| Ferrari (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
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| Released | December 25, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 53:24 | |||
| Label | Milan Records | |||
| Producer | Daniel Pemberton | |||
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Ferrari (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album composed by Daniel Pemberton for the 2023 film Ferrari by Michael Mann. It was digitally released by Milan Records on December 25, 2023, the same day as the film's theatrical release in the United States.
Background
Composer Daniel Pemberton grew up watching the films of Michael Mann, whom he described as a "visionary director." [1] Initially, Pemberton had only been brought onto the film to score the racing scenes, however, Mann liked Pemberton's work so much that he asked him to score the entire film. [2] [3]
Composition
After reviewing the racing scenes, Pemberton knew that his score had to complement the low rumbling frequency of the racecar engines. [4] He stated that "the sound of those cars is the score in some ways, and the score must not tramp on that." As such, the score utilizes high-pitched strings and low-frequency bass that created space for the engines to become part of the score as well. [2] [3] For a major racing scene, Pemberton began with uneasy and "on-edge" chords that escalated into a crescendo until the driver onscreen reached a "driving nirvana, where you are suddenly in the zone and everything has come together." [4]
Pemberton scored the film in one week, [5] later describing the process as "very intense" and "like driving an actual Ferrari, at very high speeds." [1] He described his Ferrari score as "slightly more understated" than what he usually composes. [3]
Reception
Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times called Pemberton's score "moving" [6] while Ross Bonaime of Collider called it "mesmerizing." [7] Rafa Sales Ross of IGN wrote that Pemberton's score "[punctuated] the gritty sounds of thudding metal and roaring engines with heartrending melodies fittingly used as a reminder that Ferrari is a film about loss and longing in all their many forms." [8] David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter called Pemberton's score "propulsive or emotional as required" and wrote that it helped "keep the pace feeling brisk over a two-hours-plus running time." [9] Edward Douglas of Above the Line wrote that Pemberton "[delivered] a score that's perfectly attuned to the period and region, making it very different from other scores, showing his continuing versatility." [10] Ridge Harripersad of CGMagazine wrote, "The musical composition by Daniel Pemberton really set the tone for every scene well." [11]
On the other hand, Hannah Strong of Little White Lies wrote that "Pemberton's score [felt] misused in places, pitched at such a level it competes with the dialogue." [12]
Accolades
| Award | Year [a] | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards | 2024 | Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film | Nominated | [13] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dawn Over Emilia" | 3:03 |
| 2. | "To Modena" | 1:31 |
| 3. | "De Portago Test Drive" | 1:53 |
| 4. | "Build a Wall" | 1:13 |
| 5. | "Castelvetro" | 3:11 |
| 6. | "French Grand Prix" | 2:38 |
| 7. | "All Of Us Are Racers" | 2:06 |
| 8. | "My Only Fear" | 2:08 |
| 9. | "Fuel and Air" | 2:41 |
| 10. | "Piero and Enzo" | 4:03 |
| 11. | "Hills of Ravenna" | 2:38 |
| 12. | "Letter Writing" | 3:03 |
| 13. | "The Launch Ramp" | 3:29 |
| 14. | "Bologna" | 0:36 |
| 15. | "Rome Checkpoint, 1957 Mille Miglia" | 4:22 |
| 16. | "The Racing Line" | 1:56 |
| 17. | "Aftermath" | 1:19 |
| 18. | "The Scapegoat" | 3:28 |
| 19. | "Epilogue" | 2:30 |
| 20. | "Enzo Ferrari" | 5:26 |
| Total length: | 53:24 | |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| Various | December 25, 2023 | Milan Records | [14] |
Notes
- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
References
- ^ a b Goggins, Joe (September 15, 2023). "Daniel Pemberton on bringing 'Spider-Verse' to the stage". Rolling Stone UK. Archived from the original on November 24, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ a b DeVore, Britta (July 6, 2023). "'Ferrari's Composer Put the Pedal to the Metal and Scored the Film in Only One Week". Collider. Archived from the original on December 26, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c Jones, Tamera (July 13, 2023). "Daniel Pemberton on Composing 'Across the Spider-Verse,' Easter Eggs, Michael Mann's 'Ferrari,' and His Thoughts on AI". Collider. Archived from the original on August 23, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Huver, Scott (December 20, 2023). "Creating 'Ferrari': Michael Mann Assembled Top Artisans to Realize His Vision". Variety. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Bowman, Edith (December 21, 2023). "Episode 406: Michael Mann On The Music Of Ferrari". Soundtracking with Edith Bowman (Podcast). Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Chang, Justin (December 22, 2023). "Review: Michael Mann's 'Ferrari,' with a terrific Adam Driver, is a somber epic of doom and vroom". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Bonaime, Ross (November 22, 2023). "'Ferrari' Review: Penélope Cruz Dominates Michael Mann's Biopic". Collider. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Ross, Rafa Sales (August 31, 2023). "Ferrari Review". IGN. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Rooney, David (August 31, 2023). "'Ferrari' Review: Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz Bring Passion to Michael Mann's Turbo-Charged Portrait of the Racecar Impresario". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Douglas, Edward (December 20, 2023). "Ferrari Review: Michael Mann's Auto Racing Drama Tends to Be Steeped in Melodrama Over Excitement". Above the Line. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ Harripersad, Ridge (December 23, 2023). "Ferrari (2023) Review". CGMagazine. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ Strong, Hannah. "Ferrari – first-look review". Little White Lies. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Zoe G. (February 14, 2024). "Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards: Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Ludwig Göransson Among Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ @SonySoundtracks (December 25, 2023). "Adam Driver stars as Enzo #Ferrari in director @MichaelMann's biopic about the Italian innovator and the 1957 Mille Miglia race that almost ended his auto empire. Check out @DANIELPEMBERTON's epic original score - out today alongside the film!" ( Tweet) – via Twitter.
