JOHANN JOHANNSSON - ‘The Theory Of Everything’ - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Back Lot Music)

Acclaimed Icelandic Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson has recently completed the score for Focus Features' upcoming film The Theory of Everything. Jóhannsson's intricate compositions provide a stunning backdrop to the romantic drama about Stephen and Jane Hawking, portrayed in the film by Eddie Redmayne (Les Misérables) and Felicity Jones (The Amazing Spider-Man 2). The film is directed by Academy Award winner James Marsh (Man on Wire). The Theory of Everything premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last month to rave reviews, and will be released in select cities beginning November 7th and in more cities throughout November. The Theory of Everything premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, and will be released in the UK on 1st January 2015, in Germany on 25th December 2014.

Jóhannsson wrote a powerful score last year for the Warner Bros. film PRISONERS, which was praised by critics. Jóhann has released several solo albums on the labels 4AD and Touch and is equally at home writing commissioned works for contemporary ensembles such as Bang on a Can and Theatre of Voices as he is collaborating with artists like Barry Adamson; Finnish electro band Pan Sonic, Marc Almond, The Hafler Trio, the nom de musique of English avant garde composer Andrew M. McKenzie, CAN drummer Jaki Liebezeit and Stephen O'Malley of the drone metal band Sunn O))).

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