Benj Pasek

The Greatest Showman

Here’s the official track list of the soundtrack of The Greatest Showman, the upcoming biography drama musical movie directed by Michael Gracey and starring Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Paul Sparks:

The Greatest Showman Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Music by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul.
1. The Greatest Show – Hugh Jackman, Keala Settle, Zac Efron, Zendaya & The Greatest Showman Ensemble
2. A Million Dreams – Ziv Zaifman, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams
3. A Million Dreams (Reprise) – Austyn Johnson, Cameron Seely
4. Come Alive – Hugh Jackman, Keala Settle, Daniel Everidge, Zendaya & The Greatest Showman Ensemble
5. The Other Side – Hugh Jackman & Zac Efron
6. Never Enough – Loren Allred
7. This Is Me – Keala Settle & The Greatest Showman Ensemble
8. Rewrite The Stars – Zac Efron & Zendaya
9. Tightrope – Michelle Williams
10. Never Enough (Reprise) – Loren Allred
11. From Now On – Hugh Jackman & The Greatest Showman Ensemble
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Plot Synopsis:
Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum (portrayed by Hugh Jackman), The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

The movie soundtrack of The Greatest Showman will be released on December 8, 2017 by Atlantic Records.

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La La Land

Here’s the official track list of the soundtrack of La La Land, the upcoming romantic drama musical movie directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt, Finn Wittrock, Callie Hernandez, Sonoya Mizuno, Jessica Rothe, Tom Everett Scott, Josh Pence, and J.K. Simmons:

La La Land Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Music by Justin Hurwitz. Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul.
1. Another Day of Sun – La La Land Cast (3:48)
2. Someone in the Crowd – Emma Stone, Callie Hernandez, Sonoya Mizuno & Jessica Rothe (4:19)
3. Mia & Sebastian’s Theme – Justin Hurwitz (1:37)
4. A Lovely Night – Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone (3:56)
5. Herman’s Habit – Justin Hurwitz (1:51)
6. City of Stars (Pier) – Ryan Gosling (1:51)
7. Planetarium – Justin Hurwitz (4:17)
8. Summer Montage / Madeline – Justin Hurwitz (2:04)
9. City of Stars – Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone (2:29)
10. Start a Fire – John Legend (3:12)
11. Engagement Party – Justin Hurwitz (1:27)
12. Audition (The Fools Who Dream) – Emma Stone (3:48)
13. Epilogue – Justin Hurwitz (7:39)
14. The End – Justin Hurwitz (0:46)
15. City of Stars (Humming) – Justin Hurwitz (feat. Emma Stone) (2:43)
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Plot Synopsis:
Written and directed by Academy Award-nominee Damien Chazelle, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.

The movie soundtrack of La La Land will be released on December 9, 2016 by Interscope Records.

And here’s the official track list of the film score:

La La Land Original Motion Picture Score
Music composed and orchestrated by Justin Hurwitz.
1. Mia Gets Home (0:25)
2. Bathroom Mirror / You’re Coming Right? (1:22)
3. Classic Rope-a-Dope (0:45)
4. Mia & Sebastian’s Theme (1:36)
5. Stroll up the Hill (0:48)
6. There the Whole Time / Twirl (0:44)
7. Bogart & Bergman (2:11)
8. Mia Hates Jazz (1:10)
9. Herman’s Habit (1:51)
10. Rialto at Ten (1:39)
11. Rialto (0:28)
12. Mia & Sebastian’s Theme (Late for the Date) (1:29)
13. Planetarium (4:19)
14. Holy Hell (0:41)
15. Summer Montage / Madeline (2:04)
16. It Pays (2:11)
17. Chicken on a Stick (1:39)
18. City of Stars / May Finally Come True (feat. Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone) (4:17)
19. Chinatown (1:22)
20. Surprise (1:30)
21. Boise (1:13)
22. Missed the Play (0:36)
23. It’s Over / Engagement Party (1:34)
24. The House in Front of the Library (0:30)
25. You Love Jazz Now (0:50)
26. Cincinnati (2:06)
27. Epilogue (7:38)
28. The End (0:46)
29. Credits (3:39)
30. Mia & Sebastian’s Theme (Celesta) (1:25)
La La Land movie score

Update – There’s a new soundtrack album:

La La Land – The Complete Musical
Music by Justin Hurwitz.
Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul.
1. Another Day Of Sun (With Radios) – La La Land Cast (4:34)
2. Mia Gets Home – Justin Hurwitz (0:23)
3. Bathroom Mirror / You’re Coming Right? – Justin Hurwitz (1:18)
4. Someone In The Crowd – Emma Stone & Callie Hernandez & Sonoya Mizuno & Jessica Rothe (4:19)
5. Classic Rope-A-Dope – Justin Hurwitz (0:45)
6. Japanese Folk Song – Thelonious Monk (1:38)
7. Deck The Halls – Justin Hurwitz (0:31)
8. Mia & Sebastian’s Theme – Justin Hurwitz (1:37)
9. Take On Me – D.A. Wallach (2:59)
10. I Ran – D.A. Wallach (3:36)
11. Stroll Up The Hill – Justin Hurwitz (0:44)
12. A Lovely Night (With iPhone Ring) – Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone (3:58)
13. There The Whole Time / Twirl – Justin Hurwitz (0:44)
14. Bogart & Bergman – Justin Hurwitz (2:10)
15. Mia Hates Jazz – Justin Hurwitz (1:09)
16. Herman’s Habit – Justin Hurwitz (1:50)
17. Rialto At Ten – Justin Hurwitz (1:37)
18. City Of Stars – Ryan Gosling (1:50)
19. Rialto – Justin Hurwitz (0:27)
20. Mia & Sebastian’s Theme (Late For The Date) – Justin Hurwitz (1:29)
21. Planetarium – Justin Hurwitz (4:19)
22. Holy Hell! – Justin Hurwitz (0:41)
23. Summer Montage / Madeline – Justin Hurwitz (2:03)
24. It Pays – Justin Hurwitz (2:11)
25. Chicken On A Stick – Justin Hurwitz (1:38)
26. Messengers Rehearsal – The Messengers (1:01)
27. City Of Stars / May Finally Come True – Justin Hurwitz (4:09)
28. Start A Fire (New Version) – John Legend (3:10)
29. Chinatown – Justin Hurwitz (1:22)
30. Surprise – Justin Hurwitz (1:30)
31. Boise – Justin Hurwitz (1:13)
32. Missed The Play – Justin Hurwitz (0:36)
33. It’s Over / Engagement Party – Justin Hurwitz (1:34)
34. The House In Front Of The Library – Justin Hurwitz (0:30)
35. Audition (The Fools Who Dream) (With Dialogue) – Emma Stone (4:11)
36. You Love Jazz Now – Justin Hurwitz (0:50)
37. Cincinnati – Justin Hurwitz (2:06)
38. Epilogue (New Version) – Justin Hurwitz (7:40)
39. The End – Justin Hurwitz (0:44)
40. Credits – Justin Hurwitz (3:39)
41. City Of Stars (Humming) – Justin Hurwitz (2:39)
42. Mia & Sebastian’s Theme (Celesta) – Justin Hurwitz (1:26)
43. Silent Night (Bonus Track) – Eddie Wakes (2:46)
44. Audition (The Fools Who Dream) (Studio Version / Bonus Track) – Emma Stone (3:29)
La La Land – The Complete Musical

A featurette about the film’s music:


La La Land – The music

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