Alexandre Desplat Signs Onto Deathly Hallows Part 1
The composer of the of the New Moon score, Alexandre Desplat, has signed on to score the new Harry Potter movie!
Desplat was also the score composer for Julie & Julia, The Golden Compass, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, and The Fantastic Mr. Fox, among others.
Recently, Desplat was rumored to have signed on to score Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I. This information has been confirmed, according to Muggle Net.
This is the seventh of the eight-part Harry Potter film series (and the first half of the Deathly Hallow films), and it comes to theaters this November 19th.
Examiner Interview With Alexandre Desplat
November 19, 2009 by Sara
Filed under Interviews, Music, News
Mark Morton at the Examiner had the opportunity to interview Alexandre Desplat, creator of the New Moon Score. Check out what he has to say!
One of the truly remarkable traits of your soundtracks is that when listening to it, the audience participant easily loses himself/herself within the atmosphere you created. And I think that is due to your seemingly innate ability to find the “voice” of the movie. What is your process for becoming so connected to your projects? Do you receive a copy of the movie that you watch over and over until the pattern emerges?
Yes, that’s exactly it. I have copies of each movie. I write movie soundtracks because I want to write movie soundtracks. It is no accident or a business that I wanted to have. I could be selling soap if I wanted a business. I do it because I am fascinated by the process of creating music for films. I never wanted to be a concert composer, either. When I watch a movie, I have a strange intuitive chemistry that drives me along. So it is great to actually have the movie to watch again and again. Sometimes I find the right path right away, but even if I do, I choose not to get excited about it and explore other pathways. I circle around the movie for a long time, so I can be sure that what I am throwing at the picture definitely belongs with it.
It’s funny; sometimes when I am offered a movie to score, I receive a copy with my music from previous scores on the temp track. And the directors say, “Oh, it works so well!” But I don’t see it at all; it definitely doesn’t work at all. It’s the wrong pitch, the wrong color. It’s a new body of work I have to invent; it’s a new challenge. It’s not just the melodies; it’s the sound, the texture…it’s like a new fabric I have to design.
Read the full interview HERE
Order the score at Amazon. It’s set to be released November 20th!
Desplat Named Film Composer of the Year
Alexandre Desplat, the composer for The Twilight Saga: New Moon score, was named Film Composer of the Year at the World Soundtrack Awards in Brussles.
Alexandre Desplat was named film composer of the year at the World Soundtrack Awards on Saturday night. Ceremony is closing event of the Ghent Film Festival.
The French composer was honored for his work on “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Coco Before Chanel,” “Largo Winch” and “Cheri.”
“Button” also got the nod for original film score of the year.
New Moon Score Cover Revealed
The New Moon Official Score cover art has been released. The CD releases on November 14 and is available for pre-order from Amazon here.
Pre-Order New Moon Score
We have some great news for all of you wondering when you can get your hands on the Twilight Saga: New Moon score! According to Amazon.com the score for New Moon will be released on November 24th. The New Moon score will be composed by Alexandre Desplat, who also has the song New Moon – The Meadow on the New Moon soundtrack. You can pre-order the score at Amazon right now for $14.99 here.
Alexandre Desplat is a French composer who has scored more than 100 films and TV shows since 1985. He’s best known for his Golden Globe-nominated score to Girl with a Pearl Earring, as well as contemplative soundtracks to Hostage, Syriana, The Painted Veil and The Queen, which earned his first Oscar nomination. You can check out Alexandre’s official website here.
Official New Moon Soundrack Track List!!
Just announced on StephenieMeyer.com is the official New Moon Soundtrack list!!
