Footsoldier Vengeance hits No.1 film in UK on PRIME!

Fantastic to see Audiences lap up this latest footsoldier adventure. When I got involved in the franchise, I had no idea how far reaching it would be. I’ve had messages from such a variety of friends and fans from all walks of life absolutely loving this thrilling and emotional rollercoaster of a film. It’s so clear to see that the franchise is still connecting with fans in new and innotive ways whilst also bringing along the original fanbase. I’m so grateful to have been involved as composer for the last two films - go and watch it on PRIME right now - and then you can stream the score too!

Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is now out on all major platforms!

I am immensely proud of this score and the hard graft that went into writing, recording and producing it over 3months with some amazing musicians and audio professionals. I would particularly like to thank Rob Hughes Head Sound Mixer who’s expert hands (and ears!) treated my music with great finesse and care in the final Dub!

It was mixed by myself and Andy Jones at 2BITSTUDIOS and mastered by LOUD MASTERING who gave it the final polish it deserves.

Music Credits;

Pianos, Synths, Guitars & Programming - Ross Power

Guitars - Charlie Morland

Vocals - Abi Gilchrist

Cello - Esme Bray

Large & Auxiliary Percussion - Matt Hodge

Daikos, Kit & Auxiliary Percussion - Andrew Jones

Score Mixed at West Beach Studios & 2bit Studios by Ross Power & Andrew Jones

Score Mastered by Loud Mastering

Vengeance OUT IN CINEMAS TODAY! (15th Sept 2023)

What a momentous day - #footsoldiervengeance 🎥 is finally out in cinemas across the UK!! 🙌 The reactions at the premiere were incredible and the score got a fantastic reception all round 🎶🎸 Get yourselves warmed up before you go and see it by listening to the original movie soundtrack album which is also RELEASED TODAY!

LISTEN NOW HERE ----> bit.ly/ROTFSVengeance

Pics from ROTFS Vengeance World Premiere @ Odeon Leicester Square!

3 Weeks to go!

It’s coming round fast - can’t wait to see our baby all grown up and in the cinemas!

Red carpet premiere’s 13th September at Odeon Leicester Square with general theatrical release around the UK on the 15th.

I’m afraid I already have a date (The Wife!) for the premiere but I also like sneaking along to a local cinema secret shopper style to gauge the audience’s reaction so maybe I’ll see you there!

Vengeance trailer released!

It’s finally out. It’s got a great version of Gary Jules’ Mad World on it and the trailer sets the tone for what’s going to be the most high octane Footsoldier movie yet! Released in cinemas across the UK Sept. 15th!

CLICK TO WATCH THE TRAILER

VENGEANCE’ Final Sound Mix @ LipSync

Excellent work all round by the team at LipSync Post headed up by Rob Hughes. Can’t make the final day tomorrow but leaving the film in great shape all round with the score, sound design and dialogue working in perfect symmetry. Oh, and it’s loud and punchy as ****!!

I was also interviewed for the Behind the Scenes documentary with a plan to come and get some pickups in my studio down in Whitstable. Really great to chat about the creative process, working with Director Nick Nevern and Andy Loveday at Carnaby Films and the process behind putting together the sound and score over the past 3 months.

Don’t Forget The Lyrics is out!

It was one of the biggest time pressured jobs I’ve ever done but we got through it (with the help of my glamorous assistant Eric Guy) writing over 350 charts just a few days ahead of the band rehearsals for this music game show!

IT’S OFFICIAL! Composer announced for Tate Foot Soldier Movie

After the success of Footsoldier Origins which both had a successful UK wide theatre release and achieving distribution around the world, chiefly, the US - producer Andy Loveday has brought the band back together for another outing on the next instalment of the ROTFS franchise. Featuring Nick Nevern as director, David Cohen editing and myself heading up the original music score.

As I write this, I’m just heading back from a really productive cue spotting session with Nick. Having already written some strong themes whilst developing the sound world of this new Footsoldier movie (that centres around Pat Tate’s story, set not long after Origins) it was great to start committing ideas and intentions to timecodes. I’m really excited for this film, it continues the good work Nevern initiated with Origins, diving deeper into the characters and shifting the brand into a darker and more poignant market position (in my opinion!).

Tomorrow, I will be sitting down to my score template in my Whitstable studio to start putting the score together.

Of course, I can’t give anything away - but there are some really brilliant set pieces and sequences superbly edited by David Cohen under Nick’s curation. Thanks guys for making my job easier!

Let’s do this 👊

Quick update.. FOX, ITVX and more!

Excited to announce that this Flagship, first of its kind, comedy show is hitting the screens from Thursday 26th Jan 2023 on the all new ITVX streaming service. Always a pleasure to reconnect and get writing and producing with Andy at 2bit Recordings for these shows - this one is going to be epically funny, harnassing the incredible deep fake tech to bring celebs faces onto the bodies of sound-alike actors with the classic New Zealand based Neighbours at War reality show as a backdrop. This will be one to watch!

Whilst I’m NDA’d up to the hilt, I can say that I’m just about to embark on a 6 week project for Fox. This will be a real down to the wire job but I’m very excited to be apart of it - and the team are really great!

Once I’m done with Fox, I’m hoping to have some good news about another feature - so watch this space!

