Cinema Musica gave fans a treat by releasing a preview of the Water for Elephants soundtrack. And to get you in the mood, we suggest you check out WFEFilm's awesome gallery of pictures while listening to it. The gallery includes tons of extras in costume and more. Plus don't miss their exclusive interview with director Francis Lawrence. The first two parts are out. Part One. Part Two.
We've also gotten word that Chattanooga is going all out to celebrate its involvement in the filming of Water for Elephants. They've organized a big premiere on April 22nd:
A Red Carpet Reception will open the evening at 7:00 p.m. followed behind-the-scenes footage from the Chattanooga shoot and interviews with Executive Producer Kevin Halloran. The celebration will also include a Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon look-alike contest, movie ticket giveaways, movie poster giveaways, and more. A Black Tie VIP Meet and Greet will be held at Bluewater Grille (224 Broad Street, 37402) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
No word on whether Rob or any other cast will be in attendance, but it sounds like a fun event. A film commission official did say, they are trying to get them there:
“The New York premiere is the week before, and we are hoping they will want to come here as well”
Read the details on how you can attend, and how Tennessee has benefited from that production.
Finally, looks like we have a location for the premiere in London!
Lee MacDougall is in the middle of his U.S. tour (catch him if you can), and he was interviewed and performed on WREG during his stop in Memphis. Interview part is after his performance. And make sure you tune in tomorrow at 3pm EST to Louisville, KY radio station WFPK for a livestream of his performance there. Can't wait to see you in Seattle and Vancouver Lee!
Jackson is getting ready to head to Vancouver this week to continue filming Breaking Dawn. But before he does he talked to MTV, and he had plenty of scoop on filming.. and Rob's musical abilities.
The score of a film is essential, when trying to convey a specific emotion in a scene. No doubt that will be the case in Water for Elephants under the guidance of the great James Newton Howard. Thanks to tweets during the music making process for the film, we really felt like we were there..
Composer Carter Burwell today delivered the exciting news many of you had been waiting to hear. Rob will be back playing the piano as Edward in Breaking DawnPart 2:
Just wrote "Renesmee's Lullaby" for Twilight Breaking Dawn. Rob Pattinson will play it on camera this week.
Burwell tweeted that update, and then confirmed the news on a post on his official site:
And he just wrote "Renesmee's Lullaby" for Twilight Breaking Dawn 2, which Rob Pattinson will play on camera. The film will be released in November 2012.
So not only will Rob play a (sure to melt-your-hearts) dad as Edward, but we also get to watch him play for little Renesmee?.. swoon x 1000!
Musician Stuart M. Thomas, shared some pictures of the place where the score for Water for Elephants will be recorded. Dogtown Music is located in Santa Monica, CA. Thomas has also been tweeting updates, along with director Francis Lawrence.
In case you are wondering how long the process has been in the making..
We can't wait to hear the finished product, and how it complements the film on the big screen!
Alexandra Patsavas has been in charge of putting together the Twilight soundtracks since the beginning, and this week she's sharing her experience and some very cool scoop with Much Music:
MM: When you’re listening to new artists do you constantly have the Twilight characters in mind? Are you always on autopilot in terms of searching for songs that will fit within the upcoming Breaking Dawn films?
AP: I think Music Supervisors always have the characters in mind. But of course, when you actually see footage, sometimes the footage turns out exactly as you imagined it and sometimes the songs, which seem like they will fit so well, actually don’t.
MM: Some films release second and third soundtracks of music ‘inspired’ by the film. Is this something you would ever consider exploring with Breaking Dawn 1 and 2? Have you ever thought about this for the previous Twilight films?
AP: I feel like it’s really important that the soundtracks include music that’s in the movies. The reason these soundtracks are souvenirs and are pieces of the movies is because fans can remember the scenes that the (songs are) actually in, instead of the scenes they might have been in. That’s important to me, personally.
Up-and-coming musician Christina Perri recently talked to PopEater about her music and her love for everything Twilight:
You're also a big 'Twilight' fan, right?
Yes. I am a full on Twihard. I read all the books in like a month, and I have the book covers framed on my walls. I wait in line at the box office to go see the movies to get a good seat. I pre-order the DVDs. I'm totally in love with Edward Cullen. I even wrote a song about him. I'm such a big dork.
Is that song going to be on your album?
It actually might be. I really am demoing it right now. It's hilarious.
Will you be trying to get on the 'Breaking Dawn' soundtrack?
That has been one of my dreams from day one, especially with signing with Atlantic and them being affiliated [with it]. Everybody on my whole team knows.
From the first time you meet him, you'll know Lee MacDougall is something special. He'll draw you in with his warm personality, and when he hits the stage his voice will mesmerize you. After dreaming of becoming a musician since he was a child, his hard work is about to pay off as he embarks on his first US tour early next year.
We had the opportunity to chat with Lee and ask him fan submitted questions, plus a few of our own.
Can you share some background/on the lyrics/inspiration/story behind these following songs?
'She'
On the surface "She" is very poppy and up tempo, but it's actually quite a dark song with some pretty serious lyrics. I have met a few people who have had to overcome some very serious things in their lives, whether it be bad upbringings or turbulent and abusive relationships, and so they've grown up to be quite insecure about themselves or they have suffered from low self esteem. I just wanted to write something positive and hopeful, it's just a little message to someone saying that even if sometimes you don't feel too good about yourself or you find it hard to love yourself - things can get better and there's beauty in everybody.
