Against the Ropes (2004)

Film starring Meg Ryan and Omar Epps.

Composer, Conductor, Score Producer

Michael wrote and produced the music and the production was completed by his team including:
Tom Boyd, Blake Neely, Robert Elhai, Johnny Caruso, Jonathan Sacks, Peter Boyer, Joel Franklin, Joel Iwataki, Curtis Roush and Brad Warnaar

Film, Paramount

Composed, Conducted and Produced by
Michael Kamen

Orchestrations by
Michael Kamen, Robert Elhai, Blake Neely,
Peter Boyer, Jonathan Sacks and Brad Warnaar

Scoring Mixer
Joel Iwataki

Concert Master
Bruce Dukov

Orchestra Contractor
Debbi Datz-Pyle

Music Preparation
Joel Franklin

Music Editor
Johnny Caruso

Recorded
Los Angeles, November 2003

Cue List

1M2/3 - Life’s An Oyster / Abel Arrives

1M4 - Abel’s Handiwork

1M6/7 - Life’s Not An Oyster / Fight Night

1M8B - Fighter For A Buck

2M12 - I’m On T.V.

2M15 - Jackie Goes Back

2M18 - Luther’s Room

2M19 - First Look

2M21 - Scrapbook

3M22 - Locker Room / Training

3M23 - Jackie Makes Call

3M25/26 - Jackie Quits Job / Buffalo Pre Fight

3M27 - He Boxes, I Book

3M28 - Orange Juice Switch

3M28 - Orange Juice Backfire

3M35 - Apartment Hug

3M35A - Renee / Luther

4M39 - You Callin’ Me Stupid

4M41 - What’s Best For You

4M42 - Doherty Seduces Jackie

4M43 - Jackie Lets Gavin Down

4M44 - Luther Snubs Jackie

5M47 - I’m Not Like That

5M47A - I’m Not Like That Part 2

5M48 - You Disappear

5M49 - Jackie To LaRocca

5M50 - Felix Can’t Console Luther

6M54 - Jackie Runs To Arena

6M55 - Jackie At Door

6M56 - Jackie Into Ring (2nd Round)

6M57 - Luther Wins Championship

6M59 - Reunited

6M60 - End Card