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Titled “The 84th Academy Awards – Celebrate the Music,” the collection includes the show’s musical theme plus six unique, inventive interpretations of his theme by other artists, and a moving “In Memoriam” choral rendition of “What a Wonderful World.” In addition to both of the 84th Academy Awards music directors – Zimmer and musician/producer/composer Pharrell Williams (of The Neptunes) – the extraordinary group of international artists who contributed their talents includes: percussionist/drummer/composer Sheila E.; Grammy-winning double bass player/singer Esperanza Spalding; guitarist/composer Stephane Wrembel, who wrote and played the soundtrack for “Midnight in Paris”; three-time Oscar-winning composer Giorgio Moroder; two-time Oscar winning composer/musician A.R. Rahman; violin/cello virtuosi Ann Marie Calhoun and Martin Tillman; Dutch hit remixer/ composer/electronic musician Junkie XL; and multiple Grammy-winning British musician/producer Peter Asher. Each musician created their own piece of music inspired by or derived from Zimmer’s basic thematic framework. The compilation of these unique interpretations of the theme will be available for download from iTunes.com/oscars at 9 p.m. Pacific Time tonight. All proceeds will benefit music-related programs at the future Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The credits and details of the tracks include: The 84th Academy Awards – Celebrate the Music “Celebrate the Oscars” [Written by Hans Zimmer] Stephane Wrembel – Guitar solo Sheila E. – Percussion Ann Marie Calhoun – Violin Martin Tillman – Cello Produced by Hans Zimmer “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got Pharrell” [Written by Pharrell Williams and Hans Zimmer] Recorded by Mike Larson for i am OTHER entertainment at Circle House Studios, Miami, FL. Assisted by Matthew Desremeaux and Gennaro Schiano. Digital Editing and Arrangement by Mike Larson. Produced by Pharrell Williams for The Neptunes. “Sunrise on Bleecker Street” [Written by Esperanza Spalding and Hans Zimmer] Esperanza Spalding – double bass and vocal J.R. Robinson – Drums Satnam Ramgotra – Percussion and Human Beatbox Dan Higgins – Soprano Saxophone Ann Marie Calhoun – Violin George Doering – Guitar Randy Kerber – Keyboard Arranged by Esperanza Spalding Produced by Peter Asher “Giorgio’s New Dancing Shoes” [Written by Giorgio Moroder and Hans Zimmer] Arranged by Giorgio Moroder Special Thanks: Sheila E. and Junkie XL Produced by Giorgio Moroder “D_Generation” [Written by Junkie XL and Hans Zimmer] Arranged and remixed by Junkie XL @ the Computer Hell Cabin Santa Monica Produced by Junkie XL “Bump The E.” [Written by Sheila E. and Hans Zimmer] Featuring Sheila E. Arranged and remixed by Sheila E. All drums and percussion by Sheila E. Engineer: Sir Mychael Davison Recorded at at Blue 52 Studios, Sherman Oaks, CA Production & Studio Manager: Raymond Mckinley Assistant: Ia Cheveres Managers: Lynn Mabry & Gilbert Davison Avid, Brian Carter Thank you to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Hans you and your staff are amazing. It has been an honor to work with you. The biggest hearts ever! God bless Produced by Sheila E. “Oscar Sangamam (ஆஸ்கார் சங்கமம்)” [Written by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer] Featuring A.R. Rahman on vocal. Arranged by A. R. Rahman Recorded at Panchathan Hollywood Studios and AM Studios Sound Engineers: Deepak Pa, Srinidhi Suresh, Tony Joy and Kevin Doucette Vocals, Harpejji and Continuum Fingerboard: A.R. Rahman Produced by A. R. Rahman “What a Wonderful World” [George David Weiss & Bob Thiele – Range Road Music Inc. & Quartet Music Inc. – George George David Weiss, Assigned to Abilene Music Inc.] Sung by Esperanza Spalding with the Southern California Children’s Chorus conducted by Carol Aspling Additional choir – The KMMusic Conservatory Chamber Choir (recorded at Yashraj Studios, Mumbai, India Additional singers - Sally Stevens, Teri Koide, Susie Logan, Donna Medine, Suzanne Waters, Gerald White, Fletcher Sheridan, Eric Bradley and Peter Asher Arranged by Nick Glennie-Smith Produced by Hans Zimmer and Peter Asher Album Produced by: Peter Asher Music Supervisor: Bob Badami Musical Director: Nick Glennie-Smith Music Production Services: Steven Kofsky Associate Music Producer: Andrew Zack Technical Consultant: Chuck Choi Music Editor: Jessica Weiss Sound Engineers: Slamm Andrews, Daniel Kresco and Satoshi Noguchi Album Mixed By: Daniel Kresco Assistant Engineer: Christian Wenger Orchestrators: Bruce Fowler and Rick Giovinazzo Copyist: Booker White Digital Instrument Design: Mark Wherry Sample Library Development: Cladius Bruese, Sam Estes and Michael Hobe Album Mastered by: Pat Sullivan of Bernie Grundman Mastering Studio: Remote Control Productions, Santa Monica, California 2012