RIDING A WAVE OF SOUL
Soul Surfer Soundtrack Includes a Selection Of Uplifting Music From
Inspiring Biopic On Bethany Hamilton
Available April 5 From Rhino
LOS ANGELES – Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion. The film’s cast includes AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut. Soul Surfer will go out as a wide release via TriStar Pictures with a broad-based and integrated marketing campaign managed by FilmDistrict.
On Halloween morning 2003, Bethany was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark, which bit off her left arm and seemed to end her career as a rising surf star. After losing more than 60% of her blood and undergoing several surgeries, Bethany began her recovery with an unbelievably positive attitude. Miraculously, just one month after the attack, Bethany returned to the water. Two months later, Bethany placed fifth in the Open Women's division surf competition and just over a year after the attack she won her first National Title.
“Bethany’s story is so powerful,” says director McNamara. “Most people would have given up after what happened to her, but not only did she make an amazing return to surfing, she excelled at it, and has turned her life into an inspiration for people all around the world.”
Rhino will release SOUL SURFER: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE on April 5, just days before the film’s debut. The soundtrack will be available for download at all digital retailers for $7.99 and on CD at Amazon.com and select indie retail stores for a suggested list price of $9.99.
The heartfelt collection features an eclectic array of musical styles that range from James “Bla” Pahinui’s Hawaiian slack-key guitar (“Ho’oheno Keia No Beauty”) and Brian Setzer’s ripping surf rock (“Go Go Godzilla”) to Britt Nicole’s inspirational pop (“Like A Star” and “Set The World On Fire”) and Two Door Cinema Club’s indie rock (“This Is The Life”). Also featured is music by: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Francesca Battistelli and Athlete.
SOUL SURFER: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE also includes two new recordings available exclusively on this compilation. The first is “Runaway” by Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mat Kearney. Although the track was not composed for the film, Kearney did arrange the track specifically for a key scene. The other new recording is a cover of the smash hit song “Firework” performed by Chris Sligh, who was an American Idol finalist during the 2007 season.
SOUL SURFER: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE
Track Listing
1. “The Sound Of Sunshine” - Michael Franti & Spearhead
2. “This Is The Life” - Two Door Cinema Club
3. “Like A Star” - Britt Nicole
4. “Ho’oheno Keia No Beauty” - Bla Pahinui
5. “Runaway” - Mat Kearney*
6. “Go-Go Godzilla” - Brian Setzer
7. “It’s Your Life” - Francesca Battistelli
8. “The Unknown” - Athlete
9. “Set The World On Fire” - Britt Nicole
10. “Firework” – Chris Sligh*
*Previously Unreleased
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