Legendary hip hop pioneer DJ Muggs and frequent David Lynch collaborator Dean Hurley join forces for the original score to the 2023 Sundance-premiered feature film “Divinity,” announced for release on CD & LP on November 24th via Sacred Bones. Equal parts sonically punishing and ethereal, the soundtrack delivers a unique punch that further intensifies the mind-bending, acid-trip experience of the film.
“Divinity” is a sci-fi dystopian odyssey produced by Steven Soderbergh and helmed by visionary director Eddie Alcazar. Set in the distant future, scientist Sterling Pierce dedicated his life to the quest for immortality, slowly making progress developing a serum named “Divinity.” Jaxxon Pierce, his son, now controls and profits from his father’s once benevolent dream. Society on their barren planet has been entirely perverted by the supremacy and pervasiveness of the drug. Two mysterious brothers arrive with a plan to abduct the mogul, and with the help of a woman named Nikita, they set on a trajectory hurtling toward true immortality.
Amidst the film’s extraordinary tapestry of stark aesthetics and themes, the score is a ten ton barbell of sonic weight. Crafted with 8-bit samplers, Wavestation synths, extended choir and string techniques, the soundtrack manages to swing wildly between the arenas of both music and sound design. Like all rich soundtracks, listening to the score on its own re-conjures the imagery of the film in the screen of the listener’s mind, an aural experience that manages to encapsulate and pulse a matched intensity of the film.
Along with the announcement today, they share album standout “Divinity 2 Infinity: The Odyssey,” featuring cult hip-hop hero and lyrical-savant Kool Keith. Written specifically for the film, it is a satisfying throwback to 90's end credit songs that were bespoke-tailored to a film's narrative themes.
Listen to “Divinity 2 Infinity: The Odyssey (feat. Kool Keith)”: https://youtu.be/mfSAHFtG3FE
‘Divinity (Original Motion Picture Score)’ pre-order/pre-save: http://lnk.to/DivinityOST
Watch 'Divinity' film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zMGSyjpBno
DJ Muggs and Dean Hurley’s synergy yields a soundtrack that takes “Divinity” beyond the screen and into a multi-dimensional experience, inviting its listener along uncharted aural terrain for an unforgettable odyssey in sound.
More about DJ Muggs:
One of the foundational forces of’90s hip hop, DJ Muggs helped craft a singular sound that blended together the darker sensibilities of psychedelic rock and hip hop, influencing many in its wake. As the primary producer of legendary rap group Cypress Hill, Muggs’ productions and sonic sensibilities are unmistakable and deeply revered by the truest of heads. Muggs’ own imprint, Soul Assassins has been home to countless productions, laying sonic drop cloths for everyone from Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Chuck D, GZA, and Mobb Deep to MF Doom, Freddie Gibbs, Roc Marciano and Mach-Hommy.
More about Dean Hurley:
Dean Hurley is a film composer and sound designer best known for his partnership with director David Lynch. Hurley operated Lynch’s Asymmetrical Studio for a decade and a half, collaborating closely with Lynch on a myriad of his film, commercial, and music projects…most notably Showtime’s 18-episode series ‘Twin Peaks: The Return.’ Hurley co-wrote and produced several LPs and soundtracks with Lynch, including 2011’s 'Crazy Clown Time’ and 2013’s ‘The Big Dream.’ Hurley’s own music production has additionally extended to artists like Sky Ferreira, Lykke Li, Zola Jesus, Chromatics and more.
‘Divinity (Original Motion Picture Score)’ track list:
1. Intro Descent
2. Live Eternal
3. Bigger, Stronger, Faster
4. Capture
5. Main Titles
6. The Brothers
7. Drone Interrogration
8. A Symbol of Life
9. Heavy Weight
10. Reflective Dreams
11. Infinity Techno
12. Escape Suite
13. Aftermath
14. Rip Fights
15. Final Fight
16. Ascend Finale
17. Divinity 2 Infinity – The Odyssey (DJ Muggs feat Kool Keith)
Pressing variants:
Sacred Bones Mailorder exclusive Clear with Silver Smoke LP
Sacred Bones Mailorder exclusive Tape
Sacred Bones Society exclusive Black and white Marble LP
Waxworks exclusive blue and black marble LP
DJ Muggs exclusive Red LP
Retail edition Silver LP
CD
‘Divinity (Original Motion Picture Score)’ artwork:
Links:
https://www.sacredbonesrecords.com/
https://dean.teamhurley.com/
http://www.divinitythefilm.com/ |
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