Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Beautiful Noise - The Soundtrack of a Lifetime
As we enter the final days of post-production on the movie and start shifting into our international Film Festival & 'Beautiful Noise Live!' Concert mode, I'll do my best to post updates on this Directors' blog daily. There's a lot happening all at once now, so I think it's important to detail the daily happenings, the good stuff as well as the challenges, so that other fledgling indie filmmakers can get a glimpse of what this filmmaking process is really all about...at least from my perspective. The daily blow-by-blow account will also no doubt delight my family and friends who, I'm told, love reading of my epic struggle to leap the final hurdles that lead to the finish line. They all have a wicked sense of humor as they enjoy seeing me sweat it out while I navigate my way through this maze. It's not like the old days when everything came so easy to me and I could make things happen at will. Creating 'Beautiful Noise' with my Cast & Crew has been the absolute hardest work I've ever done in my life...and among the most rewarding.
Last night was a high water mark for the Soundtrack. Danielle has already put her own unique spin on a piece that has become her characters' Theme song by delivering a terrific lead vocal on "Godspeed". Then Brett Jones, a key member of our BN Production Team, came up with the idea of adding a Gospel Choir to the mix. It was a stroke of genius. Brett joined me, "Godspeed" songwriter Dean Johanesen and BN co-producer Ralph Barnette at the Trinity Christian Fellowship Center in downtown Sarasota last night to record their incredible choir singing the backup vocals for the song. It was a night I'll never forget. The gospel choir worked for hours with us to get it just right...and believe me...the Better Angels in all those present brought out the best in us. I can't wait to hear this song in a theatre with Dolby Surround Sound! It's amazing...and it will be an unforgettable moment in our film.
We have a couple of important media announcements coming this week about the Soundtrack Release date and our World Premiere. Thanks for following along...and please help us spread the word about our movie when you see it or hear the Soundtrack album. I think we have a "Contender"...so very soon the success of the film in finding its global audience is going to be a matter of film festival marketing, special showcases, live concert events and, with your help, massive social media networking.
Here's a list of the songs. It's truly the Soundtrack of a Lifetime because it appeals to such a wide demographic...from kids to baby boomers to seniors...there's something there for everyone. Every lyric and melody has a specific purpose and actually propels the Story. There's no fluff or filler tunes here...just great songs from great songwriters performed with a passion and spirit by an incredible Cast that will blow you away...guaranteed.
Stay tuned for some big news this week about all things "Beautiful Noise". Meanwhile, here are the song titles.
"BEAUTIFUL NOISE" SOUNDTRACK
1. Doin’ Another Day
2. Easy
3. Butterfly
4. Coming On Strong
5. Maybe You’ll See Me When I’m Gone
6. Sorry
7. Lonely Hearts
8. Goodbye To Eleanor
9. The Story Of Us
10. Joy
11. Backroads
12. One More Song In Me
13. Fly Away
14. Last Dance
15. Free Man In Paris
16. Godspeed
17. Relax
18. Believe
Steve
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
A Soundtrack that's "Coming On Strong"
I love movies...and I especially love movies that move me emotionally as a result of a Soundtrack that literally elevates the film and takes it to a higher place. The Story of "Beautiful Noise" has a special feel to it, an emotional journey that will make you laugh, perhaps make you cry, and for sure make you think about certain elements of Life. But the Soundtrack...well, it's one of those things that simply transforms my Story into something more - something that will stick with you - something you'll talk about enthusiastically when people ask you what you thought of the movie. I just finished working with Suncoast singer-songwriter Dean Johanesen on the music score, that is to say the 'incidental music' that helps put emphasis on critical moments in the film or that simply bridges certain sequences. It was Dean's first crack at composing for a narrative feature film - and with a little help from his favorite Director, he knocked it out of the park. Dean's fantastic guitar work coupled with the songs showcased in the film by a variety of fabulous singers, songwriters and musicians causes me to gush without hesitation about the incredible Soundtrack we've created. It will absolutely blow you away with its range, its content and with its incredible musical and vocal performances by all involved.
I'm releasing the Soundtrack album in advance of the "Beautiful Noise" World Premiere at an upcoming spring film festival - in fact, it will be on sale for the very first time at our April 1st "Beautiful Noise Live!" concert event at Sarasota's Riverview Performing Arts Center. VIP Reserved Seat ticket holders will not only have the best seats in the house, but they also receive a free download of the entire movie Soundtrack as part of their ticket purchase. General Admission patrons will have a chance to buy the Soundtrack at the concert as well...
In the coming weeks before our premiere we'll be posting a new Trailer and Music video on our Home Page here on the website...so keep checking back for the latest news flashes that will start coming fast and furiously very soon. We're proud of our Musical-Drama and we hope you'll enjoy all the songs as much as we do. It's an album of tunes that
takes "Beautiful Noise" to a rare place that most indie films never experience by adding a dimension that only the Gift of Song can deliver. From Joni Mitchells' legendary classic "Free Man In Paris" that's absolutely crushed by Jay, to Kimber Clevelands' beautiful ballad "Maybe You'll See Me When I'm Gone" performed soulfully by Danielle; to the magic that is Chris McCarty singing his composition titled "Believe", to Kimber's no-holds-barred send up of her amazing "Coming On Strong" - believe me...you're in for a rare treat at your local cinema or from your ITunes download when you hear this Soundtrack!
Get ready to be amazed with what you see and hear.
From start to finish...it's truly all a "Beautiful Noise".
Steve
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