'Melania' Producer Names Acts That Said No To Soundtrack
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Key Points:
- Jonny Greenwood and Paul Thomas Anderson expressed displeasure over the unauthorized use of Greenwood's Phantom Thread score in Brett Ratner's documentary "Melania," citing a breach of composer agreement and requesting removal of the music.
- Marc Beckman, Melania Trump's senior advisor and manager, defended the use of Greenwood's music, attributing opposition to political reasons and affirming that the music will remain in the film permanently.
- Beckman detailed challenges in securing music rights for the documentary, noting refusals from artists like Guns N' Roses, Grace Jones, and Prince's estate due to political concerns, despite the film's claim of being apolitical.
- The documentary successfully included tracks from the Rolling Stones, with Mick Jagger personally endorsing the film
