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BSXDG0188
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BSX DIGITAL presents music composed by Shirley Walker (FINAL DESTINATION, SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND, WILLARD) from the original score to BLACK CHRISTMAS, the 2006 remake of the cult classic horror film from 1974, directed by Glen Morgan (THE X FILES, SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND, FINAL DESTINATION), written by Morgan and Roy Moore, starring Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lacey Chabert, Katie Cassidy, Kristen Cloke, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Oliver Hudson, Karin Konoval, Robert Mann and Andrea Martin as Ms. Mac.
Released in 2006, BLACK CHRISTMAS is a loose remake of the 1974 cult horror film of the same name, which was directed by Bob Clark (A CHRISTMAS STORY, MURDER BY DECREE) and written by Roy Moore. Set days before Christmas, the film follows sorority sisters who are stalked and murdered during a winter storm.
The score for the 2006 version of BLACK CHRISTMAS marks the final collaboration between composer Shirley Walker, director Glenn Morgan, and producer James Wong, who had previously worked with her on the short-lived TV series SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND. This project also represents Shirley Walker's last original composition for a feature film.
Shirley Walker (April 10, 1945 – November 30, 2006) was an influential American film and television composer and conductor, recognized as a pioneer for women in Hollywood. She was one of the first female composers to gain solo score credit on a major film. Walker won two Emmy Awards, and the ASCAP Shirley Walker Award was established in her honor in 2014. Walker's film career began in 1979 with APOCALYPSE NOW, where she played synthesizers and later orchestrated scores for films like THE BLACK STALLION. She excelled as an orchestrator, conductor and composer, working with notable figures like Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer. Walker scored various productions, including WILLARD and the first three FINAL DESTINATION films, and TV series like FALCON CREST and THE FLASH. While working with Danny Elfman, she mentored Hans Zimmer and orchestrated several of his film scores. Walker was a prominent composer for several animated series in the DC Animated Universe, including BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES and BATMAN BEYOND. She worked closely with Danny Elfman, served as the conductor for the film BATMAN, and composed much of the music for BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, creating a recognizable musical tone for the franchise. Her themes continued to be used in JUSTICE LEAGUE and JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED.
BSX Digital presents the world premiere release of BLACK CHRISTMAS, featuring music composed by Shirley Walker. The music has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland and includes liner notes by noted author Randall Larson.
BLACK CHRISTMAS: Music From The Original Score
Shirley Walker
$8.95
Downloads include choice of MP3, WAV, or FLAC
BSXDG0188
Includes Digital Booklet
BSX DIGITAL presents music composed by Shirley Walker (FINAL DESTINATION, SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND, WILLARD) from the original score to BLACK CHRISTMAS, the 2006 remake of the cult classic horror film from 1974, directed by Glen Morgan (THE X FILES, SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND, FINAL DESTINATION), written by Morgan and Roy Moore, starring Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lacey Chabert, Katie Cassidy, Kristen Cloke, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Oliver Hudson, Karin Konoval, Robert Mann and Andrea Martin as Ms. Mac.
Released in 2006, BLACK CHRISTMAS is a loose remake of the 1974 cult horror film of the same name, which was directed by Bob Clark (A CHRISTMAS STORY, MURDER BY DECREE) and written by Roy Moore. Set days before Christmas, the film follows sorority sisters who are stalked and murdered during a winter storm.
The score for the 2006 version of BLACK CHRISTMAS marks the final collaboration between composer Shirley Walker, director Glenn Morgan, and producer James Wong, who had previously worked with her on the short-lived TV series SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND. This project also represents Shirley Walker's last original composition for a feature film.
Shirley Walker (April 10, 1945 – November 30, 2006) was an influential American film and television composer and conductor, recognized as a pioneer for women in Hollywood. She was one of the first female composers to gain solo score credit on a major film. Walker won two Emmy Awards, and the ASCAP Shirley Walker Award was established in her honor in 2014. Walker's film career began in 1979 with APOCALYPSE NOW, where she played synthesizers and later orchestrated scores for films like THE BLACK STALLION. She excelled as an orchestrator, conductor and composer, working with notable figures like Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer. Walker scored various productions, including WILLARD and the first three FINAL DESTINATION films, and TV series like FALCON CREST and THE FLASH. While working with Danny Elfman, she mentored Hans Zimmer and orchestrated several of his film scores. Walker was a prominent composer for several animated series in the DC Animated Universe, including BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES and BATMAN BEYOND. She worked closely with Danny Elfman, served as the conductor for the film BATMAN, and composed much of the music for BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, creating a recognizable musical tone for the franchise. Her themes continued to be used in JUSTICE LEAGUE and JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED.
BSX Digital presents the world premiere release of BLACK CHRISTMAS, featuring music composed by Shirley Walker. The music has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland and includes liner notes by noted author Randall Larson.
