Original score from the 2024 drama feature film directed by Kyle Portbury, starring Tommie-Amber Pirie, Gregory Wilson and Lynne Adams, produced by Hope Studios and released by Fathom Events (USA).
THE STORY: Aboard a steamship sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in 1874, widower John Andrews delights the restless minds of his two children with a tale of courage, hope, war, and true love that begins with the end of the world.
THE SCORE: “When my friend Kyle Portbury first invited me to score The Hopeful, despite my initial nerves of a feature film debut, I knew it was a project I had to be involved in. Not only was the story close to our hearts, but working with a talented filmmaker who lived just down the street felt like serendipity. The Hopeful offered a chance to translate a powerful message of hope and anticipation into music. It was a story we both connected with deeply, both on a personal level and thematically. Scoring The Hopeful was a symphony of contrasts. Ellen’s theme, a warm gentle melody for flute and strings, paints her quiet determination, subtly blossoming and soaring with her growing strength and maturity. In stark contrast, Brother Himes’ infectious spirit leaps off the screen with a jubilant, adventurous melody, echoing the shared joy and enthusiasm their message ignites. Throughout the film, these themes intertwine, underscoring the film’s journey of hope and resilience. This journey wasn’t undertaken alone. I had the privilege of collaborating with the gifted songwriter Jonas Myrin, whose two original songs for the film resonate beautifully with the thematic threads woven throughout the score. Together, we aimed to create musical moments that complemented the film’s narrative. Adding another layer of emotional depth was composer Michael Price’s beautiful rising piano motif, introduced in the film’s opening cue. This recurring musical phrase served as a window into the soul of William Miller, capturing his introspective moments of processing and searching. Together, our combined efforts aimed to remind audiences of the transformative power of hope, not just in 1800s New England, but in our own hearts today.” ? Blake Robinson
THE COMPOSER: Blake Robinson embarks on a new chapter in his musical journey with the score for his first feature film. Having established a reputation for creating intricate orchestral soundscapes in the world of video games and trailers (think Star Wars and Avatar), Robinson brings his signature sound to the big screen. A classically trained cellist, his passion for rich orchestration is balanced with a modern production sensibility.
カイル・ポートベリー監督、トミー・アンバー・ピリー、グレゴリー・ウィルソン、リン・アダムス主演、ホープ・スタジオ製作、ファゾム・イベンツ（アメリカ）発売の長編ドラマ映画『THE HOPEFUL』(2024)のオリジナル・スコア。
トラックリストストーリー： 1874年、大西洋を横断する蒸気船の中で、男やもめのジョン・アンドリュースは、世界の終わりから始まる勇気、希望、戦争、真実の愛の物語で、2人の子供たちの落ち着かない心を喜ばせる。
スコア： 友人のカイル・ポートベリーから『The Hopeful』のスコアリングを依頼されたとき、長編映画デビューということで最初は緊張していたものの、このプロジェクトに参加しなければならないと思った。ストーリーが私たちの心に近かっただけでなく、すぐ近くに住んでいる才能ある映画監督と仕事をすることは、セレンディピティのように感じました。『The Hopeful』は、希望と期待という力強いメッセージを音楽に変換するチャンスを与えてくれた。個人的なレベルでもテーマ的にも、私たち2人が深く共感した物語だった。『The Hopeful』の採譜は、対照的なシンフォニーだった。エレンのテーマは、フルートと弦楽器のための温かく優しい旋律で、彼女の静かな決意を描き、彼女の強さと成熟の成長とともに繊細に花開き、舞い上がる。これとは対照的に、ブラザー・ヒメスの熱狂的な精神は、陽気で冒険的なメロディとともにスクリーンから飛び出し、彼らのメッセージが分かち合う喜びと熱意を響かせる。映画全体を通して、これらのテーマは絡み合い、希望と回復力の旅を強調している。この旅は一人で行ったわけではない。私は、才能あるソングライター、ジョナス・マイリンとコラボレーションする機会に恵まれた。彼の映画のためのオリジナル曲2曲は、スコア全体に織り込まれたテーマの糸と見事に共鳴している。私たちは一緒に、映画の物語を補完する音楽の瞬間を創り出すことを目指した。さらに感情的な深みを増したのは、作曲家マイケル・プライスの美しいピアノの上昇モチーフで、映画のオープニング・キューに導入された。この繰り返される音楽フレーズは、ウィリアム・ミラーの魂を覗く窓の役割を果たし、彼の内省的な内省と探求の瞬間をとらえた。1800年代のニューイングランドだけでなく、今日の私たち自身の心の中にもある、希望の変容の力を観客に思い出させることを目指した。" - ブレイク・ロビンソン
作曲家：ブレイク・ロビンソンは、自身初の長編映画のスコアで、音楽の旅における新たな章に乗り出す。ビデオゲームや予告編（『スター・ウォーズ』や『アバター』など）の世界で複雑なオーケストラのサウンドスケープを創り出すことで名声を確立したロビンソンは、その特徴的なサウンドを大スクリーンに持ち込む。古典的な訓練を受けたチェリストである彼の豊かなオーケストレーションへの情熱は、現代的な制作感覚とのバランスを保っている。
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Original score from the 2024 drama feature film directed by Kyle Portbury, starring Tommie-Amber Pirie, Gregory Wilson and Lynne Adams, produced by Hope Studios and released by Fathom Events (USA).
THE STORY: Aboard a steamship sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in 1874, widower John Andrews delights the restless minds of his two children with a tale of courage, hope, war, and true love that begins with the end of the world.
THE SCORE: “When my friend Kyle Portbury first invited me to score The Hopeful, despite my initial nerves of a feature film debut, I knew it was a project I had to be involved in. Not only was the story close to our hearts, but working with a talented filmmaker who lived just down the street felt like serendipity. The Hopeful offered a chance to translate a powerful message of hope and anticipation into music. It was a story we both connected with deeply, both on a personal level and thematically. Scoring The Hopeful was a symphony of contrasts. Ellen’s theme, a warm gentle melody for flute and strings, paints her quiet determination, subtly blossoming and soaring with her growing strength and maturity. In stark contrast, Brother Himes’ infectious spirit leaps off the screen with a jubilant, adventurous melody, echoing the shared joy and enthusiasm their message ignites. Throughout the film, these themes intertwine, underscoring the film’s journey of hope and resilience. This journey wasn’t undertaken alone. I had the privilege of collaborating with the gifted songwriter Jonas Myrin, whose two original songs for the film resonate beautifully with the thematic threads woven throughout the score. Together, we aimed to create musical moments that complemented the film’s narrative. Adding another layer of emotional depth was composer Michael Price’s beautiful rising piano motif, introduced in the film’s opening cue. This recurring musical phrase served as a window into the soul of William Miller, capturing his introspective moments of processing and searching. Together, our combined efforts aimed to remind audiences of the transformative power of hope, not just in 1800s New England, but in our own hearts today.” ? Blake Robinson
THE COMPOSER: Blake Robinson embarks on a new chapter in his musical journey with the score for his first feature film. Having established a reputation for creating intricate orchestral soundscapes in the world of video games and trailers (think Star Wars and Avatar), Robinson brings his signature sound to the big screen. A classically trained cellist, his passion for rich orchestration is balanced with a modern production sensibility.