When it comes time to go for big emotion, Malo brings in his string ensemble to shattering, soulful effect, along with an acoustical grittiness that resonates with the characters’ hard lives. Like much of Malo’s work, “LUV” is an affecting discovery that deserves to be seen, and heard.

As “Mr. Holmes’” comes to terms with his fate, Burwell invests some of the most gently moving emotion that the character has arguably gotten in all of his musical adventures for the big screen, of which this beguiling movie and score can indeed rank itself high.  Daniel Schweiger, Film Music Magazine

Film music critic Daniel Schweiger has selected Mr. Holmes (score by Carter Burwell) and LUV (score by Nuno Malo) for his August soundtrack picks!  Both soundtracks are Lakeshore Records releases.  Read the full story at Film Music Magazine.  Mr. Holmes, starring Ian McKellen is out now in theaters.  LUV (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available now on iTunes and CD format!  Watch LUV, directed by Sheldon Candis now On Demand/DVD.  Read further for full soundtrack details including album previews.

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