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Before I Wake (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Film score by
Danny Elfman and the Newton Brothers
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2018
Recorded2014–2017
Studio
GenreFilm score
Length67:55
LabelVarèse Sarabande
Producer
  • James Gibb
  • Robert Townson (exec.)
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Before I Wake (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the film score to the 2016 film Before I Wake directed by Mike Flanagan. The original themes were provided by Danny Elfman, who also composed additional music, while the score was composed by the Newton Brothers. It was released under the Varèse Sarabande label on January 26, 2018.

Background

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Danny Elfman composed the themes for the film, while also providing additional music for few of the cues.[1] The original score was composed by the Newton Brothers, who developed on the themes curated by Elfman.[1] They worked on the film for around three years since 2014.[1][2] The duo noted that working with Elfman was a fun-filled experience, with Elfman having a collection of instruments that gave them inspiration for providing numerous ideas.[3]

Release

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The soundtrack was released through Varèse Sarabande on January 26, 2018, three weeks after the film's Netflix release.[4] Additionally, the album was pressed into a limited-edition of 1000 copies through physical release.[4]

Reception

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Filmtracks wrote "Elfman in top dramatic form and The Newton Brothers showing glimpses of hope amongst their nightmare of stock horror techniques."[5] Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com called it as a "great score".[6] Courtney Howard of Fresh Fiction described it an "enticing, complementary score from the Newton Brothers and Danny Elfman"[7] Sharai Bohannon of Dread Central noted that Elfman's and the duo's score breathes life into this film.[8] Noel Murray of The Verge wrote "the score by Danny Elfman and the Newton Brothers effectively manipulates the audience, enhancing the magical qualities of Cody's gifts before driving home the sting."[9] The New Indian Express called it an "understated score".[10]

Track listing

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No.TitleMusicLength
1."Somnia"The Newton Brothers1:59
2."A New Home"The Newton Brothers1:14
3."Flashback"The Newton Brothers1:02
4."Cody"The Newton Brothers2:51
5."Monarchs"The Newton Brothers0:54
6."First Day Of School / Afraid To Sleep"The Newton Brothers2:44
7."Lighterflies"The Newton Brothers1:32
8."Someone's Here"The Newton Brothers1:41
9."Cody And Annie"The Newton Brothers1:02
10."Family Portrait"The Newton Brothers1:48
11."Sean"Danny Elfman2:01
12."I'm Sorry"The Newton Brothers1:19
13."The Life Cycle Of Butterflies"The Newton Brothers2:12
14."Memories Of Sean"The Newton Brothers1:45
15."Christmas"Danny Elfman2:01
16."I'm Always With You"The Newton Brothers1:54
17."The Bully"The Newton Brothers1:19
18."Asleep In Class"The Newton Brothers2:26
19."I'm Awake, This Can't Be Happening"The Newton Brothers1:34
20."Missing Kid"The Newton Brothers1:12
21."Zolpidem"The Newton Brothers1:15
22."Come To Bed"The Newton Brothers1:32
23."Taken Away"The Newton Brothers1:42
24."He Won't Wake Up"The Newton Brothers2:14
25."Cody's Past"The Newton Brothers1:27
26."What Happens When He Dreams?"The Newton Brothers6:52
27."He Needs To Sleep"The Newton Brothers3:10
28."Something's In The Bathroom"The Newton Brothers2:27
29."Nightmares"The Newton Brothers2:48
30."Defeated"Danny Elfman9:58
Total length:67:55

Personnel

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Credits adapted from liner notes:[11]

  • Original themes and additional music composed by – Danny Elfman
  • Original score composed by – The Newton Brothers
  • Recording and mixing – Matt Ward
  • Score editor – Jeff Carson, Jim Harrison
  • Score coordinator – Becca Nelson
  • Executive producer – Robert Townson
  • Music supervisor – Dave Curtin
  • Musical assistance – Wyatt Baer
  • Associate producer – James Gibb
  • Copyist – Ryan Whyman
  • Orchestra and choir – F.A.M.E.S. Macedonian Symphony Orchestra
  • Orchestration – Jason Turbin, Steve Bartek
  • Music business and legal affairs – Charles M. Barsamian
  • Music clearance and licensing – Chris Piccaro
  • Music services – Cutting Edge
  • Piano – George Ramirez, The Newton Brothers
  • Electric cello, clarinet, bass guitar, e-bow, glockenspiel – The Newton Brothers
  • Solo violin – Sandy Cameron
  • Vocals – Sunna Wehrmeijer

References

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  1. ^ a b c Schweiger, Daniel (April 8, 2014). "Interview with The Newton Brothers". Film Music Magazine. Archived from the original on January 30, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  2. ^ Burwick, Kevin (August 2, 2017). "The Jacob Tremblay Horror Movie You'll Probably Never See". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on October 5, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  3. ^ "Evenement Interview Ouija Origin of Evil: Let's talk with The Newton Brothers". mulderville.net. October 31, 2016. Archived from the original on May 1, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Before I Wake (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. January 26, 2018. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  5. ^ "Before I Wake (The Newton Brothers/Danny Elfman)". Filmtracks. September 16, 2022. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  6. ^ Tallerico, Brian (January 5, 2018). "Before I Wake movie review & film summary (2018)". RogerEbert.com. Archived from the original on June 30, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  7. ^ Howard, Courtney (January 28, 2018). "Movie Review: 'BEFORE I WAKE' is a contemplative study on the horrors of sorrow". Fresh Fiction. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  8. ^ Bohannon, Sharai (October 16, 2024). "Where To Stream All 12 Mike Flanagan Films And TV Series". Dread Central. Archived from the original on May 1, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  9. ^ Murray, Noel (June 8, 2018). "Netflix's Before I Wake is the perfect film to stream after Hereditary". The Verge. Archived from the original on January 16, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  10. ^ IANS (April 15, 2016). "Before I Wake Review: Unhurriedly Slow Scare Tease". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on May 1, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  11. ^ Danny Elfman; The Newton Brothers. Before I Wake (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Media notes). Varèse Sarabande.
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