Colin Devlin is no stranger to film and television music. His song "The Heart Won't be Denied" was just used in the season finale of ABC's "Brothers and Sisters." I first encountered Colin's music on the BATMAN FOREVER soundtrack (which I owned on cassette, I believe). He and his brother appeared as The Devlins on that collection (that featured U2, Seal, and PJ Harvey as well) with a track called "Crossing the River." For TAKEN IN, Colin has recorded U2's "Staring At the Sun." It sounds amazing. The perfect ending to our film.
Boy & Bean is a Portland-based swing/jazz trio featuring Luke and Amber Short with Andrew Jones. I found them via Kickstarter. They needed funds to finish a recording, and I liked what I heard...so Emily and I donated a few dollars. During editing, I'd often play Boy & Bean's record. And eventually, it became clear that it was the perfect ambient music to underscore the Reptile Lagoon scene. (I'm hoping to work with them again on the next film!)
Josh McGill was recommended to me by an old friend and mentor. He told me that the Dallas-based musician was something of a prodigy...obsessively interested in recording technology, widely-varying musical tastes, a wise old soul. Josh and I talked and he went to work composing and recording the main themes for the film. The first time I heard his work, I knew he'd found the sound of TAKEN IN. And as we finish them film, it feels so good to know that he is on our team...bringing us in for a soft, safe landing.
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