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Freud Deluxe Edition (07/12/2009)

Freud comes to CD for the very first time!

Varese Club releases Jerry Goldsmith's score to Freud. Freud gave Goldsmith the opportunity to psychologically probe the human mind. He merged his own musical style with the Vienna school of Berg, Webern and Schoenberg to produce an agitated and thoroughly captivating work. Without question one of the most important scores of Jerry Goldsmith�s career, there were even cues from this score which found their way (much to Goldsmith�s chagrin) into Ridley Scott�s 1979 classic Alien.

Freud follows the career of the famous doctor (Montgomery Clift) as he leaves his work in Vienna to study hypnotherapy in Paris with Professor Charcot (Fernand Ledoux). After marrying (Susan Kohner) he goes to work with Dr. Joseph Breur (Larry Parks) to treat a young woman (Susannah York) and a young man (David McCallum) whose neuroses form the basis of Freud�s major theories and lead him to focus on analysis in place of hypnosis.

Jerry Goldsmith received his very first Oscar nomination for his score for John Huston�s 1962 film Freud. Now expanded from its original LP release, Freud comes to CD for the very first time!
Available in 3000 copies from December 14th.

Tracklisting

1. Main Title (3:20)
2. Meynert�s Tour (1:09)
3. Charcot�s Show (5:11)
4. Thirsty Girl (1:22)
5. Case Histories (2:13)
6. Desperate Case (3:28)
7. Meynert�s Request (3:33)
8. The Brothel (5:09)
9. The Funeral (:45)
10. Cecily And The Dancer (3:03)
11. Cecily�s Dream (1:09)
12. The First Step (2:12)
13. Red Tower Street (1:27)
14. The Failure (1:48)
15. Freud�s Trauma (3:19)
16. Return To Red Tower (3:15)
17. Freud�s Awakening (1:55)
18. End Title (2:13)

Grammy Nominations (03/12/2009)

Giacchino picks 'up' four nominations

Relevant music categories presented below.

Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

* Cadillac Records
(Various Artists)
[Music World Music/Columbia]

* Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds
(Various Artists)
[A Band Apart/Warner Bros.]

* Slumdog Millionaire
(Various Artists)
[N.E.E.T./Interscope Records]

* True Blood
(Various Artists)
[Elektra]

* Twilight
(Various Artists)
[Summit Ent./Chop Shop/Atlantic]

Best Score Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

* The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button (Disc 1)
Alexandre Desplat, composer
[Concord Records]

* Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
Nicholas Hooper, composer
[New Line Records]

* Milk
Danny Elfman, composer
[Decca]

* Star Trek
Michael Giacchino, composer
[Var�se Sarabande]

* Up
Michael Giacchino, composer
[Walt Disney Records]

Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

* The Climb (From Hannah Montana: The Movie)
Jessi Alexander & Jon Mabe, songwriters (Miley Cyrus)

* Decode (From Twilight)
Josh Farro, Hayley Williams & Taylor York, songwriters(Paramore)

* Jai Ho (From Slumdog Millionaire)
Gulzar, A.R. Rahman & Tanvi Shah, songwriters (A.R. Rahman, Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer & Vijay Prakash)

* Once In A Lifetime (From Cadillac Records)
Ian Dench, James Dring, Amanda Ghost, Beyonc� Knowles, Scott McFarnon & Jody Street, songwriters (Beyonc�)

* The Wrestler (From The Wrestler)
Bruce Springsteen, songwriter (Bruce Springsteen)

Best Instrumental Composition

* Borat In Syracuse
Paquito D'Rivera, composer (Paquito D'Rivera Quintet)
Track from: Jazz-Clazz
[Timba Records]

* Counting To Infinity
Tim Davies, composer (Tim Davies Big Band)
Track from: Dialmentia
[Origin Records]

* Fluffy
Bob Florence, composer (Bob Florence Limited Edition)
Track from: Legendary
[MAMA Records]

* Ice-Nine
Steve Wiest, composer (University Of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band)
Track from: Lab 2009
[North Texas Jazz]

* Married Life (From Up)
Michael Giacchino, composer (Michael Giacchino)
Track from: Up � Soundtrack
[Walt Disney Records]

Best Instrumental Arrangement

* Emmanuel
Jeremy Lubbock, arranger (Chris Botti & Lucia Micarelli)
Track from: In Boston
[Columbia]

* Hope
Vince Mendoza, arranger (Jim Beard With Vince Mendoza & The Metropole Orchestra)
Track from: Revolutions
[Sunny Side Records]

* Slings And Arrows
Vince Mendoza, arranger (Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge)
Track from: The Comet's Tail: Performing The Compositions Of Michael Brecker
[MAMA Records]

* Up With End Credits (From Up)
Michael Giacchino, arranger (Michael Giacchino)
Track from: Up � Soundtrack
[Walt Disney Records]

* West Side Story Medley
Bill Cunliffe, arranger (Resonance Big Band)
Track from: Resonance Big Band Plays Tribute To Oscar Peterson
[Resonance Records]

Innerspace, The Fugitive, Panic in Year Zero (01/12/2009)

