Album: Christoffer Franzen [of Lights & Motion] - Music for Film & Television, Vol. 1

Band: Christoffer Franzen
Album: Music for Film & Television, Vol. 1
Label: Deep Elm Records
Year: 2015







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01. Hope
02. Bravery
03. Discovering Mathematics
04. Homebound
05. A Beautiful Tragedy
06. The Fallen
07. Willow
08. The Chase
09. Rover
10. Teardrop
11. Home, Part 2
12. Dreamweaver
13. Profound
14. Compass
15. Sunshine
16. Phobia
17. Solaris
18. Rise
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The new collection Music for Film & Television, Vol. 1 by acclaimed composer Christoffer Franzen, the sonic architect behind cinematic post-rock powerhouse Lights & Motion, need not be explained...it simply needs to be heard. Having released three full-length albums including the debut Reanimation (Jan 2013), Save Your Heart (Nov 2013) and most recently Chronicle (Jan 2015) under the Lights & Motion moniker to widespread fan, media and industry attention, Christoffer is now making these 18 beautifully composed tracks available to the world. Each individual song is the direct result of his creative prowess crossing paths with a moment of inspiration during the wee morning hours in a small, dimly lit, snow-covered studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. This is where the magic happens. The Film & Television collection is destined to be a "go to" series for filmmakers, cinematographers and videographers who demand that the music which accompanies their projects stands out, gets recognized and most important, is remembered. This is a new resource for cutting-edge creatives who understand that the music and visuals share the stage equally and recognize that just a few of the right notes can dramatically influence the success of any project.

"As a composer, I challenge myself to write in different styles and genres. Not only is it rewarding, but I think it's necessary in order to stay on top of my game. Composers often become known for a specific sound…it becomes 'their thing’. I'm working hard to make sure that I never get boxed in like that. It's important for me to keep pushing myself, gaining new perspectives and developing my very own musical language that spans across different genres and styles. I truly feel grateful to be able to write music, express my feelings and connect with others through sound. So I'm not wasting one second," says Franzen.

Franzen continues, "Music is a pure, free form of expression, and that's why I write about what I am feeling at the time, irregardless of how it may translate sonically. This collection of songs is just that - an expression of who I am, and how I felt, at a specific moment in time. I consider this collection to be an outlet to compose in any style I choose to experiment with, while at the same time learning, improving and raising the bar for myself as I go. That might translate into a simple, soft piano piece or a massive arrangement for an entire orchestra. It could range from being very sparse to not holding anything back. Many of my compositions are inspired by cinema and the films and television shows I love (to be honest, I'm a bit of an addict), how they affected me and what kinds of sounds I hear when I think about them. Often in the middle of watching a really good film or show, I hit pause, put on my shoes, grab a taxi and go to the studio to work. I haven't slept well in three years."

"Each song, whether it's a Christoffer Franzen track or a Lights & Motion track, is born from visualizations that accompany each piece as I write it. I create small stories and visual narratives in my head, which helps me shape and mould the track to mirror the emotion I'm building, shaping and translating into sound. These songs give you a glimpse into my head, and a clue as to what inspires me. There is a scene from one of my favorite films, Into The Wild, where Christopher McCandless pens 'Happiness Only Real When Shared.' This pretty much sums up how I feel about music. There is nothing I value more than the privilege of sharing what I create with others. If you listen closely, you'll understand why I decided to start writing music in the first place," adds Franzen.

For fans of M83 and Hans Zimmer.

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Album: Rosetta - Audio​/​Visual Original Score

Band: Rosetta
Album: Audio​/​Visual Original Score
Label: Self Released
Year: 2015








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01. Dunes
02. Talus
03. Stoma
04. Tape A
05. Lagoons
06. Waves
07. Alterne
08. Estuary
09. Bergmann's Rule
10. Sedges
11. Tape B
12. Maritimes
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This is the original score for Justin Jackson’s documentary, Rosetta: Audio/Visual (released 12/25/14). While the film is Justin’s independent creation and not Rosetta's work, they contributed original music to the project. This is a full-length instrumental ambient album made up of long versions of the score pieces appearing in the film. They have not been previously released anywhere else. Rosetta are offering it in digital format only as a pay-what-you-wish download. All the revenue from the score album will go directly to the recording sessions for Rosetta’s next full length, to be released in mid-2015.

Rosetta: Audio​/​Visual Documentary

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EP: Ólafur Arnalds - The Invisible Front OST

Band:  Ólafur Arnalds
Album:  The Invisible Front OST EP
Label: Self Released
Year: 2014








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01. Kadzionis
02. Partisans
03. Epilogue
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"In 2012 I wrote the music for "The Invisible Front", a historical film about the armed resistance against the Soviet occupation in Lithuania. The film was only just released in 2014 and to celebrate that I created this FREE EP with music from the film." - Ólafur Arnalds

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EP: Goodbye, Titan - Harbinger OST

Band: Goodbye, Titan
Album: Harbinger OST EP
Label: Self Released
Year: 2014








Tracklist
01. I Demand Origin
02. Arboreal
03. The Lonely Eyes Of The Cosmic Traveler
04. A Really Short Song
05. Battle Of Huevos
06. Really Big Super Gigantic
07. 101 Reasons For Workshop (She's Into Workshop)
08. Day Of The Red Giant
09. End Of The Movie
10. Sunken Temple
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Goodbye, Titan wrote a soundtrack for a short film movie of an adopted ten year old, who climbs to the top of an oak tree in hope of catching his unborn baby brother falling from space, called Hardbinger. It's everything you would ask from a post-rock album in approximately 15 minutes, which definitely makes you wanna see the film.. We only wish it could last longer...

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Album: The Calm Blue Sea - Siegfried: An Original Score

Band: The Calm Blue Sea
Albim: Siegfried: An Original Score
Label: Self-released
Year: 2009







Tracklist
01. The Sword
02. The Forest
03. The Dragon
04. The Castle
05. The Mist
06. The Cave
07. The Meeting
08. The Fire
09. The Contest
10. The Wedding
11. The Struggle
12. The Treasure
13. The Order
14. The Cross
15. The Hunt
16. The Death
17. The End
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Based in Austin, Texas; The Calm Blue Sea came into being early in 2007 when ex-members of other popular Austin acts (Go Nova, Tammany Hall Machine, Dragonfly Jones, Black Noise Revival, Wax Museum Pandemonium, and others) decided they wanted to start a new band, on that would creat bold, epic new post-rock that ranges from "sweet calmness" to "near chaos."

In the summer of 2007, The Calm Blue Sea recorded a four song live demo in their home studio in south Austin. In 2008, the band released their beautiful self-titled debut album.

This year, The Calm Blue Sea composed an original score inspired by Fritz Lang’s film Siegfried and played it live with the film as a backdrop in a very special one-night only show at the Alamo Drafthouse in March 29th. Siegfried was released in 1924 and is often listed as an influence for modern fantasy films like The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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You can find The Calm Blue Sea's debut album here