Composers
Henry Jackman and Matthew Margeson Providing Score For Matthew Vaughn’s KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
Henry Jackman and Matthew Margeson score KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, from 20th Century Fox, a spy action adventure comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn, which debuts in theaters February 13, 2015.
This is the second collaboration between Jackman and Margeson, who had worked previously on Jeff Wadlow’s KICK ASS 2.
The duo have taken on the star-studded Kingsman with Oscar winners Colin Firth and Michael Caine, Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson, and newcomer Taron Egerton. Based on a comic book by Mark Millar, the story follows a veteran secret agent (Firth) who takes a young protégé (Egerton) under his wing.
The score album will be released on La La Land Records, February 17, 2015.
Jackman and Margeson’s score for Kingsman delivers nail biting action sequences while emphasizing the heart of the film which lie in the relationship between Firth and Egerton. The deep brass notes exemplify the grandeur of the secret society and the score boasts melodic strings to bring the intensity of the scenes to life.
Matthew Margeson is part of Hans Zimmer’s exclusive Remote Control team, and is known for his powerful arrangements and his ability to make audiences fall in love with the music instead of the movie. Margeson composed Position Music Orchestral Series Volume 5, and has recently provided additional music to the scores of Kick Ass, The Expendables, and X-Men: First Class. He also ventured into television contributing additional music to the scores ofTransformers: Prime, and Pushing Daisies. Furthermore, Matthew Margeson’s additional music is also featured in video games such as Monsters vs. Aliens, Lego Universe, Socom U.S. Navy Seals: Combined Assault.
Margeson’s upcoming project, Scouts vs. Zombies starring Tye Sheridan and Logan Miller is slated to open October 30, 2015.
In just over five years, Henry Jackman has established himself as a highly successful and prolific film composer. He has scored three Oscar nominated films (Big Hero 6, Captain Phillips, and Wreck-It Ralph) and has composed numerous box-office hits. His accolades include an Annie Award for his score for Wreck-It Ralph, many ASCAP Film and TV Music Awards, and a World Soundtrack Award. At an early age, Jackman developed a deep love for music. After years of classical training at St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir School, Eton College and Oxford University, he moved to Soho and immersed himself in the underground rave and electronica scene. Jackman’s eclectic background allows him to produce unique and captivating symphonies, which was admired by Hans Zimmer. Jackman joined Zimmer’s team at Remote Control Studios and has since formed his own Sacred Tiger Productions.
In addition to Kingsman: The Secret Service, Jackman scored Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen’s most recent controversial comedy, The Interview.
Jackman’s upcoming projects include Clifford the Big Red Dog and Captain America 3.
(From left) Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, director Matthew Vaughn, Samuel L. Jackson and Sofia Boutella review a scene on the set of KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE.
KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE hits theaters FEBRUARY 13, 2015
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