Three new releases from La-La Land Records

INNERSPACE
Jerry Goldsmith

Presenting the world premiere score-only release of renowned composer Jerry Goldsmith�s (THE OMEN, PATTON, BASIC INSTINCT, GREMLINS) original score to the beloved 1987 Warner Bros. sci-fi/action-adventure/comedy INNERSPACE, starring Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan and directed by Joe Dante. Goldsmith�s classic mix of synth and orchestra finds the perfect pitch of suspense, adventure and romance to propel Dante�s wonderfully off-beat genre mash-up. Produced by MV Gerhard and Mike Matessino, and remastered by Mike Matessino from WB vault elements (LCR taken off the 2' 24-track analog reels mixed to stereo and approved by Bruce Botnick), this definitive release of INNERSPACE features more than 50 minutes of previously unreleased music, and includes exclusive, in-depth liner notes by Dan Goldwasser and Jeff Bond (with new interview comments from Joe Dante and others). Limited Edition of 3000 Units.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Main Title 2:15
2. Take Him Home/Broken Toe 1:48
3. Tell Me About It 2:17
4. State of the Art/The Charge 6:55
5. Gas Attack 4:52
6. The Injection 2:12
7. The Hand/Fat Cells 1:00
8. Woman in Red 2:36
9. What Is It? 1:09
10. Optic Nerves 4:00
11. Take It Easy/It�s True 2:18
12. No Messenger 2:41
13. No Pain 1:57
14. User Friendly 1:40
15. A Close Look 1:34
16. The Cowboy 1:00
17. Hold It 3:42
18. For the Money/A New Man 3:39
19. How Do I Look?/Save It 1:45
20. Transformed 3:02
21. Retransformed 2:52
22. Where Am I? 2:12
23. The Womb 4:39
24. Fair Exchange 2:05
25. Stop the Car 5:58
26. Out of the Pod 3:55
27. Disengage 3:00
28. No Red Lights 1:18
Total Time: 78:31

THE FUGITIVE
James Newton Howard

Presenting the 2-CD expanded archival edition of composer James Newton Howard�s (DAVE, FLATLINERS, THE SIXTH SENSE, KING KONG �05) Oscar-nominated score to the 1993 Warner Bros. blockbuster THE FUGITIVE, starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones and Julianne Moore and directed by Andrew Davis. James Newton Howard�s powerhouse orchestral score anchors all of the film�s action, drama and suspense, while never losing sight of the lead characters� underlying humanity. It�s a modern-day classic action score that still retains its vitality. Produced by MV Gerhard and Dan Goldwasser and remastered by James Nelson from WB vault elements, this deluxe 2-Disc release features over an hour of previously unreleased music and finally corrects a major error on the original 1993 soundtrack release, (the right and left channels were mistakenly reversed). Bonus tracks include cuts from the original soundtrack release and alternate cues. Exclusive, in-depth liner notes by Dan Goldwasser and Jeff Bond feature new comments from director Andy Davis and more. This is a limited edition of 3000 Units.

TRACK LISTING:

Disc One:
1. Main Title* (3:50)
2. The Trial (4:31)
3. The Bus (4:56)
4. The Hand / The Hunt / The Tow Truck (4:04)
5. The Hospital (4:06)
6. Helicopter Chase*/** (4:49)
7. The Sewer* (4:24)
8. Kimble in the River (1:52)
9. The Dream / Kimble Dyes His Hair (2:45)
10. Copeland Bust (1:59)
11. Kimble Calls His Lawyer / No Press (1:57)
12. Kimble Returns to Hospital* (3:06)
13. The Montage** / Cops Bust the Boys / Computer Search (6:50)
14. Kimble Saves the Boy (2:54)
15. Gerard Computes** (1:49)
16. The Courthouse / Stairway Chase* (6:13)
17. Cheap Hotel / Sykes� Apartment* (4:37)
Disc 1 Running Time: 64:52

Disc 2:
1. Kimble Calls Gerard (2:37)
2. Memorial Hospital / It�s Not Over Yet (3:03)
3. See a Friend / Sykes Marks Kimble (2:12)
4. This is My Stop / El Train Fight* (4:02)
5. The Hotel (2:42)
6. Roof Fight Pt. 1 / Roof Fight Pt. 2 / Nichols Reappears (3:52)
7. The Elevator / The Laundry Room (4:58)
8. It�s Over* / End Credits (5:40)

Original Album Suites
9. The Fugitive Theme* (3:04)
10. Kimble Dyes His Hair* (4:23)
11. No Press* (4:57)

Alternates
12. No Press (Alternate)** (0:45)
13. No Press (No Sax) (1:31)
14. Cops Bust the Boys (Alternate)** (1:09)
15. Computer Search (No Sax) (2:49)
16. Roof Fight Pt. 1 (Less Percussion) (1:57)
17. Roof Fight Pt. 2 (Less Orch Verb) (1:17)

Bonus Tracks
18. Helicopter Chase / The Sewer (Synth Demos) (7:44)
19. Piano End Credits** (2:47)
Disc 2 Running Time: 61:29

* previously released on original elektra soundtrack album
** contains music not used in film

Total Running Time: 126:21

PANIC IN YEAR ZERO
Les Baxter

Presenting acclaimed composer Les Baxter�s (THE DUNWICH HORROR, THE RAVEN, HELL�S BELLES, HOUSE OF USHER) original score to the 1962 AIP post-apocalyptic feature-film PANIC IN THE YEAR ZERO, starring Ray Milland, Jean Hagen and Frankie Avalon, directed by Ray Milland. Baxter�s amazing jazz-infused roller-coaster of a score whisks the listener on a wild ride through the film�s trippy landscape, as a typical early 60�s-era family on vacation finds themselves fighting for survival after Los Angeles is destroyed by a nuclear attack. Simply put -- a great score to a cult classic. Produced by Ford A. Thaxton and remastered by James Nelson from MGM vault elements, PANIC IN THE YEAR ZERO features in-depth liner notes from Randall Larson and is limited to 1200 Units.

