Make Democracy Great Again - Soundtrack

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Oscar Fogelström Composes for Documentary “MAKE DEMOCRACY GREAT AGAIN”

Date Oct 20th 2023 - Oscar Fogelström, renowned for his evocative musical compositions, has unveiled his recent work on the score for the provocative documentary, "MAKE DEMOCRACY GREAT AGAIN". Filmed on location across the globe, from the USA and UK to South Africa and Hungary, this documentary raises the pressing question: "Will democracy survive?" At present, only 13 percent of the global population live in democracies, and the trend shows a troubling decline.

Directed by John Lundberg and produced by Ulrik Medin, the film captures a snapshot of our current world. Fogelström's scoring process, which spanned the spring and early summer of 2023, sought to complement and amplify the gravity and hopes presented in the documentary.

On his collaboration, Fogelström shared, "Working with Director John Lundberg and producer Ulrik Medin was truly rewarding. I genuinely felt their trust throughout our journey, allowing me to craft a score that truly resonates with the film's poignant message."

Aided by esteemed musicians such as Rachel Lanskey and David Bukovinszky, and Mixed by Rich Aitken, the soundtrack promises to be an auditory experience that mirrors the depth of the documentary's narrative.

Listen to the album here:
https://shorturl.at/fgtBC

Canceled soundtrack available on all digital platforms now

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Oscar Fogelström Releases “Canceled (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”

August 25, 2023 – Internationally acclaimed composer Oscar Fogelström announces the release of the highly anticipated soundtrack for the Swedish horror film, “Canceled”. 

The soundtrack, composed by Fogelström, stands out as an aural masterwork in the realm of psychological horror. With intricate soundscapes built around textural horror sounds, binaural techniques, and live aleatoric string textures, it promises an unparalleled auditory journey. The music provides a distinctive listening experience that fans of both horror films and innovative compositions will not want to miss.

Reflecting on the project, Oscar Fogelström says, "Creating this film score was a thrilling journey. I felt I had the unwavering trust of director Oskar Mellander and the entire production team. This project became a profound excursion into the deepest psychological aspects of horror."

The film "Canceled", is a modern spin on the classic haunted house narrative. The film, coupled with its striking soundtrack, is expected to be a standout in contemporary horror cinema. It follows the success and acclaim of the award-winning Swedish horror film "Feed" from Swedish Scandinavian Content Group and Joakim Lundell.

Listeners can stream the album on all major streaming platforms shortly. As fans flock to theatres to get a glimpse of the next horror sensation, they can also immerse themselves in the haunting sounds that set the tone for this cinematic masterpiece.

Credits:
Composer and Producer: Oscar Fogelström
Violin: Rachel Lanskey
Cello: Hampus Linderholm
Percussion: Jesper Skarin
Composer Assistant: Justin Bell
Mixing: Oscar Fogelström & Rich Aitken
Mastering: Rich Aitken at Nimrod Sound
Cover Art: Javier Burgos Gasco


For further information or to request interviews, please contact Fredrik Sarhagen: fredrik@cineastmusic.com

https://shorturl.at/huySX

'Canceled' Tops Opening Weekend, Becoming 2023's Biggest Swedish Film Debut

August 28, 2023 - The Swedish horror sensation, "Canceled", directed by the acclaimed Oskar Mellander, has stormed the box office, clinching the title of the best opening for a Swedish film in 2023. Triumphing over contenders like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" during its August 25-27 premiere, this spine-chilling tale has firmly established its dominance in the cinematic landscape.

Following the journey of ghosthunters facing real horrors at the Raven Castle, the film boasts a stellar cast, including Vincent Grahl of the 2022 hit "Feed" and Felicia Kartal from "Snabba Cash".

"Canceled" not only stands as a testament to Mellander's directing prowess, following his 2020 success with "The Evil Next Door", but also highlights the continued excellence of producers Paolo Vacirca and Henry Stenberg for Scandinavian Content Group. With "Feed" having achieved nearly 120,000 tickets sold and winning the Swedish Guldbagge Public Choice Award, it's clear that "Canceled" is following in its triumphant footsteps.

TrustNordisk will soon showcase exclusive footage from "Canceled" at the Cannes Film Festival. Horror aficionados can also look forward to Scandinavian Content Group's upcoming "Carousel", directed by Simon Sandquist.

The score was composed by Oscar Fogelström

Suite from Aurora - Film Music Festival Krakow

Excerpt from "Suite from Aurora" performed at Cinema Chorale at the Krakow Film Music Festival. Go watch the full performance at the link together with some other amazing choral film music pieces! (Suite from Aurora starts at around 4 mins)

https://playkrakow.com/vods/vod.1200

Choral suite from feature film Aurora, directed by Yam Laranas, arranged by Mikael Carlsson.
The acoustics and the performance by the choir is outstanding! Concert recorded 135 meters underground in the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine, Jan Haluszka I Chamber. The online concert is available from 30th of May, 8 pm. CET

Full Program:

Michael Kamen (arr. M. Carlsson) – theme from Band of Brothers
Oscar Fogelström (arr. M. Carlsson) – suite from Aurora*
Mychael Danna – Pie Jesu / Lux Aeterna from Lilies
Arvo Pärt – Da Pacem Domine from The Young Victoria
Ennio Morricone (arr. M. Pawełek) – Angele Dei from The Mission
Jean-Baptiste de Laubier, Arthur Simonini – song from Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Jóhann Jóhannsson – Orphic Hymn
David Lang – I Lie from The Great Beauty
Don Davis – chorale from Behind Enemy Lines
Gustav Mahler (arr. C. Gottwald) – Im Abendrot (Adagietto from Symphony No. 5) from Death in Venice

