After featuring a series of video blogs from the set of Sam Mendes‘ Skyfall, it’s time to jump into the post-production phase. While the film is complete, as evidence by last weekend’s screenings, we jump what was likely a few months back when Thomas Newman was deep into conducting the score. Stepping in for David Arnold, Newman discusses what is like to be behind such an iconic franchise, as well as John Barry‘s legendary theme. The results will be able to hear in the film, or on November 6th when the soundtrack arrives. There’s more details on that in a press release below, following the video, and our friends at First Showing also uncovered a neat viral for the film, so head over there to learn more.
Sony Classical announces the release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of SKYFALL™ on November 6, 2012, consisting of original music written by leading film composer Thomas Newman. From Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the film is the 23rd James Bond adventure and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise.
SKYFALL™ also marks the debut of distinguished director Sam Mendes in the James Bond franchise. Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in SKYFALL™, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In SKYFALL™, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. The film is produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli and written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan.
Composer Thomas Newman’s uniquely expressive musical style fits perfectly with the humor and slickness of a Bond movie. His expressive range goes from thunderous and dramatic for the many action sequences to broodingly atmospheric for scenes in which the dark side of the story, marked by mistrust and fear of betrayal, is at the forefront. With its big orchestral effects, this music is equal to the spectacular events that the movie portrays.
Skyfall opens everywhere on November 9th.