Defendor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by John Rowley - Uhune

ALBUM Explicit

In a glut of overwrought Hollywood superhero epics, the protagonist of writer/actor Woody Harrelson’s comic, modestly budgeted Defendor distinguishes himself by little more than his humanity — for better or worse. Toronto-based composer John Rowley performs a shrewd balancing act in scoring the film, conjuring a witty, electronics-suffused soundtrack that’s part tribute, part parody, yet as introspective and humane as its title character. One of Rowley’s key musical touchstones throughout is the Ennio Morricone of Sergio Leone’s Dollar trilogy renown. Yet the composer’s subtle use of what have long since become over-parodied Spaghetti Western clichés — insistently chiming church bell, ethereal solo whistle (digitally conjured here), mournful trumpet, twanging strings — are woven so deftly into the overall score that they seem virtually reborn. It’s a soundtrack that ultimately triumphs by playing it tight and cannily close to the vest, a sharp contrast to a genre virtually drowning in extroverted musical bombast.

1. Defendor Opening Titles

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

2. Defendor Interrupts Dooney & Kat

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

3. Defendor Speaks

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

4. I'm Taking The Front Door

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

5. A Jar Of Wasps

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

6. We Can Always See The Same Moon

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

7. Captain Industry

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

8. Defendor Attacks Dooney

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

9. Scoping Kristic's Place

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

10. Why Do You Smoke Bling?

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

11. Kill The Fly

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

12. Phone Home

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

13. I Should Warn You / Stay Down

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

14. Guns Are For Cowards

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

15. Court Is Adjourned

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

16. Oink Oink, Motherfuckerr

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

17. Final Assault

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

18. You Killed My Mother

Primary Artist: John Rowley; Main Performer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Composer: John Rowley; Composer
Producer: John Rowley; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 23 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Film Soundtracks, Soundtracks, Soundtrack

Label

Lakeshore Records

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 19, 2010

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

780163414424