Flying Lotus shares “OXYGENE” from his upcoming soundtrack for sci-fi space horror film ASH
Director and Grammy-winning artist Flying Lotus has unveiled “OXYGENE” – a first preview of the soundtrack for his latest directorial effort, ASH. Set on an alien planet, the sci-fi thriller stars Eiza González and Aaron Paul and follows the mind-bending story of Riya (González), who awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When Brion (Paul) arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues as they must decide if they can trust each other to survive.
Lead single & album-opening track “OXYGENE” sets the tone for tension-filled, technicolor film with darkly propulsive rhythms and synths, creating a foreboding and hypnotic atmosphere. This single is part of a larger 27-track collection that Flying Lotus has crafted, drawing inspiration from synth score pioneers like John Carpenter and Vangelis.
The album also includes collaborations with various artists: experimental producer Little Snake joins Flying Lotus for the unsettling industrial cue “CONFRONTED”, while producer, composer, and sound designer Kuedo contributes the lushly orchestral “WHAT’S WRONG PEACH?” featuring violinist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. The album concludes with “OBEY”, an original vocal track and the film’s end credits theme featuring singer-songwriter Niki Randa.
Of the album, Flying Lotus says, “Working on the score was both inspiring and challenging. I spent most of the time writing it during the final postproduction and color grading when I was in New Zealand, running back and forth to different rooms to check on progress and going into my lil cave there and working with just my laptop and controller. I drew inspiration from composers who primarily just used synths to create soundtracks, like John Carpenter, Akira Yamaoka, Angelo Badalamenti, and Vangelis. It was a great time trying to find a distinctive sound for the movie that also felt fresh and unique for me to explore.”
Following its worldwide premiere at SXSW tonight, ASH will hit theaters this Friday, March 21, courtesy of RLJE Films and Shudder – Get tickets and find showtimes HERE. Tickets are also available for a special advance AMC theaters screening and Q&A event with Flying Lotus on Wednesday, March 19, alongside the official soundtrack release.
Listen to OXYGENE & pre-save the full album HERE. Check out the official trailer, album art & full track list below.
ASH (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) – TRACK LIST:
1. OXYGENE
2. SURFACE
3. INTRIGUE AND WINDOW
4. HORIZON
5. IMMOVABLE OBJECTS
6. QUESTIONABLE SANDSTORM
7. IN THE WALLS
8. SAFE ROOM
9. SOMETHING IN HER VOICE
10. A TEEBS DREAM (EARTH VERSION)
11. A CURIOUS MIND
12. HOLE
13. CONFRONTED – Flying Lotus & Little Snake
14. GREEBLES
15. MOUTH BLOOD
16. IT’S OUT THERE
17. SONATINE
18. YOUR CANDELABRA
19. 13 HOURS
20. REBIRTH
21. UNUSUAL ACTIVITY
22. IMMEDIATE DANGER
23. STRAY
24. I’LL NEVER LET YOU LEAVE
25. SURFACE::LEAVING
26. WHAT’S WRONG PEACH? – Kuedo feat. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
27. OBEY – Flying Lotus & Niki Randa