TRACK LISTING:

1. PANIC IN YEAR ZERO! Main Title 2:06
2. Vacation/Radio Improvisation / To The Phone booth /
Atomic Tonic 2:52
3. Atomic Subdominant 2:43
4. Atomic Dominant / Just A Thug / Traffic / The Wreck 4:26
5. Trigger Happy 2:15
6. The Hoods 2:07
7. Stop Sign / Waiting / Wall of Fire 2:20
8. Bridge / To The Cave /Atavistic 3:26
9. No Girls / No Civilians / A Boy and His Gun 3:27
10. Johnson�s Act / The Slip / The Rape 5:36
11. Bang Bang / Marilyn 3:18
12. Rabbit Traps / Rabbits Due / Some Civilization 3:08
13. Chop Chop 1:44
14. First Aid 1:54
15. The Army / Five Good Ones / PANIC IN YEAR ZERO! End Credits 4:03
16. PANIC IN YEAR ZERO! Main Theme � Extended Version 3:29
Total Running Time: 49:33

Sherlock Holmes Soundtrack (28/11/2009)

Zimmer's score available on 12/21/09

New Line Records will be releasing Hans Zimmer's score to Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes on December 21st. This soundtrack will be available in stores as a digital version. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law play the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in this version directed by Guy Ritchie.

Tracklisting
1. Discombobulate
2. Is It Poison, Nanny?
3. I Never Woke Up In Handcuffs Before
4. My Mind Rebels At Stagnation
5. Data, Data, Data
6. He's Killed The Dog Again
7. Marital Sabotage
8. Not In Blood, But In Bond
9. Ah, Putrefaction
10. Panic, Shear Bloody Panic
11. Psychological Recovery... 6 Months
12. Catatonictes

Oscars 2010: Marc Shaiman (26/11/2009)

Shaiman named music director
for the ceremony

Tony winner Marc Shaiman is headed down Oscar's red carpet once again. The stage and film composer is returning as music director of the 82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony, which will be held March 7 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

Shaiman, who won a Tony for his work on Broadway's 'Hairspray' and has received five Oscar nominations, is a veteran of the Academy Awards ceremony, having written comic medleys for shows in years past. He also served as musical director for the 2004 ceremony.

Speaking from New York, Shaiman said he's already started working on potential musical numbers for the show. 'We've had just a few meetings, and some ideas have started to be put into place,' he said.

'The show is a huge ship that takes off every year. It's never too early to start work, but it's not until the nominations are announced that we can really begin.'

The Oscar nominations are set to be announced Feb. 2.

Shaiman said he was happy to be re-teaming with his 'Hairspray' collaborator Adam Shankman, who is producing the telecast along with Bill Mechanic. Shaiman added that his job entails all aspects of music during the show, except for conducting the live orchestra.

The composer revealed some tidbits about his current and upcoming stage and screen projects. His musical adaptation of the film 'Catch Me if You Can' is currently looking for a home on Broadway, after out-of-town tryouts in Seattle earlier this year.

'We're circling theaters like Broadway vultures,' he said. 'You have to actively hope for a show to fail. It's a terrible thing to think.'

He also discussed his in-the-works Showtime project with director Steven Spielberg -- a scripted series about the world of Broadway musicals: 'We've just begun, but the ideas are flowing. And it seems to be on the fast track.'

In addition, Shaiman is working on a new musical version of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' for which he is writing the score along with Scott Wittman.

As for the Oscars, Shaiman refused to say whether hosts Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin would be performing a musical number together.

'Who knows?' he said. 'I can tell you there will be surprises, but of course I can't tell you what they will be.'

Back to the Future (24/11/2009)

One of the most requested titles now released by Intrada!

The 1985 Robert Zemeckis hit Back to the Future truly needs no introduction. Produced by Steven Spielberg, the film is an all around flawless production about a teenager (Michael J. Fox) inadvertently driven back in time 30 years and forced to help his parents meet in order to preserve his own future. The result is one of the most entertaining sci-fi adventures ever produced. One of the many elements that helped Back to the Future achieve this special status is the adventurous, exciting score by Alan Silvestri. And while the score was an integral part of the film's overall experience, it was relegated to only two tracks -- a mere sampling -- on the original soundtrack album released at the time of the film. The MCA Records release mainly focused on the vocals from the film, including the Huey Lewis and the News hits 'Power of Love' and 'Back in Time.' But a few minutes of score was not quite enough to satisfy, and for years collectors of film music and fans of the movie pined for a complete score release. Now, almost 25 years later (and closing in on the same amount of time that Marty McFly traveled back in time to meet his teenage parents), Intrada presents the complete Alan Silvestri score to Back to the Future on this special 2-CD set.

The complete score as used in the final picture is included on the first CD and comprises material recorded mostly during the period from June 5th through 11th, 1985, including two original source cues heard briefly in the film and presented here in their entirety. The second CD offers a previously unheard listen into earlier May sessions and plays as a dynamic listening experience on its own, relying less on the main theme, but offering moments that are darker and more dramatic than the final film eventually required. A final, original source cue not used in the finished film can be heard for the first time, wrapping up the second disc. For this release, Intrada had access to all the original multi-track elements housed at Universal Studios, delivering a crisp and vibrant sound for this premiere release of one of the most requested unreleased scores.

While this is a limited edition release, we don't want anyone to miss out on this important album. For that reason, we have agreement that we can exceed the usual 3000 limit and do not need to indicate a specific amount on the packaging -- so there are more than enough to go around.

UPDATE: The first 3000 are sold already at Intrada.

