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Topic: Osvaldo Golijov
Critically acclaimed composer, Osvaldo Golijov has joined forces with one of the world's most talented directors, Francis Ford Coppola to create a mesmerizing and captivating score to the film, Youth Without Youth which is releasing on Deutsche Grammophon on December 11th. The score was recorded in Bucharest by the Bucharest Metropolitan Orchestra, young and enthusiastic musicians, conducted by Radu Popa. Francis Ford Coppola and Osvaldo Golijov were present during the entire recording phase, and Deutsche Grammophon has also included a 10-minute documentary on the soundtrack recording that will be available on DVD and included in the press kit. It conveys, directly and emotionally, the uniqueness and beauty of this project.
(November 27, 2007-New York, NY) From Joe Wright, the award-winning director of Pride & Prejudice, comes another classic romance; the epic Atonement reunites the musical forces of Academy Award-nominated composer Dario Marianelli and esteemed Decca artist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. The original soundtrack for Atonement showcases the two creative geniuses, and will be released by Decca on December 4th, 2007; Focus Features releases Atonement, starring James McAvoy, Keira Knightley (Academy Award nominee for Pride & Prejudice), and Romola Garai, in select cities on December 7th. With one note - a touch to a typewriter - the music becomes part of the story being told from the first moment of the film. Dario Marianelli's indelible theme follows the characters through their journeys across decades, with Jean-Yves Thibaudet's solo piano performances also framing their fates. The thematic piano playing is delightful and delicate, against a violin that conveys the pace necessary to the tale. The exquisite combination sustains all of the story's urgency, emotion, epic scope, and romance. Born in Pisa, Italy, Dario Marianelli studied in Florence and later moved to London to continue his studies and set up his current base. His scholarships led him to London's esteemed Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Bretton University College (in Germany), and the National Film and Television School, where he spent three years. His composition work was featured in television shows and stage productions, leading him to work with The BBC Symphony Orchestra as well as The Royal Shakespeare Company. Marianelli's film score compositions include The Brave One, V for Vendetta, and Pride & Prejudice, for which he received an Academy Award nomination in the category of Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score. Jean-Yves Thibaudet has been described as "brilliant" by The New York Times, and rightfully so. At age 5, he began his music studies in France. At 12, he would join the Paris Conservatory, going on to win the Premier Prix du Conservatoire at age 15. Three years later, he won the Young Concert Artists Adution in New York City. He was honored with the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the Republic of France in 2001; and the Premio Pegasus at the Spoleto Festival in South Carolina in 2003. 
THE FILM DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE DANGERS OF GLOBAL WARMING NARRATED BY LEONARDO DICAPRIO Soundtrack features original music by Cocteau Twins, Sigur Ros, Mogwai, Ulf Lohmann, Lamb, and Others. (November 12, 2007- Los Angeles, CA) - Lakeshore Records released the original motion picture soundtrack for THE 11TH HOUR on November 13, 2007. The soundtrack features songs by artists including Sigur Ros, Cocteau Twins, Deaf Center, Dirty Three, and others Drought. Famine. Severe flooding. Record rainfall. Hurricanes. Acid rain. The highest average temperatures in recorded history. Catastrophe is reported on the nightly news as isolated incidents. But are these incidents isolated, or pieces of a larger global puzzle that could unlock humanity's future? 
