M. Son of the Century (Soundtrack by Tom Rowlands)

[Stefan]

It's just a few seconds but they get me excited for the soundtrack! Hopefully it will have its own release.
Has this ever been done for a series OST?

[ThePumisher]

Has this ever been done for a series OST?

Heroes got one (including the Chems)
Twin Peaks got one
Not sure about Misfits, but i remember they made a tracklist on the E4 homepage for every episode

[Enjoyed]

Has this ever been done for a series OST?

All the time!

Some great ones that come to mind are the Cristobal Tapia de Veer soundtracks to both seasons of Utopia.
The Green Wing soundtrack, by Trellis.
And the Spaced soundtrack!

[Bosco]

I feel like we are confusing OST with scores. 

To answer the question though about TV series coinciding with a successful music release, S U R V I V E did really well with the Stranger Things score. 

I wouldn't expect a physical release from this but if we are lucky, maybe a digital release of music featured in the series?

[Stefan]

I wasn't aware that there's a difference between OST and score, so thanks, another thing learned

Physical release would be awesome, but I'm happy about any form that lets us listen to what is teased in the trailer

[Bosco]

I wasn't aware that there's a difference between OST and score, so thanks, another thing learned

Physical release would be awesome, but I'm happy about any form that lets us listen to what is teased in the trailer

The confusing part is OSTs can also be Scores, or at least include original composed music for film/tv/etc... I think it might be a marketing thing, because the word "score" doesn't necessarily roll off the tongue and isn't a universal layman's word like soundtrack.

For instance:

Hey man, did you check out the new Stranger Things Score?
Hey man, did you check out the new Stranger Things Soundtrack?

[ThePumisher]

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January 10th on Milan Records



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Link only lists Spotify and Apple Music. Wonder if there will be a physical release

[Stefan]

I will be legitimately mad if there is no way to at least buy a digital version of the soundtrack. Fuck streaming

[hstn]

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That trailer clip...are we finally getting Pumisher's Erection Song after over ten years.....

[Wolkenkrabber]

I will be legitimately mad if there is no way to at least buy a digital version of the soundtrack. Fuck streaming

Considering we had to make do with a DVD rip of Danka Jane and The Nina Frequency from Black Swan, and considering The Life of Galileo soundtrack remains completely unreleased, I'm just pleased that this thing is getting any sort of official release. I wasn't convinced we would see the release of a music score from a limited series about Mussolini.

Spoiler

I'm guessing it's possible to record from Spotify in real time with Audacity or something? Is there something out there that can actually rip from those music streaming services?

There might even be a CDr sent out "for your consideration" if they want this score nominated for the Emmys or something. And a rip of something like that would be awesome if it appeared online somewhere...

I'm honestly excited for this. I wonder if it was labelled a Chem Bros score rather than a Tom score would people be generally more excited? I think they should be! This is great news. No audio recording from Netflix with pesky dialogue on top.

 @hstn I hear the similarities alright. I doubt we will get the counting or the rap, but some original Chemical elements from that track would be something.

[Bosco]

So the soundtrack will be available for stream (on January 10th) before its unannounced Television network premiere in 2025?

Edit: According to IMDB, the TV series will be available January 10th, along with soundtrack.

I'm not familiar with Sky Atlantic network, is it something only available in Italy? Curious if there will be a US streaming platform that will distribute this relatively soon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_Atlantic_(Italy)

Sacem has 7 hits:

