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The Grandmaster – Nominated for 2 Academy Awards!

The Grandmaster was nominated for 2 Academy Awards today, in the categories of Best Cinematography for Philippe Le Sourd, and Best Costume Design for William Chang Suk Ping.  The movie is out now on DVD and Blu-ray and the acclaimed soundtrack by Shigeru Umebayashi is available at the links below.

THE GRANDMASTER‘s deftest move is bringing a some unexpected tunes into the soundtrack that only elevate its elegance… – Assignmentx

The Grandmaster (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Music by Shigeru Umebayashi
Download the album: http://bit.ly/1d2AvpW

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The Grandmaster Album Track Listing:

01. Main Theme I – Opening – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
02. Main Theme II – Dreaming of the 64 Hands – Shigeru Umebayashi
03. Love Theme I – Shigeru Umebayashi
04. Love Theme II – Shigeru Umebayashi
05. Beijing Opera – Si Lang Tan Mu – Traditional
06. The Gold Pavilion – Shigeru Umebayashi
07. Manchuria Express – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
08. Action 150 – Vichaya Vatanasapt, Traithep Wongpaiboon & Nathaniel Mechaly
09. Sorekara Epilogue I – Kokuhaku – Shigeru Umebayashi
10. Moyou (from the film “Sorekara”) – Shigeru Umebayashi
11. Opium – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
12. Casta Diva (from the opera “Norma”) – Vinenzo Bellini
13. Main Theme IV – The Sacrifice – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
14. La Donna Romantica – Ennio Morricone
15. Once Upon a Time in America: Deborah’s Theme – Ennio Morricone
16. Manchurian Bolero – Nathaniel Mechaly & Shigeru Umebayashi

Album Available At: iTunes / Amazon

Youtube Album Preview:

Get the Blu-ray at: Amazon
Download it to own it at iTunes.

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The Grandmaster – On DVD Now

The Grandmaster is out now on DVD and Blu-ray!

THE GRANDMASTER‘s deftest move is bringing a some unexpected tunes into the soundtrack that only elevate its elegance… – Assignmentx

The Grandmaster (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Music by Shigeru Umebayashi
Download the album: http://bit.ly/1d2AvpW

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The Grandmaster Album Track Listing:

01. Main Theme I – Opening – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
02. Main Theme II – Dreaming of the 64 Hands – Shigeru Umebayashi
03. Love Theme I – Shigeru Umebayashi
04. Love Theme II – Shigeru Umebayashi
05. Beijing Opera – Si Lang Tan Mu – Traditional
06. The Gold Pavilion – Shigeru Umebayashi
07. Manchuria Express – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
08. Action 150 – Vichaya Vatanasapt, Traithep Wongpaiboon & Nathaniel Mechaly
09. Sorekara Epilogue I – Kokuhaku – Shigeru Umebayashi
10. Moyou (from the film “Sorekara”) – Shigeru Umebayashi
11. Opium – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
12. Casta Diva (from the opera “Norma”) – Vinenzo Bellini
13. Main Theme IV – The Sacrifice – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
14. La Donna Romantica – Ennio Morricone
15. Once Upon a Time in America: Deborah’s Theme – Ennio Morricone
16. Manchurian Bolero – Nathaniel Mechaly & Shigeru Umebayashi

Album Available At: iTunes / Amazon

Youtube Album Preview:

Get the Blu-ray at: Amazon
Download it to own it at iTunes.

The Grandmaster Soundtrack – What’s your favorite Classic Kung-Fu Film?

The Grandmaster is one of our favorite classic-style Kung-Fu movies and Soundtracks in years- what are yours?