CD 1 - Complete Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

01. Logo 0:20
02. DeLorean Reveal 0:46
03. Einstein Disintegrated 1:22
04. �85 Twin Pines Mall 4:43
05. Peabody Barn; Marty Ditches DeLorean 3:09
06. �55 Town Square 1:18
07. Lorraine�s Bedroom 0:47
08. Retrieve DeLorean 1:15
09. 1.21 Jigowatts 1:37
10. The Picture 1:09
11. Picture Fades 0:17
12. Skateboard Chase 1:39
13. Marty�s Letter 1:20
14. George To The Rescue � Pt. 1 0:50
15. Marvin Be-Bop 2:25
16. George To The Rescue � Pt. 2 2:34
17. Tension; The Kiss 1:33
18. Goodnight Marty 1:31
19. It�s Been Educational; Clocktower 10:30
20. Helicopter 0:19
21. �85 Lone Pine Mall 3:46
22. 4 x 4 0:40
23. Doc Returns 1:14
24. Back To The Future (End Credits) 3:16

Total Time = 49:24

CD 2 - The Creation Of A Classic... Alternate Early Sessions

01. DeLorean Reveal 0:40
02. Einstein Disintegrated 1:25
03. Peabody Barn 2:17
04. Marty Ditches DeLorean 1:56
05. �55 Town Square #1 (Trumpet Open) 1:35
06. �55 Town Square #2 (Trumpet Mute) 1:35
07. Retrieve DeLorean 1:16
08. 1.21 Jigowatts 1:36
09. The Picture 1:08
10. Skateboard Chase 1:40
11. George To The Rescue 4:13
12. Tension; The Kiss 1:42
13. Clocktower 11:02
14. �85 Lone Pine Mall 3:50
15. Doc Returns 1:19

Bonus Track

16. Ling Ting Ring (Unused Source Cue From The Scoring Sessions) 2:01

Total Time = 39:44

www.intrada.com

Milan Records Re-Relasing Soundtracks (21/11/2009)

Over 100 classic soundtracks that
have not been available for years

Milan Records has been exploring its vault of cutout soundtracks, some of which have not been available in the U.S. for over fifteen years and is systematically releasing them through their domestic distributor, ADA.

The label is re-releasing over 100 soundtracks including The Dead Zone, Wes Craven�s New Nightmare, Killing Zoe, The Phantom, Child�s Play and more including releases from legendary composers Hans Zimmer, Mark Isham, Basil Poledouris, Michael Kamen, Stewart Copeland, Howard Shore, J. Peter Robinson, Randy Edelman and more. Milan is also speaking with various repertoire owners to release unreleased soundtracks in the U.S. and will release the never-before-released soundtrack to Chan-wook Park�s infamous film, Oldboy on January 19, 2010.

In addition, Milan Records is working with its International office in Paris, France to release foreign film soundtracks that have never been available in the U.S. including music from Angelo Badalamenti, Bruno Coulais, Maurice Jarre, Javier Navarrete, Stanley Myers, Alexandre Desplat, Joe Hisaishi and more. These films and their music were never commercially released in the U.S. Milan expects to release nearly 100 additional foreign film soundtracks in the U.S.

�We are excited to make these soundtracks available again. The digital medium gives us the opportunity to re-release over 100 soundtracks that we love but that we can�t justify keeping active in physical CD form,� explains SVP of Milan Records, Nick Bobetsky. There are fans out there that want this music and after many years, they can finally get it again.�

Over the past three years Milan has also released over 300 other digital-only titles from its cutout catalog including jazz, tango, Cuban and other world music as well as classical and chant titles from its sister label, Jade Music. Milan expects to release over 200 additional titles from its International office in the next 6 months including jazz from The Hot Club in Paris, classic French music and more.

Milan has also been utilizing the digital medium to strategically release digital singles and EPs from its artist roster in order to keep a constant flow of new content from its developing acts.

�We have opportunities today that we did not use to have,� explains Milan COO Jean-Christophe Chamboredon. �Milan is fortunate to have such a large catalog that has been developed over the past 30 years and are eager to make it available in its entirety.�

Film Music Site will be updating the information on which soundtracks will be released in the upcoming months.

Interview Guy Cuyvers (19/11/2009)

Belgian composer writes music for Laura's Stern 2

Guy Cuyvers (�Antwerp, 1960) is considered one of the most versatile musical talents of his country. As a classical guitar player he has been acclaimed by Angel Romero and the international press unanimously praises his film scores. In 1995, his career as a film composer knew a successful start with the American production Sea Fever. This first film score led to a commission to write the music for the international co-production Into the Rising Sun, broadcast worldwide. In 2009, Guy wrote the main part of the score for Lauras Stern 2, a German-Chinese 3D animation movie. He succeeded Hans Zimmer, who wrote the main part for the first movie.

We talked to this talented Belgian composer. So check out our latest edition of composer talk.

Avatar Music Details Unveiled (17/11/2009)

Atlantic Records announces release of
Avatar: Music from The Motion Picture

On December 18, James Cameron unleashes 'Avatar' on the world. The 3-D sci-fi epic has been an in-the-making project for more than a decade, with Cameron's first script treatment written in 1994. He's been out of the director's chair -- for features anyway -- since 'Titanic,' released in 1997, so the release of 'Avatar' is a fairly enormous happening within the culture of mass media entertainment.

Today, Atlantic Records issued the first details about the score. There are 13 tracks from composer James Horner comprising the pure score. The final track, titled 'I See You (Theme From 'Avatar'),' features vocals from Grammy-nominated singer Leona Lewis. The score drops on December 15, three days shy of the movie.

