The Killer

While we're listening to Nine Inch Nails this morning, we might as well throw on the new score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for David Fincher's "The Killer."  There are certain director/composer combos that just work like magic, and the pairing of Fincher with Reznor and Ross is definitely one of them.  Check out the tense and moody "Fuck." below and download the whole soundtrack here from The Null Corporation.

Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

I was unaware that Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross were providing the score for Luca Guadagnino's new vampire/love story/road movie "Bones and All," but here we are.  These two knock it out of the park on every single film score they make, and there's no reason to think this one will be any different.  Check out "(You Made It Feel Like) Home" below and download the whole soundtrack here from The Null Corporation.

Daily Jam - Life on Mars?

I very much enjoyed the HBO "Watchmen" show from a couple years ago, and while i certainly would have loved to see more episodes, it's kind of a perfect little one-and-done series.  And the score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross was the perfect companion piece.  Here's their wonderful instrumental cover of David Bowie's "Life on Mars?" which served as both context for the show and as a tribute to a friend.  Check it out below, our Daily Jam.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

I watched David Fincher's new film "Mank" last night, a period piece Hollywood drama about Herman Mankiewicz, the screenwriter of "Citizen Kane."  It was fantastic.  I loved it and will probably be giving it a second viewing here before the year is over.  Anyway, one of the things that really elevated the film for me was the absolutely dynamite score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.  The duo have certainly made a name for themselves the last decade with their soundtrack work, but the stuff they composed for "Mank" is on a whole other level.  Using period appropriate instruments, Reznor and Ross mix classical sounds, chamber music, and jazz creating a tapestry that weaves itself into every scene and frame of the film.  A vinyl release will be heading our way sometime in 2021, but for now, the whole thing, plus two hours of unused cues can be downloaded here via The Null Corporation.  Do it, and stream the score below.

Watchmen

I'm enjoying the new "Watchmen" series on HBO probably a lot more than i would have guessed, and part of that could be attributed to the excellent score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.  The first volume is out now, with the second and third due later this month.  Listen to the ominous "Watch Over This Boy" below go here to order.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - Halloween

Last year Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross dropped a surprise cover of John Carpenter's "Halloween" theme just in time for the holiday itself.  This year, that song gets a vinyl pressing courtesy of Sacred Bones, and again just in time for the holiday.  As a bonus, the B-side is Carpenter's own re-recorded version.  Listen to both below and order the record here (the orange vinyl is already gone).

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross cover Halloween

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross covered John Carpenter's theme from "Halloween."  So, happy early Halloween everybody.  It's pretty cool.  Listen below.