Lakeshore Records is set to release Haunting of the Queen Mary—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring music by Jason and Nolan Livesay. The duo creates a multifaceted musical backdrop that pays homage to the history of the iconic ship with elegant orchestrations and performing original songs with a big band, as well as dark, unhinged moments that augment the horrors of the film.
Vertical will release the film directed by Gary Shore and starring Alice Eve and Joel Fry in theaters on August 18.
Haunting of the Queen Mary “explores the mysterious and violent events surrounding one family’s voyage on Halloween night in 1938, and their interwoven destiny with another family onboard the infamous ocean liner present day.”
We have an exclusive preview of the first two tracks from Jason and Nolan Livesay’s score. The first track, “It Had To Be You”, features vocals by Tiffany Ashton on a haunting interpretation of Gus Kahn and Isham Jones’ original tune.
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The second track is “Overture”, which begins with a hauntingly upbeat whistling which then fades into something much more sinister.
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Note Jason and Nolan: “Composing the score for Haunting of the Queen Mary was an incredibly difficult challenge, but a creatively rewarding one. The music for the opening of the film, for example, underwent 27 iterations before we discovered the appropriate tone necessary to begin this uniquely haunting story.”
They went on to say, “In addition to the 1930s style original big band tunes that we wrote before the film’s shooting began (thanks to the assistance of our gifted arranger Ryan O’Connell and lyricist Tiffany Ashton), the score overall is orchestral in nature, combining traditional symphonic and choral textures with avant-garde 20th-century techniques, which was a joy to compose as we are both classically trained string players with a love of the orchestra and its vast capabilities.”
Director Gary Shore notes: “Like the ship, the score is full of sharp angles and lush curves. The musical soundscape skilfully lures the audience deeper into the ship’s dark core, while tightening the screw with each turn of a corner – adding depth, complexity, and sonic mystery. “
Adds Ashton: “Working alongside the Livesay Brothers, Gary Shore and Brett Tomberlin on this music was a gift, because much like for the film itself, our team was dedicated to building a layered, multi-dimensional soundtrack. At first listen, “The DaaBee DaaDoo” is a 1930s throwback, but in listening closer it’s an original song speaking to a character’s descent into terrifying madness. In the same vein, the theme song “It Had To Be You (dark version)” is a twisted, murderous take on a beloved classic, and having the opportunity to work with producer Tommee Profitt, whose credits include everyone from NF to Avril Lavigne, was the perfect fit.”
You can purchase and stream the entire soundtrack here.
Track List
01. It Had To Be You (feat. Tiffany Ashton)
02. Overture
03. Majestic City Of The Sea
04. Arrival
05. Lucas Is Lost
06. Ghosts, Legends & The Pool
07. Departing The Ship
08. David & Gwen
09. Long Night
10. The Hand Of Gwen
11. Incident In B424
12. I Can’t Leave
13. Bittner Bleeds & The Infirmary
14. Found Film & Jackie’s Demise
15. Clarky’s Carnage & Bittner’s Mistake
16. The Pool Sacrifice
17. Locating Lucas
18. The Tidal Wave Of 1942
19. Jackie’s Confession & Pursuit Of Clarky
20. Leaving Together
21. Where Is She?
22. Epilogue
23. Fun On The Floor – Big Band
24. Haunting Me (feat. Ryan O’Connell) – Big Band
25 – Good Times Are Finally Back (feat. The Livesay Trio) – Big Band
26 – Dance ‘Til Dawn – Big Band
27 – The DaaBee DaaDoo (feat. Tiffany Ashton) – Big Band
28 – Heave Away (feat. Wesley Alfvin) – Big Band
29 – It Had To Be You (feat. Georgina Williams)
30 – House Of Cards – Tiffany Ashton
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