TRACK LISTING:

* 1) 'You don't dream in cryo....'
* 2) Jake enters his avatar world
* 3) Pure spirits of the forest
* 4) The Bioluminescence of the Night
* 5) Becoming one of 'The People�-Becoming one with Neytiri
* 6) Climbing up 'Iknimaya - The Path to Heaven'
* 7) Jake's first flight
* 8) Scorched earth
* 9) Quaritch
* 10) The destruction of 'Hometree'
* 11) Shutting down Grace's lab
* 12) Gathering all the Na'vi clans for battle
* 13) War
* 14) I See You (Theme from Avatar)

http://avatarscore.com/

Interview Lisbeth Scott (11/11/2009)

Vocalist currently working on
Avatar with James Horner

At the moment, Lisbeth Scott is one of the most asked for vocalists in Hollywood. She's worked with composers such as John Debney, Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, John Williams and most recently, with James Horner. Furthermore, she has worked on films like Toys, Narnia 1 + 2, Shrek, Munich, The Passion of the Christ and many others. Recently, she's been working on one of the most anticipated films of 2009, James Cameron's Avatar. Besides working on film music she will also be releasing another album as a solo artist. Her latest CD, Hope is a Thing, will be available on iTunes on November 10th. A portion of the proceeds from Scott�s album and concerts will go directly to the non-profit organization �Education Through Music Los Angeles.�

She took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to us. We spoke about her working relationship with composers John Debney, John Williams and James Horner, with whom she's working on Avatar. We also spoke about Hope is a Thing, her latest solo album, so check out our latest edition of composer talk.

Hope is a Thing (10/11/2009)

New solo album from Lisbeth Scott

�Hope is a Thing� is the eighth studio solo album from musical artist Lisbeth Scott.

During this challenging economic time, Scott wanted to create a musical and visual collection that would remind people of the importance of hanging on to hopes and dreams and the simple, non-material things that open our hearts and bring us joy.

Tracklisting

1. Waiting Room (4:06)
2. Real Love (4:51)
3. Right Now (3:41)
4. Good to me (3:35)
5. Hope is a thing (7:07)
6. Hallelujah (4:08)
7. Sailor (4:12)
8. If You Only Knew (4:14)
9. I'm Through (4:05)
10. Run Away (5:25)
11. If I Cloud (3:27)
12. Hunter (4:30)
13. Take me Home (4:06)
14. Imagine (4:20)
15. Come What May (3:46)
16. Till I Have You (4:53)

A portion of proceeds from Scott�s album and concerts will go directly to the non-profit organization �Education Through Music Los Angeles�, whose mission statement reads, �At ETM, we believe every child deserves a well-rounded education� one that includes music both as a subject in its own right and as a means of supporting learning in other areas.�

Lisbeth Scott has worked in notable films including King Kong, Shrek, The Passion of the Christ, Atlantis, Munich, among many, many others. More importantly, Lisbeth has recently been working with composer James Horner in the highly-anticipated motion picture, Avatar.

Danny Elfman Gets Replaced (10/11/2009)

Paul Haslinger Replacing
Danny Elfman on The Wolfman

Today Cinemusic, which follows everything regarding film soundtracks and scores, nabbed a disappointing scoop that composer Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man, Milk) will no longer be composing the score for Joe Johnston's The Wolfman, and he will be replaced by Paul Haslinger (Death Race, Prom Night, Crank). While Cinemusic cites scheduling conflicts and even a rumor of problems with the film, our own inside source told us that not only has Elfman composed a finished score already, but that he's done at least a few different versions and that the studio doesn't like his score and wants to use another one instead.

Word on the street is Elfman composed 'a traditional, grandly gothic effort a la Kilar�s Bram Stoker's Dracula,' but apparently it wasn't good enough. So as not to create an insecurity as to the quality of the film, however, there seems to be a certain amount of damage control in this 'scheduling conflict' story because it sounds like with Haslinger's recruitment, almost none of the work Elfman has done will end up on screen. This is especially upsetting since Joe Johnston holds Elfman in such high esteem:

�If Danny Elfman does do [Wolfman], I�m going to basically just let him run loose. I�m going to run the movie for him without music and without the temp track and say, 'Do what you have never done before and see what comes out of it.' I think he�s fantastic.'

This is simply a sad turn of events for a film that has been plagued by numerous release delays and other production problems. I really hope that at some point we'll hear Elfman's score even if it's just in the form of an internet leak, but who knows if that'll ever happen. If we hear anything further regarding this change-up we'll be sure to let you know, but for now, it's Haslinger's score we'll be hearing in February.

Hollywood Music in Media Awards (05/11/2009)

Nominees for event on Nov 19;
career achievement award for John Debney

Be part of the most anticipated music event of the year: The Hollywood Music In Media Awards! This event has risen to become to choice of the industry and Hollywood tastemakers as the de-facto music celebration where �The Future of Music� is presented today! Bands, Songwriters, Composers from around the globe have submitted their works for consideration at this red carpet gala!

The event will be televised in post around the globe to 17 countries including the UK. The format will be a new prime time reality show that will include many of the nominees. This TV distribution exclusive is a landmark for the HMMA as a world wide presence. Attendance for this event has escalated from this development as it has become the most sought after new event in Hollywood.

The Main Event will take place on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at The Highlands in the world famous Hollywood & Highlands / Kodak Theater complex in Hollywood, CA.

Celeb Presenters such as Adam Gaynor (Founding Member of Matchbox 20), and featuring a special career achievement presentation to Academy Award Winner John Debney, composer for the new blockbuster feature 'Iron Man II'. Come be a part of the Award Presentations, VIP reception and banquet dinner catered by Wolfgang Puck�.

Presenters will include: Suzan Brittan-Gault (Actress/recording artist) Scarlett Pomers (Actress) Christina Martin (Media maven) Ryan Yerdon (Puddle of Mudd) Howard Hewett (recording star) Larry Morgan (100.3 The Sound) ...and many more!

HMMA Music Video Nominee TINA GUO will be performing her virtuoso cello chops with her world renown classical tones live on stage featuring the acclaimed metal version of Nikolai Rimsky- Korsakov's 'Flight of the Bumblebee' entitled, 'Queen Bee'. Tina's work is featured in the upcoming soundtrack to Marvel Films feature, 'Ironman 2', starring Robert Downey, Jr.

