Kamasi Washington, Bonobo and Floating Points Debut New Music for Shinichirō Watanabe’s New Anime Series Lazarus
The wait is over! A first taste of the music from Adult Swim‘s highly-anticipated new anime series Lazarus has arrived, with three new tracks Kamasi Washington, Bonobo and Floating Points debuting today. Director Shinichirō Watanabe, known for Cowboy Bebop and other cult classics, tasked these three acclaimed artists with composing distinct soundtracks for the thrilling sci-fi series. Set in the year 2052, the story revolves around a former miracle drug that has gone awry, posing a dire threat to humanity, and features captivating action sequences designed by John Wick director Chad Staheslki.
Produced by Sola Entertainment and animated by Studio MAPPA, Lazarus will premiere on Saturday, April 5 at midnight on Adult Swim with new episodes available the next day on Max. The full-length soundtracks by Kamasi Washington, Bonobo and Floating Points will be released on Friday, April 11.
SERIES MAIN THEME SONG “VORTEX” BY KAMASI WASHINGTON
Multi-instrumentalist Kamasi Washington composed the captivating theme song, “Vortex” – listen here. Hand-selected by Watanabe-san as Lazarus’ main theme, “Vortex” is featured in a new clip from the series – watch here.
“DARK WILL FALL (FEAT. JACOB LUSK)” BY BONOBO
British musician, producer and DJ Bonobo debuts original vocal track “Dark Will Fall,” a Western-meets-gospel slowburn led by acoustic guitar and soulful vocals by Jacob Lusk – listen here.
“DEXION” BY FLOATING POINTS
Producer and composer Floating Points contributes a 9-minute masterpiece of pulsating electronic rhythms and synths with “Dexion,” a hypnotic first taste of his original score – listen here.