2022 film score by John Debney
| Luck (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film) | ||||
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| Film score by John Debney | ||||
| Released | August 5, 2022 (2022-08-05) | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2022 | |||
| Studio | Air Lyndhurst Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Film score | |||
| Length | 67:18 | |||
| Label | Milan | |||
| Producer | John Debney | |||
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Luck (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film) is the score album to the 2022 film of the same name, released by Milan Records on August 5, 2022, the same day as its Apple TV+ release. The album featured 30 tracks from the original score composed and produced by John Debney and a cover of the 1983 song "Lucky Star" performed by Eva Noblezada (who stars as the protagonist) and additional vocals by Alana Da Fonseca, also included in the album.
Development
Tanya Donelly and Mt. Joy were initially intended to score for the film, before they were replaced by John Debney in November 2021. Debney called it as a "dream come true" moment on writing music for the film, and said that he "fell in love with the idea of a Land Of Luck which mirrors and influences our own world". He dedicated the main theme to his own granddaughter.
Sound designer Gary A. Rizzo, who worked on the film had praised Debney's score at the Mix magazine's annual Sound for Film & TV conference, saying "He’s very good with Sam’s theme and Bob’s theme. It’s wonderful music. In my job, I’m constantly evaluating to see what works and what doesn’t — and, emotionally, what we need out of the scene. It could be a sound effect or it could be music. It’s one of the billions of decisions we have to make every day."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Samantha's Theme" | 2:08 |
| 2. | "Sam and Hazel" | 0:51 |
| 3. | "Good Luck All Day Long" | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Unlucky Day" | 2:13 |
| 5. | "Bob the Cat" | 1:44 |
| 6. | "A Great Job" | 0:27 |
| 7. | "A Penny Lost" | 1:13 |
| 8. | "Chasing a Cat" | 2:51 |
| 9. | "Sam Meets Bob" | 1:54 |
| 10. | "Land of Luck" | 2:47 |
| 11. | "Hazmat Bunnies" | 2:16 |
| 12. | "Making Good Luck" | 2:05 |
| 13. | "Good Morning" | 1:56 |
| 14. | "Randomizer" | 2:24 |
| 15. | "I Got This" | 0:47 |
| 16. | "Bunny Drone Activation" | 1:17 |
| 17. | "Lucky Star" (Eva Noblezada) | 1:16 |
| 18. | "A Lift in Between" | 4:35 |
| 19. | "Anything Is Possible" | 2:19 |
| 20. | "Bad Luck in Between" | 2:20 |
| 21. | "Bad Luck, Bad Cat" | 2:45 |
| 22. | "She Has You" | 2:47 |
| 23. | "Meet Rootie" | 2:03 |
| 24. | "With These Two Stones" | 2:51 |
| 25. | "Bad Luck is Good / Fixing the Randomizer" | 5:04 |
| 26. | "A Forever Family" | 3:28 |
| 27. | "One Year Later" | 2:44 |
| 28. | "Luck Theme" | 1:54 |
| 29. | "Luck Teaser" | 1:15 |
| 30. | "The Penny Depot" | 1:42 |
| Total length: | 67:18 | |
Reception
Filmtracks.com wrote "Luck enjoys near-perfect execution of the genre by Debney. While music like this typically earns a four-star rating, this score achieves a fifth star because of its vibrant and engaging mix. Each solo element is masterfully placed for the best emphasis, and the brass in particular truly shines when present. Listeners allergic to wholesome major-key goodness may find little of value, but Debney's handling of the concept is more than lucky from start to finish." Soundtrack World wrote "What I love about the music for Luck is its delightfulness. There are some darker moments in the movie, but they are never genuinely harmful in a musical way; it is a children’s movie, after all. The music for Luck is an excellent score from start to finish and should lift your spirits when you are listening to it."
Some critics had given praise for John Debney's score, despite giving mixed critical response. Deadline Hollywood critic Pete Hammond, called the score as "atmospheric", and Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter called it as "upbeat". Alex Maidy of JoBlo.com wrote "The soundtrack is also very nice with a solid score composed by John Debney." Amy Amatangelo of Paste Magazine "The soaring, uplifting score by composer John Debney is one of the movie’s biggest assets."
Accolades
It is intended to be the possible contender for "Best Original Score" category at the 95th Academy Awards and 80th Golden Globe Awards, respectively, according to Variety.
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | November 16, 2022 | Best Original Score in an Animated Film | John Debney | Nominated |
References
- "John Debney: Luck - Soundtrack". Milan Records. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- "John Debney Scoring Skydance Animation's 'Luck'". Film Music Reporter. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ "'Luck' Soundtrack Released - Soundtrack.Net". www.soundtrack.net. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- "Sound for Film & TV Event at Sony Brings Out Mixers, Foley Artists, and The Whale Composer Rob Simonsen". Below the Line. October 1, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- Staff, Mix (October 20, 2022). "VIDEO: Sound for the Animated Feature Film 'Luck'". Mixonline. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- "Filmtracks: Luck (John Debney)". www.filmtracks.com. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
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- Hammond, Pete (August 3, 2022). "'Luck' Review: John Lasseter's Return To Animation Is A Charmer For Apple And Skydance's Toon Ambitions". Deadline. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- Gyarkye, Lovia (August 3, 2022). "'Luck' Review: Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg Enliven Apple TV+'s Sweet, Familiar Animated Feature". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- Maidy, Alex (August 4, 2022). "Luck Review". JoBlo. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- "Long, Complicated Romp Luck Is Lucky Its Heart Is in the Right Place". Paste Magazine. August 2, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- Davis, Clayton (November 4, 2022). "2023 Golden Globes Predictions (Film) – Julia Roberts, Harry Styles and 'Don't Worry Darling' Among Buzzy Names and Films In Contention". Variety. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- Davis, Clayton (November 22, 2022). "Oscar Predictions: Best Original Score – The Academy Should Nominate Its First Black Woman Composer With Chanda Dancy's 'Devotion'". Variety. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- Grein, Paul (November 3, 2022). "Rihanna, Lady Gaga & More Nominated for 2022 Hollywood Music in Media Awards: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2022.