Live performance by Hollywood Records/Disney recording artist and HMMA nominee for Best Music Video STEVE RUSHTON. Steve will be performing his song 'Ready to Rock' from the Jerry Bruckheimer/Disney film 'G-Force' Having songs in three #1 box office movies in 2009 ( Hanna Montana, Race to Which Mountain and G-Force ) Steve is the first artist in history to achieve this!

VISUAL MEDIA NOMINEES

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - FILM
Michael Giacchino - 'Up' (Disney/Pixar)
Helene Muddiman - 'Skin' (Elysian Films)
Clinton Shorter - 'District 9' (Tristar Pictures)
Alexandre Desplat - 'Julie & Julia' (Columbia Pictures)
Assaf Rinde - 'Kill Zone' (Carberg Studio)
Michael Dobbins - 'Tremens' (Cross Culture Productions)
Christopher Young - 'Creation' (BBC Films)
Shawn Clement - 'Quantum Quest' (Jupiter 9 Productions)
Jim Dooley - 'Obsessed' (Screen Gems)

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - TV
Lisa Coleman & Wendy Melvoin - 'Heroes' (NBC)
Nathan Barr - 'True Blood' (HBO)
Shawn Patterson - 'Titan Maximum' (Adult Swim)
Dan Licht - 'Dexter' (Showtime)
Danny Lux - 'The Good Wife' (CBS)
Chris Lennertz - 'Supernatural' (WB)
Jeff Beal - 'Ugly Betty' (ABC)
The Transcenders - 'Gossip Girl' (WB)

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - VIDEO GAME
Inon Zur - 'Dragon Age: Origins' (BioWare/EA)
Tom Salta - 'HAWX' (Ubisoft)
Stephen Rippy - 'Halo Wars' (Ensemble Studios)
Joris de Man - 'Killzone 2' (Guerrilla Games)
Jim Dooley / Amon Tobin / Mel Wesson / JD Mayer- 'Infamous' (Sucker Punch Productions)
Winifred Phillips / Winnie Waldron - 'Spore Hero' (EA)
Jesper Kyd - 'Assassins Creed 2' (Ubisoft)
Martin O'Donnell - 'Halo 3: ODST' (Bungie)
Greg Edmonson - 'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' (Naughty Dog)

BEST ORIGINAL SONG - FILM
'Hold Your Dreams' (Fame) - Written by Matthew James Murphy / Performed by Fame Cast
'Funky Poets' (Off the Ledge) Written by Dave Whitton and David Walker / Performed by Eggshell Egoz
'The Climb' (Hannah Montana: The Movie) Written by Jessi Alexander and Jon Mabe / Performed by Miley Cyrus
'When You Find Me' (Adam) Written by Kevin Griffin and Joshua Radin / performed by Joshua Radin
'Calling' (The Other End of the Line) - Written by Jason L. Napier and Dony J. West / Performed by Sink to See
'Trust Me' (The Informant) Music by Marvin Hamlisch / Words by Marilyn and Allen Bergman / Performed Steve Tyrell

BEST ORIGINAL SONG - TV
'Take Me Home' (True Blood) Written & performed by Lisbeth Scott and Nathan Barr
'Without You' (The Hills) Written and performed by Shawn Hlookoff
'Walking' (The Biggest Loser) Written & performed by Anthony Snape

BEST ORIGINAL SONG - VIDEO GAME
'I Am the One' (Dragon Age: Origins) Written by Inon Zur and Aubrey Ashburn / Performed by Aubrey Ashburn
'Road to Shambhala' (Uncharted 2: Among Thieves) Written & performed by Carmen Rizzo

BEST ORIGINAL SONG - COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT
'2 Scoops' (Canada Credit) Written by Peter Holmes / Performed by Michelle Harding
'Everywhere' (Chase Bank) Written by Michelle Branch & John Shanks / Performed by Michelle Branch

Assassin's Creed II Soundtrack (04/11/2009)

Available November 16th

Award-winning composer Jesper Kyd has created an epic soundtrack for Assassin's Creed II, the sequel to the fastest-selling new IP in video game history. Following his atmospheric score for the original Assassin's Creed, Kyd takes the music in an adventurous new direction and crafts an immensely diverse, melodic and progressive musical pallete featuring acoustic and symphonic orchestrations with emotional depth and diversity. The original score was recorded with A-List musicians and a Hollywood orchestra and choir at the world-renowned Capitol Studios. The Assassin's Creed II Original Soundtrack will be available for digital download from popular music stores on November 16th.

Assassin's Creed II features a new hero, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a young Italian noble, and a new era, the Renaissance. The game tells an epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. Ezio befriends Leonardo da Vinci, takes on Florence's most powerful families and ventures throughout the canals of Venice where he learns to become a master assassin. The music propels the action, captures the allure and mystery of the story and immerses players in the breathtakingly detailed settings.

Patrice Desilets, Creative Director at Ubisoft: 'Jesper Kyd's score for Assassin's Creed II brings players into the Italian Renaissance by providing a true sense of depth for the poignant moments, while also giving a jolt of adrenaline to the action-packed sequences. We are thrilled to have Jesper Kyd back with us in making Assassin's Creed II an epic title on all levels.'

Jesper Kyd: 'We created a unique musical identity for Assassin's Creed II that reflects the character and story of Ezio and elevated the music, both in terms of creativity and live production, to a whole new level.'

