Animal Collective Unveils Ethereal Score for 'Jetty' Documentary

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Animal Collective members Geologist and Deakin have composed a haunting, atmospheric score for 'Jetty,' a new documentary by Sam Fleischner that chronicles the restoration of New York's Rockaway Beach following the destruction of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. More than background music, the score acts as the film's emotional core, a layered soundscape where the echoes of the storm's trauma intertwine with the persistent, hopeful cadence of community recovery.The full soundtrack is available now on streaming platforms, with a vinyl release scheduled for April. Fleischner, known for his music videos for artists like Devendra Banhart, finds a perfect collaborator in Animal Collective, a group long fascinated by the intersection of place, memory, and sound.The music is characteristically textural and immersive, likely built from the deep, undulating electronics of Geologist and the shimmering instrumentation of Deakin, creating a sonic metaphor for both natural erosion and human rebuilding. This project places Animal Collective among a prestigious lineage of artists creating essential documentary scores, such as Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's work on 'The Social Network,' where the music is integral to the narrative. For listeners, the 'Jetty' soundtrack is a powerful, standalone piece that captures the resilience of a community, proving that the most impactful film music doesn't just support the images—it embodies the very spirit of the story.

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