Link: http://media.onethirtybpm.com/2010/Trent%20Reznor%20-%20Hand%20Covers%20Bruise%20%28no%20piano%29.mp3

A film about the founding of Facebook sounds about as exciting as a weekend spent train-spotting with a group of encyclopaedia salesmen, and normally that would be true.  But when you learn Social Network is by David Fincher, the director of Se7en and Fight Club, with music scored by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails (and now a dad) with Atticus Ross, you know this will not be your average documentary movie.

Social Network reveals the story of “sex, money, genius and betrayal” that occurred behind the development of Facebook at Harvard in the early 2000, and is set to star Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, and Rashida Jones.  I have to admit that Justin Timberlake’s presence and the core premise is deterring me somewhat, but I am taking solace in the kick ass direction and music.

In a previous interview, Trent Reznor elaborated on his work with the film score:

“I was planning on taking some time off after the continual waves of touring that ended last fall and spend this year experimenting around with what would become How To Destroy Angels and some new NIN. Well, that plan didn’t work out so well. David Fincher started inquiring about my interest in scoring his upcoming film, ‘The Social Network’. Yeah, the movie about the founding of Facebook."

“I’ve always loved David’s work but quite honestly I wondered what would draw him to tell that story. When I actually read the script and realized what he was up to, I said goodbye to that free time I had planned."

“Atticus Ross and I have been on a creative roll so I asked him if he wanted to work on this with me and we signed on. Months later, I’m happy to tell you we’re nearing the completion of this and I couldn’t be happier with how it’s turned out."

“The level of excellence that David operates on is inspiring and the entire process has been challenging and truly enjoyable.

“As Atticus and I near the end of the scoring process, we’re looking forward to the next phase — distilling the large amount of music we’ve written for this down to a satisfying record (or two)."

“The film opens October 1 in the U.S., with the record likely available a couple of weeks ahead of that. Speaking of the film… it’s really fucking good. And dark!”

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross recently revealed their track ‘Hand Covers Bruise’ from the films score, and can be found following the link to this post.