Pre-order ‘A Hologram For The King’ Soundtrack: [iTunes]
In the latest episode of the Cinematic Sound Radio podcast, selections of Johnny Klimek & Tom Tykwer’s score for A Hologram For The King are featured, and you can listen here: Cinematic Sound Radio WROCK Radio Episode #8. A Hologram For The King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is out April 22 on Lakeshore Records! Read the full story at Cinematic Sound Radio.
Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions, and Saban Films present A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING in theaters on April 22, 2016.
Pre-order ‘A Hologram For The King’ Soundtrack: [iTunes]
**Perfect Score**
Count “A Hologram For The King” as a fantasy and as one of the most fascinating scores of 2016. – Soundtrack Dreams
Soundtrack Geek gives Johnny Klimek and Tom Tykwer’s score for A Hologram For The King film a “Perfect Score”! Read the full review here. Previously, the composing duo collaborated on scores for such films as Cloud Atlas, The International, Sense 8.Lakeshore Records will release A Hologram For The King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) on April 22, and on CD May 20. Read further to view to track list and stay tuned for more album details!
Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions, and Saban Films present A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING in theaters on April 22, 2016.
Lakeshore Records will release A Hologram For The King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) digitally on April 22nd and on CD May 20, 2016. The album features the original score by Johnny Klimek and Tom Tykwer (Cloud Atlas, The Internatioal, Sense8). Read further for more album details.
Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions, and Saban Films present A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING in theaters on April 22.
Director Greg McLean will be bringing Wolf Creek to Australian TV, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The six-part drama series will star John Jarratt, who will reprise his role as Mick Taylor the serial killer, and actors Lucy Fry (11/22/63, 6 Miranda Drive) and Deborah Mailman (The Sapphires, Rabbit-Proof Fence) will co-star. No word on whether the series will make it stateside, but we can only hope. Lakeshore Records released the soundtrack to Wolf Creek 2, featuring score by Johnny Klimek (Sense8, I, Frankenstein, Cloud Atlas). If you’re not caught up on Greg McLean’s Wolf Creek films, you can now watch Wolf Creek 2 On Demand (rent it on iTunes Movies), Netflix and Blu-ray/DVD.
Wolf Creek 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) featuring score by Johnny Klimek is out now on Lakeshore Records.
Lakeshore Records recently spoke with Australian Composer Johnny Klimek, score composer for films such as Wolf Creek 2 (watch it on Netflix), I, Frankenstein (with Reinhold Heil) and The Cave. Recognized for his score work on films like Cloud Atlas, Paris, je t’aime and Run Lola Run, Mr. Klimek’s love of music and the creative process is very apparent by how he speaks of his work. With the recent release of the Wolf Creek 2 soundtrack by Lakeshore Records, the busy composer gave us the scoop on what it’s like to work with Wolf Creek Director Greg McLean. As a life-long musician and heavily into the Berlin electronic music scene for many years, Mr. Klimek offers his perspective on film scoring.
Photo: Virginia Park
How did you end up working on the Wolf Creek films?
I met Greg via another film he was planning to do; some months later, he contacted me concerning Wolf Creek 2. I flew back to Australia for a spotting session and watched the film. Greg said he wanted something atonal, except for a few sequences, so I did a lot of sound design and added lots of Orchestral FX.
Growing up as a musician, did you ever consider that you would someday be producing music for films?
It was not the plan. I remember being interested in it and going to see films and thinking I could never do something like that. Then, Tom Tykwer (Cloud Atlas, Run Lola Run) walked into my life.
If you were to travel back in time, say, to your childhood, what movie would you love to score?
There are so many. In the horror genre, The Shining (1980) and The Elephant Man (1980).
How do you view the difference between writing and creating music for a band, and for a film?
It’s completely different; film scores are another world. When you score you’re supporting a story line. It’s a creative, emotional, dynamic musical journey.
I just did the score for a film called Kill Me Three Times: it had a guitar-oriented ’60s vibe. You have to adapt to different styles. I grew up with pop music, then got into the Berlin underground electronic scene. It was nothing commercial at all. It was a great training ground for film score.
Do you have a music writing ritual?
The best scenario for me is to read the script and discuss ideas with the director. I like to spend a week or so on sound design and manipulating stuff then I get into the thematic side. Experimenting inspires me to try different things and often wonderful accidents occur.
What is your favorite instrument?
I’m a bass player, but I don’t think it’s my favorite. I tend to love the ukulele and cello — adore the sound! Working with a string section is my favorite.
What’s next?
I’m working on a film directed by Greg Mclean called 6 Miranda Drive, which stars Kevin Bacon. Then, on to a film called A Hologram For The King directed by Tom Tykwer, and stars Tom Hanks. After that, a project called Sense8 (TV series) with the Wachowski siblings (The Matrix).
