The jungle book composer john debney talks familys disney. Apr 05, 2016 a major element of the film is the music, which composer john debney touched upon in trying to balance the soundtrack people have come to know and love with his own take on the original score. Debneys most recent score was for the disney remake the jungle book, which was released in theaters last friday. Jungle book composer joins csun music department the sundial. Aug, 2019 longtime collaborator, jon favreau and john debney have worked on a variety of films together including elf, zathura, iron man 2, and the jungle book. In the tradition of classical composers, debney enjoys conducting. The same song is performed by bill murray as baloo and kermit. The jungle book music composed and conducted by john debney music orchestrated by kevin kaska music recorded at sony scoring stage. Check out the jungle book original motion picture soundtrack by john debney on amazon music. Debney has a hollywood film score history that spans over 70 films. The bare necessities from original soundtrack the jungle book.
A major element of the film is the music, which composer john debney touched upon in trying to balance the soundtrack people have come to know. Longtime collaborator, jon favreau and john debney have worked on a variety of films together including elf, zathura, iron man 2, and the jungle book. The jungle book original motion picture soundtrack, an album by john debney on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The jungle book 1894 is a collection of stories by the english author rudyard kipling. Over his career, he published numerous works, becoming a celebrated poet and novelist. John debney has reunited with director jon favreau ironman 2, elf to score a reimagined version of the jungle book for disney. John debney december 22, 2019 25 min in this nostalgic episode of for scores, oscarnominated composer john debney reveals to host jon burlingame how meeting walt disney and the sherman brothers during his childhood influenced his lifes work on films including the princess diaries and the jungle book.
Apr 19, 2016 debney has a hollywood film score history that spans over 70 films. The jungle book john debney 2016 mihnea manduteanu 14th april 2016. Debneys upcoming tasks are the re imagining from the spongebob film. Jun 02, 2010 john debney conducting session the whole ten yards duration. His fifth feature collaboration with film director jon favreau, john debneys score for the 2016 retelling of rudyard kiplings classic tale the jungle book incorporates songs from the 1967 disney animated version. This article contains spoilers for the ending of disneys new version of. One of those stories that gets a new film treatment every few years, this 2016 version of the jungle book is a live action remake by disney of their 1960s animated version.
John debney emmy awards, nominations and wins television. Disney has gone back to the well of their offbeat 1967 animated classic the jungle book, and given it new life as a technical marvel on a similar level to avatar or life of pi. The son of disney studios producer louis debney, john is among the few who can claim vivid personal memories of walt disney himselfnot to mention the sherman brothers, the legendary songwriting duo behind the original. The jungle book 2016 original soundtrack john debney youtube. In his threehour interview, john debney talks about his early years, and becoming a gofer at disney. The jungle book is one of the works for which rudyard kipling is best remembered. John cardon debney born august 18, 1956 is an american composer and conductor of film, television, and video game scores. Based on rudyard kiplings eponymous collective works, the film is a liveactioncgi.
Recording for the jungle book took place at the historic mgm scoring stage at sony pictures, with composer john debney conducting ain impressive 102piece and at times 104piece ensemble of the hollywood studio symphony. The film is an adaption by justin marks from the classic novel by rudyard kipling and the disney classic the jungle book released originally in. Provided to youtube by universal music group water truce john debney the jungle book. An oscar nominee for mel gibsons the passion of the christ, composer john. The jungle book may not quite be one of john debney very best but its not far from it, probably the best thing hes done since the best thing hes ever done, lair its an oldschool by old, i mean 1990s adventure romp full of memorable melody, wit and charm, not to mention great compositional technique. In the custom of traditional composers, john debney loves conducting his very own work. He recalls his earliest composing work for the wonderful world of disney, and eventually working for television composer mike post. The 1967 the jungle book is an iconic film, but watching it nearly 50 years later, it does serve as a short walkingtour of the jungle setting as opposed to working as a concrete narrative.
