FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD
Craig Armstrong, 2015, Sony
25 tracks, 63:41
Does the Pope live in Rome? Do bears… err… you know in the woods? Can Craig Armstrong write a gorgeous score for a romantic period drama?
BROKEN HORSES
John Debney, 2015, Lakeshore Records
32 tracks, 62:16
Don’t worry horse lovers, this is not a film about our equine companions, though it does feature a horse. And a score. By John Debney. And it’s good.
THE GREAT HUMAN ODYSSEY
Darren Fung, 2015, Varese Sarabande
25 tracks, 63:41
Documentaries have a great track record for great scores. Often they provide the composer with a large canvas and the freedom to be inspired. “The Great Human Odyssey” is no exception.
