Jay Leno Hosts 'Passion' Composer, John Debney on 'The Tonight Show' Tonight
Tonight,
Passion composer
John Debney
will conduct the Biola University Chorale along with a musical ensemble and special guest vocalist Lisbeth Scott
on
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(airing 11:35pm PST/EST)
The 30-voice choir with soloist Lisbeth Scott
(who co-wrote the lyrics with John Debney)
will perform a custom suite from "The Passion of The Christ" which will include "Mary Goes To Jesus," "Raising The Cross" and "The Resurrection."
Also accompanying the selection will be ancient instruments including Taiko drums, Tom Toms and World woodwinds as well as keyboards.
"This score with its mix of ethnic authenticity and symphonic sweetness propels the brutal image to a higher, almost lyrical plane."
~ Mel Gibson
Three-time Emmy Award winner John Debney's score from The Passion Of The Christ is rich and deeply moving. Debney's score brings an atmospheric texture that perfectly complements the Caravaggio-like cinematography of the film.
'Passion' Composer, John Debney
John Debney is also known for having composed the soundtracks for Bruce Almighty and Elf.
Directed and co-written by Mel Gibson, The Passion of The Christ film dramatically captures the last 12 hours of Christ's life on Earth as based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Soundtrack:
The Olive Garden/Night Sky
Bearing the Cross
Jesus Arrested
Peter Denies Jesus
The Stoning
Song of Complaint
Simon is Dismissed
Flagellation
Mary Goes To Jesus
Peaceful But Primitive Procession
Crucifixion
Raising the Cross
It is Done
Jesus Is Carried Down
Resurrection
The The Passion of the Christ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack can be ordered today by clicking on Buy Products Related To This Story below. The CD began shipping on February 24th.