Preview: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

The "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" is headed for release in two weeks on July 12. But already now you can listen to a 60 sec preview of each track of the Alexandre Desplat composed score right here

Harry Potter 7: Part 2 and upcoming work by John Williams

There have been some ongoing rumors about John Williams returning for the last part of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. Unfortunately was Williams' schedule full (just what happened in 05' with HP4) and instead Alexandre Desplat will be returning for the last installment of the series. Desplat had this to say about scoring the last film: "It’s a great challenge, a lot of expectations to fulfill and a great deal of work ahead of me …"

And for those of you, who are waiting for a new John Williams. He will be scoring three of Spielberg's upcoming movies'The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn' (2011), 'War House' (2011) and 'Linclon' (2012).

Upcoming releases, December 2010

Releases this December, check them out after the jump

Review roundup: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I

IGN: "On one hand, it's a bit sad to not hear the wonderful Potter theme much, yet on the other hand, this is, after all, a somber story." 8 out of 10


Examiner: "When the soundtrack begins, it really does not ring as a Harry Potter of old, which a lot of people were hoping to receive" 4 out of 5


IMDb: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I delivers a score that echoes the more classic, aforementioned style with booming percussion, full strings, and triumphant horns." 3 out of 5


Empire: "Alexandre Desplat has crafted an emotionally rich work that matches the quality and impact of John Williams’ initial effort." 4 out of 5

'Obliviate'

'Obliviate' is at beautiful piece by Alexandre Desplat,  composed for the new Harry Potter movie The Deathly Hallows Part I. 'Obliviate' is the first track of the score and is played during the scene were Harry, Ron and Hermione gets ready for their hut for Voldemort's  horcruxes'. It's especially emotional for Hermione, who cast the spell Obliviate on her parents before she leaves.

Take a listen:

Obliviate - Alexandre Desplat by earinthecinema