The Rise of the Footsoldier Origins Leicester Square Premiére!

This was my first (and I hope not last!) red carpet affair and boy was it a crazy one. The energy and anticipation in the air was electric and as we walked in to Cineworld’s Empire I felt completely overwhelmed with all the posters, video wall sizzlers and the general throng of people. Maybe it was a reaction to being in a crowded space after so long of keeping clear thanks to covid or perhaps the Love Island style celebrities that adorned the foyer with actors from the film lining up for their photos, but in the end I enjoyed the spectacle that it was - it really is a crazy thing! The best bit for me was walking to my seats with my wife Abi and taking in the amount of people about to watch the film, and by default listen to my score. Even if no one ever goes to the cinema to see this again, over a thousand people watched the film that night and for good and bad reasons, that is in itself, thrilling! Another shout out to Nick Nevern the director for trusting me with this, David Cohen the editor and long time film making friend for his wisdom and guidance too and of course musicians Charlie Morland and Matt Hodge who helped bring the score to life. Mastered beautifully by Andy Jones too, ears I trust even more than my own. What a bloody day!! In cinemas from today so book your tickets now!

ROTFS ORIGINS Theatrical Trailer released - Only in cinemas 3rd September!

Huge news! Origins is going to be released in over 200 cinemas across the UK from September 3rd! Empire have released the trailer and the film is getting great write ups already! Crafting this trailer with director Nick Nevern and editor David Cohen has been an incredibly intense but joyous process. It gives all the right punches and really highlights the ultimate feel and energy of the film. I wrote the opening dark score cue and also an original 80s-inspired club track setting the backdrop for the movie. Thanks to Charlie Morland for his guitars and Andrew Jones for his drums for bringing that track to life! Watch the trailer below!

Writing / Recording finished for ROTFS Origins Score

It’s been a wonderful few months working with Director Nick Nevern on the 5th instalment of the Foot soldier films. This is the prequel telling the Tony Tucker story and it’s got everything; humour, darkness, tenderness and of course Vinnie Jones! It’s set in the 80s and felt only right that the score should be 80s inspired so get ready for some non linear reverbs and some classic darkwave synths!

Of course, it wouldn’t have the heart without some live musicians as well so was blessed to have the incredible guitarist Charlie Morland and versatile percussionist Matt Hodge onboard bringing everything to life. Mixing and mastering with Andy Jones at 2bit studios was brilliant to iron out the lumps and bumps and he’s always a great studio hang! There are plans to release the score officially with Carnaby International - so watch this space!

For now though, it is somewhat of a relief that the creative work is done and now the good people at LIPSYNC POST can put it all together! Bring on the dub!!

RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER - ORIGINS

I can finally reveal that as of yesterday I’ve signed the contracts as composer for the new feature film - RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER - ORIGINS. I’m so excited to get my teeth in to the project and looking forward to working with director Nick Nevern. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity given the current state of the world -THANK YOU UNIVERSE! 💥🎥👍 🎶 🎼 🎹 💥

What will the world be without Ennio Morricone..

https://www.rt.com/news/493887-italian-composer-ennio-morricone-dies/amp/?fbclid=IwAR3vO8H4ZZORpICir0WQcR10L-yNxRiw_KgWIon6FNgxbVd91Zb7zi53-jc

Such sad news about one of the most inspiring creators of melody and harmony there was. Ennio was a classic example of not using all the notes because he could, but instead finding that perfect equilibrium of emotion and musical interest to tell a story, even when it wasn’t for film. His output as a composer is prolific and to have even lived concurrently is an honour. He will be sorely missed by millions. Rest in peace Ennio.

TWMF Season 3 released

Here is the title music I wrote with Andy Jones at 2bit recordings for Netflix / Tiger Aspect.

Gino’s Real Italian Food

Thanks to Will Street for some gorgeous fiddle on this Italian ditty of mine - scored for Gino D’Acampo’s new Iceland Commercial. Find it on a telly set near you, probably in the Cori ad break.

Gino’s D’Acampo’s Real Italian Food exclusive to Iceland.

Music by Ross Power

‘End Point’ wins ‘Accolade Global Film Competition’

..and here’s a nice poster for the film too! You can watch the film here (it’s only 5mins)

END POINT #sfl48hr

Here’s our #scifilondon #sfl48hr challenge competition entry. Congratulations to all the actors for their excellent performances and a solid production crew, and of course special praise to Writer / Director Rafael Cortes and Producer / Co-writer / Editor David Cohen who above anything else, and despite being in a different geographical location to me were my support team in staying awake and offering unadulterated constructive feedback!

On a personal note, I can’t believe we actually made the deadline, I didn’t start writing the music til 1am before my morning deadline, only had sound design prepped by that point to synch to final cut in the early hours too.. it seems we cut it closer and closer each time, but I’m really happy with it and whilst it won’t be perfect, the mix is darn good all things considered! Phew! 💥👊💥

‘The Dreamsy’ wins £1 million development prize!

 https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/the-dreamsy/

So chuffed that all the hard work has paid off and we get to develop the award-winning short into a feature film - can’t wait to get my teeth into scoring it! Congratulations go out to David Cohen and the team!