Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy has been nominated in the ‘Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media’ as part of the 2023 GRAMMY® Awards.
IVOR NOVELLO AWARDS
The Ivors Academy has announced the winners of this awards at Grosvenor House, London, on Thursday 19th May. Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy has won the IVOR NOVELLO Award for Best Original Video Game Score.
https://ivorsacademy.com/news/winners-of-the-ivors-2022-announced/
RICHARD JACQUES SCORES MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Today Eidos-Montréal has released a new developer insight video that reveals further information on the inspiration and talent behind Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack.
“The sweeping orchestral score, written by BAFTA-nominated composer Richard Jacques, brings an epic, cinematic quality to Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Recorded at London’s famous Abbey Road Studios, the score features close to six hours of original music to carry players through their heroic and often emotional journey across the galaxy.”
Richard Jacques to feature at Krakow Film Music Festival
Richard Jacques will appear as a featured composer at this years Krakow Film Music Festival. His music from James Bond 007: Blood Stone and Headhunter / Headhunter: Redemption will feature in the Video Games Music Gala concert on Saturday June 2nd at the Tauron Arena, Krakow, Poland. The concert will be performed by the Beethoven Academy Orchestra and Pro Musica Mundi choir, conducted by Ludwig Wicki.
For more information click here
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Concerts
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will be performing "Athens Harbour Chase", from James Bond 007: Blood Stone, as part of their upcoming "Heroes and Monsters” series.
The performances are as follows:
Thursday 15th February – Great Hall, Exeter
Friday 16th February – Guildhall, Portsmouth
Saturday 17th February – Lighthouse, Poole
Friday 2nd March – Colston Hall, Bristol
Richard Jacques will be in attendance at the Bristol Concert on Friday 2nd March
Tickets can be purchased here
Joss Stone Tour
Richard Jacques has recently been working with Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and actress Joss Stone, providing orchestrations for the upcoming UK leg of her world tour. Joss played the Bond girl Nicole Hunter in 007: Blood Stone, which Richard scored.
The tour dates are as follows:
Sunday 8th October - Vicar Street, Dublin
Tuesday 10th October - Ulster Hall, Belfast
Friday 13th October - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Sunday 15th October - St David's Hall, Cardiff
Tuesday 17th October - Royal Festival Hall, London
Global James Bond Day
Today is Global James Bond Day. In celebration, here is some archival footage of recording "Athens Harbour Chase" from James Bond 007: Blood Stone at Abbey Road Studios.
Watch and listen here
Ralph Lauren Fashion Show - Fall / Winter 2017
Richard Jacques has provided music for the Fall / Winter 2017 Ralph Lauren Fashion show, which took place at Lauren's famed Bedford Mills Garage, N.Y, featuring the designers collection of automobiles, including some of the rarest and most coveted in existence.
Watch and listen here
Richard Jacques to speak at Edinburgh International Film Festival
Richard Jacques will be speaking at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Tuesday 21st June, as part of "A Journey In Music", hosted by BAFTA Scotland and PRS for Music.
The event will take place at Traverse Theatre 2 - EIFF Delegate Centre, at 7.30pm.
For more information click here.
Richard Jacques - Abbey Road Sessions
Richard Jacques returns to Abbey Road for his latest project, an album of spectacular orchestral and jazz compositions for West One Music Group, featuring the cream of the crop of London's top session players. Stay tuned for more forthcoming news!
Richard Jacques to perform at Video Games Live
Richard Jacques will be performing at the forthcoming "Video Games Live" show at London's Hammersmith Apollo on 2nd November 2014.
Richard Jacques awarded Honorary Doctorate
Richard Jacques has been awarded with an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Essex for services to music and media.
The Realm - Kickstarter
Richard Jacques scores the trailer to "The Realm", an emotive visually stunning game set in a familiar but strange future - an imaginative reinvention of the point + click adventure genre.
Richard Jacques to appear at PlayFest in Ubeda, Spain, 23rd-29th July
Richard Jacques will be appearing at PlayFest in Ubeda, Spain, 23rd-29th July 2012, speaking about his work composing music for games. His music for James Bond 007: Blood Stone will also be performed in the gala orchestral concert.
James Bond 007: Blood Stone wins Music + Sound Award
James Bond 007: Blood Stone wins Best Original Composition (Games) at the 2012 Music + Sound Awards. Music by Richard Jacques.
James Bond 007: Blood Stone nominated in Music + Sound Awards
Richard Jacques' score to James Bond 007: Blood Stone has been nominated for Best Original Composition at the 2012 Music + Sound Awards.
"Little Big Planet 2" nominated for A.I.A.S Award
"Little Big Planet 2", featuring original music by Richard Jacques, has been nominated for the 15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, in the Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition category.
Richard Jacques nominated for Hollywood Music In Media Award
Richard Jacques has been nominated for this years Hollywood Music In Media awards, for his score to James Bond 007: Blood Stone.
Forza 4 Released
Forza 4 released to rave reviews. Featured original tracks from Richard Jacques.
Richard Jacques featured in Mi6 Confidential Magazine
Richard Jacques is featured in the latest issue of Mi6 Confidential Magazine, discussing his original score for James Bond 007: Blood Stone.