Insidious: Chapter 3 (Original Motion Picture Score) is the film score to the 2015 supernatural horror film Insidious: Chapter 3 directed by Leigh Whannell, which is the prequel to Insidious (2010) and the third instalment in the Insidious franchise. The film score is composed by recurring franchise composer Joseph Bishara, whose soundtrack was released through Void Recordings in digital and CDs on June 5, 2015 and in vinyl LPs on July 7.
| Insidious: Chapter 3 (Original Motion Picture Score) | ||||
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| Released | June 5, 2015 | |||
| Genre | Film score | |||
| Length | 41:58 | |||
| Label | Void Recordings | |||
| Producer | Joseph Bishara | |||
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Background
editRecurring franchise composer Joseph Bishara returned to score music for Chapter 3.[1] Bishara said that "Leigh did an excellent job with it and brings a bit of a different flavor".[2] Former Slayer percussionist Dave Lombardo collaborated with Bishara on the score playing percussions and drums.[3] Bishara conducted a mini string quartet with Lombardo handling the drums, along with two cellists, violist and violinist.[4][5]
Release
editTrack listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Insidious Flare" | 1:37 |
| 2. | "Psychic Visit" | 0:57 |
| 3. | "Tell of Presence" | 1:40 |
| 4. | "Upside Down" | 1:08 |
| 5. | "Back from Accident" | 1:08 |
| 6. | "Standing Right Next to You" | 1:35 |
| 7. | "Wheeled Away" | 2:52 |
| 8. | "Questions Left Behind" | 2:34 |
| 9. | "She Was Waiting" | 1:06 |
| 10. | "Those Were Helped" | 2:07 |
| 11. | "Follow the Leading" | 2:17 |
| 12. | "Possessed Attacker" | 2:25 |
| 13. | "Entity In the Dark" | 2:00 |
| 14. | "Further Kept Pet" | 2:04 |
| 15. | "Stronger, Alive" | 1:03 |
| 16. | "Friendly Face" | 1:48 |
| 17. | "Facing Breathing" | 3:10 |
| 18. | "Visit from Light" | 2:51 |
| 19. | "She Was There" | 1:57 |
| 20. | "Kind Visitor" | 0:35 |
| 21. | "Insidious Chapter 3" | 2:31 |
| 22. | "Void Figure7 Ch3" | 2:33 |
| Total length: | 41:58 | |
Reception
editMovie Music Mania wrote "it's difficult to determine how much to fault the composer for this, as his scores remain effective in context. Unfortunately, that's the sacrifice he makes in taking this approach."[9] Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter wrote "composer Joseph Bishara assiduously attend to the critical musical details of this well-polished feature, contributing to the impression that the Insidious franchise may continue to benefit by branching out from its original premise, rather than recycling or returning to it".[10] Kalyn Corrigan of Bloody Disgusting wrote "Composer Joseph Bishara’s impact on these films cannot be understated".[11] David Crow of Den of Geek wrote "composer Joseph Bishara’s piano-smashing melodies" accompanied the film very well.[12] Michael Gingold of Fangoria wrote "returning composer Joseph Bishara largely packs up the screechy strings of the first two pictures and finds other ways to sonically raise the hackles."[13]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes:[14]
- Music composer and producer – Joseph Bishara
- Recording – Chris Spilfogel, Fernando Morales Franchini
- Mixing – Chris Spilfogel
- Mastering – Dave Collins
- Musical Assistance – Alisa Burket, Lauren Aghajanian
- Graphic design – Unnaturally Geisha Studios, Inc.
- Drums – Dave Lombardo
- Piano – Saar Hendelman
References
edit- ↑ "Joseph Bishara to Return for Insidious: Chapter 3". Film Music Reporter. November 10, 2014. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- ↑ Gencarelli, Mike (October 30, 2014). "Joseph Bishara talks about his role and his score in the film "Annabelle"". MediaMikes. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "DAVE LOMBARDO Working With Composer JOSEPH BISHARA On Score For Insidious: Chapter 3 Film". BraveWords. November 13, 2014. Archived from the original on May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Hartmann, Graham (November 13, 2014). "Dave Lombardo Working on Film Score for Insidious: Chapter 3". Loudwire. Archived from the original on November 17, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Working On 'Insidious: Chapter 3' Score". Blabbermouth.net. November 12, 2014. Archived from the original on June 21, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "'Insidious: Chapter 3′ Soundtrack Details". Film Music Reporter. May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Insidious: Chapter 3 (Original Motion Picture Score)". Apple Music. June 5, 2015. Archived from the original on February 7, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Barkan, Jonathan (May 22, 2015). "Pre-Orders Open For Joseph Bishara's 'Insidious: Chapter 3' Soundtrack". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on August 9, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Insidious: Chapter 3 – Joseph Bishara". Movie Music Mania. June 15, 2015. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Lowe, Justin (June 3, 2015). "'Insidious: Chapter 3': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 16, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Corrigan, Kalyn (June 3, 2015). "[Review] 'Insidious Chapter 3' Delightfully Entertaining…and Creepy!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Crow, David (June 4, 2015). "Insidious: Chapter 3 Review". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Gingold, Michael (June 4, 2019). "Review: INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3". Fangoria. Archived from the original on March 21, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Insidious: Chapter 3 (Original Soundtrack), by Joseph Bishara". Void Recordings. June 5, 2015. Archived from the original on April 26, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2026 – via Bandcamp.