Remember singing
“It’s A Hard Knock Life” (at the top of your lungs) when you were a kid? This
holiday season Annie returns with a contemporary twist, as the Broadway classic is set
in modern-day New York City. The Annie: Original Motion Picture, directed by Will Gluck, features an equally exciting soundtrack containing brand new
recordings of the original Annie favorites performed by an all-star cast
including, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, and Quvenzhané
Wallis. In addition,
listen for collaborations with Sia, Beck and several others on the
soundtrack.
The soundtrack also
features some amazing new tracks, by mastermind hit-maker Greg Kurstin, who
serves as the film's Executive Music Producer. Kurstin is responsible for
writing and producing hits with industry giants, such as Sia, Katy Perry, P!nk, Ellie Goulding and Lilly
Allen. The first single released from the album is the fun and
uplifting, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile” reinvented by Sia and Kurstin. The Annie:Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
was mastered at The Lodge by Chief Mastering Engineer, Emily
Lazar. With an
extensive history working with both Sia
and Kurstin, they most recently
collaborated on Sia's 1000 Forms
of Fear with Lazar
handling the mastering duties.
Kurstin and Sia have created
three new songs for the soundtrack including "Moonquake Lake",
"Opportunity" and "Who Am I". "Moonquake
Lake" sung by Sia and featuring
Beck, is a cheerful track, perfect
for Annie’s optimistic attitude. As for “The City's Yours” renowned songwriting/production
team, StarGate (Rihanna,
Beyonce, Jay Z, Nicki Minaj), also collaborated
with Sia.
Annie:
Original Motion Picture is set to release this December 19,
so be sure to get to the nearest theater and sing along as loud as you can!
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