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 ...

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, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon and more, they let him select the scene to set it ...
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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 ...
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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 ...