American entertainment company A24 has released a vinyl soundtrack of its famous film The Whale. The story follows a reclusive and unhealthy English teacher named Charlie, who has been overeating in his apartment while desperately attempting to reconnect with his teenage daughter one last time. The film was directed by Darren Aronofsky and garnered Brendan Fraser the Best Actor Oscar award.
The film's original soundtrack was composed by Rob Simonsen, who has worked on music for popular films like Ghostbusters: Afterlife and 500 Days of Summer. The vinyl has 14 tracks, with the first nine labeled "Side A" and the rest labeled "Side B." The black vinyl contains cover art by Taiwanese-American visual artist James Jean. The cover art features Brendan Fraser's character, with his facial expression appearing melancholy. The vinyl is available for $30.
Film-Based Vinyl Soundtracks
A24 Releases The Whale Original Motion Picture Soundtrack in Vinyl
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