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

[Wolkenkrabber]

**EDIT** SOUNDTRACK IS UP ON SPOTIFY!!!!


So today is release day. It's already midnight in mainland Europe (actually 1am, it's midnight chez moi).
I wonder if we have any subscribers to Sky Atlantic on the forum?

I've had a look on Bee TV on my Firestick.
Looks like they've changed the title -in English ayway- adding an "usolini" on to the M. But that should be a double S. Whoopsie!

This pic was taken on 21st December:
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Whilst this picture was taken today, with added "...usolini" (sic):
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Nothing for me to press play on when I go into S01,E01 at the moment. Just a still image.
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***EDIT 2*** SOUNDTRACK IS ALSO ON YOUTUBE:
20 Track playlist

EDIT 3
Initial thoughts on the soundtrack.
It's futuristic and avant garde; good luck dancing to this! Aphex Twin might like it.
Track 4 "State of Emergency" has some kick ass real drums in a sort of breakbeat style, and I reckon that's Colin Stetson (Radiate & Reflexion) on saxophone. No sign of a credit for him on Spotify/YT though. EDIT: Presto Music lists the album for sale as MP3, WAV and Hi-Res WAV ( @Stefan !), and it has a credit for Colin Stetson (saxophone) under track 4. I swear I've only just found this!
Track 7, "Victim" is the "go faster" thing we've heard a snippet of on Instagram. It's a bonkers track with rave sirens in it, and the brassy bits sound like the Sabres of Paradise "Theme" (12" version) meets Star Wars' Imperial March. Tom let loose!
Track 19, "Cesarino Testimonial" with its glockenspiel type melody, is the one thing that makes me think: this is the same guy who did Hanna!
Track 18, "The Violence Must Stop". For a moment I thought it was Boys Noize XTC (Chems mix). It's a banger of sorts. Perhaps the most "Chemical Brothers" thing here. It's got a groove and some claps, but not the structure for the dancefloor or radio. I think a re-work/re-edit of this could work as a Chems track.
Track 20: "Free Yourself, Free me, Mi Chiamo Mussolini!"

M - Son of the Century (Original Series Soundtrack)
℗ 2025 Rowlands Audio Research Limited, under exclusive license to Milan Records, a label of Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2025-01-10
Mastering  Engineer: Mike Marsh

[Bosco]

^ can't access youtube yet, but excited to hopefully hear later tonight.

Printed Track List

Spoiler

1. Lost Population (2:20)
2. Chasing M (6:25)
3. Avanti (4:46)
4. State of Emergency (4:51)
5. 48 hrs (3:34)
6. Barbarism (2:45)
7. Victim (5:17)
8. The Way Violence Should Be (1:45)
9. Black Dam (6:15)
10. Floria (3:39)
11. Avanti 2 (1:31)
12. Facta Humiliation (2:02)
13. La Gioconda (1:24)
14. Matteotti Breakdown (3:31)
15. March on Rome (5:08)
16. Black Dam 2 (solo buchia 200) (1:58)
17. Not a Bloodthirsty Dog (3:14)
18. The Violence Must Stop (5:32)
19. Cesarino Testimonial (2:44)
20. Mi Chiamo Mussolini (5:38)

https://filmmusicreporter.com/2025/01/08/m-son-of-the-century-soundtrack-album-details/#google_vignette

[Explud]

Colin Stetson (Radiate & Reflexion)

And of course great "The Righteous Wrath Of An Honorable Man"!

[gfa2001]

Wolkenkrabber mentioned most of the highlights - I really like Floria and March on Rome (especially) as well!

I think March on Rome might be the best tune on it personally! Thuddy techno

[Stefan]

Wooohooo, can't wait to listen to this!
I've never heard of Presto Music, but glad that there is a download option, in Flac even!

[ThePumisher]

Floria partly has some Hanna-vibes, maybe a leftover beat?




Curious of how this kind of music fits into an history based show

Track 17, "Cesarino Testimonial"

On YT this is track 19. Did you just mix things up or are there different playlists for different platforms?



Ok, so now that i have listen to all of it i'll say it's a nice gift for us "who have money to burn and collections to fill". It's a solid listen, probably a better if you hear them directly in the episodes because they should fit well (i hope), but it's not  a Hanna-listen and more not a Chemical13 listen - but thats ok because Ed is not involved so you only have 50% chemical force. 5/10





(Hanna is 7/10, Further is 10/10, DYOH ist 11/10, Snow/Surface is 15/10 and KDB stays godlike)