'Falling in Love For The Last Time'
I'm sure everyone has been here at some stage or other. Imagine being totally obsessed with someone, but they don't feel the same way. And to make it worse, they know how you feel, but rather than put you out of your misery they play innocent and pretend to be unaware of the effect they are having because they enjoy the attention and being in control. It's a true story about a guy obsessed with a girl and he knows deep down that she is probably no good for him, but he just can't help himself because being with her feels so good. He wants her so bad it makes him sick. I quite like the twist, he's falling in love for the last time both because he knows he will never love anyone else this much, and because it hurts so bad he doesn't want to go through it again!
'How To Be'
My friend Robert Pattinson told me about a movie he was making called "How To Be" and that he was to play a guy who was a bit of a super loser. He said the guy wanted to be a singer, but couldn't really sing, and his girlfriend dumps him, and he is just generally a bit lost with his life and doesn't really know where he's going. I thought it sounded really funny, and a good idea for a song, and being both actors and musicians struggling to achieve a higher degree of success at the time, I think we could both identify a little with the character. I said that I was going to try and write the theme tune for the movie based on what he had told me and I went home and wrote it in a couple of days. I went back to his house and played it to everyone and everybody really liked it, so I gave Rob a CD to give to the people doing the movie. Unbeknown to us though, I think the soundtrack had already been selected and I was too late, so it never made the cut. I didn't mind too much because soon after I started to play the song live and it got such a great reaction from the crowd that I just decided to keep it for myself. I always have to tell the story behind it when I play it because people still assume it's about me! The amusing thing is, looking back at it though and how I felt at the time, I think it probably is semi-autobiographical.
You play gigs with Lizzy Pattinson once in a while, but fans want to know if you would you like to collaborate with Rob Pattinson musically in the future and have you ever played together?
Yes we have - but only if you count jamming on the piano in his living room! We've never done an actual gig together, although he did used to come and watch my shows in London. Rob is a really natural musician, he's amazing on the piano - although he always claims he doesn't really know what he's doing, but I think he's just very modest. We have quite different styles, but that can often produce the best results. Of course if the chance ever presented itself to collaborate I think it would be great, and a lot of fun. Would you guys like to see Rob and I collaborate? (Us: Yes please!)
What kind of music are you working on at this moment and what is the significance of it?
All my songs are pretty much true stories, and often quite personal, and I hope significant in the sense that in a time were almost all music is manufactured - people can relate to the honesty and sincerity in them. I'd like to do some more film soundtrack stuff too. My newest song called "Stay" is probably the most haunting ballad that I've written so far and I think that it would be perfect for a movie.
Artist you most look up to and why?
I don't really look up to any artists. I admire talent and determination in people to succeed, but I wouldn't say I look up to anyone. It's just entertainment. I look up to soldiers and doctors and people who devote their lives to helping others and seldom receive the credit they deserve for it.
What are you most looking forward to when you go on Tour in the US?
Everything! The chance to visit so many different places and to meet so many great people. I love US culture too. Just to be able play a song that I've written in my bedroom in a tiny flat in London, all across America in places like New York, Nashville, San Fransisco, and hopefully to have people singing along - that's going to be an amazing feeling.
Yes, providing I don't accidentally turn left at Georgia and end up in Disney World - I'm 99.9% certain I'll be playing at South by Southwest.
Is an album on the way and can you give us a preview of what will be in it?
Yes, I'm just putting the finishing touches to an album that I'll be selling at shows on the road next year. It's going to be a limited edition collection of the best of all the demo's and little tales that I've recorded so far. Kind of like a diary of my life since moving to London a few years ago.
Favorite on-stage moment and why?
I did a show with US band Train recently in London. It was sold out, and my biggest show in London so far. Half way through I asked the crowd to sing along. I stopped playing guitar and the whole crowd sang the song back to me word for word. It was an amazing feeling and made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.
What makes you smile each day?
My family, my friends. Having the support of so many incredible people. Reading letters from fans. Just being able to have the chance to exist doing the thing I love. I feel very lucky so far.
Finally, do you have a message for fans who you have connected with online and many of which you will meet in person in the coming months?
Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far. It's your support that is enabling me to be able to tour across the USA and Canada, and hopefully Europe too. I'm really looking forward to repaying you all with some fantastic shows and looking forward to saying hello in person as opposed to through a computer screen!
To find out Lee's tour dates and hear more of his music, check out his MySpace. You can also find him on Facebook and YouTube, and make sure to give him a follow on twitter.
Bobby was interviewed by ExploreMusic, and he chatted briefly about 'Let Me Sign' which he co-wrote. Rob later performed the song for Twilight. Mention starts at about 6:00.
Lee MacDougall is a talented musician who we've had the pleasure of meeting. He mentioned Rob and the How To Be song he ended up writing for him at his London gig last night (around 4:40). If you have the chance listen to his entire performance, because Lee is pretty amazing. You can follow his musings on twitter, and he also has a very cool fan page, so check him out!
