Oblivion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Set For Release On 4/9

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Back Lot Records will release the soundtrack for Oblivion, Universal Pictures' upcoming action-adventure starring Tom Cruise, on April 9, 2013, it was announced today. The Oblivion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features new music by Anthony Gonzalez of M83 and Joseph Trapanese (TRON: Uprising, The Raid: Redemption). The score features a hybrid of the traditional M83 electronic sound combined with sweeping orchestral elements. It has 16 score cues, along with a brand new song by M83 featuring Norwegian singer-songwriter Susanne Sundfor used as the end title for the film, which will release everywhere and in all formatson Friday, April 19, 2013.

Anthony Gonzalez discusses the scoring process: "It was challenging, to say, writing the music for Oblivion during my tour with M83. In the back of the tour bus, I had a small set up and was making music whenever I could.It was a little complicated at first but a great way to take a break from the tour and lose myself in Oblivion's score.Joseph Kosinski had a pretty good idea of what the music would be for the movie, and it took me finding a way to make him happy and make me happy during the process.The soundtrack is truly a collaboration between Joseph Kosinski, Joe Trapanese and myself.

"Scoring the film was a true enjoyment," Gonzalez continues."It involved lots of stress, lots of sweat, and lots of hard work, but in the end, the soundtrack serves the movie very well.It really is a great Hollywood soundtrack. Oblivion is a big film with a big sound and a big orchestra, and while the soundtrack is different from my original idea, in the end I am very proud of it.I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of this journey."

Trapanese adds: "Joseph Kosinski and I have been talking about this film since before we finished our collaboration with Daft Punk on TRON: Legacy. While Oblivion is full of thrilling action and beautiful sci-fi landscapes and concepts, at its core is the story of love without bounds.It is a true honor to reunite with Joseph to create the musical elements of this new journey alongside M83's Anthony Gonzalez.Joseph has created another beautiful canvas to which Anthony and I can explore complex emotions and rich sonic textures. It was no easy task to score such an epic story, but we are all thrilled with what we were able to accomplish together."

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