*world premiere

Liliana Pociecha – soprano solo
Aleksandra Szerocka – soprano solo
Matylda Sielska – alto solo
Dawid Bonk – countertenor solo
Polish Radio Choir
Maria Piotrowska-Bogalecka – conductor

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Death of a Girlfriend - Review

From Movie Music International:
Following Aurora and Nightshift, MSM once again treat us to a gorgeous release as they team up with director Yam Laranas and composer Oscar Fogelström on the release of the score for their latest collaboration, Death of a Girlfriend. The film tells the story of Alonzo (Diego Loyzaga) and Christine (AJ Raval) who fall in love with each other during their walks in the forest. However, the appearance of an elderly farmer and an obsessed warden lead to a tragedy with a Rashomon-inspired investigation as each participant has his own version to explain what happened to Christine in the woods… The score although dramatic in all the right places is also luxuriously theme led, with the composer creating rich and vibrant musical passages throughout the scores duration, it’s a score that will I know be of interest to many and is a fusion of both the conventional instrumentation and the electronic. Like the previous score there are so many great cues within it that it something that demands the listener continues to sample its delights without reaching for the skip or fast forward button. It is darkly foreboding in places and also has to it an apprehensive yet romantic air. Again this for me is an essential addition to the collection.

Full review: https://bit.ly/3b0EwhK

Death of a Girlfriend

The latest film from prolific director Yam Laranas premiers on April 30th 2021.
Soundtrack out on April 16th on Moviescore Media.

Following Aurora and Nighthift, MovieScore Media once again teams up with director Yam Laranas and composer Oscar Fogelström on the release of the score for their latest collaboration, Death of a Girlfriend. The film tells the story of Alonzo (Diego Loyzaga) and

Christine (AJ Raval) who fall in love with each other during their walks in a forest. However, the appearance of an elderly farmer and an obsessed warden lead to a tragedy with a Rashomon-inspired investigation as each participant has his own version to explain what happened to Christine in the woods...

“As usual, working with director Yam Laranas on this pshycological drama was a wonderful experience,” explainscomposerOscarFogelström.“Thistime,hemadethespecificrequest of basing the main theme on Solveig’s Song from Edward Grieg’s Peer Gynt as the topics of losing a loved one and keeping her memory seemed like a natural match for this story. The score also features an intercontinental collaboration between three continents - while the movie was produced in the Philippines, I scored and recorded the live strings, the bassoon and the oboe solos with Bylund Strings in Sweden. However, the Chinese insrument called hulusi (which is a gourd flute) was recorded by George Shaw in Los Angeles so that I could incorporate this most unusual sound into the farmer’s theme."

Conquering China

Announcing the soundtrack album release for Johan Jonason’s “Conquering China”. Released in 2014, Conquering China made a big impression doing the festival rounds, premiering at CPH:DOX. The film was produced by Silver Films and scored by Oscar Fogelström, and features synth icon Jean Michel Jarre, Chinese super star Ben Huang and many more.

LINK TO THE ALBUM: https://bit.ly/3bWYREA

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Killing Small Animals Soundtrack out now!

Oscar Fogelström - Killing Small Animals (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Out now!
https://bit.ly/37fIEtc

Horror short ”Killing Small Animals” by Swedish dir Marcus Svanberg premiered at Gothenburg Film Festival and is currently doing festival rounds. It has already won several awards, and is screening at HollyShorts, an Academy Awards® Qualifying Festival, in November.

Horror/drama film soundtrack featuring small string ensemble and other treated acoustic instruments.
Music and additional performances by Oscar Fogelström
Cello by Derryn Cullen
Violin by Jessie Morgan
Mix by Rich Aitken

The Hypnotist eligible for the 63rd Grammy Awards

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I am happy to announce that the soundtrack album for the motion picture "The Hypnotist" is eligible for the 63rd GRAMMY awards. For all voting members: Please consider voting for the soundtrack album "The Hypnotist" and the track ”Ball & Chain”.

This is special to me, since The Hypnotist was the first ”real” feature film I scored, and I am so happy that Lakeshore Records with Brian McNelis, Eric Craig et al believed in this album and wanted to release it. And it makes me even more happy that they also wanted to submit it to the GRAMMYs.

I also want to thank everyone involved with the movie "The Hypnotist"; director Lasse Hallström, the producers inc Börje Hansson, the entire cast and crew, also notably Geoff Foster who went above and beyond my every expectation when he recorded and mixed the score. But also: London Chamber Orchestra, Matt Dunkley and Tony Blondal, Alastair King, Gareth Griffiths, Cool Music Ltd, Michael Blair, Mårten Sahlin, Björn Engelmann and of course Niki & The Dove!

Listen to the full album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/264kyVwrDKZm9bkc76mlWg...

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Killing Small Animals doing festival rounds

Happy to see "Killing Small Animals" by Marcus Svanberg getting some traction at festivals around the world, including at HollyShorts which is an Academy Awards® Qualifying Festival. My soundtrack will be released shortly! Stay tuned!

Producer: Robert Feniger
Screenplay: Matilde Sköld & Marcus Svanberg
Photo: Johan Palm
Editing: Simon Pontén
Sound: Fredrik Sundberg
Grading: Wille Rising

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