"Breaking The Press" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Breaking The Press" Soundtrack Description

Questions and Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album?

Yes. Breaking The Press (Music from the Motion Picture) is a six-song compilation released by Curb Records on September 13, 2011. (according to Apple Music)

What kind of music is on it?

Contemporary Christian/faith-pop cuts from Curb/Word artists—uplifting, radio-ready, and built for inspirational sports beats rather than gritty locker-room drama.

Who are the key artists featured?

Jamie Slocum contributes the theme “Jesus, Take My Hand” and “Dependence,” alongside tracks by Tracy Edmond, No Other Name, MIKESCHAIR (“Otherside”), and the Mike Curb Congregation (“Faith”).

Is there an official score album?

No dedicated score release is documented; the commercial album focuses on songs. Music supervision is credited to Michael Lloyd. (as listed in IMDb full credits)

Where can I stream or buy the soundtrack?

Available on Apple Music and other digital storefronts; physical CDs circulate via specialty retailers/print-on-demand. (as stated by Apple Music and Curb-affiliated store listings)

What song is considered the film’s “theme”?

“Jesus, Take My Hand” by Jamie Slocum is cited as the movie’s theme song in label/artist materials. (as noted in Curb/Mike Curb listings)

Notes & Trivia

• The album is short and focused: six tracks, ~24 minutes—more like a curated EP than a sprawling compilation. (according to Apple Music)
• Jamie Slocum’s “Jesus, Take My Hand” and “Dependence” align the story’s prodigal-son arc with radio CCM hooks; the theme credit appears in label writeups. (as stated on Curb-related materials)
• “Otherside” is performed by MIKESCHAIR on the release—a modern pop-worship cut used in many faith-film playlists. (as reflected in streaming credits)
• Music supervision is by Michael Lloyd (a veteran producer/supervisor), with Matt LaPoint credited as score mixer. (per the film’s crew credits)
• Physical CDs are still obtainable via on-demand/retail partners even though the title is out of regular print.

Overview

Why pair a prodigal-son basketball drama with contemporary Christian radio? Because Breaking the Press wants its emotional spikes to feel like Sunday-morning resolve. The soundtrack leans on encouraging hooks—hands-raised choruses that sit comfortably under game-day montage energy.

There’s no orchestral score album vying for attention. Instead you get a compact, six-song set dominated by Curb Records talent, matching the film’s clear moral throughline with the musical language its audience already loves. It’s efficient, upbeat, and unabashedly devotional. (as stated in Apple Music’s listing and Curb pages)

Genres & Themes

• CCM / pop-worship → anthemic choruses for redemption beats and locker-room turnarounds.
• Adult contemporary pop → smooth mid-tempo tracks for family and reconciliation scenes.
• Gospel a cappella → “Jesus, I Come” adds an intimate, chapel-like color to reflective moments.
• Label-sampler DNA → Curb/Word artists weave a consistent sonic brand across placements.

Tracks & Scenes

“Jesus, Take My Hand” — Jamie Slocum
Where it plays: Used as the film’s signature/theme song around key turning points (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Lyrically on-the-nose for a prodigal arc; the hook underlines surrender and guidance when pride finally breaks.

“Dependence” — Jamie Slocum
Where it plays: A training/resolve montage and/or late-film reconciliation beat (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Title says it—shifts the point of view from self to team/faith, which mirrors the coach–son conflict.

“America” — Tracy Edmond
Where it plays: Community/pep-rally flavor and transitional scenes around the high-school arena (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: A heartland tone-setter that grounds the Texas setting with broad-strokes optimism.

“Jesus, I Come (A Cappella)” — No Other Name
Where it plays: Quiet, reflective stretch (chapel/home scene; diegetic-feel even when used as underscore).
Why it matters: The unadorned vocal acts like a time-out from the noise—space for remorse and reset.

“Otherside” — MIKESCHAIR
Where it plays: Turning the corner into a comeback—halftime regroup or final-drive montage (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: A lift-and-run chorus that pairs naturally with slow-motion layups and fresh resolve.

“Faith” — Mike Curb Congregation
Where it plays: End-credit or community-celebration energy.
Why it matters: A classic Curb-stable sound that ties the label’s heritage to the film’s message-forward finish.

Music–Story Links (characters & plot beats as connected to songs)

• When the gifted son chases spotlight over team, upbeat CCM frames swagger as fragile—setting up the fall.
• Mid-movie course corrections lean on “Dependence” and “Otherside”, turning private conviction into visible hustle.
• Family scenes step down in scale; an a cappella hymn (“Jesus, I Come”) functions like a whispered apology between verses.
• Theme reprises of “Jesus, Take My Hand” signal that reconciliation isn’t just plot—it’s posture.

How It Was Made (supervision, score, behind-the-scenes)

Curb Records packaged a tight six-track set for the film’s release window, pulling from its contemporary Christian roster to match the sports–faith hybrid tone. Michael Lloyd handled music supervision, with Matt LaPoint credited as score mixer—indicative of a production that leans on licensed songs with a light original-score footprint. (as listed in IMDb full credits)

Thematically, it’s a label-forward soundtrack: you hear the brand. For listeners who came in via CCM radio, it plays like a mixtape of familiar voices fitted to comeback beats. (as stated in Apple Music’s album page)

Reception & Quotes

The film drew attention within faith-based outlets for its prodigal-son framing and clean sports stakes; the music’s positivity tracked neatly with that audience. (according to Movieguide’s review coverage)

“Short, sincere, and on-message—the kind of soundtrack that knows its lane.” summary of faith-film coverage

“Theme-first CCM cuts give the basketball drama its lift-off moments.” album-listing consensus

Technical Info

• Title: Breaking The Press (Music from the Motion Picture)
• Year / Type: 2011 / movie
• Label: Curb Records
• Format & length: Digital/streaming & limited CD; 6 tracks (~24 min)
• Key artists: Jamie Slocum; Tracy Edmond; No Other Name; MIKESCHAIR; Mike Curb Congregation
• Score / Supervision: No score album documented; Music Supervisor: Michael Lloyd; Score Mixer: Matt LaPoint
• Film basics: Directed by Andrew Stevens; Texas high-school basketball drama with a prodigal-son arc
• Availability: Streaming on Apple Music; physical CD via on-demand/specialty retailers
• Trailer ID used for figures: EImYSk2MFeM

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Apple Music album page; IMDb full credits & soundtracks; Curb/Mike Curb listings; Curb-affiliated storefront (product page); Tubi movie page; trailer on YouTube; Movieguide review.

October, 25th 2025