Mark Isham - Cloak & Dagger (Original Score) (2018)

“Mark is a man who really lives his craft. One of the most attractive features about Mark is that he knows how to keep the music subtle, but still support the drama. Mark does that so beautifully.”

Mark Isham is an electronic music innovator, jazz artist and prolific film composer. He traverses the musical landscape with unique performances and imaginative scores. As a musician, his trumpet sound is described as cool, avant-garde, sexy, haunting – even achingly beautiful. He has performed worldwide, and collaborated with celebrated artists in multiple genres. Mark Isham’s ability to create unforgettable melodies combined with his willingness to experiment with innovative musical palettes have earned him accolades including: Grammy and Emmy awards, and Oscar and Golden Globe nominations.

Mark Isham’s collaborators include many of the most respected names in film and music – Robert Redford, Tom Cruise, Brian De Palma, Frank Darabont, John Ridley, Jodi Foster, Robert Altman, Sting, Wil.I.Am, Sydney Lumet, and Mick Jagger. Mark Isham’s signature sound is heard on albums of music icons including Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Ziggy Marley, Joni Mitchell, The Rolling Stones, Chris Isaak, and Van Morrison.

Isham’s inimitable musical voice is evident in his memorable scores for award-winning features including the Oscar-winning Crash and A River Runs Through It, along with Golden Globe winning Bobby, and The Black Dahlia. For The Black Dahlia, Isham was awarded “Best Score” by the International Film Music Critics Association.

Originally from New York City, Mark Isham was exposed to all types of music through his parents who were musicians. The young Isham studied piano and violin, but the trumpet captured his imagination and became his signature instrument. The Ishams moved from NYC to San Francisco, and by the age 15 Mark Isham was playing in jazz clubs, simultaneously performing with Oakland and San Francisco symphonies. He ultimately formed his own band Group 87.

Tracklist:
01. Mark Isham - Before and After
02. Mark Isham - Waiting
03. Mark Isham - Disasters
04. Mark Isham - Tandy's House
05. Mark Isham - Touch or Not Touch
06. Mark Isham - Newfound Powers
07. Mark Isham - There Is No We
08. Mark Isham - Marie Laveau
09. Mark Isham - Face This
10. Mark Isham - Money Trawl
11. Mark Isham - Remembering
12. Mark Isham - Cloak
13. Mark Isham - Telltale Heart
14. Mark Isham - Check Your Privilege
15. Mark Isham - Tandy Talks
16. Mark Isham - Breakdown
17. Mark Isham - Suicide
18. Mark Isham - Dads
19. Mark Isham - Eight Years Ago
20. Mark Isham - Darkness
21. Mark Isham - Hopes
22. Mark Isham - What About the Kids
23. Mark Isham - Call to Action
24. Mark Isham - One Lives, One Dies
25. Mark Isham - Hoodie