Gearing up to win over many moviegoer hearts when it opens next month, “La La Land” is one of the most hotly anticipated films left to be released this year. And that’s made more remarkable by the fact that it’s not a big blockbuster tentpole, or the latest effort from an acclaimed, veteran auteur. Instead, it’s a modestly budgeted, original musical from rising filmmaker Damien Chazelle, featuring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone at their most appealing. It’s a love story about heartache, a tale of dreams in a city where those are often dashed. In short, it’s great.
And so too is the music, which sees both Gosling and Stone showing off their talents at the microphone. And neither of them are impeccable performers, which makes the songs that much more vulnerable and affecting, such as the recently released “City Of Stars” which sees them sharing a duet. It’s a great cut from a movie without a dud in the bunch, and the soundtrack will be one you’ll want to have ready to spin.
The film and soundtrack will both arrive on December 9th, and you can check out the full tracklisting below and listen to “City Of Stars.”
La La Land: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Tracklisting
1. “Another Day Of Sun” (La La Land Cast)
2. “Someone In The Crowd” (Emma Stone, Callie Hernandez, Sonoya Mizuno, Jessica Rothe)
3. “Mia & Sebastian’s Theme” (Justin Hurwitz)
4. “A Lovely Night” (Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone)
5. “Herman’s Habit” (Justin Hurwitz)
6. “City of Stars” (Ryan Gosling)
7. “Planetarium” (Justin Hurwitz)
8. “Summer Montage / Madeline” (Justin Hurwitz)
9. “City of Stars” (Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone)
10. “Start A Fire” (John Legend)
11. “Engagement Party” (Justin Hurwitz)
12. “Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” (Emma Stone)
13. “Epilogue” (Justin Hurwitz)
14. “The End” (Justin Hurtwitz)
15. “City of Stars (Humming)” (Justin Hurwitz featuring Emma Stone)