Assassin's Creed II is the product of over two years of intensive development by the original creative team behind the Assassin's Creed brand. Assassin's Creed II is scheduled to launch on November 17th, 2009 for the PLAYSTATION� 3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PC. For more information about Assassin's Creed II, please visit .www.assassinscreed.com

The Princess and the Frog (03/11/2009)

Randy Newman's score to be
released on November 23rd

Walt Disney Records will release the soundtrack for The Princess and the Frog, available digitally and in stores on November 23, 2009. The Princess and the Frog marks the return to traditional hand-drawn 2D animation from the revered team of John Musker and Ron Clements, with music by Oscar-winning composer Randy
Newman.

The Walt Disney Pictures film takes place in New Orleans, whose sounds
of jazz, Zydeco, blues and Gospel present the perfect musical setting for the film. Multi-platinum, 3-time Grammy Award-winning Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo contributes 'Never Knew I Needed,' the featured end credit song of the film. The soundtrack features performances by Dr. John, the film`s Anika Noni Rose, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Michael Leon-Wooley, and Jenifer Lewis, with performances on trumpet by Terence Blanchard.

Ne-Yo made headlines one year ago when his most recent RIAA platinum album Year Of The Gentleman debuted at the top of the Soundscan and UK national charts. The album went on to generate a league-leading total of five Grammy Award nominations - with its #1 R&B smash single 'Miss Independent' winning in the Best R&B Song (songwriters award) and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance categories. Year Of The Gentleman followed up Because Of You (released May 2007), which won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and In My Own Words (February 2006) - both of which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.

Academy Award Winner Randy Newman is one of America`s greatest
singer-songwriters and film composers. He began writing songs as a teenager and became known for his caustic wit and wry turn-of-phrase. This sense of humor and ironic sense of timing has proved the perfect match for film. Beginning with 1995`s Toy Story, Newman`s work for Walt Disney has helped to create such beloved films as Monsters, Inc, Toy Story 2 and 3, Cars, and A Bug`s Life. Nominated an impressive 17 times, Newman won an Oscar in 2002 for 'If I Didn`t Have You' from Monsters, Inc.

Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical The Princess and the Frog, an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. From the creators of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

Track Listing

1. Never Knew I Needed - Ne-Yo

2. Down In New Orleans (Prologue)

3. Down In New Orleans - Dr. John

4. Almost There - Anika Noni Rose (as `Tiana`)

5. Friends On The Other Side - Keith David (as `Dr. Facilier`)

6. When We`re Human - Michael Leon-Wooley (as `Louis), Bruno Campos (as 'Prince
Naveen`) and Anika Noni Rose (as `Tiana`), featuring Terence Blanchard on
trumpet

7. Gonna Take You There - Jim Cummings (as `Ray`), featuring Terrance Simien on
accordion

8. Ma Belle Evangeline - Jim Cummings (as `Ray`), featuring Terence Blanchard on
trumpet

9. Dig A Little Deeper - Jenifer Lewis (as `Mama Odie`) featuring the Pinnacle
Gospel Choir

10. Down in New Orleans (Finale) - Anika Noni Rose (as `Tiana`)

11. *Fairy Tale/Going Home

12. *I Know This Story

13. *The Frog Hunters/Gator Dawn

14. *Tiana`s Bad Dream

15. *Ray Laid Low

16. *Ray/Mama Odie

17. *This is Gonna Be Good

* Original score composed by Randy Newman.

Original songs produced by Mitchell Froom

Original score produced by Mitchell Froom and Randy Newman

Psycho Theme, Scariest of All Time (31/10/2009)

Survey conducted by
PRS for Music (UK)

Composed by Bernard Hermann, the tune reaches a crescendo as Norman Bates stabs Marion (played by Janet Leigh) to death, leaving her blood to pour down the plughole. It beat Jerry Goldsmith's eerie Ave Satani song, which featured in The Omen, to claim first place.

Hans Zimmer's 'Samara's Song' in The Ring was third and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom Of The Opera theme was fourth. Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells from The Exorcist was fifth.

Ellis Rich, chairman of PRS for Music which carried out the survey, said: 'During this period many of us turn to horror films on a quest for the thrill of goosebumps. 'What makes the difference between an average horror and a classic is clearly the film score, without which the movie would just not have the same effect.'

PRS for Music collects royalties on behalf of composers songwriters. The company polled its members to get the results.

Child's Play and Night of the Creeps (27/10/2009)

Two new releases from La-La Land

La-La Land has released two limited edition CDs:

CHILD'S PLAY
Joe Renzetti
1200 copies

La-La Land Records presents the remastered and expanded release of composer Joe Renzetti's (THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, DEAD & BURIED, FATSO) thrilling score to the beloved 1988 horror hit CHILD'S PLAY, starring Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon and Brad Dourif, and directed/co-written by Tom Holland (FRIGHT NIGHT). Renzetti's atmospheric music helped launch Chucky, the unstoppable killer doll, into the book of Horror icons. Remastered and expanded from MGM vault elements, this limited edition release of CHILD'S PLAY features bonus tracks and exclusive, in-depth liner notes, which include new comments from composer Renzetti, director/co-writer Holland and co-writer Don Mancini.

