Death of a Unicorn, a feature film written and directed by Alex Scharfman, has recently taken the film festival world by storm with its star-studded cast, including Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Pouller, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant. The film, part adventure story, part fantasy, part comedy, manages to tackle its heaviness of loss and nostalgia within this fable-like narrative.
Just in time for the film’s release, a gorgeous original soundtrack album has come out. Trombone Shorty The new album includes a powerful new anthem “DOA.” This instrumental track is from the Grammy Award winning musician St. Vincent, aka Annie Clark. With his evocative and haunting score, the film’s emotional depth and storytelling is driven throughout. The soundtrack, which was composed by Dan Romer and Giosuè Greco, The artists crafted a sonic world that pairs perfectly with the film’s visual artistry.
St. Vincent’s role in “Death of a Unicorn” goes deeper than her musical contribution. The artist has been on tour to promote her latest album, “All Born Screaming,” and she has recently added new shows in several cities. Portland, ME, Milwaukee, WI, and Cleveland, OH audiences are in for an incredible ride! Fans can look forward to her electrifying, high-energy live shows on this long run of dates.
Not just for its quirky narrative, the film has created a lot of buzz due to the powerhouse, but eclectic mix of talent in front of, and behind, the camera. With a compelling story sure to transport audiences into its world of creativity and adventure, the animation’s soundtrack further draws you in.