Friday, June 14, 2013

Nickelodeon And Legacy Recordings Release "The Legend of Korra: Original Music from Book One", Available On Tuesday 16th July 2013

Nickelodeon has announced in the following press release, from PRNewswire, the fantastic Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release the first-ever "The Legend of Korra" soundtrack, called "The Legend of Korra: Original Music From Book One" – available digitally and in stores everywhere on Tuesday 16th July 2013! Showcasing 26 original instrumental tracks from Nickelodeon's hit Emmy-nominated animated series, the highly-anticipated LoK album features music composed by Emmy-winning composer, Jeremy Zuckerman. Zuckerman and Benjamin Wynn form The Track Team, the company behind the music and sound design for Nickelodeon's original animated series (Nicktoon) "The Legend of Korra" and Nick's critically acclaimed "Avatar: The Last Airbender". The album is currently available for pre-order from online retailers.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon And Legacy Recordings Release The Legend of Korra: Original Music from Book One, Available On July 16

Highly-Anticipated Album Features Original Music From the Hit Nickelodeon Animated Series

Album Pre-Order Available Now

NEW YORK, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release the first-ever The Legend of Korra soundtrack - The Legend of Korra: Original Music From Book One – available digitally and in stores everywhere on Tuesday, July 16. Showcasing 26 original instrumental tracks from Nickelodeon's hit Emmy-nominated animated series, the highly-anticipated album features music composed by Emmy-winning composer, Jeremy Zuckerman. Zuckerman and Benjamin Wynn form The Track Team, the company behind the music and sound design for The Legend of Korra and the critically acclaimed Avatar: The Last Airbender. The album is currently available for pre-order from online retailers.



(Photo: Front cover artwork for Nick and Legacy Recordings's The Legend of Korra: Original Music from Book One soundtrack album. Available On July 16. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130614/NY32263 )
The full track listing for The Legend of Korra: Original Music From Book One is as follows:

1. Prologue
2. Air Tight
3. In a Box
4. An Impossible Crime
5. Being Patient / Beifong's Sacrifice
6. Asami and Mako Dine
7. On the Lam
8. Hittin' on All Sixes
9. Good Ol' Days
10. Before
11. Fresh Air
12. Korra Confronts Tarrlok
13. Squeaky Rags
14. Amon
15. Chi Blockers
16. A Peaceful Place
17. Left My Heart in Republic City
18. Firebending Training
19. Wheels
20. Republic City Under Attack
21. Hardboiled...Afraid (Separate Ways)
22. War
23. Asami and Hiroshi / Korra Airbends
24. Greatest Change
25. The Legend of Korra End Credits
26. The Legend of Korra Main Title

About The Legend of Korra

Launched in April 2011, the first season of The Legend of Korra was one of Nickelodeon's top animated series with tweens 9-14 across all TV and as basic cable's top kids' program with total viewers averaging 3.8 million viewers per episode. The hit series follows the new Avatar named Korra, a 17-year-old headstrong and rebellious girl who continually challenges and bucks tradition on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar in a world where benders are under attack. The Legend of Korra Book 1 voice cast features Janet Varney (Burning Love) as Korra, David Faustino (Married...with Children) as Mako, P.J. Byrne (Horrible Bosses) as Bolin, J.K. Simmons (The Closer) as Tenzin, Seychelle Gabriel (Falling Skies) as Asami Sato, Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men) as Jinora and Eva Marie Saint (Superman Returns) as Katara. The series is created and executive produced by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Joaquim Dos Santos serves as co-executive producer. Become a fan of The Legend of Korra on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/legendofkorra.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

About Jeremy Zuckerman

Jeremy Zuckerman is an Emmy-winning composer and electric guitarist whose work has been heard across the globe, from the Walt Disney Concert Hall to television sets in over 100 countries. Jeremy currently writes the music for The Legend of Korra and along with Benjamin Wynn, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness. Jeremy also composed the original music score to the Peabody Award-winning TV series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. In addition to his work in TV and film, Jeremy has collaborated with choreographers, theater directors, and rock icon David Lee Roth. As a performer, he has played guitar, synthesizers, and electronic and electric keyboards. He has also studied Chinese guzheng and pipa. www.thetrackteam.com

SOURCE Nickelodeon

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