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Oliver Coates

The History of Sound - 2LP

£12.99

Released: 28th August 2026. Following the cinematic release of 'The History of Sound' earlier in 2026, London-based cellist, composer and producer Oliver Coates releases 'The History of Sound (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'. A sweeping historical romantic drama, from acclaimed director Oliver Hermanus and featuring standout performances from Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, the film, based on the short story by Ben Shattuck, has been described as 'a cinematic romance for the ages' (ThePlaylist). The music in this period film ranges from folk, orchestral, chamber, and choral music through to synthesized and sampled sound. In addition, the sound design of nature - wind, water, birds, insects and fire - is part of the tapestry.

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  • Details

    Released:
    28th August 2026
    Category:
    Soundtracks, Original Score
    Format:
    CD Album
    Barcode:
    199957615792

  • Description

    Following the cinematic release of 'The History of Sound' earlier in 2026, London-based cellist, composer and producer Oliver Coates releases 'The History of Sound (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'. A sweeping historical romantic drama, from acclaimed director Oliver Hermanus and featuring standout performances from Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, the film, based on the short story by Ben Shattuck, has been described as 'a cinematic romance for the ages' (ThePlaylist). The music in this period film ranges from folk, orchestral, chamber, and choral music through to synthesized and sampled sound. In addition, the sound design of nature - wind, water, birds, insects and fire - is part of the tapestry.

  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.River
    Oliver Coates
    2.Silver Dagger (Feat. Josh O'Connor)
    Oliver Coates
    3.Trickle Into Full-blown Love
    Oliver Coates
    4.Silver Dagger (Feat. Paul Mescal)
    Oliver Coates
    5.Country Life (Feat. Sam Amidon, Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor)
    Oliver Coates
    6.The Snow It Melts the Soonest
    Oliver Coates
    7.Burning Wreck of Tunes
    Oliver Coates
    8.A Letter from After the War
    Oliver Coates & Nick Roder
    9.Grieved Soul (Feat. Aedin Moloney)
    Oliver Coates
    10.Thankful - Here in the Vineyard (Feat. Briana Middleton)
    Oliver Coates
    11.Happiness Is Quietness
    Oliver Coates
    12.Feathers Twilight
    Oliver Coates & Nick Roder
    13.The Old Churchyard (Feat. Paul Mescal & Briana Middleton)
    Oliver Coates
    14.Island
    Oliver Coates
    15.Darkness
    Oliver Coates
    16.All Is Well
    Oliver Coates
    17.Uppers
    Oliver Coates & Nick Roder
    18.House at Night
    Oliver Coates
    19.For the Last Time
    Oliver Coates
    20.Down By the Willow Garden (Feat. Sophie Hearn & Peter Mark Kendall)
    Oliver Coates
    21.Maine
    Oliver Coates
    22.Across the Rocky Mountain (Feat. Paul Mescal)
    Oliver Coates
    23.Fields
    Oliver Coates
    24.Book On TV
    Oliver Coates
    25.Suitcase of Cylinders (Feat. Briana Middleton)
    Oliver Coates
    26.What If We Never Met?
    Oliver Coates & Nick Roder
    27.Here in My Vineyard (Feat. Sam Amidon)
    Oliver Coates

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