M SON OF THE CENTURY CUES
Sous-titre(s) : MATTEOTTI CONTINUES, THE KING DID NOT SIGN, PEACOCK GIFT, MARGHERITA RETURNS, STRONG BELIEF, RACHELE FOLLOWED, VICTIM, MUSSOLINI IN FIUME, MARCH ON ROME, STATE OF EMERGENCY, LOST POPULATION, WITHOUT ME, NOI VOGLIAMO, PRESIDENT NOT DIRECTOR, MY PILLAR, RESIGN, SOCIALISTS, NOT A BLOOD THIRSTY DOG, SIGNORA MATTEOTTI, WE SHALL WIN, MATTEOTTI SPEECH, MATTEOTTI SCHIZO, OIL DEAL DOCUMENTS, SILENZIO, TWELVE YEARS TIMES FIVE, WE ARE ALL WHORES, SOCIALIST PEACE PACT, REVOLUTION OF THE BLACKSHIRTS, THE WINDOW, OVERLAY, M IL FIGLIO DEL SECOLO INCIDENTAL CUES, MARGHERITA DISMISSED, REVOLUTION FROM AN ARMCHAIR, SARFATTI PARTY, TAKE IT ALL, M IL FIGLIO DEL SECOLO CUES, WHO BETRAYED WILL BE BETRAY, MOTHER OF HIS SON, PHENOMENAL, PIAZZA BELGIOIOSO, MI CHIAMO MUSSOLINI, OPENING LOGO, PUPPET THEATER, NITTI RESIGNED
Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED
Sub-Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (FRANCE)
Composer/Author : OSTYN ROWLANDS THOMAS OWEN M
M SON OF THE CENTURY END CREDITS
Sous-titre(s) : THE WAY VIOLENCE SHOULD BE, END CREDITS PART 2, END CREDITS AA ALT 1, M IL FIGLIO DEL SECOLO CREDITS, M SON OF THE CENTURY CREDITS, END CREDITS PART 1, RESIST, CSDPO, END CREDITS, M IL FIGLIO DEL SECOLO END CREDITS, PINK V3 V2 V1 2
Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED
Sub-Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (FRANCE)
Composer/Author : OSTYN ROWLANDS THOMAS OWEN M
M SON OF THE CENTURY
Sous-titre(s) : GRAVE DIGGERS, BALBO DISPUTE, COMITATO DEL FASCISMO, FEAR INTO HATRED, AVANTI IN FLAMES, CESARINO WRITING LETTER, ALLY WITH GIOLITTI, CHASING M, I WILL DESTROY YOU, GENERAL BALBO, COUSIN OF THE KING, A SECOND WAVE OF BEATINGS, BARBARISM, GLORY, BYE BYE GIOLITTI, ENTHUSIASM, M IL FIGLIO DEL SECOLO CUES, FASCIST NATIONAL LIST, DUCE PRIME MINISTER, LA GIOCONDA, CESARE WILL NOT BEND, GETTING RID OF THE EX, ANNUNZIO IN FIUME, FLORIO DEATH REVENGE, KING PARTY, EDDA VIOLIN REHEARSAL, FASCIST CONGRESS, BLACK DAM, HIP HIP HOORAY, CESARE OPPOSITION, AMERIGO HANDLING IT, 20K BLACKSHIRTS, KING AGGRESSION, FASCISTS IN PARLIAMENT, LESSON FOR STURZO, KILLING MATTEOTTI, AL LAVORO, FACTA HUMILIATION, M IL FIGLIO DEL SECOLO INCIDENTAL CUES, A DIO BENITO, LETTER FROM ANNUNZIO, FOURTY EIGHT HOURS, KING CRISIS, INNER CONFLICT, FLIES, CESARINO TESTIMONIAL, HE CIRCULATES, LAKE INVESTIGATION, CESARINO FIRED
Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED
Sub-Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (FRANCE)
Composer/Author : OSTYN ROWLANDS THOMAS OWEN M
HAVE YOU SEEN THE LIGHT
Sous-titre(s) : M SONG OF THE CENTURY, M IL FIGLIO DEL SECOLO
Composer/Author : David MENKE, OSTYN ROWLANDS THOMAS OWEN M
Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED, INCONNU EDITEUR
Sub-Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (FRANCE)
M SON OF THE CENTURY CUES
Sous-titre(s) : I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ME, BIANCA NOT MATTEOTTI, M IL FIGLIO DEL SECOLO CUES
Composer/Author : David MENKE, OSTYN ROWLANDS THOMAS OWEN M
Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED, INCONNU EDITEUR
Sub-Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (FRANCE)
ORCHESTRAL TUNING
Sous-titre(s) : M IL FIGLIO DEL SECOLO, M SONG OF THE CENTURY
Composer/Author : David MENKE, OSTYN ROWLANDS THOMAS OWEN M
Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED, INCONNU EDITEUR
Sub-Publisher : BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (FRANCE)

[ThePumisher]

I'm guessing it's possible to record from Spotify in real time with Audacity or something? Is there something out there that can actually rip from those music streaming services?

Both possible. I remember there was an app for Android (not released through Play Store), that could download songs from Spotify in high quality ("high quality" - the quality you get with an paid subsription on Spotify). Some friends of mine have used it at least a couple of years ago. I can ask what the name of the app was.

Maybe this lands on Bandcamp or something, given the fact that the soundtrack isn't released through a major label - or is Milan Records a major label i never heard from? Was Through Me / Nothing But Pleasure released on bandcamp?

That trailer clip...are we finally getting Pumisher's Erection Song after over ten years.....

Superior tracks often take their time to finish

[Wolkenkrabber]

I'm not familiar with Sky Atlantic network, is it something only available in Italy? Curious if there will be a US streaming platform that will distribute this relatively soon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_Atlantic_(Italy)

Yes Sky is famous in the UK and Ireland, If you look at the Wiki page for the UK's Sky Atlantic you will see it has the same logo that's in your Italian link. It's part of the Sky Group which first started in the UK back in 1984 and then anew in 1990.

It is (or was) satellite TV (hence the name) which was involved in the rebranding of the top division of English football, changing its name from The First Division to "The Premier League", and then turning live Premier League football into a "premium" product for which you had to pay a subscription to watch (and still do). They also launched Sky Movies in the 1990s along with Sky News and a bunch of other channels. Now owned by Comcast, Rupert Murdoch is/was the man behind it, but at least Sky News isn't like Fox News...

Here's a Sky Group announcement telling us it will be on UK/Europe Sky and on NOW - which is their PAYG streaming service (no satellite dish or cable required).

I'll probably end up watching this on an unofficial app on my Firestick in January -as long as I can get some English subtitles! I don't pay for Sky...

Maybe this lands on Bandcamp or something, given the fact that the soundtrack isn't released through a major label - or is Milan Records a major label i never heard from? Was Through Me / Nothing But Pleasure released on bandcamp?

Apparently it was/is released on Bandcamp, although at the time I think it was originally a vinyl-only release.
If you look at your link above (reply #26) to "pre-save" on Spotify and Apple, it says down the bottom left: 2024 SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.
Discogs and Wikipedia also confirm ownership (since 2019) of Milan (not Italian!!) by Sony.

EDIT: That Wikipedia page for Milan Records lists Black Swan in its discography.
Ummm...what?
EDIT 2: Oh there is an OST but the Chems are "not featured on the official soundtrack"

[whirlygirl]

I'm so looking forward to this soundtrack and the series, which looks brilliant! I've been meaning to read the book before watching the series. I know it's a heavy read which has been putting me off, if I'm honest. Has anyone else read it? (Apologies if this may have been asked elsewhere earlier)

But I'm super excited to hear the offerings of RAR!! The bits and pieces heard feels impactful in the trailers. It feels Chemically <3 I look forward to the dark subject matter of the series and how the music is going to accompany that - how it's going to accompany the storytelling and cinematography. 

My son and I were talking yesterday about M and how we'd like to hear more scores/soundtracks during the Chems off-seasons, lol