Animal Collective Soundtrack 'Jetty' Documentary on NYC's Post-Hurricane Recovery

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Animal Collective members Geologist and Deakin have composed the original soundtrack for Sam Fleischner's documentary 'Jetty,' a film detailing the monumental effort to rebuild New York City's Rockaway Beach after its destruction by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. This new work continues the band's tradition of creating rich, atmospheric music, here applied to a narrative of community resilience and physical restoration.The soundtrack is available to stream now, with a vinyl LP release scheduled for April, offering a tactile counterpart to the film's themes of enduring recovery. The score's organic electronica and reflective tone provide an emotional soundscape that acts as a central character in the documentary, giving auditory form to the silent work of rebuilding.For fans, the vinyl release serves as a cultural artifact, mirroring the reconstructed boardwalk's tangible renewal. This collaboration underscores how art can play a vital role in documenting and processing collective trauma, positioning the 'Jetty' soundtrack as a significant entry in Animal Collective's diverse catalog.

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