THE GRANDMASTER : FILM IN THEATERS NOW –  GET TICKETS HERE

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“Shigeru Umebayashi, who worked with Wong Kar Wai on IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE and 2045 is back with another lush score” Joblo.com
“Nathaniel Méchaly & Shigeru Umebayashi worked together to compose the wonderful musical accompaniment for The Grandmaster to great effect. Even though the film is visually impressive I’d say it’s more important to see it in a setting that places a premium on sound. Nathaniel and Shigeru’s tracks are the definition of epic with booming horns, resonating drums all mixed with period instruments to add an authentic feel to each setting.” Nerdluster.com
“Umebayashi Shigeru’s gorgeous score is another highlight, complemented by an array of songs and classical pieces ranging from 1950s Canto-pop ballads to Ennio Morricone’s theme from Once Upon A Time in America – a film that is evoked on numerous occasions throughout.” Twitchfilm.com
“Kar-Wai’s composers, Nathaniel Méchaly and Shigeru Umebayashi, deliver a lush (and Western-based) symphonic score very much in the mold of Maurice Jarre’s haunting themes for Lean’s film.” DavisEnterprises
 

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Watch the full Soundtrack preview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm_9J70qqzo

The Grandmaster (NPR) Renowned Kung Fu Master Inspires Slew Of Action Flicks

Filmmaker Wong Kar Wai credits Ip Man’s generation for passing on the martial arts tradition despite upheaval in China. His latest film, The Grandmaster, which stars Tony Leung as Ip Man, is an action-packed meditation on Chinese martial arts philosophy that is intentionally old-fashioned.

“Today we see the Chinese went through rapid changes. It’s time for us to return to our roots and to revisit our heritage,” Wong says.

True to Wong’s signature art-house style, The Grandmaster is one lush sequence after another. In an early scene, a gleaming brothel serves as the battleground for Ip Man and his rivals. The film crisscrosses over decades between Hong Kong and mainland China.

Listen to the complete NPR Spotlight on The Grandmaster!

Out now the incredible soundtrack album to The Grandmaster at iTunes here: http://bit.ly/1d2AvpW

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Out Now- GET IT HERE

The Grandmaster Track Listing:

01. Main Theme I – Opening – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
02. Main Theme II – Dreaming of the 64 Hands – Shigeru Umebayashi
03. Love Theme I – Shigeru Umebayashi
04. Love Theme II – Shigeru Umebayashi
05. Beijing Opera – Si Lang Tan Mu – Traditional
06. The Gold Pavilion – Shigeru Umebayashi
07. Manchuria Express – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
08. Action 150 – Vichaya Vatanasapt, Traithep Wongpaiboon & Nathaniel
Mechaly
09. Sorekara Epilogue I – Kokuhaku – Shigeru Umebayashi
10. Moyou (from the film “Sorekara”) – Shigeru Umebayashi
11. Opium – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
12. Casta Diva (from the opera “Norma”) – Vinenzo Bellini
13. Main Theme IV – The Sacrifice – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel
Mechaly
14. La Donna Romantica – Ennio Morricone
15. Once Upon a Time in America: Deborah’s Theme – Ennio
Morricone
16. Manchurian Bolero – Nathaniel Mechaly & Shigeru Umebayashi

Out Now! The Grandmaster Soundtrack – Film Opens TODAY Aug 23!

The Grandmaster is the new film from legendary director Wong Kar Wai who has previously partnered with composer Shigeru Umebayashi on “In The Mood For Love,” “2046″ and “My Blueberry Nights.”

FILM OPENS TODAY! GET TICKETS HERE

DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM NOW!

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DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM NOW 

The Grandmaster Track Listing:

01. Main Theme I – Opening – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
02. Main Theme II – Dreaming of the 64 Hands – Shigeru Umebayashi
03. Love Theme I – Shigeru Umebayashi
04. Love Theme II – Shigeru Umebayashi
05. Beijing Opera – Si Lang Tan Mu – Traditional
06. The Gold Pavilion – Shigeru Umebayashi
07. Manchuria Express – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
08. Action 150 – Vichaya Vatanasapt, Traithep Wongpaiboon & Nathaniel
Mechaly
09. Sorekara Epilogue I – Kokuhaku – Shigeru Umebayashi
10. Moyou (from the film “Sorekara”) – Shigeru Umebayashi
11. Opium – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel Mechaly
12. Casta Diva (from the opera “Norma”) – Vinenzo Bellini
13. Main Theme IV – The Sacrifice – Shigeru Umebayashi & Nathaniel
Mechaly
14. La Donna Romantica – Ennio Morricone
15. Once Upon a Time in America: Deborah’s Theme – Ennio
Morricone
16. Manchurian Bolero – Nathaniel Mechaly & Shigeru Umebayashi

Watch the full Soundtrack preview: