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Press & Reviews, Soundtracks

Captain Fantastic: Alex Somers’ Collaboration With Sigur Rós’ Jonsi And Unusual Instrumentation | Assignment X

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Left: Captain Fantastic Score CD. Right: The Various Artists soundtrack CD.

If an alt. rock band has captured a spirit of ethereal, Earth mother transcendence, then the gentle, drifting melodies and angelic voice of Iceland’s Sigur Ros could be considered the equivalent of one-ness with the woods. – Daniel Schweiger, Assignment X

 

Assignment X interviews composer Alex Somers on his score for the Cannes Film Festival Award-winning film, Captain Fantastic.   Alex talks about his long-time collaboration with his partner, Jón “Jónsi” Þór Birgisson of Sigur Rós, how they met at Berklee College of Music, and their innovative use of prepared instruments and technology to create their truly unique vocals and instrumentals.  Read the full interview here.  Captain Fantastic (Music From The Film) and Captain Fantastic (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) are both out now on Lakeshore Records.

Order the collectible deluxe vinyl here.

Bleecker Street presents CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, in theaters now!

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Press & Reviews, Scores

Captain Fantastic: Composer Alex Somers On Creating Ambient, Moving Soundscapes | The Metropolist

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Download The ‘Captain Fantastic’ Score Here: [iTunes]

Alex Somer’s latest artistry is hauntingly beautiful, a soundtrack that effortlessly glides from track to track telling its own story, yet also fulfils its duty to perfectly match the mood and emotions of the Matt Ross’s latest film, Captain Fantastic. – The Metropolist

The Metropolist interviews Alex Somers on his score for the Cannes Film Festival Award-winning film, Captain Fantastic.  Through the interview, Alex reveals how he worked with Icelandic string players and his process of creating “ambient, moving soundscapes.”  Read the full interview here.  The album, Captain Fantastic (Music From The Film) is out now on Lakeshore Records,

The score album is also available now on CD (pre-order here) and on collectible deluxe vinyl here.

Bleecker Street presents CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, in theaters now (find a theater)!

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Scores

Captain Fantastic: Composer Alex Somers Talks About His Collaboration With Jonsi And Sindri Of Sin Fang | Huffington Post

Download The ‘Captain Fantastic’ Score Here: [iTunes]

Captain Fantastic (Music From The Film) is out now on Lakeshore Records, featuring score by Alex Somers!  Learn more about how this amazing album was made, from director Matt Ross’ early inspiration of using music by Sigur Rós and Jónsi and Alex’s music from the Riceboy Sleeps album, to the resulting soundtrack which incorporates contributions by friends Jónsi and Sindri of Sin Fang (who contributes vocals), now on Mike Ragogna’s piece at Huffington Post!

The score album is also available now on CD (pre-order here) and on collectible deluxe vinyl here.

Bleecker Street presents CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, in theaters now (find a theater)!

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Press & Reviews, Scores

EXCLUSIVE! Composer Alex Somers Talks Capturing The Pacific Northwest In ‘Captain Fantastic’|The Line Of Best Fit

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Download ‘Captain Fantastic Score: [iTunes]

A mesh of ambient textures, wide-open soundscapes, and beautiful moments of clarity. It’s an impressive assembly of sounds full of wonder. – The Line of Best Fit

Captain Fantastic (Music From The Film) is out now digitally, on CD and on vinyl!  The album feature score by Alex Somers, and you can read the latest in-depth interview at The Line Of Best Fit, in which Alex provides a behind-the-scenes on the making of his score in collaboration with director Matt Ross!

The score album is available now on digital, CD (get it here) and on collectible deluxe vinyl here.

Bleecker Street presents CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, in theaters now (find a theater)!

 

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Press & Reviews, Scores

Interview: Composer Alex Somers Talks Scoring ‘Captain Fantastic’ (Film Music Magazine), Cannes Film Fest Winner Film Now Playing!

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Download ‘Captain Fantastic Score: [iTunes]

“Captain Fantastic” is a mesmerizing wash of thematic melody, an angelic voice, tender piano, soothing strings and ethereal spirituality flowing through a score that handles its wellspring of emotion with the most delicate of touches. It’s the definition of heavenly grace whose religion is human nature, creating a captivating dreaminess that fans of Sigur Ros, and Jónsi and Alex will find to be an unbroken line from their work outside of the movie frame. – Daniel Schweiger, Film Music Magazine

 

Lakeshore Records released Captain Fantastic (Music From The Film), which feature score by Alex Somers.  Get to know Alex and his journey as a film and TV composer as he speaks with critic Daniel Schweiger in this interview at Film Music Magazine!

The score album is available now on digital, CD (get it here) and on collectible deluxe vinyl here.

Bleecker Street presents CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, in theaters now (find a theater)!

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