01. Opening Chase (Main Titles - CHILD'S PLAY) (6:04)
02. Maggie Gets It / Maggie Out The Window (5:07)
03. Chucky's Shoes / Just A Doll (3:53)
04. El Ride (5:03)
05. Batteries Included / Mamma Walk / Street Music (Not used in film) (7:46)
06. Good Night A.H. / Mamma Visits (5:17)
07. Chucky Kills The Doctor (3:03)
08. Chucky Goes To The Hospital (4:11)
09. Batter Up / Chucky's Chant / This Is The End / Chuck Roast (7:57)
10. Chucky Goes To Pieces / Chuck In A Box (4:33)
11. Goodbye Chucky / CHILD'S PLAY'- End Credits (3:38)

Bonus Tracks

12. News Cast (0:37)
13. CHILD'S PLAY - End Credits (w/o vocal) (3:21)
14. The Chucky Song (Not used in film) (3:52)
Written by Joe Renzetti and Simon Stokes Performed by Simon Stokes

Total Time: 64:56

NIGHT OF THE CREEPS
Barry DeVorzon
2000 copies

La-La Land Records presents music to 'thrill you!' It's the premiere release of renowned composer Barry DeVorzon's (THE WARRIORS, LOOKER, XANADU, theme from TV's SWAT) delightfully creepy score to the 1986 cult shocker NIGHT OF THE CREEPS, starring Tom Atkins, Jason Lively and Steve Marshall, written and directed by Fred Dekker (THE MONSTER SQUAD). DeVorzon fashions a dynamic ride of a score that buoys all of this classic film's laughs and screams. Bonus tracks feature alternate score cues, songs from the film -- including The Diamonds' 'The Stroll' and C-Spot Run's (aka Martha Davis of The Motels) 'Nightmares' -- and an all new audio interview with composer DeVorzon. 20 Page CD Booklet features in-depth liner notes with new comments from composer DeVorzon and writer/director Dekker.

01. Main Title (3:32)
02. The Axe Man Cometh (1:15)
03. I'm Your Bud (:37)
04. Cylo Lab / It's Alive (2:42)
05. Thrill Me's Dream (:53)
06. Cindy's Scream (3:43)
07. Done With An Axe (:33)
08. Screaming Like Banshees (1:23)
09. Zombie Cat / Zombie (:27)
10. The Bathroom Stall (2:38)
11. Will You Go With Me? (1:12)
12. I Took My Twelve Gauge / Return Of The Axe Man (2:15)
13. I Already Killed You (2:06)
14. What's The Tux For?* (1:08)
15. J.C.'S Last Note (3:10)
16. Zombie Dog / Turned Over Bus / Zombie's Break Out (1:40)
17. March Of The Zombies (5:42)
18. The Count Down* (3:12)
19. End Credit Suite (4:18)

* contains sound effects

Bonus Tracks

20. The Bathroom Stall (no overlay) (2:38)
21. The Count Down (alternate) (3:39)
22. 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes' (2:40)
Written by Jerome Kern and Otto A. Harbach Performed by The Platters
23. 'The Stroll' (2:30)
Written by Nancy Lee and Clyde Otis Performed by The Diamonds
24. 'Nightmares' (4:39)
Written by Martha Davis and Kevin M. Gilbert Performed by C-Spot Run
25. 'Solitude' (4:08)
Written by Duke Ellington / Irving Mills / Eddie Delangie Arrangement by Barry DeVorzon
26. An Interview with Barry DeVorzon (8:46)

Total Time: 71:26

WSA Press Conference (25/10/2009)

Guests were Alexandre Desplat, Marvin Hamlish and Marc Streitenfeld

On Saturday, October 17th, the World Soundtrack Awards were held for the ninth time. That morning there was a press conference. Our correspondent, Michiel Vaernewijck, took some video footage and you can see his film here

You can see Alexandre Desplat, Marvin Hamlish and Marc Streitenfeld talk about their work as composers of film music.

Disney's A Christmas Carol (22/10/2009)

Silvestri's score will be released on November 3rd

Disney Records will be releasing Alan Silvestri score to Robert Zemeckis A Christmas Carol on November 3rd 2009. The score will be available as a download only on Itunes or Amazon.com. For the moment there is no news on a soundtrack album release. Disney's A Christmas Carol, starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge, tells the story of a man who doesn't believe in Christmas. After The Polar Express and Beowulf, this will be Zemeckis� third CGI film.

Tracklisting

1. A Christmas Carol Main Title 4:21
2. Scrooge Counts Money 0:48
3. Marley's Ghost Visits Scrooge 6:12
4. The Ghost of Christmas Past 4:58
5. Let Us See Another Christmas 1:18
6. Flight To Fezziwigs 1:27
7. First Waltz 0:59
8. Another Idol Has Replaced Me 1:40
9. Touch My Robe 3:41
10. The Clock Tower 1:50
11. Carriage Chase 3:24
12. Old Joe and Mrs. Dilber 2:28
13. This Dark Chamber 1:56
14. None Of Us Will Ever Forget 1:33
15. Who Was That Lying Dead? 3:08
16. I'm Still Here 1:26
17. Ride On My Good Man 1:04
18. God Bless Us Everyone - Andrea Bocelli 3:15

Avatar's Score is big. Really Big. (20/10/2009)

Horner has been working over a year for 'Avatar'

There hasn't been a giant hype surrounding a movie since 2005's Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. At last it's here. Avatar, which is said to be the most expensive and revolutionary motion picture of all time slowly takes over the world. A smart media campaign and even a 24-minute long preview in theatres around the world: Avatar is going to be big. So is composer James Horner. For the people who wondered where he is and what he is doing: He's been composing music for James Cameron's cinematic pearl for over a year.

According to Mike Knobloch, the executive vice president of Fox Music, it's a 'Brilliantly unique blend of traditional and contemporary, electronic elements and it spans the entire spectrum of attitude and energy � from bombastic action to the delicate, romantic discovery of a new world. The score takes you to this other world.�

Director James Cameron and composer James Horner worked together before, and with great result. Action-score Aliens was a product of their collaboration, and of course there is a certain score called Titanic. Avatar has a running time for over three hours, and there will be almost as many music. Horner has all the elements he needs: there are over a hundred musicians in the orchestra. The stringsection excists out of 70 musicians. Just like in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the language of a species in the movie itself will be used to enrich the score.

The score of Avatar doesn't have a releasedate.