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![[press release]](../../images/banner/press_release.gif)
“THE
PASSION OF THE CHRIST”
COMES
HOME ON DVD AUGUST 31
JOHN
DEBNEY, COMPOSER OF THE GOLD SOUNDTRACK
NOW
AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW
(HOLLYWOOD)
"The Passion of the Christ," arguably one of
the most inspiring and influential films of our time, will
be released to the home market on DVD August 31.
Marking this historic event, composer of the Gold
soundtrack John Debney is now available for interviews.,
In its long-running theatrical release, “The Passion of
the Christ” grossed over 250 million dollars in ticket
sales. The original soundtrack recording on Sony
Music/Integrity (music by John Debney) became the #1 selling
soundtrack on both the Soundtrack and Christian charts,
according to Billboard charts. The soundtrack spent three
consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Soundtrack charts and hit #44 on Billboard’s Top 200.
The score is written
by Award-winning film composer John Debney (“Princess
Diaries 1 & 2,” “Raising Helen,” “Elf,” “The
Scorpion King,” “Bruce Almighty,” “Spy Kids”).
Referring to the score, director, producer Mel Gibson
commented, "It had to be an extraordinary piece of
work, something that helped the images. It had to tell
a lot. John made my film 10 times better." Gibson lends
his voice to the score's vocals and chants, performing with
the London Voices. Debney utilized an 80-piece London
orchestra to record the powerful score.
In a touching
performance with co-lyricist/soloist Lisbeth Scott and the
Biola University chorale, Debney performed on "The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and
the "Today Show.” He has been profiled
extensively in the United States and Internationally,
including features in the “Los Angeles Times,” “Daily
News” and “Newsday.” He was recently honored in Italy
by the Ischia International Academy at the Global Film &
Music Fest with a Legends Award for his contributions to the
continuing International success of “The Passion of the
Christ.”
With a diverse list
of film credits, John Debney utilizes both his classical
training and strong knowledge of contemporary sounds in
order to adapt to any assignment. In addition to his
composing projects, Debney is a supporter of classic film
scores. Debney has embarked on a series of CD recordings of
classical film scores for Varese Saraband Records,
conducting works including "Superman,"
"The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad", Titanic with The
Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Contact:
FOR
JOHN DEBNEY:
Ray Costa
Costa Communications (323) 650-3588
rcosta@costacomm.com
FOR
SONY MUSIC: Carol Della Penna
Sony 212-833-7479
carol_dellapenna@sonymusic.com
CDS,
INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOS AVAILABLE
CONTACT
COSTA COMMUNICATIONS