John debney is attached to score walt disney pictures upcoming film adaptation of the jungle book. John debney conducting session the whole ten yards duration. John debney to score jon favreaus the jungle book film. An oscar nominee for mel gibsons the passion of the christ, composer john debney found in jon favreaus the jungle book the fruition of a very personal family legacy.
May 04, 2016 recording for the jungle book took place at the historic mgm scoring stage at sony pictures, with composer john debney conducting ain impressive 102piece and at times 104piece ensemble of the hollywood studio symphony. Provided to youtube by universal music group main titles jungle run john debney the jungle book. John debney the jungle book 2016 april 29, 2016 john debney, lossless, soundtrack no comments john debney the jungle book ost flac. The original 1967 jungle book was scored by george bruns, and had original songs by richard m. He is a longtime collaborator of the walt disney company. In the tradition of classical composers, john debney enjoys conducting his own. Debney credits the success of the movie to the fact that both the film and the score, embraced the history of the original. In addition to conducting in recording studios, he has conducted many of the greatest orchestras in concert halls worldwide performing his original works.
Debney s most commercially successful work to date is disneys liveaction adaptation of the jungle book, directed by jon favreau, released in 2016. You mention a connection with disney studios, even before jungle book. Debneys other upcoming projects include the history channels twopart miniseries houdini starring adrien brody, which is set to premiere on september 1. Debney created a theme for mowgli that its not overly emotional.
The film is mainly held together by fun characters and songs that have become a staple of the disney empire ever since. Jun 16, 2017 john debney the oscarnominated mastermind behind the music for the passion of the christ, the jungle book and iron man 2 walks through the four steps of scoring a film not including the anxiety. Dec 19, 2016 an oscar nominee for mel gibsons the passion of the christ, composer john debney found in jon favreaus the jungle book the fruition of a very personal family legacy. Most recently debney has worked on the jungle book with jon favreau and mel gibsons hacksaw ridge i know youve worked with jon favreau before, but in the jungle book you must. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. The son of disney studios producer louis debney, john is among the few who can claim vivid personal memories of walt disney himselfnot to mention the sherman brothers, the legendary songwriting duo behind the. Among john debneys other most recent works are scores for draft day, stoneheart asylum and historys. John debney, 1993 born in 1956 in burbank, california, john debney started playing guitar at age of six and began his classical training. The jungle book original motion picture soundtrack by. The jungle book is set to be released on october 9, 2015 by walt disney pictures. Even in the tiniest moments, debney brings forward small but detailed theme variations of all the known songs, when one known enemy after another interrupt mowglis way of life.
The jungle book composer john debney discusses percussive. The jungle book 2016 original motion picture soundtrack. Its been just over twenty years since the last major hollywood version, which was directed by stephen sommers in 1994 and only modestly successful this. Likewise, the stories in the jungle book are written to be enjoyed by adults as well as childrenwith a depth of meaning and symbolism. The jungle book works because of its power and its attention to detail. Most recently debney has worked on the jungle book with jon favreau and mel gibsons hacksaw ridge. As such, debney approached scoring the jungle book with a real sense of purpose. Apr 15, 2016 recording for the jungle book took place at the historic mgm scoring stage at sony pictures, with composer john debney conducting ain impressive 102piece and at times 104piece ensemble of the hollywood studio symphony. Apr 19, 2016 the original 1967 jungle book was scored by george bruns, and had original songs by richard m. The jungle book composer john debney discusses percussive sound, fantasound inspiration and familys disney legacy.
