It has been announced that Florence and The Machine will perform the original song ‘Call Me Cruella’ which will be featured in Disney’s brand new action movie ‘Cruella’, both on the original motion picture soundtrack and the score album. A teaser clip was shared on social media today to get fans excited. The soundtrack from Walt Disney Records will be available on 21st May. ‘Cruella’ will be released in theatres and ordered on Disney+ with Premier Access for a one-time fee on 28th May.
Florence talked about the collaboration, saying: “Some of the first songs I ever learned how to sing were Disney songs. And the villains often got the best numbers. So to help create and perform a song for ‘Cruella’ is the fulfillment of a long held childhood dream. I’m so grateful to Nicholas Britell and Disney for allowing me so much creative freedom, and for trusting me with Cruella’s beautiful madness.”
Composer Nicholas Britell said: “I am a massive fan of Florence’s, so it was a true joy to collaborate with her on ‘Call me Cruella.’ With both this song and the Cruella score itself, the goal was to really embrace the raw rock aesthetic of 60s and 70s London. We recorded everything using all vintage gear and analog tape at Abbey Road and AIR Studios in London, melding orchestral elements with electric guitars and basses, organs, keyboards, and drums.”
‘Cruella’ is the latest live-action film from Disney. It is about the early days of Cruella de Vil, a notorious and fashionable villain from ‘101 Dalmatians’. It is set in 1970s London, the heart of the punk rock era. ‘Cruella’ will feature Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser and more. It is directed by Craig Gillespie.
This is not the only major work that Florence has recently been involved with, as she has also been writing songs for the upcoming ‘The Great Gatsby’ based musical on Broadway. More information regarding the musical can be read here.
