Music Composed by William Ross

1. In My Dreams Theme (3:17)
2. First Dream (2:51)
3. A Mother To Remember (0:37)
4. Second Dream (4:07)

5. Third Dream (5:12)
6. Dreaming Alone (2:30)
7. Broccolis (0:48)
8. The Legend (2:52)

9. From The Heart (0:45)
10. Sleepless Nights (1:26)
11. This Is Real (5:57)
Running Time: 30:22

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  What kind of music would you write for the person of your dreams? That was William Ross’ challenge on the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, In My Dreams. The film revolves around Natalie (Katharine McPhee) and Nick (Mike Vogel) who, after throwing coins into an enchanted fountain, find themselves dreaming about each other at night... and during the day trying to find a way to make those dreams come true.
  Ross was excited about scoring a Hallmark film, having grown up watching them with his family. “It’s such a great brand name,” he says, “with a unique history of class and elegance. I was delighted to be involved.” He re-teamed with director Kenny Leon, who he previously collaborated with on the Lifetime movie Steel Magnolias.
    Ross knew that for a story laced with romantic sentiment, he would need to find the nuanced line between “too much, just right, and not enough.” “It’s a love story,” he says. “The whole premise is, ‘Will two people who fall in love in their dreams be able to make those dreams a reality?’ The first thing I wanted to do was figure out how I could help the movie without pushing it over the edge.”
  Dreams obviously play a significant role in the story, and Ross devised a way of delineating between Nick and Natalie’s

dream episodes and their waking life. He wove thin, shimmering layers of synthetic sounds and acoustic instruments like dulcimers and mandolins into the dream sequences to give them their own unique atmosphere. “I wanted it to have a little bit of edge,” he says, “but not too much. Everything is measured in a few grains of sand here, a few grains of sugar there—it’s not big heaping teaspoons. I was looking for a subtle edge, something that rubs a little.”
To navigate the film’s story and emotions, Ross opted to write for solo instruments, showcasing piano, guitar, and woodwinds. The main theme is a delicate braiding of solo piano (then clarinet and flute) over a gentle, insistent guitar figure—sweetened with a splash of string chords. One half of the theme is tied with the character Natalie, the other with Nick. The two ideas track along with the individuals, weaving together at the right moments for a delightfully romantic effect.
“Having things be soloistic creates an intimacy,” Ross says, “as opposed to big orchestral moments. I was trying to convey in the score something that, regardless of what is going on, would keep the audience focused on what's in her heart and what’s in his.”

Tim Greiving

“Bill's music is dreamy and emotionally sets us within a world of beauty and romance...”

~ Brent Shields,
Executive Producer

Music Composed by William Ross

Additional Music by
Jerome Leroy
Music Programming by
Alex Kovacs
Additional Programming by
Mary Webster
Orchestra Conducted by
Ben Foster
Recorded at
Abbey Road Studio 2, London
Recording Engineer
Nick Wollage
Abbey Road Recordist
Paul Pritchard
Scoring Stage Assistant
Greg McAllister
Orchestra Contractor
Isobel Griffiths
Music Preparation
Dave Hage (Dakota Music Services)
Score Mixer
Matt Ward
Mixed at
Momentum RLP Studios, Santa Monica
Score Coordinator
Mary Webster
Score Produced by
William Ross & Jerome Leroy
Mastered by
Patricia Sullivan, Bernie Grundman Mastering,
Hollywood

"The search for the 'perfect' love of our lives is one that seems to fascinate artists in every medium and genre. "In My Dreams" is a beautiful approach to the idea that there is a special someone for each of us. It is romantic beyond words… which is where, I believe, the music comes in. Writing this score was, for me, the proverbial 'labor of love'. My deepest thanks to Brent, Cameron, Kenny, and all the folks at Hallmark who graciously allowed me to be a part of such a wonderful story."

~ William Ross

Natalie (Katharine McPhee) and Nick (Mike Vogel) don’t know each other, but they share lots in common. They’re both frustrated in their work lives: Natalie is managing a failing restaurant; Nick is working as an unappreciated architect for an unpleasant boss. And they’re both frustrated in the romance department: Natalie despairs of finding Mr. Right; Mike’s meddling mother – played by JoBeth Williams ‐‐ is forever trying to set him up with candidate girlfriend. After tossing coins in Hayward Fountain, Nick and Natalie start dreaming about each other. But here’s the catch: they may be perfect for each other, but according to fountain mythology, they only have a week to turn those sweet dreams into fabulous reality.

Directed by Kenny Leon (with whom William Ross previously worked on "Steel Magnolias"), "In My Dreams” was written by Teena Booth and Suzette Couture, is produced by David A. Rosemont ("Pillars of the Earth”, "November Christmas") and executive-produced by Brent Shields ("The Magic of Ordinary Days", "Christmas in Conway”). It is from Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions.

"In My Dreams” premieres on Sunday, April 20, 2014 on the ABC Television Network.

Hallmark Hall of Fame: In My Dreams

ABC Television Network: In My Dreams

www.williamrossmusic.com

William Ross is a prolific award-winning composer and arranger whose work has spanned feature films, the recording industry and television. He has composed music for such films as The Tale of Despereaux, A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, Touchback, Ladder 49, Tuck Everlasting, and My Dog Skip. He also adapted and conducted the score to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

His work in television includes the scores to Hallmark Hall of Fame’s Away & Back, One Christmas Eve and In My Dreams, Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias, the critically acclaimed mini series Me and My Shadows, Life With Judy Garland, as well as the Emmy-winning music for the Tiny Toon Adventures’ episode “Fields of Honey.”

Mr. Ross has arranged music for a remarkable list of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Idina Menzel, Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, Kenny G., Sting, Seal, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, David Foster, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston, to mention just a few. The records on which he has worked have sold over 250 million copies combined in the United States.

He has served as Music Director and Conductor for many artists and occasions, including Barbra Streisand’s historic 2006, 2007 and 2012 concert tours, and the 79th Academy Awards ceremony in 2007, for which he received his second Emmy Award. He reprised this role three times, for the 83rd, 85th, and 86th Academy Awards.

His arrangements have been featured in many films and include such hits as Andrea Bocelli’s “God Bless Us Everyone” from Disney’s A Christmas Carol, Celine Dion’s Grammy-winning “My Heart Will Go On,” from the motion picture Titanic; “Believe,” sung by Josh Groban in the film The Polar Express; “The Prayer” with Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion from Quest for Camelot, for which he received a Grammy nomination; and the Academy Award Nominated song “Run To You” sung by Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard.

Arrangements by Mr. Ross have been a part of the opening ceremonies of several Super Bowls along with the opening and/or closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Calgary (1988), Atlanta (1996), Salt Lake City (2002), Torino (2006), Vancouver (2010) and Sochi (2014). He was awarded an Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Original Music for his work on the song “Hugh Jackman Opening Number,” featured during the 81st Academy Awards ceremony.

Mr. Ross is the recipient of four Emmy Awards, two BMI Film Music Awards and was nominated for an Annie Award and two Grammy Awards.

Acknowledgments

William Ross would like to thank Brent Shields, Cameron Johann, David A. Rosemont, Kenny Leon, Priscilla Nedd-Friendy, Stephen Lotwis and Pam Fitzgerald; Cheryl Tiano and the Gorfaine-Schwartz Agency; Ben Foster, Nick Wollage, Colette Barber, the staff at Abbey Road Studios, Isobel Griffiths, Susie Gillis, Dave Hage, and Kevin Leighton; Matt Ward, Claude Guecia and the team at Advanced Audio Rentals; Alex Kovacs, Mary Webster and Courtney Blooding.