Kipling started as a journalist and began publishing stories in 1886. Share the jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film directed by jon favreau, written by justin marks, and produced by walt disney pictures. The score pays homage to its roots, naturally integrating some of the themes from richard and robert shermans memorable. Most of the characters are animals such as shere khan the tiger and baloo the bear, though a principal character is the boy or mancub mowgli, who is raised in the jungle by wolves. Original soundtrack by john debney the jungle book is in theaters now. Recording for the jungle book took place at the historic mgm scoring stage at sony pictures, with composer john debney conducting ain. According to debney, jon favreau wanted a timeless sound to the score and i embraced that. The jungle book 2016 soundtrack 1 main title jungle. First the george burns jungle music for reminding us this is debney taking special care of the jungle book memory. John debney the jungle book closes lyrics genius lyrics. In his long career as a composer, john debney has written the scores for hocus pocus, cutthroat island, liar liar, i know what you did last summer, elf, the passion of the christ, sin city, zathura and iron man 2. In his long career as a composer, john debney has written the scores for hocus pocus, cutthroat island, liar. Sherman, and terry gilkyson large footsteps in which to follow for composer john debney, who was tasked with writing the new score.
It will become more or less the debney manner to present his action music. I do not own this song entertainment only john debney the jungle book original motion picture soundtrack. John debney shere khan attacks stampede lyrics genius. The films voice talent includes bill murray as baloo, scarlett johansson as kaa, ben kingsley as bagheera, lupita nyongo as raksha and christopher walken as king louie. His fifth feature collaboration with film director jon favreau, john debney s score for the 2016 retelling of rudyard kiplings classic tale the jungle book incorporates songs from the 1967 disney animated version. With only the bare necessities of liveaction elements neel sethi as lone mancub in the jungle mowgli. He describes composing for several series, including the young riders for which he received an emmy award, seaquest dsv, star trek.
Based on rudyard kiplings eponymous collective works, the film is a liveactioncgi reimagining of walt disneys 1967 animated film of the same name. The american society of musicians, arrangers and composers asmac, an organization formed in 1938 to recognize the many talented musicians, composers and arrangers behind the recordings heard in film and television, and over the airwaves, has announced that it will honor texas risingsin city composer john debney and jurassic parkmatrix orchestratorcomposer conrad pope at its 37th annual. The jungle book original motion picture soundtrack by john. John debney the jungle book original soundtrack 2016, cd. John debney the oscarnominated mastermind behind the music for the passion of the christ, the jungle book and iron man 2 walks through the four steps of scoring a film. The alternate ending of the original jungle book and. Listen free to disney for scores on iheartradio podcasts.
John debney on the jungle book and mel gibsons stunning hacksaw ridge. John debney conducting a live performance of his score for the passion of the christ. Apr 15, 2016 shere khan attacks stampede track info. John debney on the jungle book and mel gibsons stunning. The liveaction remake thats been called one of the most technologically advanced movies of all time is here. His father worked as a musician and producer at disney studios for over 40 years, introducing his teenage son to the industry of animated pictures. The podcast welcomes john debney, oscarnominated composer of films such as the passion of the christ, elf, liar liar, iron man 2, the jungle book, the greatest showman and dozens more over the past three decades. The jungle book falls in line with works like flatland and alice in wonderland which offer satire and political commentary underneath the genre title of childrens literature. Debney has previously collaborated with favreau on such films as elf, iron man 2 and zathura. John debney december 22, 2019 25 min in this nostalgic episode of for scores, oscarnominated composer john debney reveals to host jon burlingame how meeting walt disney and the sherman brothers during his childhood influenced his lifes work on. What went into composing and conducting the films rhythmic. John debney became the youngest recipients of ascap s henry mancini lifetime achievement award.
His work encompases a variety of mediums and genres including comedy, horror, thriller, and actionadventure. The jungle book composer john debney discusses his abiding love of. But that changes too once the real action commences, leading us into action suspense territory with little melody but lots of pounding energy instead. By far, the most famous of kiplings works are the jungle book 1894 and the second jungle book 1895. The jungle book 2016 original soundtrack john debney. The score pays homage to its roots, naturally integrating some of the themes from richard and robert shermans memorable songs from the original 1967. These consist of a series of selfcontained stories alternated with poems. The musical score for the jungle book was composed and conducted by frequent favreau collaborator john debney, mostly drawing from george bruns original music. The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film directed by jon favreau, written by justin marks, and produced by walt disney pictures. The film is an adaption by justin marks from the classic novel by rudyard kipling and the disney classic the jungle book released originally in 1967.
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