picture soundtrack for MAMA’S BOY on November 27, 2007. The soundtrack features original music by Mark Mothersbaugh (THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU, RUSHMORE) and songs by The Jam, Billy Bragg, the Rheostatics, Generation X, The Scanners, The English Beat, and The Proclaimers Jon Heder, Diane Keaton, and Anna Faris star in this comedy about a 29-year-old man (Heder) who still lives with his mother. He has no desire to leave, until his mother's new boyfriend (Jeff Daniels) moves into their precious little world and forces him to grow up quick. Emmy award-winning composer MARK MOTHERSBAUGH has written the music for more than 70 film and television projects. He first came to prominence in the music world in the 1970s as lead singer and keyboard player of the progressive new wave/rock band DEVO. In the mid-1980's, Mothersbaugh began to write music for commercials where he received a Clio award for his work. He then went on to composing music for numerous television projects including the memorable theme song and underscore for Pee-Wee's Playhouse, the popular children's series Rugrats. In 1996, Mothersbaugh met Wes Anderson and scored the filmmaker's critically acclaimed BOTTLE ROCKET, which lead to a collaboration on films like RUSHMORE, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, and THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU. In 1990, he founded Mutato Muzika, a recording studio and music production company based in Los Angeles. 
** FEATURING ORIGINAL MUSIC BY ACCLAIMED SPANISH COMPOSER ALBERTO IGLESIAS** (October 8, 2007-New York NY) The soundtrack to one of this year's most anticipated dramas, The Kite Runner, featuring original music by Spanish composer Alberto Iglesias will be released on Edge Music on November 20th. Based one on of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, The Kite Runner is a profoundly emotional tale of friendship, family, devastating mistakes and redeeming love. In a divided country on the verge of war, two childhood friends, Amir and Hassan, are about to be torn apart forever. It's a glorious afternoon in Kabul and the skies are bursting with the exhilarating joy of a kite-fighting tournament. But in the aftermath of the day's victory, one boy's fearful act of betrayal will mark their lives forever and set in motion an epic quest for redemption. Now, after 20 years of living in America, Amir returns to a perilous Afghanistan under the Taliban's iron-fisted rule to face the secrets that still haunt him and take one last daring chance to set things right. The movie is directed by Golden Globe® nominee Marc Forster (Finding Neverland, Monster's Ball). 
Soundtrack Features Original Songs by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz With Performances by Amy Adams, James Marsden, Jon McLaughlin Carrie Underwood Collaborates First Single and Video, "Ever Ever After" (October 22, 2007- Burbank, CA) - Walt Disney Records will release the soundtrack for the new part animated, part live-action, movie musical, Enchanted, on November 20, 2007. The recording features songs by Academy Award Winners Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz with original score by Menken. Amy Adams and James Marsden (Princess Giselle and Prince Edward in the film) perform four tracks on the CD. Recording artists Carrie Underwood and Jon McLaughlin each contribute a recording. 
WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY -- ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK RELEASED BY LAKESHORE RECORDS 
BEOWULF -- ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED BY WARNER BROS. RECORDS 
Shore's complete Oscar®-winning score for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, from the epic film trilogy The Lord of the Rings, will be available for the first time in a deluxe five-disc edition from Reprise/WMG Soundtracks on November 20, 2007. This historic release contains 3 hours and 50 minutes of music on four CDs, comprising the full score of the 2003 film. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - The Complete Recordings marks the third and final edition of the three complete recording releases of the film trilogy whose score has been honored with three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. This deluxe set includes exclusive new artwork, packaging, liner notes written by Doug Adams, author of the forthcoming book The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films, and features Annie Lennox performing the Oscar®-winning song "Into the West." Composed for symphony orchestra, adult and children's choir, and soloists, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - The Complete Recordings was performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Voices, The London Oratory School Schola featuring vocal performances by Annie Lennox, Renée Fleming, Sissel, Ben Del Maestro and cast members Billy Boyd, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, and Dominic Monaghan. The score also features solos performed by renowned flautist Sir James Galway. The fifth disc is a DVD-Audio presenting the entire The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Complete Recordings in Advanced Resolution Surround Sound, Advanced Resolution Stereo Sound, Dolby Digital Surround Sound, and Dolby Digital Stereo Sound.
One of the most successful British film composers of recent years, David Arnold, talks extensively about his work in conversation with Tommy Pearson. In Part 1, Arnold talks about how he got started, his student films with director Danny Cannon and going global with Stargate, Independence Day and Godzilla. [Length : 43 mins / Recorded Nov 2007]