BUYSOUNDTRAX Records presents the original soundtrack to THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, part of the educational film series AMERICA: HER PEOPLE, HER STORIES, produced by Tony Malanowski. AMERICA: HER PEOPLE, HER STORIES is a series of films designed to teach the history of the United States in an informative and positive way. The Values of the Founding Fathers and the perseverance of their Spirit and their Faith are featured in a manner that is designed to instill in the viewer a knowledge of their sacrifice, and an appreciation of our country and our culture. Released in 2009, THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL was the first installment of the series. THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL tells the story of of the first military engagement in the American War For Independence, taking place on June 17th, 1775, during the Siege Of Boston early in the American Revolutionary War. The film follows two fathers and two sons as they volunteer to defend the heights overlooking Boston Harbor. The film mixes commentary by select historians with an engaging dramatic story that depicts the events that proceeded and took place during the famous battle. THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL was filmed mostly on location at the Howell Living History Farm in New Jersey instead of sound stages and the decision was made early on motion picture film instead of video stock. Careful attention was paid to historical accuracy in costumes and field maneuvers, enhanced by the use of re-enactors who brought their own carefully detailed and maintained costumes and firearms. When it came time to score THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, producer Tony Malanowsky knew exactly what kind of sound he wanted and who he wanted to hire. Having met years earlier on another project in which he was the editor, Malanowsky went straight to composer William Stromberg. While more popularly known in film music circles for his role, along with fellow composer John Morgan, in reconstructing and recording faithful symphonic representations of classic film scores from Hollywood s Golden Age, Stromberg and Morgan have also composed a number of notable film scores, both in collaboration and on their own, for several independent motion pictures. For THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, the composers had found a canvas that would allow them to write the kind of music they love, informed by the influence of Bernard Herrmann and other Golden Age film composers they admired and their producer enthusiastically encouraged them to follow their instincts. The bulk of the score and all of its themes were composed by William Stromberg. John Morgan assisted by composing a number of additional cues. Anna Bonn-Stromberg completed the music team by assisting with additional orchestrations. Despite its documentary elements, Stromberg and Morgan approached the scoring of THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL as if it were a feature film. BUYSOUNDTRAX Records presents the original motion picture soundtrack to THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, featuring music composed by William Stromberg and John Morgan. The booklet features notes by Randall Larson and includes the participation of producer Tony Malanowsky and composer William Stromberg. Previously released on iTunes as a digital download, BUYSOUNDTRAX Records brings THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL to compact disc with additional music, professionally mastered by James Nelson of Digital Outland. THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL is a limited edition of 1000 units.
