Deadline Spotlight: Anatomy Of A Song – How Ed Sheeran And Blake Slatkin Kept ‘F1’s “Drive” “As Raw As Possible”

When Apple Original Films reached out to Ed Sheeran to commission a song from him for F1 starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, ...

Ed Sheeran and John Mayer on making their song 'Drive' from 'F1': 'As people leave the cinema, that's the song they leave on'

Grammy-winning artists Ed Sheeran and John Mayer, joined by producer Blake Slatkin, are offering a closer look into the ...

How John Mayer, Ed Sheeran and Dave Grohl channeled Eddie Van Halen on the F1 soundtrack

Mayer, Sheeran and all-star producer Blake Slatkin reveal what went down at the studio after they were approached to write a ...
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Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin on Writing the Rock Anthem ‘Drive’ for ‘F1’ and Making It ‘Sound Like an Engine’

Ed Sheeran may be known for his slow, sultry songs, but that vibe didn’t fit Apple Original Film’s “F1.” With Joseph Kosinski at the helm of the film, “F1” is an adrenaline-fueled look at the world of ...

Jerry Bruckheimer on ‘F1’s’ Music: “This Is a Contemporary Movie, It Needed a Contemporary Soundtrack”

When Kevin Weaver was in the midst of creating the soundtrack for F1, as he was pondering how to thread the needle on a project that featured a hodgepodge of talent from Chris Stapleton to Rosé, ...
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Tu-tu-du-du Max Verstappen: what is the origin of the most viral F1 song?

Any Formula 1 fan knows it: Tu-tu-tu-du, Max Verstappen! The song was released a few years ago, but it only really took off after being played at music festivals. So, what’s the whole story behind ...
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Songwriters Ed Sheeran & Blake Slatkin On Blending Story With “Uplifting, Euphoric Rock” For ‘F1’ Song “Drive” – The Process

When they were approached to write a song for F1, songwriters Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin were excited to create something as energetic and high octane as the film itself. “Jerry [Bruckheimer] and ...