music for film

If we plot the story arc of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the entertainment industry, it would be easy to say that the last five years have been its climax. The mainstream T.V. show Fresh Off the Boat cast its sails wide and traveled deep into viewers’ hearts, while music stars like H.E.R., Japanese Breakfast, and Mitski landed on the charts and grabbed pop culture by the horns. And just this year, the film Everything Everywhere All at Once made history and dominated the Academy Awards. So, is this truly the peak of the mountain? For up-and-coming film composers like Brandon Lau, however, this is just the tip of the iceberg.  

Creed III’s music hits the right balance between high-energy, tension-filled tracks for the boxing matches, and slower, more emotional tracks for the heartfelt moments that take place before and after Adonis “Donnie” Creed’s bouts in the ring.

Each week, our fantastic music directors pick the top five tracks from various genres to make your search a lot easier.  This week, we are featuring our top indie tracks from our music director, Sarah Ponder. 

For Bullet Train, the filmmakers and music supervisors tapped into APM’s extensive back catalogue of sound effects and sound design tools to enhance the action.

Each week, our fantastic music directors pick the top five tracks from various genres to make your search a lot easier.  This week, we are featuring our top folk tracks from our music director, Ashley Chafin. 

Emmy-winning composer, producer, and guitar hero Brian Tarquin released the official music video for his single “Speed of Sound,” featuring legendary guitarist Joe Satriani.  

Each week, our fantastic music directors pick the top five tracks from various genres to make your search a lot easier.  

Dropbox Audio, the London-based library that produces high-quality sonic atmospheres and textures for films and media, released two albums this month that continue to push the limits of sound design. 

A Jazz Fusion group out of Paris called The Harlem Pop Trotters came together for a late-night recording session at La Comédie des Champs-Elysées in 1975. The resulting album of twelve tracks is a masterpiece and a great representation of the genre and era. 

Nathalie Bonin’s much-awaited sequel to her album Queen of Hearts is finally out. Listen to the new album!